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Newly Selected Roses climb up on this 18" Round Mirror. The design is from Patricia Brewer's New Spring Collection. Your Sunroom or Porch is begging for this hanging mirror. It would look grand over the mantle or on an easel in the Dining room. The mirror is constructed of solid wood with handcrafted onlays of composition and fine sculpting clays. It is gilded in ground gold leaf paints and rubbed to a old world patina finish. My mirrors can be found throughout the US and are collected, displayed and considered works of art and as heirlooms for many years to come. The base frame is painted in Wythe Blue from the Benjamin Moore chart. This work is then antiqued with an old world glaze to give that French look. This is a one of a kind (no mold) but I can reproduce this same design in sumilar fashion with florals in every element to this look in your choice of color and size adjustment. Call for more information or questions. 919 846-2245 Shipping quoted at time of sale based on location. Below is only a local quote. Item 6634

The burnt wood object is handcrafted by European artisans using fir wood through a traditional Japanese burning technique called “Shou Sugi Ban”. The burning process gives the vessel an old world, natural patina. Designed to hold a simple branch or twig, the piece is just as strong solo as an object that’s sure to attract conversation. Chipping of the wood is expected due to the nature of the technique. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.

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Come peek inside PATINA LIVING by Brooke Giannetti and Steve Giannetti who have created inspiring gardens and interiors at Patina Farm in Ojai, CA.

