{lusting: gilded mirrors & more}

Today I am dreaming of glittering gold gilded mirrors ... ornate or simple, they can add flair to any modern or traditional space. I dug up my favorite examples from my inspiration files to share with you:

1 this is glamorous & 2,3 pinterest

Lonny

wonderland philosophy and this is glamorous

eclectic revisited

Mrs. French and The Decorista

Lonny

The Decorista and this is glamorous

Simply divine! A gilded mirror is definitely on my personal wish list. I'll be keeping my eyes open every time I go antiquing! And on that note, I'm lusting over a few other gilded items, such as these glorious bowls:

Olive & Cocoa

But I am thinking of trying my hand at a little paper mache/gold leaf DIY version:

up in the air somewhere

And speaking of gilded DIYs, have you come across this fab IKEA DIY from Haute Khuuture? Julie gilded the inside of the drum lampshade and it turned out delish:

It seems as though I've got gilding on the brain ;)