Archive for the ‘French’ Category

Here is the after of that cute settee…

Monday, November 1st, 2010
Here is the after of that little French settee from Mustard Seed Creations.  Oh so cute!  It will be for sale at Chartreuse this weekend!
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Beauty Bed Pic

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

I really need to put this pic here so that I don’t lose it.

belle notte linens trouvais

**This pic is from a French inspired blog I like called Trouvais**

I have been looking for a new direction for my bed linens for a long time.  I LOVE to have a pretty bed.  But in the 4.5 years we have lived in this house, I have not had any new inspiration for my bed.  I used to buy new bed sheets/duvet for every holiday.  I was always saving up for something new for my bed (I was really into shabby chic/vintage style).  I’ll make my bed and then take a pic of what it looks like now.  Let this serve as a warning:  it is not terribly exciting.  I think the above pic includes Belle Notte linens…which I always seem to love (Trouvais refers to this brand a lot and I always love the pics).  I think making my bed, and loving bed linens just comes from my love of fabric.  I love fabric/textiles old and new.  I love interesting color combinations of fabrics.  This has sort of a French bohemian look that I really love.  The colors are pink, French blue and gold (these are my favorite right now along with white and gray).  Now how do I achieve a similar look on a small budget?

A blog that I like does a “bookcase of the day” post a lot.  I think I should do a “bed of the day” segment here.

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Mila’s Room

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

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cozy.  This is all repurposed/thrifted.  Nothing is new.  It was either saved from the old house or has been in the family or was made.

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The pink/white blankie on the front of the crib was given to me last night by my friend M.  Lovely!  Thanks, M!

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Still need to hang these hooks.  Not sure where yet.

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Here is the new duvet cover I just finished!  YAY!  The Bernette is back in business!

April 1 2010 020I adore these old sheets (Ralph Lauren from TJ Maxx or Marshalls, a long time ago).  I just think the print is so sweet and very Marie Antoinette.  I put these french blue ties on…not that they match…it just upped the Antoinette-ness somehow.

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I watched this yesterday…

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

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I liked it,but didn’t crazy love it.  I think I was mostly inspired by the clothes she was wearing before she was famous.  She would take her boyfriend’s clothes and cut them up and wear them in a new way.  I guess I am still really inspired by old menswear…ever since I watched the movie Little Ashes that is.

I am sick and hanging out in bed…hence all the posts tonight.

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Need…

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Louis xv candle

From The Paris Apartment Boutique.  I love these.  Very beautiful and very expensive.  I am loving all things old and French these days.

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