Do you ever find yourself drawn to something and can’t quite explain why? I would characterize my style as pretty much the opposite of ‘shabby chic’, but for some reason, I just can’t get enough of tole. What is tole, anyway? I will confess my (erstwhile) ignorance and admit that the first time I saw the world tole I thought it was a misspelling of ‘toile’.
Size: 9 Inch & Under Length: 19" Fixture Width: 6.5" Fixture Height: 16 to 20 Inch Bulb Included: No Color: Green Number of Lights: 2 1 Material: Metal Style: Shabby Chic Shade Material: Glass Shade Color: White Voltage: 220V-240V 110V-120V Bulb Base: E12/E14 Light Type: LED/Incandescent/Fluorescent
Joey and Jessica of (you guessed it) Joey and Jessica Weddings sent us this next little gem of a wedding. And it's making me miss my Southern roots that much more. Sweet tea, shrimp and grits and a fr...
French decorating can be sparse or lushly layered, but it is always attractive.French furniture spans many styles and periods. Even modern chic French interiors often include pieces from a number of periods, including Baroque, Regency, Rococo and Empire---perhaps even with a bit of Art Nouveau and Art Deco tossed in the mix. Collect antiques, or good reproductions, in historical French styles. Mix them all together, as if you inherited several centuries' worth of family pieces. Don't be afraid to add a few modern touches, like a contemporary sofa covered in plush velvet or an abstract painting. The French have cornered the market on all that is chic, sassy and stylistic, so it comes as no surprise that people around the world work diligently at replicating their style.The French are about simplicity and love neutral tones that feel comfortable, as well as vogue, bolder tones for chic looks. Black is usually the primary accenting color for the chic look but be wary of not over using it because the French look should not be too dark.Color schemes vary, but classic combinations include black and white, white on white, and the pale palette of white, cream, light gray, pink, pale butter yellow and French blue.For deeper color, use combinations of deep rose, red, bottle green, ochre, peacock blue and black. Go easy on bold prints like plaid and stripes and if you must have them, do so sparingly as they take away from the romantic look you are trying to obtain. I hope you get some ideas and are inspired to give a French twist to your interiors! Enjoy the music, it sets the mood! citified.blogspot.c... Black is a wonderful accent color for Parisian rooms; however, it must be used in a way that will not darken the room. google.com Go for really rich, opulent fabrics, like velvet, damask, brocade, toile de jouy, lace, and of course, silk and satin. Fill a fine porcelain or crystal vase with fresh flowers. architecturaldigest.com simpleeverydayglamo... The trick is in the mixing of old and new. parisapartment.word... info.asmarainc.com In a Paris apartment on Quai Voltaire, the neoclassical living room with antique neoclassical furniture has a contemporary grey silk rug with a pattern of soft grey and beige bands that are a modern take on a classical Roman marble floor. Image courtesy Jean-Louis Deniot. athomearkansas.com crushculdesac.tumbl... rdujour.com elledecor.com frenchstyleauthority.com Mix ornate antiques with sleek lacquered or mirrored finishes. tumblr.com Use floor-to-ceiling voluminous window treatments. online.wsj.com Burnished gilt touches will accent architectural details and carvings on furniture and give a feel of opulence to the room. thebookofsecrets.tu... Beautiful moldings and paneling....ahh, Parisienne, classic architectural details houzz.com I love French kitchens! homebunch.com moderninteriortrends.com Make sure your furniture and accessories have time-worn elegance and a vintage look. This is important even if you decide to mix in modern elements. elledecor.com google.com Young designers are creating fun, fresh interiors in classical Paris apartments. Here they have painted the boiserie black and mixed in a colorful rug and pillows. zsazsabellagio.com onsiteantiques.com This lovely room is decorated with a combination of modern pieces and antique French furnishings and accessories. onsiteantiques.com Another view of the same room. lh5.ggpht.com The lit a la polonaise is very French (even if it is actually Polish). If you can't buy one create the next best thing with the dressings, coronet and a four poster. euroantiquemarket.blogspot.com Scour antique stores and online auctions for chandeliers, wall sconces and candelabra in historical French styles. lh5.ggpht.com thedecorista.com elledecor.com A great blend of classical and contemporary for a Parisian Chic look. www.ruelechat.com onsiteantiques.com Invest in a pretty French bed, there are many styles to choose from. And make some lavish bed dressings like canopies and coronets similar to this. blog.paradizo.com thefrenchchair.com Think luxurious window dressings, rich carpets and large chandeliers. Ornate gilt, carving and ormolu are common details in French decorating. everythingfab.com architecturaldigest.com frenchbydesign.blogspot.com dyingofcute.tumblr.... Hang gilt-framed mirrors and paintings. Toss a pair of plump silk pillows on the sofa. frenchliaisons.blog... Invest in an antique clock. Use lush, opulent fabrics on your upholstery, pillows and windows. Add a marble bust and pedestal similar to this Madeleine Castaing Apartment on rue Bonaparte, Paris veranda.com Complete your French inspired interior with the right accessories, from fine antiques to those you might have picked up for pennies at a Paris flea market.Group beloved objects such as an old pocket watch, a colorful glass paperweight, and favorite books to show personality and flair. architecturaldigest.com Elie Saab’s apartment in Paris. onsiteantiques.com Parisian interior design is a very sophisticated blend of sleek modern furniture with traditional antique pieces that results in a look depicting enchantment, beauty, panache, style and luxury. architecturaldigest.com The architecture is very classical 18th century—exactly matching the Palais-Royal garden outside—but the furniture, lighting, and decorative objects are a mix of pure Art Deco, contemporary, and 18th century,” Jacques Grange says of the residence he designed for himself in Paris. google.com This is your opportunity to grab some friends and seek out small, second-hand shops, antique shops, vintage stores, auctions, flea markets, parish bazaars – anywhere that sells old pieces which are either in great condition or can be modified. Please visit my website at http://www.lisafarmerdesigns.com/ Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/03/chatsworth-housean-english-jewel.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
