Cote de Texas has been my absolutely favorite blog since I stumbled into
the wonderful world of design blogs in 2008. Joni pretty much had me at
her header: painted European antiques with carved and flourished edges,
pendulous swagged roses, bits of Fortuny and glittering crystal, a trace of
gilding. Limestone, linen, French, Swedish and Belgian design, Joni’s eye
caught everything I loved. She would throw herself into lengthy discussions
on the merits of slipcovers and seagrass and what Restoration Hardware was
doing with Belgian design. She’d roll out photo after photo of swoon worthy
interiors, crowded antique shops and gravel swept French courtyards. I love
that she’s opinionated, audacious, not one to back down from a fight, self-
deprecating to a fault, big hearted, generous and kind. In a long search through
her onerously prolific blog, I’ve a gathered most of my favorite posts…a fair
representation of why Joni’s Cote de Texas is so terrific. Click on the links
beyond each title to open up each post and a tumble of gorgeous images ..
Chateau Dominique
here
A Visit with M. Naeve
here and here
A French Country House: Authentic Elements
here
Swedish Country Interiors
here
A Swede Designs
here
Cote de Texas Top Designer # 8
Suzanne Kasler here
Belgian Design: Hot, Hot, Hot
here
Belgian Design
here
Cote de Texas Top Design Elements
1) Linen
here
2) Slipcovers
here
3) Seagrass
here
4) Curtains
here
5) Lighting
here
6) Wall Hangings
here
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Cote Sud: A House on the French Coast
here
Supremely gorgeous headboard…
Enfilades and Lanternes
here
Rose Tarlow
here
Capetown’s Cape Guest
here
Dreaming of My So Called French Life
here
And finally….Joni’s first post…May 28, 2007
“Welcome to my new, and first, blog! I am an interior designer in Houston, Texas who lives,
lusts, and covets anything French (except men!). Not all of my clients (in fact most) feel the
same about French Design that I do. Subsequently I am forced to design in styles that aren’t
personally what I would choose to live with. But, c’est la vie. I am planning to use this blog to
indulge my love of French antiques, French furniture, and anything else pertaining to France!
I also plan to showcase French design in Houston, so if you share my love of French and live
on the gulf coast, you probably will find things you love here. I am going to start with my
own life, my house and the French antiques I’ve bought for it. I also plan to write about
how my obsession with French antiques began.”
I was honored to have Joni mention me on the Skirted Round Table here
My lavender hedges made quite an impression on her last summer…
So this photo’s for you Joni. Thank you for years of beauty and
inspiration, and your kindness and support in my first year of blogging!
