tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74216048142430668722013-05-23T06:31:46.034-04:00Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.comBlogger867125AestheticOiseauhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-65145966702594030152013-05-22T08:11:00.000-04:002013-05-22T08:11:23.778-04:002013-05-22T08:11:23.778-04:00Falling into the category of insanely beautiful is the fabric Chinois Palais by <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/collections/mary-mcdonald.aspx" target="_blank">Mary McDonald for Schumacher</a>. Like panels of our favorite hand-painted Chinoiserie wallpapers, this fabric comes in the <i>most</i> splendid hues. I love the idea of upholstering a wall with any one of these:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V_BtLyaAwH4/UZy0ld8_caI/AAAAAAAAJOA/hgd9K3ipug8/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V_BtLyaAwH4/UZy0ld8_caI/AAAAAAAAJOA/hgd9K3ipug8/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8asM_CSfdWI/UZy0lvmMhOI/AAAAAAAAJOI/TEQ-rt4ltm4/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8asM_CSfdWI/UZy0lvmMhOI/AAAAAAAAJOI/TEQ-rt4ltm4/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wpJD1RLXoII/UZy0mMYwF8I/AAAAAAAAJOQ/lnIUvO9jOVo/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wpJD1RLXoII/UZy0mMYwF8I/AAAAAAAAJOQ/lnIUvO9jOVo/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YOjnvpA9jtk/UZy0mcoAtHI/AAAAAAAAJOU/PmmQ2gM1HS0/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YOjnvpA9jtk/UZy0mcoAtHI/AAAAAAAAJOU/PmmQ2gM1HS0/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> And the loooong repeat lends itself well to curtains:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vOx4hmh3DQA/UZy0mrFYG7I/AAAAAAAAJOY/eg6LhtfKgi4/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vOx4hmh3DQA/UZy0mrFYG7I/AAAAAAAAJOY/eg6LhtfKgi4/s1600/chinois-palais-mary-mcdonald-6.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Fret not if you don't have to-the-trade access...I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/128796971/schumacher-mary-mcdonald-chinois-palais" target="_blank">this Etsy listing</a> but be warned that it's not inexpensive. But beauty like this is worth every penny in my opinion...just one repeat's worth and you have a dynamite piece of art to hang on a large wall.<br /> <br /> Have you seen the rest of <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/collections/mary-mcdonald.aspx" target="_blank">MM's collection for Schumacher</a>? It's definitely my favorite designer collaboration thus far.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/chinois-palais.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment « </a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-83039567021990096882013-05-21T08:08:00.003-04:002013-05-21T08:08:53.669-04:002013-05-21T08:08:53.669-04:00I'm loving these <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/bamboo-stick-sconce.html" target="_blank">bamboo stick sconces from Shades of Light </a>because they are full of Chinoiserie flair but in a tailored, modern way:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ChjNM0m5kVc/UZti4ACwumI/AAAAAAAAJNw/K7K2nL1Bt0w/s1600/bamboo-stick-sconce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ChjNM0m5kVc/UZti4ACwumI/AAAAAAAAJNw/K7K2nL1Bt0w/s320/bamboo-stick-sconce.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aYnNT9TlnUQ/UZti3hqB3_I/AAAAAAAAJNk/HA1UBN4kVvo/s1600/bamboo-stick-sconce-yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aYnNT9TlnUQ/UZti3hqB3_I/AAAAAAAAJNk/HA1UBN4kVvo/s320/bamboo-stick-sconce-yellow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eDnCGz3h5sM/UZti3lqR2XI/AAAAAAAAJNg/f627uzb5DeU/s1600/bamboo-stick-sconce-green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eDnCGz3h5sM/UZti3lqR2XI/AAAAAAAAJNg/f627uzb5DeU/s320/bamboo-stick-sconce-green.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> They also come in 6 awesome colors (not pictured: white, coral &amp; turquoise)...my favorite is the red, but I am speechless over this yellow. Why don't more people make yellow sconces? These are so incredibly lovely...I need to figure out where I can use a pair of these guys.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/bamboo-stick-sconce.html" target="_blank">Check out the sconces here</a>...I would opt for a mini-drum shade over the rattan-like ones - keeps the look tailored and not so tiki.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/catalog-pick-bamboo-stick-sconce.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-31411592700043005802013-05-17T07:47:00.000-04:002013-05-17T07:47:13.200-04:002013-05-17T07:47:13.200-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d4Q4-99WUx4/UZYX0p7fwHI/AAAAAAAAJMM/45au8PqZvrg/s1600/large-watercolor-painting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d4Q4-99WUx4/UZYX0p7fwHI/AAAAAAAAJMM/45au8PqZvrg/s1600/large-watercolor-painting.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> See what I did there? It was a week of Etsy art! Finishing up the week with something to cleanse your palette - gorgeous, modern watercolors by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/malissasplace" target="_blank">Malissa Ryder</a>. I love the soft shapes and beautiful hues that Malissa conjures up. These pieces create a perfect juxtaposition with a traditional room or blend seamlessly in a more tailored, modern space. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/malissasplace" target="_blank">See more of Malissa's creations here...</a><br /> <br /> Have a beautiful weekend...see you next week!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/friday-crush_17.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-62901603877258627342013-05-16T10:51:00.002-04:002013-05-16T10:51:36.510-04:002013-05-16T10:51:36.510-04:00Landscapes are <i>typically</i> not my favorite kind of art. I like them well enough but they usually don't grab my attention with force (which is how I like my art to grab me)...until I discovered the art of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaWalker#" target="_blank">Donna Walker</a>.<br /> <br /> Hold on to your hats:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iBJ9k2YidBg/UZTw3vaeosI/AAAAAAAAJLg/XB-UwlaNxRA/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iBJ9k2YidBg/UZTw3vaeosI/AAAAAAAAJLg/XB-UwlaNxRA/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qyj_muCBlZc/UZTw3QnP75I/AAAAAAAAJLc/qt2fCtLPgOk/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qyj_muCBlZc/UZTw3QnP75I/AAAAAAAAJLc/qt2fCtLPgOk/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v53kNvb7Fmo/UZTw4NLQZ3I/AAAAAAAAJLw/ExdbnBO29kE/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v53kNvb7Fmo/UZTw4NLQZ3I/AAAAAAAAJLw/ExdbnBO29kE/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FsRsVutFm4A/UZTw34M-eVI/AAAAAAAAJLo/yYvXxxBj2qE/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FsRsVutFm4A/UZTw34M-eVI/AAAAAAAAJLo/yYvXxxBj2qE/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QNKgyd4NAMM/UZTw35oJjnI/AAAAAAAAJLs/_Ke0lLdQ2o4/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QNKgyd4NAMM/UZTw35oJjnI/AAAAAAAAJLs/_Ke0lLdQ2o4/s1600/donna-walker-oil-paintings-2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> WOW. