According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary Chinoiserie (shēn-ˈwäz-rē), is, ” the fanciful interpretation of Chinese style in the designs of interiors, furniture, pottery, textiles and gardens.” Chinoiserie became popular in France and other areas of Europe in the 17th century. It is an Oriental design given a French aesthetic and it is wonderful. I have a…
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More New Favorites
I have several client projects in various stages. The projects range from a client building a custom home to clients updating in time for the holidays. I have been researching furnishings for these projects and now have a new list of favorites, My first new favorite is this two drawer chest from Sarreid. It will…
Powder Room Update
I’ve been working with a client to help update her beautiful home. She has wonderful furnishings and art but the rooms needed to be finished, pulled together. One of the rooms I worked on was the powder room off the foyer. It is a room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. It also…
That Time Of Year
The Ladue News is sponsoring their second annual show house. This year the house is a modern design, by the architect William Bernoudy, built in 1962. I have been selected to design the breakfast room. My color palette includes, grey, aqua, turquoise, cerise, white, orange and honey dew green. The table has a stainless steel…
A New Home Part Two
This is the second post showing a client’s recently built new home. I start here with the open space combining the kitchen and great room. The kitchen is a great mix of subtle grey tones. The mercury glass pendant lights add light and reflection. Before the house was even built my client showed me a photo of…
A New Home Part One
A client of mine recently built and moved into a new home. It’s not just a new home, it is a gorgeous new home with a wonderful family style layout and exquisite architectural details. I’ll start with the living room. I’ve posted about this chair before. My client inherited it from her mother. There are…
Kallianthi by Harlequin
I was at Design & Detail today looking for a replacement fabric for a client’s sectional, on a strict time schedule, when this wallcovering book from Harlequin made me stop and take a look. I’ve seen it before and liked it but today I was smitten. I love the patterns, the colorways and the…
Jaipur Collection From F. Schumacher
F. Schumacher has created The Jaipur Collection, a group of hand block wallcoverings. The Jaipur Collection is ” hand blocked using traditional methods and classic patterns in new interpretations and colorations.” from the F Schumacher website I love the patterns and colors in this collection. The patterns are versatile, at home in modern, transitional or traditional…
Spring Showings From Designer Guild Osborne & Little Zoffany Harlequin
I was recently presented new fabrics and wallcoverings by rep Jennifer Boschert. Jennifer was showing the latest from Designers Guild, Osborne & Little, Zoffany and Harlequin. It was an amazing collection. First up, Designers Guild Rosenholm is a gorgeous pattern pf climbing roses. I love the combination of the blue background with the florals…
Wallcoverings From Osborne & Little And Harlequin
I like wallcovering or wallpaper, whatever you want to call it. What I like about these wallcoverings from Osborne & Little and Harlequin is the updated, modern style they have. Even when used in a traditional setting they bring a modern aesthetic. They are all fresh and vibrant. The Benvarden from O&L is a wonderful…
