New Focal Point For The Living Room
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I purchased a new mirror to be the living room’s focal point. It is tacked on the wall above the boho quilt behind my couch.
Yesterday, I was browsing the Hobby Lobby website. I clicked around on decor and happened upon the page with mirrors.
As soon as I saw it, I wondered how a mirror over the boho quilt would look centered on the wall above the couch as a focal point.
I Knew This Was The Focal Point I Needed:
And when I saw this particular mirror, I immediately knew it was the one.
I didn’t know if Hobby Lobby carried it in their store. But it’s just a short drive, so I went to the store to look.
I walked through the store to the mirrors, and the very first thing I saw was this mirror. So I snapped it right up. Because it’s very lightweight, I knew it would work hanging from a piece of jute.
Also, I knew it would fit right in with the boho look and add texture to the setting.
Half-Price Mirror Sale:
I figured I would never find something else I liked better. And probably not for the price of $59.99. The original price was $119.99.
When I see something and immediately feel in my heart that it’s the one, I tend to grab it. Too many times, I’ve lost out on items I didn’t get. When I changed my mind, what I didn’t buy was gone when I returned to buy it.
Ivy seems to like the new mirror.
But then Ivy saw a patch of light on the wall and went off on a new adventure.
I was in and out of Hobby Lobby in less than 10 minutes, which is excellent with all the shoppers milling around just weeks before Christmas.
This Boho Quilt Needed A Second Focal Point:
Since I put this quilt on the wall above the couch, I felt it needed another focal point inside the quilt’s perimeters. This mirror achieves that.
Of course, a mirror is always a good bet in a small home. The reflection in the glass makes the room seem larger.
Oddly enough, I only have one other mirror hanging in my apartment: the one in the bathroom.
What a great idea!
I love your mirror over the sofa & wall hanging!
By the way, I am almost ready for a new kitty, & I want one that looks just like Ivy!
I love her & she is stunning in your photos! I am looking at rescues, for a cat about 3 years old. I don’t want to go through the kitten phase. My recently passed kitty was great friends with my little Shihpoo dog, & I sure wish I could find a cat that would interact with him too. I cant remember,
do Ivy & Charlie interact?
I think the mirror is great, although it is still too high. I read eighteen inches from the table or sofa.
The mirror is a great addition. I wish I had even an 1/8 of your talent and flair.
I’ve always liked HL, but refuse to give them any more of my money. Once in a while I know that my search for something would over if I were to shop there. However, that would defeat the purpose of my boycott so I keep searching.
It is hanging waaay too high. Lower it a good 10 inches. Or more.
The mirror is perfect, looks great!
I love that mirror! And I agree with you – it adds that extra perfect “something” to that wall and the quilt. How did you hang the mirror?
Put a nail above the quilt and hung it with jute. There was a saw toothed hanger on the back of the mirror. Just looped the jute around that a few times.
We don’t have a quilt hanging but we do have a painting from Hawaii that is on fabric. We hung a curtain rod above our bed and used clip rings to hang it. We love the look!
I love this idea! I never would have thought of doing this.
The mirror looks great..and your whole place looks like “Comfort City”…your furbabies are lucky to have such a warm and comfortable perch. Ivy is a little mess..lol It was in thirties today with rain and I had to be out in it for an appointment..and I thought well at least my doggies are at home safe and warm. Have a great Christmas Season. Thanks for sharing all your decor talent. :0)
The mirror looks great. But my question is this…how were you able to reach up there to hang it?
It is a nice addition…
Ivy has such interesting markings on her back. She is such a pretty cat.
The mirror is very pretty and ties in with the quilt and the rest of the room. Very nice.
The quilt is soooo pretty and the mirror is just perfect. What a great eye to see this mirror and know it would really work on the quilt. Very pretty.
Kris
Brenda, how did you attach your quilt to the wall ?
Thumb tacks.
I want to hang a quilt on the wall and I am so glad to hear that you attached it to the wall with thumb tacks because that’s what I thought to use, but I thought I would check online to see what others used. I was shocked to see that people used these elaborate methods that were very expensive or involved using a sewing machine to make a sleeve to put a bar through. I don’ have a sewing machine ! Now I will use the old thumb tact method ! Thanks !
Years ago I made some of those “sleeves” out of muslin and sewed them to the back of the quilt to hang them. If the quilt isn’t very heavy, you can just use thumb tacks.
I love the mirror and you have the perfect spot for it. Your home is such a “comfortable” place. Just seeing the pictures makes it a welcome place. Your fur babies complete it. I admire you being able to look at something and immediately know if it’s the right thing and where to use it. I look forward to your post each day.
I love it!
It’s perfect, Brenda!!! Ivy’s so cute, standing up like that with her little fluffy bum!! Have a great weekend, Brenda!
“Fluffy bum””LOL