Sunday, January 31, 2010

Pretty Chinoiserie Wallpapers and Prints

A while back we fell in love with a vendor called Jardins En Fleurs. We probably blogged about it once. They make beautiful, beautiful Chinoiserie paintings and accessories. The problem was, it was so expensive it was impossible to sell. The company closed down shortly after--a victim of the 2008-09 economy, evidently.

Anyway, we get this email the other day from Belle Chasse home and it has a very similiar look and feel. Alas, we found out it was found by the same founder of Jardins en Fleur. He has great taste, we must say.

The line is more affordable now. If you are looking for pretty Chinoiserie prints, it's a nice choice.

Here are some samples:


For product and pricing information, visit Belle Chasse (beautiful hunt)'s web site.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Decorating in White

It's hard to believe summer is almost over. Here in LA it's scorchingly hot, but stunningly beautiful as well. There's nothing like driving down the Pacific Coast Highway late in the afternoon, with the blue ocean on one side and the mountain on the other...so gorgeous, it makes us so happy to be alive.

But we're getting off track here...

If you are a reader of this blog, you probably know we're crazy about white. Especially when it's hot outside. White has such as an amazing cooling effect, and it's so neutral too...

Here are some of our favorite white interior photos from photographer Per Gunnarson:



So simple and pure. Don't you think?
To see more of his work, click here.