It is was love at first site – on page 33 of the November issue of House Beautiful. This whimsical and modern Lucite Chiavari Ballroom Chair is perfect for your desk, vanity or dining room table. Because they just disappear, they would be great for small spaces too. Available at Perch or Ruby Beets.
Wishing you a fabulous weekend!
London-based cabinet maker and furniture desinger, Thomas Chippedale created the iconic Chippendale chair in the mid-18th century. He became immensely famous for his detailed mahogany furniture that can be found in castles, museums and fine homes throughout the world. According to Wikepedia, Christopher Gilbert – an American poet – “was able to identify in 1978 from among over sixty known clients twenty-six documented commissions where surviving furniture by Chippendale could be identified, much of it still in the aristocratic houses for which it was made.”
Chippedale’s furniture designs are still popular some 250 years later and fall into three main styles – Gothic, Rococo and Chinese. It’s his chair I am crazy for and in particular, the Chinese Chippendale. This decorative chair is known for having a pagoda roofline, dragon motifs and flipped up ears on the top. The chair’s body has fretwork, a stretcher for carving and a drop in seat with an exposed wooden apron. Its legs are square in section, on block feet.
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Whether you already have a prized Chinese Chippendale or are dreaming about one, this print – Red Chinoiserie Chair by Annechovie may be just what you need.
It all started with this gorgeous office by New York-based designer Amanda Nisbet and the Highbridge Desk by Ralph Lauren Home. I love this desk, but it would look too cluttered with my computer monitor, keyboard and all those cords visible underneath.
Then I saw this desk in a bedroom designed by Jamie Drake. The chic white desk with lucite base was a winner! Now, where to find it for less?
Drake’s inspirational desk drew me to this sleek lucite desk at Pieces. That darn price-tag!
The polished nickel base caught my eye on this sleek Mason Wood Top Desk by Williams-Sonoma Home. Yet, the pricetag was still not in my budget.
Now I am searching for a nickel starburst mirror like the one in the office designed by Amanda Nisbet. If you have a favorite, please let me know!
*images from Amanda Nisbet, decorati, ZGallery, Williams-Sonoma Home, Pieces
A prego friend of mine hasn’t settled on a design for her baby boy-to-be and so this post’s for her.
The design of the beautiful modern nursery above was inspired by the Alphabet crib bedding by Dwell and created by the homeowners. The walls were painted in soft shades of blue – BEHR’s Cumberland Fog, Little Dipper and Silver Strand. My favorite element in the room is the wall mural. It was created on the computer, projected on the wall and then hand painted. The white & espresso crib and dresser are by Babi Italia Scandi style. The chocolate brown rocker and ottoman are by Wendy Bellissimo.
This darling beach inspired nursery for twin boys was designed by Little Crown Interiors out of Southern California. Custom Serena & Lily bedding was created for the two white cribs. The chocolate brown double-width rocking chair by Little Castle Furniture is perfect for a mom with multiples! It also coordinates nicely with the custom drapes and changing table by Newport Cottages. I love the collection of colorful sand shovels and starfish pillow – perfectly beachy, but not over the top.
Typically I don’t pull inspiration from Pottery Barn Kids, but this sheep nursery was just too sweet to pass up. It’s a wonderful neutral color scheme that would work for either gender. I particularly like the PBK Larkin Fixed Gate Sleigh Crib that was inspired by the beautifully carved beds of French royalty. The whimsical Camilla Goldleaf Chandelier adds another natural element and warm light to the room. The appliqued Sweet Lambie Nursery Bedding is not only cute, it’s made of organic cotton. Love that.
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