A while back I posted about my dining room and making changes. Some of you suggested switching out a dark clock I have for a mirror. I had never thought of that and LOVED the idea. See, your comments really do matter! So I have been on the hunt ever since. It was love at first sight when I saw this beauty. Here she is in her new home. {and I apologize . . . the photos are a bit washed out as I am playing with new settings on my camera”}. 
I have had my eye on the Portico mirror from Z Gallerie so when I found this one at Home Goods I was doin’ the happy dance in the aisle. My children can attest as I had them in tow! Portico Mirror – Z Gallerie And the price tag of $110 was far better than $269. 
Here is a reminder of the dining room before: 
While I liked our dining room, I was ready to go more neutral. I wanted to move on from the red and update the look. Slowly but surely it is coming along! 
Hard to show in the photos, but the mirror reflects all of the outdoors really nicely. Anytime I can bring the outside in I am all about it. 
These were the flowers my daughter insisted on cutting from our yard for mother’s day dinner they prepared! 
I was sitting on the floor of our living room playing cars with my youngest {for what was way too long . . I could barely stand up!} and couldn’t help notice how much I like the view of my new mirror from here. Thank you to the readers that suggested I go this route.
Adorable room! Invite me over!
I love all the changes you've made Courtney. And, that mirror was a great find. It really opens up the room. Love the view from the living room, great shot!
Love it!
Isn't it amazing what a mirror can do for a space? I love the cuts on the border of yours, reflecting all that light so beautifully!
Your dining room was pretty before but I really love it now, Courtney, with the new chandelier and neutral colors! So pretty!
That mirror is beautiful. What a deal. Great photos, too!
Love, love, love. It turned out great!!
The clock definitely looked heavy compared to the mirror. I am really impressed how it reflects the light and drastically increases the brightness of the room. I also think the certain are a high impact change.
AHHH – it looks great! What an awesome find! Your dining room is looking so great – I'm ready to come on over for a nice dinner anytime 😉
Have a great day!
Perfection! I have really enjoyed watching this room come together.
Gorgeous! And I'm totally digging the light fixture too. Awesome the way it all works together.
I love it. SUCH a good idea. The photos don't even look washed out to me! I really like it when photos are a little more exposed. I think it looks more professional. Love that last shot, too. You're a good little home stylist photographer (:
Long time lurking and first time commenting. I love the changes you had done to the room. The mirror is a great accent.
love the updated look!
Love the light fixture, where did it come from?
Looks great! Love all the photos!
Girl, things are looking gooood in there!! Seriously, all of those small touches have magically transformed that room- so much lighter, brighter, airy, etc. Kudos to you ! xo
Ohhhh that is beautiful!! I almost bought the exact mirror! ha. What a difference it has made in there along with the light fixture. I wonder if that one would work in our breakfast area? Hmmm. But your photos look awesome too, great job!
Beautiful! Amazing what a difference it makes! Makes everything so much brighter! P.S. I love the pillow in the last pic.
It is perfection, Courtney! It's a beautiful room and light, bright with a fresh feel. Mirrors are always a wonderful addition to a space. Of course, you know how I feel about that lamp! Hope your week is going well.
I love the mirror it makes your room so much brighter!!! Those striped curtains are fab too!!! <3
LOVE is all I can say : )
Paula
Fabulous mirror! I love the blue lamp as well. Amazing how one little piece can totally change the look and feel of a room.
Beautiful! I love the mirror, I think it is just what that corner needed.
The mirror looks great. But what I really love is the new pendant chandelier! I've used that one in several designs and I am so crazy about it. It looks perfect!
that mirror looks perfect there!!!!
Thanks for all of the lovely comments! It's been a fun room to work on and I am so happy my readers piped up and said do a mirror in that spot!
The mirror is beautiful! I was just at home goods today and I just drooled over all the sparkly mirrors…..I was wondering where you bought your dining table. I am looking for a new one and yours is exactly what I am looking for.
Great mirror and great find! I like that it seems so much more friendly and lighter!
I love it! The mirror looks great. Adds so much elegance. And I love you drapes.
What a great find. The mirror looks great in that spot! Where did you buy the light fixture? I've been looking for something similar, it's gorgeous!
Beautiful transformation! So light and bright! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Ever so lovely! The look is polished and clean!
The mirror is absolutely made for that spot! And you hung it at the perfect height!! Did I miss a post where you got the new fab light fixture?!? Prob not, I probably even commented on it. I'm losing it. Anyway, deets please! And who installed it?!
The mirror is just perfect! What a great score! Loving all of the changes you've made. And I'm with Cassie — when did you get the new light fixture? Did I miss something? It's amazing!
I love that. Not only is it super cute.. but it opens up the room just a bit..
great transformation!
Love it! I like your new light fixture too. Time for me to visit Home Goods and hope I score some great goodies like your mirror.
Gorgeous! I love all of the cut angles of the mirror. It must reflect the sun and everything around it beautifully! What a great find. Gotta love Home goods! 🙂
Just gorge! What a difference a mirror can make!
Ha- I was one of the readers that suggested a mirror! 🙂 I am also laughing because I've been considering that mirror for our bedroom, above the bed, but haven't decided for sure. I really like the price you found yours at much better:) And the light fixture is perfect with it. BTW, what settings did you have your camera one? Over the weekend I read the 3Boybarians 31 Days to a Better Photograph series and have been playing with my camera settings too!
courtney, is gorgeous! and the new (?) chandy is perfect for your dining room? is it new? when did u put them up?
I love that one simple change can make a room feel so different! Love it.
That mirror looks like it was made for your dining room, which is gorgeous by the way.
Just like Chic Coastal Living, I say the same thing! 🙂 It's all evolved so beautifully and I remember it from the beginning!
WOW – gorgeous!!
Love the before and after! That mirror makes the world of a difference!
That mirror is gorgeous! It's so great to find an amazing deal and have it be just the perfect thing you're looking for!
I love it! Where did you get those curtains??!! I have been looking for striped curtains for a while now!
That new chandelier is beautiful!! Looks great! I hope I didn't miss its mention before this post.
That mirror is amazing! I have my eye on a different Z Gallerie mirror, and I would love to find a similar one at Homegoods. You gave me hope to keep holding out till I find a cheaper option 🙂
Love the mirror and your light. I went to the link about where you found it but I could not find the light. Where did you find it?
Love the mirror and your light. I went to the link but could not find the light. Where did you find it? flwolff@tamapbay.rr.com
where did you get these curtains .. love them ?
did you make them ? or paint them ?
That mirror is beautiful! Looks wonderful in there.
I absolutely LOVE that mirror- it does wonders at changing the room..and I am so so jealous of everyone that has a Homegoods! I also love your drapes- I actually came across your blog when I googled "stripes as curtains" because I'm updating some curtains in our house and love the look of stripes! So glad your blog showed up in my search!
I'm thinking of splurging on that Portico mirror today so I had to come back to see how yours looks in your dining room! I really like it- I'm going to put ours in the dining room or above our bed?? Love the grand size and shape!