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Named for the English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale Chippendale, this style of furniture was in fashion in the third quarter of the 18th century.  Created on Olioboard  Room created on Olioboard Painting by Andre Brasilier  Did I get your attention? Animal prints are the beasts I am referring to. They come in many different weaves, textile fibers, and styles. Woven from various fibers, you will see them in cotton, faux fur, linen, needlepoint, outdoor fabrics, silk, ultra suede, velvets and more. A little animal print in a room will give the space that extra appeal and excitement. From casual elegance to sophisticated glamour, there is always a place for a sexy beast in any room. What do you think?         Ballard Designs, Duralee, Kravet, Quadrille Fabrics, Restaurant in Savannah, Source Collection, The Rug Company and Williams Sonoma Home
 Toile de Jouy (pronounced twal duh zhwee) is a French term from the word “toile” which means cloth and “Jouy-en Josas” which is the name of a town in North Central France. Originating in the late 1700s in the French village of Jouy-en-Josas, the fabric depicts a pictorial scene in one color such as blue, green, red, or black on a white background. Depictions range from pastoral village scenes, historical narratives of life, landscape scenes, Oriental themes know as Chinoiserie incorporating human figures, buildings, birds, and plants and decorative plaques from the Renaissance period. Today the textile known as Toile de Jouy is more commonly called toile. Toile designs are found in apparel, bedding, ceramics, dishes, fabric, tiles, and wallpaper depicting the old and modern times. Oh be joyful for Toile de Jouy!         Christmas with Holly Golightly by Charisse  Chinoiserie Christmas by Charisse  Bungalow 5 Panels These are arrangements made while taking classes with Ikebana instructor Ping Wei.   |
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