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Some beautiful photos from Sunday’s Wall Street Journal…might be able to get a trial glimpse here
Beautiful photos taken backstage of Dior Couture show three years ago by French photographer Patrick Demarchelier, whose ”Dior Couture” (Rizzoli) is set to be out by early December here
Resurgence of ladylike looks from 50s and 60s in additional WSJ article here
More (less newsprint grainy!) Dior Couture fashion show photos here
While I still love my neutrals, dark grays…I love the smoldering brights thrown into the mix….
Similar glowing intensity emerged from the shadows of 18th century French pastel portraits… in exhibit at the Met here. Slice of art above from Élisabeth Louise Vigeé Le Brun c 1784 from accompanying exhibit book Pastel Portraits Images of 18th century Europe (Baetjer, Shelley).
19th century French pigment powders….no tepid pastels…
A retro dress from Anthropologie…who has been casting vintage dreams for several years…pulled out from the back of my closet. Needs only a bouffant petticoat to add a bit of swish. The color reminds me of something dragged across the eyelids of my first Barbie doll. 
Some gorgeous vintage finds were up for auction recently at Augusta Auctions….
Above dress….YSL for Dior Couture Spring 1959 here
More vintage Dior and others will be at Kerry Taylor auction Nov 29 here
A peak into one of the things keeping me busy: fussing over adding a bit of aged gray Chinoiserie in the master bath. A vintage roll of 18th century reproduction wallpaper I bought on Ebay that, without vinyl coating, allows me to mute with a matte gray wash. Earlier post here is probably the genesis for this latest project. Crazy time of the year…and still rummaging through old closets for a Goodwill run…getting ready for the holidays. Hope you enjoyed a sip of vintage with your coffee today…
Speaking of which…for those of you in Northern California…the Bella Notte outlet’s Fall sale is this week:
Holiday Sale Hours
Thursday 11/17, Friday 11/18,
& Saturday 11/19
10am – 5pm
61-E Galli Drive, Novato, CA 94949
Trish, It is always a joy to visit your lovely blog! The colors you shared are beautiful and that YSL dress at Augusta Auctions…. just gorgeous!
I wish I frequented to Goodwill that you will be donating to!
Have a wonderful day!
Hi Lana. Have you seen this link? Sometimes little treasures from the Goodwill ends up here.
I love the wallpaper. And these glorious colors. thanks. Mary
I just love your bathroom and everything you’ve done to it, it’s really beautiful! As always enjoy your gorgeous vintage inspired post. If I don’t see you on here before Thanksgiving enjoy your turkey day with your family!
Hugs!
Debra
Trish,
Love the pastel portrait and your bathroom wallpaper. BTW, the link to shop.goodwill is amazing. Thank you for sharing that, I had never heard of it.
Will you give a tutorial on how you mute the wallpaper with gray wash? (or is it explained in that link? I’ll check that out too).
Karen
Thanks, Karen. I might do a tutorial when I’m done…but basically it’s just a gray paint that I custom mixed (black and cream…flat finish)… I added enough water to so that I can paint on and quickly sort of rag wash over to create a haze over the design. I decided to not let brush strokes show…though that might be another cool look to dry brush just a bit of paint over. I’ve never pasted wallpaper up, so that ought to be fun!
Trish, such eye candy!!!! Really. Love the playing you are doing with your new bath.
Thrashing through closets is very therapeutic, but daunting for me…. I have been here too long. Hope you are having better luck!!!
N.xoxox
What a brilliant post, Trish!
Just back from my trip to Germany, having now a liitle quick ‘trip’ through the blog world and being more than pleased to read your refreshing post with a cup of tea in my hand…..
The bathroom looks splendid and the wallpaper is just great! And of course all images are wonderful!
A tres bientôt,
xxxkarin
Wonderful pictures as always Trish, that YSL dress is perfect isn’t it? Your bathroom also looks quite wonderful, I adore the reflection of the shower head in the mirror, and only you would be clever enough to buy a roll of vintage wallpaper!! Thanks to you I receive the email updates from the Augusta auctions – love it!
Thank you, best wishes
Sharon
Hello there Trish! Lovely post as always. There is something very alluring about ladylike looks. Female strength and femininity do not have to be opposites. It is people’s narrow thinking that creates that. “El traje no hace al monje.” Thank you for sharing with us. Nice result of being busy. Love your bathroom!
Trinidad
Trish thank you for showing us so much luscious fabric, wall design; the pastels and vibrancy of using saturated pigments makes me swoon!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Thanks for all your comments re the wallpaper. They will sustain me as I struggle to finish the job!
I won’t be able to see the exhibition but I’ll get the book at least!
Thanks for you and your blog for such a “belle” surprise!
I love your blog! Such a fresh and unique perspective . I love vintage and you sure have a flair for pulling it all together.
Hugs,
Patti
Really loving that wallpaper and once you work your magic I know it will even be more beautiful.
Jermaine
Ditto on the wallpaper and your sense of adventure!
Cheers,
John
You have such lovely and inspiring pics on your blog. I LOVE the Anthropologie dress. How old is it? Do you know the brand? Maybe I could ebay one! Thanks
Hi Julie…it’s several years old…by Odille. Good luck!
Totally awesome, my Mom lives in Novato and we’re driving up on sat, be there in time for the Belle Notte sale! Thanks so much for the heads up!!! Merry Christmas to me!
Triple ditto on your wallpaper…stunning. Love your bathroom, the reflection of our shower is beautiful!
xx
I love what you are doing with your bathroom. The wallpaper is wonderful and that mirror…oh, that fabulous mirror!!! The fabrics and the lovely pastels mixed with the vibrant hues make for a glorious combination.of feminine allure. The Anthropologie dress and the YSL dress are magical. I’m scrolling back to take another(my third)look! Have a wonderful weekend.
Love the photos, Trish. That painting by Élisabeth Louise Vigeé Le Brun is stunning.
I would be so happy to display jars of pigments as art work- the colors are so full of promise.
Cool wallpaper- especially without the yucky vinyl. It is not fun to remove from a wall.
Anything flowering in your garden at this time of the year?
Hello,
I have just discovered your blog and wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying browsing through all of the beautiful images!!
Thank you for making my day brighter!
Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
Betty
The Gossamer Tearoom
Gorgeous Trish… lovely images and I adore your wallpaper… xv
Stupenda ! Trish love the new look
Back from my travelsa and ctaching up eventualmente
# fay x
I simply love the Anthropologie dress, there is so much style in it! in fact, I’ll might look up for something similar! Thanks darling!