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaWalker#" target="_blank">Donna's oil landscapes</a> totally had me drooling in front of my computer screen. The vibrant tones are so eye-catching. And don't you love those sheep? The vistas she paints are so alive and colorful. I have so much respect for artists that can create such gorgeous pieces...<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/oil-landscapes-by-donna-walker.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-85461397956983066432013-05-14T08:09:00.000-04:002013-05-14T08:09:00.281-04:002013-05-14T08:09:00.281-04:00I have found THE coolest animal watercolor prints on Etsy. Shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/indigomutt" target="_blank">indigo mutt</a> is creating these whimsical, irreverent, incredibly hip pieces of animal art:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C_kVLv2JkSs/UZInnWHaI-I/AAAAAAAAJLE/LbTh03VJE-k/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C_kVLv2JkSs/UZInnWHaI-I/AAAAAAAAJLE/LbTh03VJE-k/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-8.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CRNXuQadyKw/UZInnH5mkyI/AAAAAAAAJLA/2iL1ZpweFT8/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CRNXuQadyKw/UZInnH5mkyI/AAAAAAAAJLA/2iL1ZpweFT8/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-7.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-roPhP9nnNZU/UZInmsBingI/AAAAAAAAJK4/lE79sgL5o6s/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-roPhP9nnNZU/UZInmsBingI/AAAAAAAAJK4/lE79sgL5o6s/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9VrzZrwSfww/UZInlUf6_sI/AAAAAAAAJKU/vL-cq1pPu2U/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9VrzZrwSfww/UZInlUf6_sI/AAAAAAAAJKU/vL-cq1pPu2U/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlwT2F5-xvA/UZInmGg2eLI/AAAAAAAAJKo/N3tcuMXhZqk/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlwT2F5-xvA/UZInmGg2eLI/AAAAAAAAJKo/N3tcuMXhZqk/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ri5LBYGNb_s/UZInlW5K4kI/AAAAAAAAJKc/VDeW0jBK3PQ/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ri5LBYGNb_s/UZInlW5K4kI/AAAAAAAAJKc/VDeW0jBK3PQ/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3IeS17IKg80/UZInmYAHDlI/AAAAAAAAJKs/Ylrs-ku72vY/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3IeS17IKg80/UZInmYAHDlI/AAAAAAAAJKs/Ylrs-ku72vY/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-6.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kymEZGKkeZE/UZInlt98Z9I/AAAAAAAAJKY/bniKyCPV4pY/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kymEZGKkeZE/UZInlt98Z9I/AAAAAAAAJKY/bniKyCPV4pY/s1600/watercolor-animal-print-kids-nursery-2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> I want them ALLLLLL. I've seen variations on this theme of modern fauna against white drawn up in a quirky fashion but <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/indigomutt" target="_blank">indigo mutt's</a> is my favorite! I'm completely smitten with the use of pastel colors to create these beautiful little patterns on each creature. A wall of prints would be so, so charming in a family or kids space...obvi.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/watercolor-safari.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <br /> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-17390968050671268052013-05-13T08:31:00.003-04:002013-05-13T08:31:32.310-04:002013-05-13T08:31:32.310-04:00I have been wanting to commission a little painting of Ana Claire for a while and decided that a painting would be a great gift for Carter for our wedding anniversary back in April. So I hopped on Etsy and found Colorado artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraprill" target="_blank">Laura Prill</a>.&nbsp; There is a sea of artists on Etsy that will paint family pictures so choosing one was a bit daunting, but one of Laura's painting caught my eye so I contacted her. <br /> <br /> We started the process with two photos of Ana Claire (at 2 months) and Carter - I asked Laura to combine the two because I liked Ana Claire's expression in one but wanted to get Carter's profile from the other.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-60OV14i7_eE/UZDa9Gr0-EI/AAAAAAAAJJU/_qfKj5KNOHQ/s1600/ac-daddy-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-60OV14i7_eE/UZDa9Gr0-EI/AAAAAAAAJJU/_qfKj5KNOHQ/s400/ac-daddy-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jX1_c9BB8EU/UZDa8AxJ_sI/AAAAAAAAJJE/jPjkLOyUG78/s1600/ac-daddy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jX1_c9BB8EU/UZDa8AxJ_sI/AAAAAAAAJJE/jPjkLOyUG78/s400/ac-daddy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> <br /> Laura and I went back and forth via Etsy a couple of times...she first showed me a pencil sketch that we slightly tweaked and then she started the painting. She sent me this final watercolor after about a week:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cI_2BmQdCSM/UZDa9Y2j8zI/AAAAAAAAJJY/ysfXV93Q-iE/s1600/watercolor-painting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cI_2BmQdCSM/UZDa9Y2j8zI/AAAAAAAAJJY/ysfXV93Q-iE/s1600/watercolor-painting.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Isn't it sweet? It's prettier in person and Carter loved it. I love the pastels and the little expression in Ana Claire's eyes is priceless. We're planning a wall of family photos at the top of our stairs and this little gem will be the focal point.<br /> <br /> Laura was great to work with, so I highly recommend her...<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraprill" target="_blank">check out her Etsy shop here. </a><br /> <br /> In other news, Ana Claire is 5 months old today! Here is the current state of our nugget:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jcsy1kgRMz0/UZDb8q31x2I/AAAAAAAAJJo/LnkBKSPMuiU/s1600/ac-5months-lemon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jcsy1kgRMz0/UZDb8q31x2I/AAAAAAAAJJo/LnkBKSPMuiU/s1600/ac-5months-lemon.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> This weekend sitting on daddy's lap</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i7r6l2IyDJM/UZDa7vrayUI/AAAAAAAAJI8/BN2pLsWotR0/s1600/ac-5-months.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i7r6l2IyDJM/UZDa7vrayUI/AAAAAAAAJI8/BN2pLsWotR0/s1600/ac-5-months.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Her "official" 5 month picture</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> I clearly have terrible photo-taking skills but hopefully her cuteness shines through :) Hope you had a wonderful weekend.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/ana-claire-and-daddy.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment«</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-63705499255905505582013-05-10T08:05:00.001-04:002013-05-10T08:05:44.536-04:002013-05-10T08:05:44.536-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtcLu1JUOUs/UYzg_IGKSDI/AAAAAAAAJGU/F5xIM3ZZqCs/s1600/neutral-phoebe-howard-bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtcLu1JUOUs/UYzg_IGKSDI/AAAAAAAAJGU/F5xIM3ZZqCs/s1600/neutral-phoebe-howard-bedroom.