Doesn't it just make you want to giggle and twirl?
*jean paul gaultier umbrella, paul & joe dress, heart earring studs, vera wang sunglasses, kate spade heels, voila lighter
Showing posts with label french. Show all posts
Showing posts with label french. Show all posts
Monday, January 3, 2011
OOH LA LA
Feeling very vintage inspired and girlishly romantic these days, so I think I'll take a cue from these fabulous pieces and infuse a little Parisian chic into my life!
Doesn't it just make you want to giggle and twirl?
*jean paul gaultier umbrella, paul & joe dress, heart earring studs, vera wang sunglasses, kate spade heels, voila lighter
Doesn't it just make you want to giggle and twirl?
*jean paul gaultier umbrella, paul & joe dress, heart earring studs, vera wang sunglasses, kate spade heels, voila lighter
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
GLOBAL STYLE: LE DOME CHAIR
Love it or hate it there's no ignoring the dome chair's presence, both in a room and on the design scene. Cristina from Fuji Files here with some Global Style dating back to 18th century France. This chair is a reproduction of a French regency period chair and its dramatic dome and deep wings exude major drama and intrigue.
Chairs like this were stationed at the entrance of grand French chateaus for the porter to be seated in when admitting visitors. The canopy and deep wings were intended to block drafts. Now I don't know about you but that short history alone has my imagination running wild envisioning my own French chateau, complete with porters and such.
Even if this look is not your cup of tea (I admit they are not suited to most families' living rooms), I think we can all appreciate a piece of furniture that commands such a glamorous statement.
Design greats such as Kelly Wearstler and Ryan Korban have used them to great effect in rich hues, but the linen version below (for sale at Restoration Hardware) could be an understated option for the home that evokes its original classic lineage.
What do you think? Would you? Could you? Have you?
*images via kwid, ryankorban, restoration hardware
Chairs like this were stationed at the entrance of grand French chateaus for the porter to be seated in when admitting visitors. The canopy and deep wings were intended to block drafts. Now I don't know about you but that short history alone has my imagination running wild envisioning my own French chateau, complete with porters and such.
Even if this look is not your cup of tea (I admit they are not suited to most families' living rooms), I think we can all appreciate a piece of furniture that commands such a glamorous statement.
Design greats such as Kelly Wearstler and Ryan Korban have used them to great effect in rich hues, but the linen version below (for sale at Restoration Hardware) could be an understated option for the home that evokes its original classic lineage.
What do you think? Would you? Could you? Have you?
*images via kwid, ryankorban, restoration hardware
Thursday, July 15, 2010
FANTASY TO FÊTE: A PICNIC IN PARIS
Bonjour mes chéries! Camille from Style Notes here, and I'm brimming with excitement over the first post in our "Fantasy to Fête" series. Not only will we be drooling over inspiring images together; we'll actually see them come to life in real parties, complete with steal-worthy ideas for stylish home entertaining.
Since I just returned from a romantic trip to France, I've been dreaming up ways to infuse the experience of a picnic along the Seine (so quintessentially Parisian!) into my next summer soirée. This inspiration board evokes the colors of the French flag in bold red and white with plenty of stripes in the mix. A wedge of creamy brie, juicy berries & tiny splits of champagne simply beg to be packed into a basket and toted to the water's edge for a lazy afternoon. So how does it translate into a soirée à la français?
Since it's not always feasible to serve dinner on a blanket in the grass, picnic tables placed end-on-end are a perfect solution to seating a larger group while maintaining a rustic-chic vibe. Simple white linens & dishes provide a clean palette, and cheery bunches of poppies, ranunculus and anemones in mason jars provide a strong dose of color. Throw in a bit of j'en sais quois by using (very affordable!) French dish towels as a casual alternative to napkins. Bottles of wine and crusty baguettes add character to the table and simplify service for the hostess.
Nothing is more French than fromage, so for this party we designed a decadent display that doubled as a hors d'oeuvres station and artful decor. When choosing cheeses for a spread like this, seek out a variety in taste and appearance. Provide labels for each so that guests can fully savor every bite, then go to town with pairings that provide color, shape and pure yumminess. Brie with macerated strawberries, blue cheese with honey, and goat cheese with golden raisins are all to-die-for combinations. Find the full menu with recipes here, and keep in mind: the key is to keep it simple...and as effortlessly elegant as the French!
*images via (row one) snippet & ink, martha stewart, 100 layer cake (row 2) style me pretty, wedding style guide, martha stewart (row 3) style me pretty, project wedding (row 4) sunday suppers, martha stewart, cynthia warren. all other event photos by camille styles events.
Since I just returned from a romantic trip to France, I've been dreaming up ways to infuse the experience of a picnic along the Seine (so quintessentially Parisian!) into my next summer soirée. This inspiration board evokes the colors of the French flag in bold red and white with plenty of stripes in the mix. A wedge of creamy brie, juicy berries & tiny splits of champagne simply beg to be packed into a basket and toted to the water's edge for a lazy afternoon. So how does it translate into a soirée à la français?
Since it's not always feasible to serve dinner on a blanket in the grass, picnic tables placed end-on-end are a perfect solution to seating a larger group while maintaining a rustic-chic vibe. Simple white linens & dishes provide a clean palette, and cheery bunches of poppies, ranunculus and anemones in mason jars provide a strong dose of color. Throw in a bit of j'en sais quois by using (very affordable!) French dish towels as a casual alternative to napkins. Bottles of wine and crusty baguettes add character to the table and simplify service for the hostess.
Nothing is more French than fromage, so for this party we designed a decadent display that doubled as a hors d'oeuvres station and artful decor. When choosing cheeses for a spread like this, seek out a variety in taste and appearance. Provide labels for each so that guests can fully savor every bite, then go to town with pairings that provide color, shape and pure yumminess. Brie with macerated strawberries, blue cheese with honey, and goat cheese with golden raisins are all to-die-for combinations. Find the full menu with recipes here, and keep in mind: the key is to keep it simple...and as effortlessly elegant as the French!
*images via (row one) snippet & ink, martha stewart, 100 layer cake (row 2) style me pretty, wedding style guide, martha stewart (row 3) style me pretty, project wedding (row 4) sunday suppers, martha stewart, cynthia warren. all other event photos by camille styles events.