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British architect James Stuart (known as the "Father of the Greek Revival") visited Greece with Nicolas Revett in 1751 and the rest is history. Stuart and Revett then published the multi-volume Antiquities of Athens and the classical Greek aesthetic was born and the style become extremely fashionable. It reached it's height of popularity in England and other European countries in the 1820s and ‘30s. In America, the classical Greek style dominated all styles that came before it, trending for almost 30 years. Today classic motifs are again popping up all over the place as the classical Greek Revival trend seems to be on the horizon. It’s a reboot of the ancient Greek home with elements of design also sought after for today's modern home. Considering a makeover? If you are tired of minimalism but still enjoy a clean interior, you will definitely want to embrace the classic Greek revival style. I have gathered some images of amazing interiors that will hopefully give you ideas plus tips on how to bring this classical and luxurious decorating style into your own homes.....even if on a smaller scale. Enjoy!! aesthetically-thinking.blogspot.c... The temples of ancient Greece were the inspiration for America's first truly national architectural style. Americans were fascinated by all things classical and Greek with temple-fronted façades on the nation’s churches, banks, town halls, and houses. cindyhattersleydesign.co The trend is back and classical Grecian elements are being welcomed again to help create beautiful interiors. athoughtfuleye.wordpress.com The classical Greek design style encourages luxury through art and sculpture. myluxury.it No classical Greek interior is complete without standing sculptures. carlaaston.com architecturaldigest.com thisivyhouse.tumblr.com If you have the space, don’t hold back. A large statue will complement any classical Greek designed space. Sometimes you can find them at auctions and estate sales. You never know what you might find while treasure hunting. Luis Bustamante If your classical Greek space is limited and a life sized statue is not possible, by all means look for your statuary in the form of a painting or another type of wall art. architecturaldigest.com Perhaps the most iconic example of ancient Greek décor is the bust sculpture. acroterium.co.uk A classical bust provides the perfect way to add Grecian style to a console, bookcase, or side/coffee table. another2bohemians.tumblr.com michaelhampton.blogspot.com Just make sure the busts you choose are Greek or Roman. The beautiful French busts will look out of place in a classical Greek interior. via Pinterest Natural stone flooring, especially marble or limestone, creates a coolness that is associated with classical Greek interiors. houseparts.tumblr.com The harlequin floor also looks splendid in a Grecian style interior and adds warmth. mcalpinehouse.com One way you can create a classical Greek look in your home is by adding beautiful columns. Columns draw the eye upwards which helps to emphasize the greatness of everything in the room. Luis Bustamante Remember you don't have to attach your columns to the walls or ceilings. I love free standing columns..... unless you have children or large dogs. pictureofelegance.blogspot.com Larger faux columns can also be installed in entryways or throughout your space to create an air of luxury. elledecor.com Here faux millwork columns, black urn themed table lamps, and the x-shaped curule seat combine to create a lux modern Greek interior. Diane Burn, Designer Shorter columns can be a great addition throughout your home to be used as a decorative pedestal or side table for potted plants or other accessories. Column capitals are stunning when used as coffee or side tables. Lisa Farmer - Eye For Design Although my living room is more French in style I do use a faux capital to add more classical appeal. Designer Bobby McAlpine The attention to the walls in the form of painted classical elements give this home a definite historical Greek feel. Another great element is the use of hanging drapes to separate spaces. And of course there are the columns. Murals were incredibly popular in historical ancient Greek buildings. They were usually painted or created from tile mosaics. You can find beautiful mosaic wall art in today. These two pieces come from Houzz and Etsy. architecturaldigest.com Grisaille is a painting technique executed entirely in shades of grey or of another neutral greyish color. It is particularly used in large classical decorative schemes in imitation of sculpture which makes it perfect for the classical Greek interior. You can have a space painted or cover your wall in any of the beautiful grisaille wallpaper murals available today. Or you may want to try an architectural themed border in classical Greek style. luxefurniture.net burkedecor.com Research some of the beautiful Greek inspired wallpapers on the market today! via Pinterest You can even add large Greek themed art to set the stage for your new makeover. Jerry Jacobs Design, Inc. Jacques Garcia Collect Grecian figurines and other sculptures to display on tables, shelves, et cetra. The classical Greek style interior can be clean like minimalism yet impressive because of the wonderful added accessories. onlyobelisks.com Ode on a Grecian Urn.....Keats knew what he was talking about!! Collect urns and also obelisks for display. They will bring an instant sense of history to your classical Greek interiors. via Pinterest ashmolean.org The rich colors of Greek inspired painted pottery will bring the artistic and historical appeal to your home. Classical Greek style can be on the cool side if you surround yourself with neutral walls and marble or stone statues and busts. This stunning style pottery will help to bring warmth to the space. SJSDesignsGallery on Etsy inigo.com While wall colors in a classical Greek interior are usually painted or stuccoed in shades of white, there are others colors that will look equally amazing. Terra cotta is one such color. This color creates a great background for making your statues and busts "pop". Lisa Farmer - Eye For Design I chose this color for my own bedroom and also added some black accents. Black pairs well with classical Greek décor so you can never go wrong with adding some through your Greek inspired accessories. I also like the way deep red looks with terra cotta for a classical space. Joe Chaffer (@vagabondantiques) on Instagram Try a deep teal on the walls