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Design by Phoebe Howard, image by Josh Gibson via </i><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/cozy-bedroom-decor#slide-1" target="_blank">Good Housekeeping</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> A current project has me checking out neutral bedrooms and I am loving my discoveries of gorgeous, serene spaces. This spindle bed totally caught my eye and how it plays up a texture in a very monochromatic room. I don't love every single thing in this space (I'd switch up the art and curtains) but I love the concept. Your eyes and brain can rest at the end of the day in this space.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Have a wonderful weekend...see you next week!</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/friday-crush_10.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-70417378016324204472013-05-08T09:57:00.001-04:002013-05-08T09:57:41.823-04:002013-05-08T09:57:41.823-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rXMxH57dyBk/UYpY4RlmQoI/AAAAAAAAJFE/wvFiYtmeyyU/s1600/dhong-house-beautiful-gold-mirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rXMxH57dyBk/UYpY4RlmQoI/AAAAAAAAJFE/wvFiYtmeyyU/s1600/dhong-house-beautiful-gold-mirror.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Design by Benjamin Dhong, image by Lisa Romerein, via </i><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/gold-serpent-mirror-0912#slide-5" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a></div> <br /> What makes this vignette great? The mix.<br /> <br /> Silver + Gold<br /> Rustic + Refined<br /> Soft + Edgy<br /> Modern + Traditional<br /> <br /> The contrasts are so pronounced, yet the overall palette is simple so that the mirror and greens can really pop. So much gorgeous detail and thought in a small, beautiful space.<br /> <br /> Happy Wednesday!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/the-mix.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-83208939625229112442013-05-06T08:06:00.001-04:002013-05-06T08:06:47.571-04:002013-05-06T08:06:47.571-04:00Due to my obsession with Phoebe Howard, I'm always popping in to the <a href="http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper blog</a>, which often showcases before and afters of work being done by Phoebe and her associates. A <a href="http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/mrs_howard_personal_shopp/2013/04/before-after-of-the-week-marks-nursery.html" target="_blank">recent post about a nursery </a>caught my eye.<br /> <br /> The before (a small office space):<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Photos via <a href="http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/mrs_howard_personal_shopp/2013/04/before-after-of-the-week-marks-nursery.html" target="_blank">www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com</a></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBpsoxciL1c/UYeaQaR3mII/AAAAAAAAJEg/eHrKfy-tnFQ/s1600/before-pic1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBpsoxciL1c/UYeaQaR3mII/AAAAAAAAJEg/eHrKfy-tnFQ/s1600/before-pic1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59BA_8CPWhA/UYeaQTUcnXI/AAAAAAAAJEc/t46MB8HWd8Y/s1600/before-pic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59BA_8CPWhA/UYeaQTUcnXI/AAAAAAAAJEc/t46MB8HWd8Y/s1600/before-pic2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> See that window situation? Makes furniture arranging a bit tricky...especially for a crib AND a twin bed. But professionals are real good at figuring this stuff out, like Vaughn Connerty from the Mrs. Howard Atlanta store who gave the client this sweet, beautiful solution:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KJ-ee2k8TTE/UYebYDHJG_I/AAAAAAAAJEw/dxBgjvZJS0Q/s1600/mrs-howard-nursery-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KJ-ee2k8TTE/UYebYDHJG_I/AAAAAAAAJEw/dxBgjvZJS0Q/s1600/mrs-howard-nursery-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-syKczmV7l7E/UYebYGxV-5I/AAAAAAAAJE0/8Vzp_7LdLAI/s1600/mrs-howard-nursery-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-syKczmV7l7E/UYebYGxV-5I/AAAAAAAAJE0/8Vzp_7LdLAI/s1600/mrs-howard-nursery-2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> See how Vaughn just made it work? Windows? Who cares? Vaughn placed the bed in a slightly asymmetrical fashion and loaded up the corner with framed watercolors. It's not perfectly perfect but it totally works. I love everything about this space and its soft sweetness. Note to self: get some pleated lampshades.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/embracing-awkward-space.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-70007594878310786432013-05-03T07:38:00.000-04:002013-05-03T07:38:21.968-04:002013-05-03T07:38:21.968-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k8jGasaqLBk/UYOf5OtYMgI/AAAAAAAAJEI/YE_WJwtm79g/s1600/southern-living-showhouse-lake-travis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k8jGasaqLBk/UYOf5OtYMgI/AAAAAAAAJEI/YE_WJwtm79g/s1600/southern-living-showhouse-lake-travis.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Loved <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/177681147771325687/" target="_blank">this pin from Matters of Style</a>.&nbsp; It's a bedroom from the 2013 Southern Living Showcase House in Texas, designed by <a href="http://www.heatherscotthome.com/index.html" target="_blank">Heather Scott Home &amp; Design</a>. Pretty sure that's a Quadrille toile on the windows that sets the color scheme for the room. Love the white and light foundation that is peppered with restrained color throughout. And the organic shape of the light fixture works so well against the refined furnishings. Just a little breath of fresh spring air with this one.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Have a fantastic weekend...see you next week!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/friday-crush.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-83856304250200515302013-05-01T10:29:00.000-04:002013-05-01T10:31:00.774-04:002013-05-01T10:31:00.774-04:00I just realized that the <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2012/10/saturated-blue-golden-khaki.html" target="_blank">dining room from this post</a> and the <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/friday-crush_26.html" target="_blank">living room from last week's Friday Crush</a> are from the same Boston home designed by Michael Carter of <a href="http://www.mcarterandco.com/" target="_blank">Carter &amp; Company Interior Design </a>(great name!). Funny how that happens.<br /> <br /> Here are more images of this gorgeous, elegantly layered home:<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>All images via <a href="http://www.mcarterandco.com/" target="_blank">www.mcarterandco.com</a></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xcsdnhPb4pg/UYEl-69mD9I/AAAAAAAAJDw/fL8MTpA30kg/s1600/michael-carter-design-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xcsdnhPb4pg/UYEl-69mD9I/AAAAAAAAJDw/fL8MTpA30kg/s1600/michael-carter-design-6.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;WOAH.