The c. 1820 aqua blue painted stucco dining room and original chandelier at Schloss Damtschach,
Countess Brigette-Orsini-Rosenberg’s home in Carinthia, near the Austrian/Italian border…
Sometimes all it takes is one stunning photo for me to choose a magazine off the rack…
This photo in last month’s World of Interiors had sparkle and shimmer, the light
growing across the page from shadows on the left, the chandelier appearing to
scintillate as if deftly executed by an impressionist painter…
The still life on the table could have been imagined on a painter’s easel…
Cropped from original photo…
The blues glowing like an Opaline treasure…
Antique Palais Royal blue Opaline and gold box
World Rarities at Ruby Lane
Antique porcelain service from late 18th century…
Chairs upholstered in same fabric that backs vitrine
Little Girl in a Blue Armchair
c. 1878
Mary Cassat
The World of Interiors November ’09
London based photographer Fritz von der Schulenburg
click link for more of his work
Lime wash paints
If ever I need inspiration and gorgeous color, as rich as any artist’s palette,
The World of Interiors delivers. With thick, glossy pages saturated with color,
complex and historical interiors, it’s an archival magazine. So far I
just cherry pick my favorite issues, and hold onto them forever.
That chandelier and that room are divine!
So much depth and texture..just lovely.
What a brilliant color, it showcases the incredible decorative work, and the table setting is painter ready.
Hope your Christmas was wonderful and you are ready to ring in a fabulous New Year!
Sigh….I am so relaxed now…rather like the little girl in the blue chair…I don’t think I can rally myself to get dressed and ready for work! Thanks for such rich saturated blues….I feel like I have vacationed at the sea….
🙂
Trish! LOVE this post and the shades of blue are fabulous…I stuck that one of the chandelier away for a rainy day….thank you!
These blues are devine…soothing.
Hope your Christmas was perfect and wishing you the best New Year Ever!!
Lee
I am enriched by every visit to your blog!
Don’t we all kind of feel like that little girl after the holiday rush?
Trish,
The room with the chandelier is gorgeous! I love the 18 th century blue!
Greet
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