Did you notice the Sunset scalloped mirror by Woodson & Rummerfield’s House of Design on the cover of this month’s issue of Domino magazine? If not…
Isn’t it lovely? To bad I had to look at the price tag.It’s nearly $2,000.00! For! A! Single! Mirror!
I know that for some a few thousand dollars for a mirror is considered the norm for a statement piece, and I’m sure it’s worth it based on it’s beauty, quality, and overall wow factor… But I can’t imagine going there. Being exposed to so much beauty on the web and in my favorite magazines can overwhelm on one hand, but on the other I wouldn’t have it any other way. One thing that excites me about finding an expensive piece like the Sunset mirror is the challenge I face to find something like it for 1/3 (or less) of the price. And so the hunt begins!
Task: Locate a large-scale mirror for under $600 around the same size (45.5″), bold, lacquered white and definitely round with an interesting frame – scalloped, floral, a circle motif (no hard edges).
Found!I’ve viewed a lot of great mirrors on the web over the past few days, but when I found the gorgeous Flower Mirror on Modern Dose, I knew it was the one and it’s $425 with free shipping and they’ve agreed to give decor8 readers a 10% discount so now it’s around $382 shipped. Okay, so yes the mirror in the center is smaller than the Sunset but I think the overall feel is the same so it’s a good ‘next best’ and I feel like I accomplished my mission. It feels good for those of us on a limited budget to know we have options without compromising good taste.
Another challenge I was presented with lately arrived through reader comments on a decor8 post that showed the above image from LivingEtc. magazine. A few blog readers wanted to know more about the feathered beauty displayed over the fireplace. One reader mentioned it was a Cameroon Headdress which got me started in my quest to find them available in an online shop. I nearly gave up in finding a U.S. source when shazam! Modern Dose has ‘em. They carry them in red but plan to stock a more colors soon (write to them with your color choice if you’re interested). I think either bright pink or white would be my choice. They add a nice shot of color and texture to a space, very nice in a minimalist modern home. Much more than a design element, the headdress is said to originate from the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon – learn more here, it’s quite fascinating and important to know before purchasing a headdress to display as art in your home.
In addition to the headdress, Modern Dose also carries a floral porcelain vase (in two sizes) that I spotted recently in room from the portfolio of M. Design Interiors also shown above. Another great (and affordable) find.
Here are some other things for the home that I’m fond of from Modern Dose. They’re offering decor8 readers 10% off everything on their website for the next few weeks, just use code DECOR8 when you check out. Shipping is free, even on furniture.
Modern Dose is a decor8 sponsor but I receive no payment or incentives whenever I post about them (or any of my sponsors). I simply found the mirror and emailed them asking if they’d offer readers a discount since I planned on posting about it anyway. Thanks, Modern Dose!
(images all credited and linked throughout post)
February 25th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Your blog is amazing and reflects an enormous amount of time and dedication…I could seriously lose track of time here….I share in your appreciation of Tracy Porter and Amy Butler to name a couple. I’m also in New Hampshire….Monadnock region…where it feels as if spring will never arrive…thanks for the great visit here and I would love to add your link to my blog.
February 25th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Ooh, thank you for the more affordable mirror alternative–though that Domino one is certainly swoon-worthy, it’s…shall we say…slightly out of my budget?
February 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
YOu are A-Mazing! I was JUST (as in 10 minutes ago) looking at my Domino and wondering about that pretty mirror. Thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I really like the blue chair. And the white decorative objects at the bottom. I love those shapes.
February 25th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Did anyone see the buy one get one free S chair!!!!!! What a steal!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
love the color scheme! Are those Thomas Paul pillows?
February 25th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
hi holly, thanks for all the inspiration! We are about to move house and its great to get fresh ideas for our new spaces everyday! I loved the tracey porter post and thanks for all the wonderful links too!
February 26th, 2008 at 12:01 am
A friend who works for an interior design firm once had a client who bought a full-length mirror for $80,000. The rich ARE different from you and me — methinks they’re nuts!
February 26th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Great post! Love your mirror finds! :-) Thanks for sharing Modern Dose with us I love the images you show!
February 26th, 2008 at 2:55 am
I found similar floral vases at HomeSense in Toronto for $8! I love a good deal.
February 26th, 2008 at 3:11 am
i think that being on a budget is fun.. it forces you to be more creative and seek out alternative sources… thrift stores, yard sales.. even the trash! haha.. but honestly i get a really good feeling giving beautiful things a second life.. great finds holly (i am just going to go straight to a first name basis.. haha)
February 26th, 2008 at 5:22 am
yes, i did notice that beautiful mirror on the front of the domino mag this month. I get frustrated with domino because everything is FREAKINNG expensive. It’s still fun to dream though! Thanks for your research and for sharing your finds!
February 26th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I think I even like the cheapest mirror better than the 2000$ one… it’s all a matter of taste, right? I like buying nice things for the house BUT I also like travelling (too much) so I rather a 300$ mirror, and a weekend in say…Amsterdam? Brussels? Paris? hahaahaha nice things for the house AND moi.
February 27th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
sigh, i love you, decor8 :)
March 1st, 2008 at 7:28 am
For those in Toronto…Kiondo African Imports at King and Dufferin sells the Cameroon headdresses in red, purple, white, gold…(I could go on) for around $400.
June 24th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I would like to buy more from Modern Dose, but they seem like a very unserious business, so I don’t dare to order from them again. I bought an item for about $400 for over 6 months ago and I haven’t recieved it! They don’t return calls or emails, so I guess I just have lost my money :( Anybody with the same experience?