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dG2czv2LuUg/UYEl9tL99PI/AAAAAAAAJDQ/4ESBkEqFfRs/s1600/michael-carter-design-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dG2czv2LuUg/UYEl9tL99PI/AAAAAAAAJDQ/4ESBkEqFfRs/s1600/michael-carter-design-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ejN5YKQ0iPw/UYEl9_GoXTI/AAAAAAAAJDU/RYlNtNdPMxw/s1600/michael-carter-design-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ejN5YKQ0iPw/UYEl9_GoXTI/AAAAAAAAJDU/RYlNtNdPMxw/s1600/michael-carter-design-2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dejovak27h0/UYEl-JVRwjI/AAAAAAAAJDc/kZuIuGF8YGc/s1600/michael-carter-design-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dejovak27h0/UYEl-JVRwjI/AAAAAAAAJDc/kZuIuGF8YGc/s1600/michael-carter-design-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O3oZjYQZIT0/UYEl-FMN0bI/AAAAAAAAJDg/ZiqXRtBA1uQ/s1600/michael-carter-design-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O3oZjYQZIT0/UYEl-FMN0bI/AAAAAAAAJDg/ZiqXRtBA1uQ/s1600/michael-carter-design-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5WQUEhedZlo/UYEl-lOrfhI/AAAAAAAAJDo/xuyujoxb1B4/s1600/michael-carter-design-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5WQUEhedZlo/UYEl-lOrfhI/AAAAAAAAJDo/xuyujoxb1B4/s1600/michael-carter-design-5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> I love a good, fancy house. So very pretty.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/05/michael-carter.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-50632553354160646782013-04-30T08:08:00.001-04:002013-04-30T08:08:37.087-04:002013-04-30T08:08:37.087-04:00I have fallen in love with these bold, sensational prints of original watercolors done by Australia-based artist Gabby Malpas for her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MangoFrooty?section_id=13404219" target="_blank">Etsy shop Mango Frooty</a>:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TtE_BCgtAuM/UX-zJZki8kI/AAAAAAAAJC4/OJqm3cyYbQY/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TtE_BCgtAuM/UX-zJZki8kI/AAAAAAAAJC4/OJqm3cyYbQY/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PzOkzu8H9To/UX-zIAZRLwI/AAAAAAAAJCY/NA7_l9p0KE8/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PzOkzu8H9To/UX-zIAZRLwI/AAAAAAAAJCY/NA7_l9p0KE8/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYXyeMDSiS0/UX-zat1TzDI/AAAAAAAAJDA/Y-W4-nRivgU/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYXyeMDSiS0/UX-zat1TzDI/AAAAAAAAJDA/Y-W4-nRivgU/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xH8poJ2L3MQ/UX-zI2NPeUI/AAAAAAAAJCk/GQU8EU1b2Ak/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xH8poJ2L3MQ/UX-zI2NPeUI/AAAAAAAAJCk/GQU8EU1b2Ak/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7v1O-R_Bd_g/UX-zJFW71rI/AAAAAAAAJCw/gJVKCNBiGDM/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7v1O-R_Bd_g/UX-zJFW71rI/AAAAAAAAJCw/gJVKCNBiGDM/s1600/chinoiserie-watercolor-print-gabby-malpas-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Don't <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MangoFrooty?section_id=13404219" target="_blank">these paintings</a> totally grab you? I love all the intricacy, the colors, the patterns...and of course, the Chinoiserie subject matter. What talent! And to think that someone in Australia is creating these beautiful works and with the click of a mouse, you can own one and have it shipped right to your own home. Technology is amazing.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/chinoiserie-watercolor-prints.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-49777062475761934232013-04-26T08:00:00.000-04:002013-04-26T08:00:02.218-04:002013-04-26T08:00:02.218-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yCEJGBqMHes/UXl3_SSzvVI/AAAAAAAAJB8/y-EKdMabWn0/s1600/Michael+Carter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yCEJGBqMHes/UXl3_SSzvVI/AAAAAAAAJB8/y-EKdMabWn0/s1600/Michael+Carter.png" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Design by Michael Carter, image via <a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2013/04/trending-big-chinoiserie-lamp.html" target="_blank">Chinoiserie Chic</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> This photo made me gasp (as most FC photos do)...that couch! WANT. I love and adore the combination of pastel pink and yellow. And the lamp combined with the couch is a killer combination. I also love it all against dark wood tones and a crisp white Elkins chair. Divine and from a new-to-me designer, Michael Carter, via <a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2013/04/trending-big-chinoiserie-lamp.html" target="_blank">this post</a> from Chinoiserie Chic.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Have a fantastic weekend...see you next week!</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/friday-crush_25.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-91799317399119753912013-04-25T07:51:00.001-04:002013-04-25T07:51:57.464-04:002013-04-25T07:51:57.464-04:00I can't WAIT for the day to come when we'll be able to trick out the backyard. This spring, we're focusing on sprucing up the front of the house with the hope that we have enough time left over this summer to focus on our backyard. I'm not holding my breath, but I am so looking forward to picking out a dining set to enjoy family dinners al fresco.<br /> <br /> The style of this <a href="http://teak.countrycasual.com/search?p=Q&amp;srid=S2-USWSD01&amp;lbc=countrycasual&amp;ts=custom&amp;w=chippendale&amp;uid=899404177&amp;method=and&amp;isort=score&amp;view=grid&amp;srt=0" target="_blank">teak Chippendale set</a> is likely what I would be after...the prices are a bit out of my own budget, but they are gorgeous inspiration pieces:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_IEO9FY5pM/UXkXOwxFVbI/AAAAAAAAJBM/64AOHkVnKHA/s1600/chippendale_arm-chair_6835_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_IEO9FY5pM/UXkXOwxFVbI/AAAAAAAAJBM/64AOHkVnKHA/s1600/chippendale_arm-chair_6835_0.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="http://www.countrycasual.com/Chippendale-armchair-5020.aspx" target="_blank">Chippendale Armchair </a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FGlh6BnWOKU/UXkXPG_DhXI/AAAAAAAAJBg/MjbvS_xgnNk/s1600/chippendale_side-chair-6834_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FGlh6BnWOKU/UXkXPG_DhXI/AAAAAAAAJBg/MjbvS_xgnNk/s1600/chippendale_side-chair-6834_0.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.countrycasual.com/Chippendale-sidechair-9824.aspx" target="_blank">&nbsp;Chippendale Sidechair</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4HZd0TZGk4/UXkXOz5BoAI/AAAAAAAAJBw/_m6jMN13x_Y/s1600/chippendale_bench_6802_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4HZd0TZGk4/UXkXOz5BoAI/AAAAAAAAJBw/_m6jMN13x_Y/s1600/chippendale_bench_6802_0.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.countrycasual.com/Chippendale-5-foot-decorative-garden-bench-4999.aspx" target="_blank">&nbsp;Chippendale Bench</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aeoCIfAZIO4/UXkXPHbTcxI/AAAAAAAAJBo/EkBYwqB2Heg/s1600/chippendale-dining-set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aeoCIfAZIO4/UXkXPHbTcxI/AAAAAAAAJBo/EkBYwqB2Heg/s1600/chippendale-dining-set.