This art deco dressing table, made from plywood, plastic, glass and cloth, was produced in 1939.
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Remember when women owned frilly vanity tables with upholstered stools and ornate mirrors? Well nothing has changed. Women are still painting, primping, poufing and perfecting their look while sitting at their beautiful mirrored vanities. The vanity table serves as a kind of sanctuary for a woman where she can feel free and at ease to play and experiment with all of the accessories that help to make her look more beautiful. In fact, in front of a makeup mirror, seated at her dressing table, a woman can totally transform herself. Today, many women still look for stylish and elegant vanities. Some of the popular ones are antique inspired, modern and sleek, distressed, and custom-built vanities that meet specific bathroom requirements. There is one out there with your name on it! via instagram It starts when we are young, this love affair with the vanity. Little girls beg for small pink or white bedroom vanities to make them feel like princesses or make them feel grown up. decordesignreview.tumblr.com A girl can certainly feel like a princess here. Many prefer glass sitting atop their vanity. Designer Patricia McLean Others like mirrored vanity tops. via Pinterest Makeup vanity tables have also been a traditional part of a woman's boudoir area..... yahoo.com and even today there is a wonderful collection of makeup vanity tables to choose from. google.com This vanity drips lace. tumblr hearts-of-glass.tumblr.com Ginny Magher This pretty piece of furniture also serves as a storage area for a woman’s personal toiletries such as cosmetics, perfumes, lotions, hair products and so much more. Mario Buatta Every woman needs a private time for themselves, especially during the morning and night. They need to have their own personal oasis where they can focus on themselves. thepeakofchic.blogspot.com Accessories make the vanity and are fun collectibles that won't break the bank. via Pinterest Don't forget the vanity chair! thepeakofchic.blogspot.com Having the right designed stool is critical to any vanity area. hookedonhouses.net Wow! Scarlett sure had a fantastic vanity. Stamps and Stamps via instagram yahoo.com Pretty vintage silver vanity accessories are fun to collect. ivyandelephants.blogspot.com google.com While your bed may be the centerpiece of your bedroom, a vintage vanity adds a touch of old-school glamour and elegance. chateauchamerolles.fr chintz-of-darkness.blogspot.com No matter what your décor, old world, bohemian....... inspired-design.tumblr.com traditional or contemporary, the vast selection of styles and sizes of makeup vanity tables offer the perfect choice for everyone. google.com The legendary Jean Harlow, the original platinum blonde, at her all white vanity. I love how the glass top sets up on legs. tumblr.com rufflesandtruffles.com I have a beautiful antique silver cake plate that I plan on using just like this. Clever!! google.com I love the Hollywood Regency look of mirrored furniture....... hawaiiancoconut.tumblr.com and these two vanities are mirrored perfection. pinterest.com la-la-la-bonne-vie.... This cherub would look perfect on a vanity draped in YOUR pearls. queenbee1924.tumblr.com A real girly girl vanity in Shabby Chic style. suchprettythings.typepad.com Lovely antique porcelain perfume bottles. georgianadesign.tumblr.com Vanity or dressing tables are a perfect chance to get girly.This one has a beautiful vanity tray, a silver cup for makeup brushes, and always a small vase for a little bunch of flowers. tumblr.com justcallmegrace.tumblr.com Be sure to emphasize the romantic look of your vanity by choosing the right accessories for the top of it. A display of antique perfume bottles is ideal, but you can also add a vintage hand mirror, comb and brush set with a silver finish to complement the perfume bottles. time-worn-style.com encoreuneminute.tumblr.com google.com Beautiful smokey glass mirrors lend to the Hollywood Glam style vanity area. I love how they have used a Louis XV console for their vanity. Be creative! Many different antique tables can double as a vanity. via my place of recovery berengia.tumblr.com For those with small space there are small makeup vanity tables with stools that can easily fit into a bedroom. thedecorista.com If you have a lot of space to work with a larger size vanity with drawers and storage is a great option. google.com bumblebutton.blogspot.com via Pinterest A beautiful vanity is functional and aesthetically pleasing and will lend ample character and charm to any bathroom or bedroom. TRANSFORMATION IN PROGRESS tumblr.com Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/02/decorating-in-primitive-colonial-style.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
Congratulations - you’re engaged! Hopefully you’ve spent a little time celebrating with your friends, family and beau-to-be, but now it’s time to actually start putting some plans into motion, right? All Brides have done it, they’ll sit down to Pinterest, pinning all of their dream wedding inspo to a board, then hitting a wall.