for a classic look. architecturaldigest.com Because of the Aegean Sea and white sand beaches, blue and white are colors associated with the Greek isles. This color combination works well for the Grecian interior. Just add in some classical elements and you are good to go. Another outstanding color! I love the deep red walls in this classical interior designed by Nicky Haslam. Set some busts on top of your bookcases and add some Greek style vessels on the shelves alongside your books. And of course there are iconic relief sculptures! Here the relief sculptures form a continuous relief around the ceiling but as you will see below there are other ways to incorporate them. Lisa Farmer - Eye For Design I have a few on the walls of my bedroom as well over the desk in my office beyond. I love the way they instantly bring a Greek feel to the rooms. I also stenciled a Greek Key design on the walls of my office. Renzo Mongiardino, Designer The relief sculptures, classically painted walls, statuary, and other Greek style accessories help to create a truly stunning interior. Even without the soaring ceilings you would have a fabulous room. No bright colors! Only strong muddied shades will do whether you use them on the walls or the furnishings. theacienthome on etsy There are wonderful reproduction reliefs to choose from!! Jaya Ibrahim Green is another great color to incorporate into a classical Grecian style room. Collect pictures of urns, vases, or classical architecture to display. mlbinteriordesign.com The Greek key design is one of the most common designs in ancient Greek art and is symbolic of eternity. While the Greek Key design is iconic, timeless, and classic, it also fares well in sophisticated modern Grecian style interiors. mrsblandings.blogspot.com Look for the Greek Key motif on fabric goods such as pillows, throws, tablecloths, and window treatments. Even accessories like picture frames and vases that feature the motif will add some Greek flair to any room. Images via Pinterest zsazsabellagio.com What a stunning entrance these gorgeous portieres with Greek Key design make. privatenewport.com mrsblandings.com Don't hesitate to bring that outside garden urn into your Greek themed interior!! Furlow Gatewood Greek sofas were called klines and may have actually been modeled on Egyptian beds. Eventually lines became softer and much use was made of subtle and elegant curves. French daybeds like the one in this image would be a good sofa choice for a classical Greek interior........ Amelia Handegan, left Thierry Tenars, right as would a French Empire style sofa like the image on the left. Even the Knole sofa on the right evokes a classical Grecian feel. greatshomedesign.blogspot.com A free standing claw foot tub is a must have for the classical Greek bathroom. You can still find the old Victorian type and use faux marbling techniques to create your own old world tub. Lisa Farmer - Eye For Design I marbleized and gilded this antique bath tub as well as an old mantle I found, then added a leopard fur border with acanthus leaf paper strip underneath around the ceiling. I have painted the space under the mantle black now...... just have not taken a picture yet. Lisa Farmer - Eye For Design I added in some classical elements like this lidded urn which lends to the neoclassical feel of the space. veranda.com William McLure Hides and furs add an air of sophistication to a classical Greek interior. Texture plays an important part in today's Greek style so the fur and the rustic nubby textured rug looks perfect against the highly polished stone?? (it is hard to tell) floor. Ramon Garcia Jurado Another shout out to fur! This Greek style bedroom really benefits from the faux fur spread. Add in the column, wonderful Greek painted pottery, and other perfect accessories and you have a fabulous space. Classical Greek interiors can be a bit strong. I love the black walls but if it is too masculine for you ivory walls would soften things up a bit. architecturaldigest.com A softer bedroom with classical Greek accessories. The lyre shaped side table is the perfect addition. aquilamattia.it This image, and the one below, emphasizes the fact that a touch of faux fur, in this case leopard, is stunning in a classical Greek home. aquilamattia.it 1. archzine.fr 2. trishatroutz.com 3.estate sales.net Look for mirrors that have a classical Grecian flair when designing this style interior. The arch with classical elements like the urn and swags is perfect. A Federal bulls eye convex mirror will also work in the Greek space as will any mirror with a pediment like #3. Jean-Louis Deniot In fact keep pediments on your mind as you look for décor to add to your classical Greek interior!! thehandbookauthority.tumblr.com For more blog posts to help you with creating a classical Greek inspired interior just click on the following links. Decorating With Neoclassical Relief Sculptures https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2019/03/decorating-with-neoclassical-relief.html Decorating With The Greek Key Motif https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/06/decorating-with-greek-key-motif.html Decorating Your Home With Classical Lidded Garden Urns.......Inside And Out! https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2018/07/decorating-you-home-with-classical.html Decorating With Classical Busts https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2018/01/decorating-with-classical-busts.html Decorate Your Interiors With Classical Statuary https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/01/decorate-your-interiors-with-classical.html Decorating With Grand Tour Souvenirs https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2018/06/decorating-with-grand-tour-souvenirs.html Decorating With Columns https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/02/decorating-with-columns.html Decorating With Faux Finishes And Old World Textures https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2015/06/decorating-with-faux-finishes-and-old.html Decorating With Grisaille For Soft Elegant Walls https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/07/decorating-with-grisaille-for-soft.html Click below to see the previous blog post. https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2022/05/decorating-bedrooms-with-elegant-four.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer In the event that I have not credited the correct source of an image, please contact me at [email protected] and I will be glad to correct it.

