A writer’s bed in an 18th century house in Spitalfields, London
Found at an auction sale at a Scotland castle and embellished with feathers…
Beautiful mix of red and gold, the surprise of buffalo plaid and tartan
The Decorative Art of Textiles
by Caroline Lebeau
Jacques Dirand photography
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Just has that “bit of Christmas” look…
For the fabric obsessed, this is one of my favorite books.
I’ve referenced it quite a bit, wonderful history of textiles,
gorgeous beds, earlier post on toile here used many photos.
Click on title above to see Amazon link.
Lady Worsley
c. 1776
Famous for his idealized portraiture of 18th century
British aristocracy…click link for images
Military Hat
18th century Italian
Venice 19th century military vest
18th century wool cape
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Just a little more daydreaming in red…
Oh yes! oh yes! I am a major fan of the Buffalo plaid…guess its my affinity for the Adirondacks…but I have never seen it look so fabulous!….it’s practically elegant! Your reds are magnificent Trish…only you would give us this rich look at reds and golds…love this post!
Thank You for the Absolutely Beautiful Post on the Magic of Red-!!
ooooh lala….love that first image! Beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
xx
It just takes you to another time and place!
Love the bed Trish!
Trish, I really want to thank you for your support on my blog the past months! I am so glad to have met you! I hope we will be in contact also the next year!
I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful 2010!
xx
Greet
I love bed crowns, but that cape and hat, just takes you back to magical imagery of fair maidens and soldiers.
Lovely post, Trish…Merry Christmas and may your heart and home be over flowing with peace and joy this holiday season filled with wonderful memories of family and friends. I am sure you add beauty to each and every life that you encounter.
Christmas kisses,
Lee
The bed is to die for and I love how you show the historical elements that influenced the design. I’m a huge fan of your blog – your posts are always so inspiring – well done. Merry Christmas
Great image collecting and info!
BTW I am making the pear trifle for Christmas dinner!
xo xo
As always beautifully done. If you have time you might take a look at the guest post I did for Emily Evans Eerdmans’s blog. Tessa Kennedy used tartans, miles of silk, tribal belts from the middle east, and vestment scraps to make her living room one of my favorites of all time. Am a sucker for tented foyers!
Merry CHristmas Trish and thanks for sharing this beautiful tartan bed – love the crown and flowing fabric.
Hope you and your family have wonderful Merry Christmas!
Trish- I love the tension between the rough homespun quality of the buffalo plaid and the ornate gold detailing of the bed.
And the fringe is to die for! I am textile obsessed as well – one of my favorite books is “Textile Style” by Caroline Clifton-Mogg. I also love Lady Worsley- her headpiece brings to mind the one in the portrait in my post “The New Victorians.” Thanks for all the gorgeous inspiration! Robin
love the mood of all these images-beautifully compiled. gt
Just dropping by to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas
and a big thank you for your friendship throughout the past year.
From a very snowy UK
Love
Di (Designers Block)
You have an amazing blog! I enjoy your incredible photos and view of life! Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2010.
Trish… have a warm and wonderful Christmas and a fabulous 2010! Terri