Wednesday, February 29, 2012
There have certainly been many blog posts about Schumaker's Chiang Mai Dragon wallpapers and fabrics. I've been thinking about collecting pictures for a post for a while now. A close friend of mine loves, loves this pattern. We always find ourselves dreaming up ways to use it in her home. Chiang Mai Dragon has endless possibilities.
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A classic with the solid upholstered headboard.
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These upholstered headboards were created for a child's room. Click onto source link below to read the whole story.
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Check out the Chiang Mai Dragon upholstered headboard and footboard by Sarah Richardson.
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Love the long curtain panels at the top of these stairs.
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This photo was originally for Country Living Magazine. This wing chair, upholstered in Chiang Mai Dragon has to be my favorite application. Along with the wonderful taupe walls, and warm orange red doors, this print just plays so well.
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Wonderful as a pillow.
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More Chiang Mai accent pillows.
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Shop here at Etsy to purchase these pillows.
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What chair doesn't look fabulous wrapped in this print??
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Upholstered dining benches....
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This is amazing! Click on source link to see the entire project. It's a painting of the Chiang Mai Dragon.. copied from the fabric. Wow.
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Another great use: as a bulletin board.
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Inspirations,
Patterns,
Textiles,
Wallcoverings
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Seems that upholstered headboards beat out most other style beds lately. But, how about the four poster bed?
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What to use for bed linens? What mixes well with an antique or traditional bed? What keeps it from feeling fuddy-duddy? (yes, I looked up fuddy duddy...)
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The crisp, white bed linens lets the wood bed stand on its own. Keeps the lines neat and clean. The bed becomes a silhouette.
How about a faux fur at the foot of the bed? Just a hint of animal print on the lumbar pillow.
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The striped rug feels fresh in this space, relaxing the room. Certainly an ornate bed, but is surrounded by more simple decor. The curtain rods and window treatments are plain. No art hung above the bed. Relaxed colors.
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Love these rustic, high trunks. Wonderful, antique, barley twist four poster.
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Convex, round mirror helps break up all the straight, formal lines.
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Four poster doesn't always mean canopy, but love the mix of formal with the check duvet cover. Very classic.
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A more modern take on the canopy. Grasscloth wall, cowhide rug, and linen shades along with the geometric bedskirt and canopy top, keeps it kicked back and relaxed.
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Absolutely love the bird print arrangement. Mixed with the pink pillows and coverlet at the foot of the bed, this room doesn't feel like a hunting lodge. More whimsical. Great mix.
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A metal, four poster with side panels, a play on the four poster bed. I pulled this picture for the bedding inspiration, and love the art arrangement on either side as well.
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The turned posts of these four poster beds seem inherently modern with their unusual lines. Painted black, they really stand on their own and mix well with an eclectic collection of lighting and accessories.
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What an amazing bed. Simple white bed linens mix so well. Unframed art sits beautifully with the ornate posts.
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Guest bedroom,
Headboards,
Inspirations,
Master bedroom
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Today, I sold my 55th item from my Etsy Shop. I'm feeling like a true Etsian, as they say. I listed my first Etsy item back in October. October 22nd. It's been about four months since then. My first semester. At least that's how it seems. I've been attending the School of Vintage.
I've been so inspired by my finds that I've been pulling apart my first floor and re-working colors and layouts. I've been studying the art of composition and arrangement. Dark colors against light backdrops. Mixing modern and aged pieces. Layering textures.
Thomas O'Brien is a master of mixing vintage, antiques, and newly purchased possessions in livable and artful ways. I've blogged about his inspiring modern vintage here.
Thought I'd share some of my favorite finds... although my favorites seem to change every day.
The ram's head is made of cast iron. I thought about picking up another and creating bookends. The antique shop where I found this piece had several old cast iron pieces. Right now, he sits upon my foyer table. If I created bookends, I'd have to turn him. I like having him face front. Such character. The old books we've had for years. Actually, they were puchased up in Washington, DC when my husband and I were dating. A co-worker had opened a used book shop. You can even see where our dog (many years ago) had chewed the corner of the top book.
This print art came from an antique shop just south of town. One of my favorites, The Covesville Store. I really don't know what it is a copy of. I'm sure it's something I should recall from my art history college class.. oh so many years ago. But, it had to come home with me. I passed it up the first time I saw it. The frame has a slight warp to it if you lay it flat. But, I kept thinking of that haunting face. It's a gentle face, but a bit haunting. I went back a few days later to find him. So glad he was still there. I've leaned the frame upon the antique dresser I found from the same shop.
These next photos are of busts that I've collected. I've included them in some previous posts. This bust seems to be cast of plaster or cement composite of some kind. I use a picture of this bust for my Etsy profile picture. All the pieces on my mantle are vintage finds.
This chalk bust was the first bust I purchased. This came from an antique shop north of town. A very elderly shop keeper still runs her own shop, filled with very valuable period pieces. This chalk bust was probably the only thing I could afford. She told me she was thinking of keeping this child bust. She wanted to paint it white and make it into a lamp! Pretty hip idea for a woman her age. (Mind you, she was waaayyy past retirement age...) I knew right then I had to buy this chalk bust. I love its age, markings, chips, scratches. And sill has such character. I'm glad it's still intact.
This chalk bust is the only bust I have for sale in my Etsy shop... and I almost couldn't part with it. Although, it hasn't sold yet.
I recently came across this chalk bust listed online from a British Antique catalog. So similar to both my chalk busts. Maybe both of mine were once mounted on marble bases.
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And, that's the thing with all these vintage / antique pieces. Between Google Image, Ebay, other Etsy listing.. you're able to learn so much and so quickly about so many items.
I've always enjoyed digging through old antique shops, but have always been more drawn to furniture or what I find to be the more obvious items. Now I'm a picker. Or at least that's how my husband refers to it. Well, it's true.. I'm proud to be a picker. And, I try to pick at least once a week.
There is always something new to learn. I love the one of a kind feel these pieces give a home. While I may not know all the history, I know others have cared for these objects. I love having my Etsy shop, thinking of new ways to display unique pieces, and passing the story down the line.
Lots of "new" vintage items will be photographed this week and listed over the weekend.
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Accessories,
Designers,
my Etsy shop,
Vintage
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