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Showing posts with label Brocade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brocade. Show all posts
Blue Silk Ballgown and Red SIlk womens stockings, with Gold thread embroidery
Bonjour Mes Amis! Recently I wrote a post (here) about visiting the new Resnick Pavilion in Los Angeles for the opening weekend. I was in awe of all of the beauty and history surrounding me. It was a spectacular experience and I am so excited to share these pics with you.
Edwardian Lace dress and kidskin gloves/A stunning uncut pattern on Silk
The first of the three exhibits that we visited was this amazing journey through time, "Fashioning Fashion" European dress through the ages. I cannot tell you just how incredible these items were in person.
L. Blue Mademoiselles Giroux Dress c. 1880 made in LImoges France made in the Princess Line, named after Princess Alexandria of Whales.
This stunning display exhibits European Dress from 1700~1915. All of the very most romantic eras are represented here and one could get lost in the glamour and the romance of it all.
I apologize for the hefty amout of photos in this post, I had a really hard time editing some out. I have loads more but decided to spare you! My best friend had my camera so I took these with my phone but you just can't hide the fact that the fashion was divine!
Fashion from some of the most famous and luxurious fashion houses and designers in history are on display: The House of Rouff, Émile Pingat, Giroux, and so many more. The above Pink gown is from the 1830's and is decorated with a sea of faux pearls that would weigh down the sheer overlay and make a delightful clinking noise when the lucky wearer would move. The faux pearls are glass filled with a mixture of fish scales and glue. The story behind this is remarkable, I could do an entire post over the discovery of this process by a French rosary maker.
I wish I could write about each of these pieces, however, I think I would both bore you and take hours to write. Each piece has a truly remarkable history and the process of creating these works of art are incredible.
The contents of these Silk~Velvet lined boxes are amazing! The larger box contains jeweled buttons for a mens suit from the 1700's, the missing ones are on display on the suit next to this box. The smaller boxes contain jeweled shoe buckles! If I could only just hold one for a moment! Too beautiful!!!
I have been holding back writing that "this photo is my favorite"because it feels like they all are but I really do think this one is my favorite. Those bustles are fantastic and the colors! Oh my!
18th century Robe à la Française. Cream Silk with Handpainted details. The colorful florals are woven in to the fabric but the Green/Yellow leaves and bows are handpainted. Just amazing!
The thing that struck me most about everysingle piece I saw was the detail, the hadmade aspect of everything, the fact that every pleat, bead, ruffle, and delicious piece of golden passementerie, has been perfectly placed is mind blowing. Seeing gowns and suits worn at the most luxurious courts in Europe was a special and treasured treat. The true luxury of the textiles, lush trimmings, and artistry of each piece is intoxicating.
All of these pieces and so much more (a vest from the Revolution in France, children's clothing, capes lined in ostrich feathers, etc) are currently on display at LACMA in Los Angeles until March. All Photos ~ Paris Atelier
Hello Friends!
Okay, so this is not a post about Versailles (I'm cheating a little bit) but I just found this site and I just had to share with you all! I have a feeling that a lot of you are going to love it!
My new friend Zelda at DOMAIN Design is an amazing French designer living and designing in Kuwait. She shares some of the most decadent interiors you could dream up and the fabric above is just a taste of the fine fabric she designs and has woven in Italy. If you like that photo her last post has many more beauties showcased. I hope you enjoy her site as much as I do. She is talented, creative and her story is both unique and captivating!
These are all images from Zelda's blog site DOMAIN Design
The yarns at the factory to weave those sumptuous fabrics
She designs for royalty and the amazing places she shares with us are just captivating! It's a whole new world to me!
Don't worry, I am halfway finished with my next Versailles post, which I promise to post today at some point!
A snapshot from her factory, where, I swear, dreams go in and come out a reality! Bisou Mon Amis!
I don't know these people but they can jump high &have fun in the cold, I'm booking my next trip with them! I'll take Paris even in this storm, it's pure magic! Photo from USA Today all other photos via Flickr
Bonjour! I just heard that the Eiffel tower had to close today because of the snow brought in from the big storm they are having. Brrr...the pictures look icy, it's currently -7 C. My husband found this great web site http://www.paris-live.com/ and we watched the sun rise in Paris together just now! Not quite as romantic as being there but pretty darn romantic for being in our jammies and sitting at the computer! Okay, now for my regular post...
The Walls of Versailles, if only these walls could talk!
Vernis style wall
These are all examples of the walls found in Versailles
The wall hangings are changed with the seasons. Many of them are original and many of them have been carefully reconstructed from shreds and pieces of the originals using the exact same techniques and occasionally even using the same manufacturer that they used so long ago!
In the Gardens
The writing is on the wall! Incredible
The King's chamber
Along the water
When the revolutionaries stormed Versailles they were said to be looking to for the walls made of Gold and Diamonds, they might not have found Diamonds but Gold indeed!
I remember trying to count how many different kinds of marble there was around the chateau! That's just crazy there are way too many to count. The colors of the marble are exquisite.
This is my favorite
I am in awe, even the arches are made of marble. It makes me wish we could see the original Trianon they called the "Porcelain Trianon"
What a contrast from the opulence inside but still so perfect and beautiful
I remember seeing these, the whole room is lined with them and each panel has a different theme (all just gorgeous), however, I cannot recall the room they lined. I do know there is a story here (I will do some research). I love this color.
The best part about the walls in Versailles is that many are actually secret doorway! For example in the library there is a bookcase (faux) that opens to reveal a hidden doorway and of course we all know of the Queens escape through the hidden door in her bedroom.
A closer picture of the wallcovering. I think I am going to try to hang silk wallcovering in my Powder Room. Growing up the walls in my Mom's bathroom were done in a beautiful Grey textured Silk (almost like Raw Silk but not quite). It was so pretty and reminded me of the walls in Versailles, so opulent, and in a bathroom!?!
The wife of the Dauphin's apartment, notice the Parrot so chic for the time period.If you have any info or great stories about the walls in Versailles I would love to hear about it!
Well, I could go on for days with these walls and more so I have to stop myself here. More tomorrow, I hope you enjoyed it!
Bisou Mon Amis!
Brocade Home is back! Yippee! This favorite site of mine has been undergoing a redo of their website & I have been missing them so! Well, friends, they are back & they look great. I enjoyed looking through some of the old faves and a couple of new faves! Enjoy! All images are from Brocade Home
I can think of a lot of places to put this little gem. PS, I love the flowers & a drink doesn't sound half bad right now!
I could sleep here for days! I love this headboard but do think I would hate dusting it!
I'm a sucker for a chandelier so if I can find new places to put one, I'll do it! Like Marilyn said in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes "I just love finding new places to wear diamonds" I feel the same way!
I am losing my mind over this wallpaper and thinking, hmmm...does my toilette need to be redone?
So simple, so pretty.
I love mixing the old with the new, this would work well in my office/study. This would work well anywhere!
If you have not checked out their design blog, I really recommend it, it is fantastic!
Well, I am so happy to report were back in business on the Brocade front! Enjoy!
Have a delightful weekend :)
Bisou Mon Amis!
Bisou Mon Amis!
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