A Ladies Office
Inspired by this Parisian Fashionista
via The Satorialist |
1970's Venini Polyhedral Amber Glass Chandelier
Fill the ceiling with light 11"h x 38"dia
Fill the ceiling with light 11"h x 38"dia
via 1st Dibs listed by dealer Craig Van Den Brulle NY, NY |
Desk Chair
satin brocade fabric via |
The fabric above on either of these chairs.
I want you to thrift around for this or go to your upholstery shop and ask to shop their catalogs for a new ready to upholster chair.
If you choose the short skirt have the legs gilded!
via |
via |
Beckett Desk via Serena & Lilly |
Over the desk, or on the biggest wall....
"Lake Cachuma" by obviously important artist Channing Peake (1910-1989) found on One Kings Lane offered by Maienza - Wilson Design $ |
Then celebrate your good fortune when you have it hanging in your home - I'll bring the champagne and cocktails for the viewing partay!
May I also suggest cocktails for a "copy this painting" partay for one - when you get the paints out and create your own version. No, it won't be the same - just affordable, and decorative.
Plush area rug
If this 4'x6' is too small for your space get a few and have them seemed together - if your budget allows and you like a bit more detail have a binding added."Shazaam" $56 via Home Depot |
Billowy Drapes
Whether you have a window or not.
Whether you have a window or not.
In this.... Like this....
nylon & cotton organza via |
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Consider an embroidery blanket stitch detail along the edges of the drapery panels. Adding a slight "boho" dressed down detail, like she has chosen with her bracelets.
This red is taken from our inspiration's lip color.
Desk Decor
Lady Di votive from glassybaby |
via |
A brass sculpture measures 15"L x 10"W x9"L they call,"Tubular Burst". They know it's worth the trouble, click on the "via" link above.
Extra open storage....just the bench.
found on Craigslist new white lacquer from Room & Board asking $200, let's start at $75 not to go over $100 - be strong! |
And pile it on.........
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.....and under......
floor pillows citrine velvet from Dwell Studio |
Paint colors: walls, a white to match our inspirations hair
ceiling, same white as walls or grey it down a bit like the other "whites"
in the background of the inspiration photo
Of course, there are still elements that could be added!
But this is a very good start.
Where would you take this design?
Cheers! Linda :-)
see my post also inspired by Paris fashion HERE
Ceiling and the lighting are very impressive for pleasing to anyone to view that kind of the house design . Landscape designs
ReplyDeleteZoya, thank you!
DeleteI look forward to hearing from you again. Cheers!
I did a blog post on the founder of glassybaby .. It started near my home and I have been collecting them over the years. They come in a gorgeous array of colors and each is unique. Great post! I love the style inspiration and those fabric for the chairs is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I remember your glassybaby post. (Dear Reader - this is an inspiring & creative small business story you would enjoy!) http://trouverlesoleil.blogspot.com/2012/01/finding-hope-and-healing-through-light.html
DeleteMy first glassybaby is "happiness" red (50th birthday gift from a dear friend) and my second is "aquamarine" (from my sweet mom).
Thank you for commenting - it's always great to hear from you. :-)
Cheers!