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Not just a book on how one of the most commonplace household items can make a room look pretty, Mirrors: Reflections of Style is a resource for professional and amateur designers interested in the history of style, in recreating era-specific looks, and in using mirrors to their maximum decorative potential. . . .Through the images Phipps provides . . . .[I]t's easy to get lost in fantasy, but it's also possible to lay the groundwork for using the mirrors to beautifully and powerfully transform your living space.

This mixture of practicality and history, accompanied by beautiful photography, makes for a visually stimulating and informative read. More than just being a good read, the abundance of beautiful color photographs of interiors, objects, and sculpture makes this book a notable design resource as well. All around Mirrors is a great reference for inspiration! Not just a book on how one of the most commonplace household items can make a room look pretty, Mirrors: Reflections of Style is a resource for professional and amateur designers interested in the history of style, in recreating era-specific looks, and in using mirrors to their maximum decorative potential...Through the images Phipps provides ...[I]t's easy to get lost in fantasy, but it's also possible to lay the groundwork for using the mirrors to beautifully and powerfully transform your living space.

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Paula Phipps holds degrees in art history, history, and the history of decorative arts and has spent her career working in museums. She taught for and was assistant director of a graduate program in the history of decorative arts in Washington D.C. Currently living in Salem, Massachusetts, she works for Historic New England and is an independent researcher and historian.

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