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The website even offers cute <a href="http://www.countrycasual.com/Chippendale-candle-lantern-3951.aspx" target="_blank">lanterns</a> and <a href="http://www.countrycasual.com/Chippendale-votives--set-of-3-3952.aspx" target="_blank">votives</a> with that lovely fretwork:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IQmjSnP5gV8/UXkXPFfqb7I/AAAAAAAAJBs/mlJwtfMDgXs/s1600/chippendale_lantern_6821_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IQmjSnP5gV8/UXkXPFfqb7I/AAAAAAAAJBs/mlJwtfMDgXs/s320/chippendale_lantern_6821_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qKVOhkIvAvQ/UXkXPa0_S6I/AAAAAAAAJBk/Nc9D62qvTIs/s1600/chippendale_votives_6823_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qKVOhkIvAvQ/UXkXPa0_S6I/AAAAAAAAJBk/Nc9D62qvTIs/s320/chippendale_votives_6823_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> I never, ever tire of Chippendale fretwork. And I love the geometric lines against the greens of an outdoor space. And don't forget about seat cushions with your outdoor furniture - not only do they make sitting in a hard chair much more comfortable, but it's a great way to add pattern and color to an outdoor space.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/catalog-pick-chippendale-outdoor-dining.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-25150571195763531732013-04-24T09:11:00.002-04:002013-04-24T09:11:18.678-04:002013-04-24T09:11:18.678-04:00Let's continue the fine china discussion because my friend Adele has introduced me to, quite possibly, the most beautiful pattern I've ever set eyes on. No joke.<br /> <br /> The <a href="http://www.michaelcfina.com/tableware/formal-china/banded/royal-crown-derby-tien-manh-dinh-collection-CHROCDTMDC.html" target="_blank">Tien Manh Dinh Collection from Royal Crown Derby</a>:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4LR_Au_FVU/UXfYarb0A_I/AAAAAAAAJA4/MmJjuS34zUU/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4LR_Au_FVU/UXfYarb0A_I/AAAAAAAAJA4/MmJjuS34zUU/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-5.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--QWaC2Jl1sc/UXfYZm-5S8I/AAAAAAAAJAc/4idLVVQxxUw/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--QWaC2Jl1sc/UXfYZm-5S8I/AAAAAAAAJAc/4idLVVQxxUw/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-1.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8R5MCLi92s/UXfYZ_DZwFI/AAAAAAAAJAk/EWII781edh8/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8R5MCLi92s/UXfYZ_DZwFI/AAAAAAAAJAk/EWII781edh8/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-3.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKVnwwZzpVs/UXfYaWRmyFI/AAAAAAAAJAw/Mau36lmNkeQ/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKVnwwZzpVs/UXfYaWRmyFI/AAAAAAAAJAw/Mau36lmNkeQ/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-4.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R4nKCntVJyM/UXfYahTNGZI/AAAAAAAAJA0/AW2nmiz0IaU/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R4nKCntVJyM/UXfYahTNGZI/AAAAAAAAJA0/AW2nmiz0IaU/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-6.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5yB23Qol8A/UXfYZwMllUI/AAAAAAAAJAY/963AFysH_3k/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5yB23Qol8A/UXfYZwMllUI/AAAAAAAAJAY/963AFysH_3k/s1600/tien-manh-dinh-collection-2.png" /></a></div> <br /> If that is not beauty overload...I'm a little speechless. These plates are SO right up my alley. They are intricate and the colors are so striking. I love an exuberant china pattern...one that packs a huge punch into a 10"-12" diameter. <i>Gorgeous.</i><br /> <br /> Are these plates up your alley too? Or do your china preferences steer more clean and simple?<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/tien-manh-dinh-collection.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-89938535985201803602013-04-22T08:47:00.003-04:002013-04-22T08:47:30.959-04:002013-04-22T08:47:30.959-04:00A lovely Chinoiserie china pattern for your consideration, <a href="http://www.graciousstyle.com/shop/si-kiang-dinnerware" target="_blank">Si Kiang by Raynaud</a>:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1AxSQAZ_DYs/UXUwGVO5gtI/AAAAAAAAJAA/HKhhgfXkzU8/s1600/si-kiang-raynaud-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1AxSQAZ_DYs/UXUwGVO5gtI/AAAAAAAAJAA/HKhhgfXkzU8/s1600/si-kiang-raynaud-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CuSi2z6hyJc/UXUwHI7za_I/AAAAAAAAI_4/rv2drYNkLy4/s1600/si-kiang-raynaud-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CuSi2z6hyJc/UXUwHI7za_I/AAAAAAAAI_4/rv2drYNkLy4/s1600/si-kiang-raynaud-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9CfstuEjP0/UXUwGfDSJhI/AAAAAAAAI_o/Qu0LKNWjZak/s1600/raynaud_si_kiang_luncheon_plate_P0000190822S0068T2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9CfstuEjP0/UXUwGfDSJhI/AAAAAAAAI_o/Qu0LKNWjZak/s1600/raynaud_si_kiang_luncheon_plate_P0000190822S0068T2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cMFHTz6fCDQ/UXUwHPD6vMI/AAAAAAAAI_0/wH0JL6L7ZXg/s1600/si-kiang-raynaud-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cMFHTz6fCDQ/UXUwHPD6vMI/AAAAAAAAI_0/wH0JL6L7ZXg/s400/si-kiang-raynaud-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The pattern comes in 6 scenes, I believe. I love the colors but it mostly caught my eye for that basketweave-textured rim...so darling. I love a little texture on fine china. And how interesting is that charger in the last image? Would really dress up even a plain plate.<br /> <br /> &nbsp;I like to play the game, "What china pattern would I pick if I hadn't picked mine..." I still <i>adore</i> my wedding china (Derby Panel Green by Royal Crown Derby)...adore it...but that doesn't mean I don't want to amass stockpiles of other patterns. Especially delightful Chinoiserie ones.<br /> <br /> Happy Monday!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/si-kiang-by-raynaud.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-14382212465681525022013-04-19T08:00:00.000-04:002013-04-19T08:00:17.354-04:002013-04-19T08:00:17.354-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5uGyKPIgw2o/UXEwVZ67XzI/AAAAAAAAI_M/-Ia4Zbp0fHU/s1600/schuyler-samperton-interior-design-santa-monica-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5uGyKPIgw2o/UXEwVZ67XzI/AAAAAAAAI_M/-Ia4Zbp0fHU/s1600/schuyler-samperton-interior-design-santa-monica-11.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Design by <a href="http://www.samperton.com/interior-design/santa-monica/11" target="_blank">Schuyler Samperton</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Doesn't blue and white pottery make everything look better? I truly think that any space can benefit from it. And I love how it has been artfully arranged on this shelf by Schuyler Sampterton. This black bookcase wouldn't necessarily call for a piece of Chinoiserie pottery, yet its placement makes the scene. And love the little pop of red and pink.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Carter and I are celebrating our 6-year wedding anniversary on Sunday. My, how time flies...especially since we've been together 13 (yes, THIRTEEN) years. This year's celebration will likely be low-key, yet better than any that have preceded it due to the nugget. Hope you have something special going on this weekend...even if its just some downtime with your loved ones. Have a great weekend...see you next week!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/friday-crush_19.