This is the first long weekend of the summer season here in Canada. Yippee! Diehard enthusiasts like myself have already been gardening for a while, but for many Canadians the Victoria Day long weekend is the traditional time to finally get digging. The danger of killing frosts have passed and it is usually safe to begin planting tender annuals and tomatoes. So for those of you heading to the nursery or garden centres for the first time this season, here are a few ideas to get you inspired: Plant something pretty: Bee Balm, Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' My favourite new plant of last summer: Dwarf Calamint, Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta Plant something fragrant: Thyme or Lavender (below) Create something whimsical Think outside the box when it comes to container plantings Plant a fruit tree... even if you have a small yard. Add some interest to the edges of your flowerbeds. This gardener neatly edged the grass and then she added a trough of pea gravel. Stones mark and elevate the permitter of the flowerbeds and... low growing succulents keep the whole thing looking tidy. Don't forget to think about adding some late season color with ornamental grasses and late flowering perennials like sedum, phlox and rudabeckia. Plant some old fashioned annuals that nobody else in the neighbourhood has thought off. Snapdragons Lavatera Don't forget to plant some Morning Glories and maybe some Cosmos. Some sunflowers would be nice too. Have a great weekend!
Happy Grey Dey Thursdey Mes Amies! Today, I’m sharing my “obsession” with old silverware. What IS IT about them that always catches my eye? A few pieces on my "work table”... ...and some inspiration from Pinterest.... ~*~The source for the above pictures can be found HERE~*~ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Now For The Party... (I would appreciate it if you would kindly add this button to your sidebar) A few simple rules so that we all enjoy this weekly gathering.... 1. You don't need to be a "follower" to participate. ALL are welcome! 2. Post anything in grey or "shades" of grey (I would hate to have to delete your Post so kindly respect this rule. "Merci") 3. If it's not something you've created or own, then please give credit to its' original source. 4. Kindly link back to this post or place the blog button on your sidebar with a direct link. Let's add a little "grey to our deys!" "Merci" for joining in.....
This wedding may be all about the romance, but that doesn't mean that this beautiful couple doesn't have a sense of humor or know how to celebrate in style. They surprised their wedding party by stopp...
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Enjoy a bountiful harvest year-round when you display this kitschy table lamp shaped like a juicy red tomato. Equipped with a fabric-wrapped cord, this table lamp brings a warm red glow to your shelves and displays. Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters. Features - Kitschy table lamp from UO Home - Tomato silhouette that’s so fun - Fabric wrapped cord - Plug in; inline switch - Requires one E12 bulb - not included - UO exclusive Content + Care - Glass - Wipe clean - Imported - Made in compliance with US electrical standards. To use this item outside of the US, pair with an outlet adapter and voltage converter made specifically for use in your location. Size - Wattage/Voltage: 7W/110V - Overall dimensions: 8"dia x 8"h - Cord length: 7 ft, inline switch is 1 ft from base -Shipping package dimensions: 10"l x 10"w x 10"h - Shipping package weight: 2.6 lbs
If you would like to eat a meal under the ocean or inside of a bat cave, you need to see this.
Name: Isabelle Dahlin and Brandon BoudetLocation: Echo Park, CaliforniaSize: 1,250 square feetYears lived in: 5 years — Own What do you get when you mix an interior designer and chef under one roof? A lovely one bedroom English style cottage with incredible landscaping, an organic vegetable garden and a chicken coop! Isabelle Dahlin, owner of deKor, and her boyfriend Brandon Boudet, of Little Dom’s, have created the ideal getaway right at home in the hills of Echo Park.
