I most recently freshened up the sitting area in the kitchen (click here to see the before) for my latest post on Glidden’s MyColortopia blog.  The only thing consistent about the changes I made from fall-winter to spring-summer is the placement of the mirror, one of the most treasured things I own.

You see the same mirror in the photo below. It belonged to my grandparents and hung in the living room. Our family enjoyed many happy occasions in the presence of this mirror from weddings (my mom and two of my aunts got married right here in the living room) to many Christmas mornings, Easter photos, you name it.

A neutral base on the mantel balances out the bounty of color on the ceiling and floor.

What item in your home do you treasure the most?