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-16112838218448601942013-04-18T09:38:00.002-04:002013-04-18T09:39:24.749-04:002013-04-18T09:39:24.749-04:00I spotted this awesome, <i>awesome</i> bar cart on Pinterest:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zub1RBCQhek/UW_zcor9DuI/AAAAAAAAI-M/ms8W9wEQcKs/s1600/yellow-lamp-bar-cart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zub1RBCQhek/UW_zcor9DuI/AAAAAAAAI-M/ms8W9wEQcKs/s1600/yellow-lamp-bar-cart.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.interiorsbystudiom.com/blog/2012/11/design-ideas-bar-cart-kitchen-cart/" target="_blank">Image source</a>, via Pinterest</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Anyone recognize the image? I couldn't hunt down the original source... </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Anyway, I'm CRAZY for the khaki walls paired with a yellow lamp and a black and white rug. Such a gorgeous, unique combination. And pretty quickly, my mind started recreating this look in the product catalog that is my brain.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> I've been crushing on this <i>amazing</i> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123494275/mid-century-chinoiserie-ginger-jar-lamp?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">vintage Chinoiserie lamp</a> on Etsy. Would be gorgeous as a stand-alone lamp on a bar cart:</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LXM-6NAbTyM/UW_0OkceEfI/AAAAAAAAI-U/lzt3Cgn-Ou8/s1600/vintage-chinoiserie-yellow-lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LXM-6NAbTyM/UW_0OkceEfI/AAAAAAAAI-U/lzt3Cgn-Ou8/s1600/vintage-chinoiserie-yellow-lamp.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mqr3n2T4nTw/UW_0OurPa8I/AAAAAAAAI-Y/I0h3sliGmwM/s1600/vintage-chinoiserie-yellow-lamp2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mqr3n2T4nTw/UW_0OurPa8I/AAAAAAAAI-Y/I0h3sliGmwM/s1600/vintage-chinoiserie-yellow-lamp2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GMtjrCLOM9Y/UW_0OhphuGI/AAAAAAAAI-c/0fL-rCbW2nY/s1600/vintage-chinoiserie-yellow-lamp3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GMtjrCLOM9Y/UW_0OhphuGI/AAAAAAAAI-c/0fL-rCbW2nY/s1600/vintage-chinoiserie-yellow-lamp3.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> And I actually own a very similar rug to the one in the photo. It's the <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-paddle-rug/grey/200JRVKT17C-76096.html" target="_blank">Sierra Paddle rug</a> from rugsusa.com:</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zesffhv_8Cg/UW_01kI8fbI/AAAAAAAAI-s/B-SkaokRwJU/s1600/sierra-paddle-rug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zesffhv_8Cg/UW_01kI8fbI/AAAAAAAAI-s/B-SkaokRwJU/s1600/sierra-paddle-rug.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> And of course we all love a good <a href="http://www.art.com/products/p14881972555-sa-i6817653/john-james-audubon-audubon-american-flamingo.htm?sorig=cat&amp;sorigid=0&amp;dimvals=0&amp;ui=82d521c2515d4c219e74207478e651c9&amp;searchstring=flamingo+audobon&amp;ssk=flamingo+audobon&amp;sby=all" target="_blank">Audubon print</a>:</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75VfLMGab3g/UW_1P8z8IBI/AAAAAAAAI-0/MsBA9TJac-g/s1600/john-james-audubon-audubon-american-flamingo_i-G-65-6560-LNB2100Z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75VfLMGab3g/UW_1P8z8IBI/AAAAAAAAI-0/MsBA9TJac-g/s1600/john-james-audubon-audubon-american-flamingo_i-G-65-6560-LNB2100Z.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Hmmm...and what if we put our bar cart against <a href="http://www.mahoneswallpapershop.com/5005150_Schumacher_Wallpaper_p/5005150.htm" target="_blank">Schumacher's Shantung Silhouette wallpaper</a> instead?</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GolHy0g48IE/UW_196XsPoI/AAAAAAAAI-8/021NPD1YCu4/s1600/schumacher-shantung-silhouette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GolHy0g48IE/UW_196XsPoI/AAAAAAAAI-8/021NPD1YCu4/s1600/schumacher-shantung-silhouette.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> That's some gorgeous stuff, y'all. Lucite bar carts are a little harder to hunt down but any bar cart would do...and just zhush it up with some accessories to make the look your own.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/a-reimagined-bar-cart.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-60714075324266922822013-04-16T08:12:00.003-04:002013-04-16T08:12:43.256-04:002013-04-16T08:12:43.256-04:00There is not enough time in my sweet, short life to experience all of the fabrics and wallpapers that I come across. I fall in love <i>hard</i> and <i>fast</i>. And I never tire of a new crush, which right now happens to be <a href="http://www.decoratorsbest.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=pechen" target="_blank">Pechen de Perles by Scalamandre:</a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAZ6TmQdUTM/UW0-yP2pWrI/AAAAAAAAI9c/bKpS3GvMdSU/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAZ6TmQdUTM/UW0-yP2pWrI/AAAAAAAAI9c/bKpS3GvMdSU/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TvrA87QxQjg/UW0-yYNYuQI/AAAAAAAAI9g/WBSy-w3HAXw/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TvrA87QxQjg/UW0-yYNYuQI/AAAAAAAAI9g/WBSy-w3HAXw/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-shZcFjhjexI/UW0-yKy8vzI/AAAAAAAAI9k/0_O1tl0Cz-c/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-shZcFjhjexI/UW0-yKy8vzI/AAAAAAAAI9k/0_O1tl0Cz-c/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UmUmew930Ao/UW0-yj9oKnI/AAAAAAAAI94/tNP9E-VgBI8/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UmUmew930Ao/UW0-yj9oKnI/AAAAAAAAI94/tNP9E-VgBI8/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWM3ggSamXA/UW0-yrArmRI/AAAAAAAAI9s/GQrWGPNZZfs/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWM3ggSamXA/UW0-yrArmRI/AAAAAAAAI9s/GQrWGPNZZfs/s1600/pechen-des-perles-scalamandre-5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> And you guys...here is the best part...it has <a href="http://www.decoratorsbest.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=pechen" target="_blank">matching fabric</a>!!! Rejoice.<br /> <br /> There is little that thrills me more than a Chinoiserie silhouette. I love a bold color with an intricate solid-colored print, preferably in white on a colored ground. It makes me so happy and the scenery of Pechen des Perles is just bananas with palm tress and pagodas galore.<br /> <br /> Hmmm...so what if you took that kiwi colorway at the top and mixed it with pink in a bedroom? I knoooowwwwww...so good.<br /> <br /> Have you seen this used anywhere? I want more pictures!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/scalamandre-wallpaper-pechen-des-perles.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-16397628449466678902013-04-12T08:22:00.000-04:002013-04-12T08:22:33.145-04:002013-04-12T08:22:33.145-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOm0FcLVbjY/UWf6JPsXfMI/AAAAAAAAI9M/m2TtBPaEmJQ/s1600/furbish-studio-raleigh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOm0FcLVbjY/UWf6JPsXfMI/AAAAAAAAI9M/m2TtBPaEmJQ/s1600/furbish-studio-raleigh.