Sunday, August 7, 2011

Romantic Dream Boudoir

Nothing is more charming than Victorian style homes, with their intricate gingerbread, decorative eaves, ornamental brackets, arched windows, and elaborate porches.  

Focusing on romantic victorian bedrooms, with oak floors, oriental rugs, heavily flowered wall paper, potted ferns, and rich jewel tones, the following images and treasures lend themselves to decorating with a flair for the Victorian style



This charming room is romantic, but not overly feminine.



Grand and gorgeous with a French influence.


Totally romantic and elegantly appointed



Light and airy


Browsing for furnishings and accessories for a romantic, Victorian style bedroom, I browsed Etsy shops and found: 

 Beautiful Accessories...

Marie Antionette Bed Lamp
Vintage Antionette

French Cottage Baroque Wall Pocket
St. Gabriel's Garden
 

Petit Point Embroidered
Dresser Set
Paris Panache Antiques

Antique Beaded Silk and
Velvet Lampshade & Lamp
Bellasoiree


Antique French Jeweled
Pleateau
Paris Panache Antiques


        
Antique Handmade Pillow
Bellasoiree

French Shabby Cottage
Wall Pocket


Vintage Breakfast Tray
Southbury Treasures


  
Antique French Double Perfume
Bellasoiree

 
 














Antique French Ribbonwork
Hanky/Lingerie Bag
Bellasoiree


Vintage Crystal
Waterfall
Chandelier
Sheri's Crystal Designs


















Romantic vintage furniture...

Cottage Aqua Chic Romance Bed
The Painted Cottage

Italian Carved Occasional Chairs
Paris Couture Antiques
French Antique Desk/
Credenza
Eva Shabby Furniture
Painted Cottage Aqua Chic Vanity
The Painted Cottage


Romantic Dressing....  

 
Ballet Flats
Ticcreationsuk

Chiffon Peignoir Set
Gilded Girl Vintage
Glamour of the Dressing Gown
Hmmmm... Which room should I do next?!? 












Monday, August 1, 2011

Summer Customs and Autumn Inspirations

These are some custom pieces I created for very special customers this summer...


Cherub Pendant Chandelier

Lilac Chandelier









   
Aqua & Light Rose
Pink & Cream Princess
      














While I am still working on chandeliers using light, summery colors, I know that Autumn ~ my very favorite of seasons ~ is just around the corner.  I love the rich jewel tones of fall......reds, oranges, deep yellows, gold, amethyst, emerald......
I am in awe of the artistry I have featured below.  These works by Etsy artists awaken my senses and offer inspiration for upcoming designs that welcome the fall season...

(Click on shop names under the images to visit these beautiful shops/blogs)

Haunting Greens Aqua Teal
Visual Emotionism


Martini Glass in Orange~Gold Metallic and Blues
SkySpirit 8 Studios





Fireflies and Moonlight
Jean Vadal Smith Gallery



Carnival Cocktail Ring
Klewism



Spanish Rose
Schulman Art Gallery Blog


Moon Shadows
Imagine Studio