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One thing you are going to see a lot more of from me this year, are old world finishes. I shared many finishes in my last post of 2011 , b...

How to patina glass decor in four easy steps using Dixie Belle Patina Paint Collection. Creating a faux aged finish on glass is easy and fun.

I've had another one of those requests! Some of you may remember I had a prospective pupil a while ago, asking whether she would be able to obtain a certain finish on a piece of furniture, after doing the course. I set her mind at ease by making up a sample and blogging about it here. About a week ago I received this image and more or less the same question accompanying it. At first I replied with a "Yes, of course ...", but then I thought I might as well go all the way and make up a sample to prove my point. So, again I set to work. I added 2 short lengths of timber moulding to a piece of board and stained it with my homemade wood stain. After that I mixed 4 different colours of casein paint, using the recipe from our online course, and applied them in such a way that they would be easily distressed after they had dried. To add extra depth and warmth to the colours, I finished it with an oil glaze of which the recipe is also available from FARRAGOZ. This is what it finally looked like. Close enough? What do you think? Tania xxx UPDATE: This finish is now 1 of 26 Finishes that can be recreated in the FARRAGOZ Patina FINISHES Course. #farragoz #FARRAGOZ #paint #painted #paintedfurniture #furniturepaint #howtopaint #paintedwood #door #french #frenchdoors #painteddoors #distressed #distressedpaint #oldpaint #weathered #weatheredpaint #wornpaint #paintlessons #paintclasses #homemade #handmade #handpainted #paintrecipe #traditional #traditionalpaint #caseinpaint #makepaint #PaintIt #patina #onlinecourse #paintingcourse #agedpaint #paintfinish #painttechnique #furniturefinish This post was shared with: Silver Pennies Sunday Three Mango Seeds That DIY Party Super Saturday Amaze Me Monday Motivate Me Monday Make It Monday Your Designs This Time Vintage Inspiration Freedom Fridays Wow Us Wednesdays

About Extremely rare and beautiful 18th century Italian credenza with original blue paint and silver leaf from Venice, Italy.

This project, hopefully, reflects my love for both the faded grandeur look and 18th century Venetian style furniture. But the real beauty is creating an opulent look on a shoestring! The mouldings, pediment, and finials were collected car boot finds and strategically added to enhance this vision. The colour palette was based on the glaucus […]

This beautiful old world style of faux finish was achieved using Dixie Belle paint products. Let's walk through the steps on how to achieve this look. Before photo, auction purchase. This buffet was purchased at a local auction, sight unseen. I could tell I would love to paint this style but was unsure of the condition. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was not in bad condition! The doors has a slight warp but were still fully functional. There was a separation in the veneer so minor repair w

Today my post will be a tad bit different. Today my post is based on Pinterest inspiration. "Whatchu talkin' bout Willis?" Ok...so how much time do we spend on Pinterest? Ok now add 3 hours a day to make it in real time right? You in the back stop glaring like you don't know what I'm talking about. We are constantly browsing through Pinterest for ideas and inspiration for whatever we do in our lives right? Where would we be without Pinterest?! *ahead on housecleaning and caught up on laundry* but seriously gals. This is a wonderful resource for numerous aspects of our lives...including...mixed media art. So as an example, today I'm going to show you how I took this image from Pinterest as inspiration to alter some wood pieces I had lying around. Here's a quick little video on how I made this lovely piece I also wanted to share with you the new Cold Country Line from 7Dots I just adore these papers!!! I also used flowers from the cartographer line and used my Tim Holtz stencil for some of the background. I adore the cool colors of this line and can't wait to use more. Until next time... {{hugs}} Andiepants

Learn simple custom color blending to add interest to Stenciled Motifs and Stripes on Furniture! Simple process - lovely results.

One thing you are going to see a lot more of from me this year, are old world finishes. I shared many finishes in my last post of 2011 , b...

Ways to Create Old World Charm in any home. Sharing 9 simple tips to create the look inexpensively and effectively in your home.