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Did you see this photo of <a href="http://www.shopfurbish.com/" target="_blank">Furbish Studio</a> posted on <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieMeares/" target="_blank">Jamie's twitter feed</a>? <i>Arresting</i>, to say the least. My eye is all over the place on this one but the key is that neutral situation happening on the couch. And the <i>wallpaper</i>...I die.<br /> <br /> Ana Claire's baptism is this weekend so I am all aflutter getting the house in order and planning a little lunch afterward. It should be a beautiful weekend so I'm looking forward to celebrating a milestone for our little FOUR MONTH OLD. When did that happen??<br /> <br /> Happy weekend, y'all...see you next week!<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/friday-crush_12.html#comments"><br /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/friday-crush_12.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-85410496872627983862013-04-11T07:00:00.000-04:002013-04-11T07:00:11.032-04:002013-04-11T07:00:11.032-04:00Today I am sharing one of my absolute MOST favorite products EVER. <a href="http://www.natalini-frames.it/catalogue.htm" target="_blank">Natalini picture frames</a>...straight from Italy and crazy delicious.<br /> <br /> This is my most recent Natalini frame:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1TyBe6_Trrc/UWYKAJVB4gI/AAAAAAAAI7s/Mc-CI2ddtL4/s1600/natalini-frame-Marzia+verdino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1TyBe6_Trrc/UWYKAJVB4gI/AAAAAAAAI7s/Mc-CI2ddtL4/s1600/natalini-frame-Marzia+verdino.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> It is the most beautiful jade tone and looks killer on my desk at home. I loved it so much that I bought it in 3 sizes! The same frame.<br /> <br /> I first discovered Natalini frames at HomeGoods and it's the only place I can find them. The patterns on these frames are SO lovely and the frames are well-made. And they have that pretty velvet back which makes them nice to look at it even from behind.<br /> <br /> Check out some of their other frames:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kpxS8LAwslQ/UWYKA3vh1eI/AAAAAAAAI88/5OGrtFNX7WE/s1600/natalini-frame-dafne+mogano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kpxS8LAwslQ/UWYKA3vh1eI/AAAAAAAAI88/5OGrtFNX7WE/s1600/natalini-frame-dafne+mogano.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NoYsoG04ybo/UWYKAYiTrwI/AAAAAAAAI74/TJ9vdjZBII8/s1600/natalini-frame-dafne+azzurro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NoYsoG04ybo/UWYKAYiTrwI/AAAAAAAAI74/TJ9vdjZBII8/s1600/natalini-frame-dafne+azzurro.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hHzrXvU5jSk/UWYKBtkHOII/AAAAAAAAI8Y/vGJex3aBqUQ/s1600/natalini-frame-diago+zebrano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hHzrXvU5jSk/UWYKBtkHOII/AAAAAAAAI8Y/vGJex3aBqUQ/s1600/natalini-frame-diago+zebrano.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7XhCXlO8g9Y/UWYKABtqZII/AAAAAAAAI78/O6Yjp_RgPKI/s1600/natalini-frame-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7XhCXlO8g9Y/UWYKABtqZII/AAAAAAAAI78/O6Yjp_RgPKI/s1600/natalini-frame-.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vAU6SCNi6PA/UWYKBBdDmsI/AAAAAAAAI84/BbcwKgK4-Ig/s1600/natalini-frame-dafne+verdino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vAU6SCNi6PA/UWYKBBdDmsI/AAAAAAAAI84/BbcwKgK4-Ig/s1600/natalini-frame-dafne+verdino.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zTtXkpXn6HY/UWYKBj7LdBI/AAAAAAAAI8g/vTz06-14Q3w/s1600/natalini-frame-kt-20-giallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zTtXkpXn6HY/UWYKBj7LdBI/AAAAAAAAI8g/vTz06-14Q3w/s1600/natalini-frame-kt-20-giallo.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v-B_arPLYNM/UWYKCOMsydI/AAAAAAAAI8s/7IP02ehKQK4/s1600/natalini-frame-moire+bianco+rosa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v-B_arPLYNM/UWYKCOMsydI/AAAAAAAAI8s/7IP02ehKQK4/s1600/natalini-frame-moire+bianco+rosa.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_s9Qg9Go3k4/UWYKBKgc0cI/AAAAAAAAI8I/1mXYPz1UwbA/s1600/natalini-frame-diago+verde.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_s9Qg9Go3k4/UWYKBKgc0cI/AAAAAAAAI8I/1mXYPz1UwbA/s1600/natalini-frame-diago+verde.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XS3OApgzdsA/UWYKB6srYII/AAAAAAAAI80/FUE2K6ilQEI/s1600/natalini-frame-kt-20-lilla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XS3OApgzdsA/UWYKB6srYII/AAAAAAAAI80/FUE2K6ilQEI/s1600/natalini-frame-kt-20-lilla.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1wia3JDjnY/UWYKCPbSqfI/AAAAAAAAI8w/758eSiizj28/s1600/natalini-frame-pois+bianco-n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1wia3JDjnY/UWYKCPbSqfI/AAAAAAAAI8w/758eSiizj28/s1600/natalini-frame-pois+bianco-n.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Who knows how HomeGoods picked up this line but I am so glad they carry them. And of course, being HomeGoods, the frames are incredibly affordable. I think I bought my most recent one in a 4x6 for less than $10. I know.<br /> <br /> See the HUGE collection of frames by Natalini <a href="http://www.natalini-frames.it/Catalogue%20Design.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.natalini-frames.it/Catalogue%20Fashion.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.natalini-frames.it/Catalogue%20Classic.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /> <br /> This is definitely one of my go-tos, so had to share. Hope you can hunt some down at your local HomeGoods or perhaps online? Anyone seen these anywhere else???<br /> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/natalini-frames.html#comments"><br /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/natalini-frames.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-54858133033991473422013-04-09T08:15:00.001-04:002013-04-09T08:15:42.512-04:002013-04-09T08:15:42.512-04:00I love hunting fabrics on eBay because I never know what I'll find. And though I do purport to be a fabric specialist, I by no means know all the patterns ever made by all manufacturers (though I'm trying!) eBay always serves up a nice arrangement of current, vintage and hard-to-find fabrics in patterns that are familiar as well as unknown (to me, anyway).<br /> <br /> My latest find is this new-to-me pattern called <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRUNSCHWIG-FILS-Barbados-Floral-Rose-Ecru-Cotton-Linen-New-/251224464136" target="_blank">Barbados from Brunschwig &amp; Fils</a>:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sp7J4FQl2Po/UWQFDmcgDdI/AAAAAAAAI7g/_PbVBh2DWYI/s1600/barbados-floral-brunschwig-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sp7J4FQl2Po/UWQFDmcgDdI/AAAAAAAAI7g/_PbVBh2DWYI/s1600/barbados-floral-brunschwig-2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jmUpvTIAnco/UWQFDvoGfMI/AAAAAAAAI7c/foaEWEVudpI/s1600/barbados-floral-brunschwig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jmUpvTIAnco/UWQFDvoGfMI/AAAAAAAAI7c/foaEWEVudpI/s1600/barbados-floral-brunschwig.jpg" /></a></div> <span id="goog_1281285384"></span><span id="goog_1281285385"></span><br /> <span id="goog_1281285384">I love fern-type patterns and this fabric has that tropical fern-like vibe but with a beautiful color twist. LOVE the emerald green with turquoise and mustard. I think Pantone has brainwashed me because now I'm seeing emerald EVERYWHERE...and loving it.