Greet Lefèvre of Belgian Pearls has beautiful Belgian style…
The second thing I love about blogging is meeting far flung talent like Greet.
In real time I get a design perspective from halfway around the world.
An interior decorator, wife and mother, together with her brother,
Greet runs a family owned business of cabinetmakers, for the fourth generation.
Through her eyes I can see her Belgium, and it’s absolutely beautiful.
Lefèvre Interiors
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Lefèvre Interiors
Running a cabinetmaker’s business, you can tell she appreciates wonderful wood…
Too many gorgeous photos to choose from in a blog just started last summer.
Greet takes us to Brussels antique dealers open houses here,
castle tours here, and here, a comprehensive post on Belgian kitchen design here,
her orangery here ,and shows us her husband working on the roof
of their outbuilding here.
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Brasserie Notarishuis in Belgium
She shows us the color and drama that add that extra edge to true Belgian style…
A dedicated disciple of fellow Belgian Axel Vervoordt,
she is also an admirer of Lars Sjöberg’s Swedish style…
” an art historian and curator of the National Museum of Stockholm.
He is a well-known author of beautiful published books about Swedish furniture.”
More of post here
In addition to all her gorgeous photos, first person tours,
on the ground “reporting” on true Belgian style, Greet is a very supportive
and delightful fellow blogger…and a pleasure to know.
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Tags: 18th century Swedish antiques, Antiques, Belgian Castle, Belgian design, French Antiques, Greet Lefèvre, Rough Luxe, Villas
November 8, 2009 at 7:02 am |
I could not agree more. The cabinetry is gorgeous. la
November 8, 2009 at 8:34 am |
I wish I could duplicate the finish on the walls.
Lee
November 8, 2009 at 9:29 am |
Hi Lee. I’m working on a project now with lime paint. Several of Greet’s photos are steering me in the direction I want to go.
November 8, 2009 at 9:15 am |
Thanks for the link…never been to her blog…
November 8, 2009 at 9:22 am |
Hi Gypsy..nothing more exciting than discovering a “new” blog…that has several months of content to drool over!
November 8, 2009 at 9:54 am |
Hi Trish!
I think it is great that you and Greet have complimented each other so well.. I want to go antiquing with you both. Her images are just beautiful and I think it is about time that Belgium gets the design nod after France being in the forefront for so long. I am a card carrying Francoplile but what is it called when you are a fan of Belgium?????
November 8, 2009 at 10:16 am |
Belgianista? Texas or Belgium or France…I’d love to go Flea-ing with you. We’d have to figure out a way of settling disputes, though. Think we all have the same eye.
November 8, 2009 at 1:29 pm |
Greet is indeed a special lady…and wonderful blog friend! I am in awe of her talent! This was a wonderful post Trish!
Take care, Laura
November 8, 2009 at 5:51 pm |
Greet is indeed very talented and so friendly. But so are you, dear! I find a lot of inspiration visiting both of your blogs. (Wouldn’t you want to dine at that lovely Brasserie?! OMgosh! And purple & gray chairs and everything!) OX Monika
November 8, 2009 at 11:30 pm |
We are all certainly enriched by Greet’s entry into the blogging world. She is amazingly talented and so very gracious. I love getting to “visit” her in Belgium while receiving a fine education in Belgian design. But we are also blessed to have the wonderful opportunity to visit Trouvias and to enjoy all the beauty you bring our way. I always learn so much from both of you!
~Jermaine~
November 9, 2009 at 12:44 am |
Trish,
I am so trilled by reading alll these comments! Thank you for this wonderful post!! I appreciate that a lot!!!!
And to all of your readers I would say : “Trish is a wonderful , sweet person! She is become a very good and dear friend of mine! I love her! And her blog is a real inspiration for me!!”
Trish,
A big hug and a lot of kisses!
Greet
November 9, 2009 at 5:59 am |
I think your Blog and the Greet¨s Blog are fantastic…CONGRATULATIONS a Greet and Trish…¡¡¡¡¡ Berta
November 9, 2009 at 5:59 am |
Creo que tu blog y el Greet ¨ s blog son fantásticas … FELICIDADES un Berta Saludar y Trish …¡¡¡¡¡
November 9, 2009 at 7:40 am |
I just love your blog. It is my favorite. The second favorite if Greet’s. Belgium Pearls. Keep it up.
November 9, 2009 at 8:55 am |
Thank you for all your comments! I’d bet everyone who blogs has had the thought “why am I doing this” cross their mind occasionally (when a post that was supposed to be simple ends up taking *cough* several hours?!). But your lovely comments just make this odd drive to capture, study, record beautiful design a heartwarming venture. Merci!
November 10, 2009 at 6:48 am |
Belgian poeple know how to deal with interior , with ambiance. They have a fabulous taste. Greet is so fantastic
January 30, 2010 at 10:36 pm |
I don’t have a blog….nor a website! I am a decorator…..(so sorry..but some don’t know)
For 40 years!
Greet has a fabulous eye……I love her blog!
Greet! Sorry to be a pain! I loved your old logo with those gorgeous pearls………oh well……. I am old and probably passe!!
In any case…….I love Belguim! I haven’t been there….but my mother (who taught me everything I know)….told me it was her favorite country. NOW my grandaughter comes back from living in Spain for a year….and touring all over the place.
I asked her (sorry! she is 11..she was 9 and then 10 living in Europe with her family) so…I asked her…..what was your favorite place in europe ? “Bruges”! Not a second of thought or hesitation! “Why?” I said.
“Because of its beauty and quiet. granny…..you have GOT TO GO TO BELGIUM EVERYTHING I SAW I KNEW YOU WOULD LOVE!”
QUITE A REVIEW FROM A 10 year old!
I adore your blog…..Thank you!
Penelope