Nothing brightens up a room like a mirror. It distributes light and creates the illusion of more space. In Feng Shui, it is recommended to hang a mirror opposite the door of a room (harmony or vanity, the world may never know).
One way to take even greater advantage of the reflective benefits of mirrors is to incorporate mirrored furniture. Nothing looks cleaner than a perfect mirrored panel, and nothing sparkles day and night with such pristine glamour.
Horchow currently has an excellent selection of mirrored furniture, for example the "Autumn" mirrored chest at right. As you can see, the mirrors make the decorated chest a standout piece of furniture, and special enough to give as a gift. See the gallery for more items, and pick up a pair of
vintage gloves from Vintage Hat Box to avoid smudging.
The 1980s really seem to be back with these flashy driving gloves from Vauxhall. They were created by British shoe designer, Jonathan Kelsey, who designed a capsule collection of accessories created around the idea of "The Great British Road Trip". The collection also includes a steering wheel cover in metallic black and brown leather meant to coordinate with the gloves and a key fob. The driving set, created in an edition of 25, is available through the Vauxhall Collective website for £195.