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <span id="goog_1281285384">How would I use this? Likely in sunroom. Or maybe in a bedroom paired with some of the softer hues in the fabric.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <span id="goog_1281285384">The ebay listing is for a wee piece but that's sometimes the best way to get designer fabrics...in smaller affordable doses that can be used for pillows. I haven't bought this one, so it's up for grabs!</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span id="goog_1281285384"><a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/brunschwig-barbados.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «&nbsp;</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span id="goog_1281285384">&nbsp;</span></div> <br /> <span id="goog_1281285384">&nbsp;</span><span id="goog_1281285385"></span>Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-31381314249842615192013-04-08T08:19:00.004-04:002013-04-08T08:20:20.191-04:002013-04-08T08:20:20.191-04:00Carter and I love to drive around neighborhoods and look at houses. On these excursions we have a running commentary in the car about different house styles, paint colors, details, landscaping. I love that we share that interest...and we definitely have the exact same taste.<br /> <br /> I caught this house on Pinterest, pinned by my friend <a href="http://pinterest.com/cricketcampbell/exteriors/" target="_blank">Kristen</a>, and it is legit my dream home. The kind of house Carter and I L-O-V-E...traditional with beautiful details and some obvious history behind it.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aoA9tbjxRoM/UWKziA7jfNI/AAAAAAAAI7I/oerJOgrmCVs/s1600/traditional-cape-cod1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aoA9tbjxRoM/UWKziA7jfNI/AAAAAAAAI7I/oerJOgrmCVs/s1600/traditional-cape-cod1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Brick fence, hanging ferns, painted brick, dormers, front stoop...yes, yes and more yes. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGYgAUqo2l0/UWKzh7-yJAI/AAAAAAAAI7A/EdvHPHIHuuw/s1600/traditional-cape-cod4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGYgAUqo2l0/UWKzh7-yJAI/AAAAAAAAI7A/EdvHPHIHuuw/s1600/traditional-cape-cod4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The screen door! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EDA_wR1-Q58/UWKzhEOoo7I/AAAAAAAAI6w/SPCaDU8uGkE/s1600/traditional-cape-cod3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EDA_wR1-Q58/UWKzhEOoo7I/AAAAAAAAI6w/SPCaDU8uGkE/s1600/traditional-cape-cod3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hnqPVgOIbgI/UWKzhJQ-zJI/AAAAAAAAI6s/AGrgKz4r6ns/s1600/traditional-cape-cod2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hnqPVgOIbgI/UWKzhJQ-zJI/AAAAAAAAI6s/AGrgKz4r6ns/s1600/traditional-cape-cod2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dKalyilium8/UWKzh8ACa5I/AAAAAAAAI68/-76_o6QFdBI/s1600/traditional-cape-cod5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dKalyilium8/UWKzh8ACa5I/AAAAAAAAI68/-76_o6QFdBI/s1600/traditional-cape-cod5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The interior decoration is very traditional Virginia-lovely to me (<a href="http://www.lucybwilliams.com/properties/372Lexington/main.html" target="_blank">the house is in Richmond</a>, my hometown!). But this is not a commentary on the interior design...but the house itself. And all of the pretty details inside like the floors and moldings. We own a cape cod now and I think it's made us fall in love with this style of house. <br /> <br /> C and I adore our current house. It's our baby and we've poured so much into it and have gotten so much back. But we know we won't be there forever so it's fun to dream about what the next place will be like. Hopefully something like this!<br /> <br /> What's your favorite style of house?<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/a-dream-house.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br />Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-71278518691310898922013-04-05T08:03:00.000-04:002013-04-05T08:03:29.554-04:002013-04-05T08:03:29.554-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6TRKCVCQ1gY/UV67UJuQWeI/AAAAAAAAI6U/uRx7SMz6GYU/s1600/angie-hranowsky-twin-bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6TRKCVCQ1gY/UV67UJuQWeI/AAAAAAAAI6U/uRx7SMz6GYU/s1600/angie-hranowsky-twin-bedroom.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Image via <a href="http://angiehranowsky.com/" target="_blank">angiehranowsky.com</a></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Has this image been all over Pinterest and blogs and possibly a well-known shelter mag? Because as of late, I'm kind of living in the dark...totally behind on blogs, Pinland and my mags. So forgive if you've seen this, but I just saw it whilst checking in on Angie Hranowsky's site and I love, love it. Don't you adore the crown molding detail? It's little things like that that really make a room special.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> And what I love most about this room is that it's achievable. The headboards would be a little tough to come by but you could certainly get a similar look. This doesn't make the room boring or commonplace - it's obvious that a designer has been here and Angie's touch certainly sets this room apart. But the elements are simple enough to be put together by normal humans.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> I had a nutty bananas week...hence the low posting. I am very much looking forward to this weekend and getting in my cuddles with AC...this working parent thing is hard! Hope you have a wonderful weekend...see you next week!</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/friday-crush.html#comments" target="">» Click Here to Leave a Comment « </a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421604814243066872.post-56261233751604526732013-04-02T08:42:00.003-04:002013-04-02T08:42:39.178-04:002013-04-02T08:42:39.178-04:00A tasty Tuesday morsel from one of my favorites, <a href="http://meganyoungdesigns.com/portfolio/#Raleigh-Apartment-Window" target="_blank">Megan Young Designs</a>:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LnVeh0JleKo/UVrRL0sJizI/AAAAAAAAI58/WuQU96Gxi2s/s1600/megan-young-designs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LnVeh0JleKo/UVrRL0sJizI/AAAAAAAAI58/WuQU96Gxi2s/s1600/megan-young-designs.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> I am completely digging red these days. It's one of those colors that I haven't really used in interiors or otherwise. But since the arrival of Ana Claire, I'm finding the pretty in red. I think it's sweet for a baby yet completely gorgeous and stunning when used in large doses like this window. And the shape of that pelmet box...so striking!<br /> <br /> LOVE red paired with green too...it's not just for Christmas!<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2013/04/red-window.html#comments">» Click Here to Leave a Comment «</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Aesthetic Oiseauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300095899670728743noreply@blogger.com2