Love this room setting! From the first glance this may appear to be a little tiresome, but if you are really looking you will notice some divine details.
*BRICK FLOORS! now isn't that just intriguing?! I love the feeling of natural stone underneath my footsteps. I would throw a puffy cream-color sheep skin in front of the fireplace to add a little romance.
*COWHIDE CHAIR! Using cowhide rug on the floor is no brainer, but using it as an upholstery has to be done right or it will look too cheesy. The beige-y shade with the off-white-finish frame is a refined touch.
*LET THERE BE LIGHT! Notice the beautiful and simple floor windows, the lighting sets the mood in the room. Shall we say, tranquility?
As a frequent bidder at Doyle New York, a renowned auctioneer founded since 1962 located on the upper east side of Manhattan, it was certainly delightful to visit its Fall's Important English & Continental Furniture sale. While the price estimates are strong, but oh boy what eye candies!! The following pieces made it on my favorite list.
Pair of Empire gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks, circa 1810.
Estimate: $700 ~ $1,000
Italian Neoclassical painted and parcel-gilt console, Rome, late 18th century.
Estimate: $12,000 ~ $18,000
Pair of Italian Rococo gilt-bronze walnut, rosewood, and parquetry commodino, mid 18th century. (LOVE THESE, totally exquisite!)
Estimate: $12,000 ~ $18,000
French Louis XVI gilt-bronze mahogany & beech console desserte, circa 1780.
Estimate: $6,000 ~ $9,000
French Provincial Louis XV painted commode, mid 18th century, original paint.
Estimate: $3,000 ~ $5,000
Pair of French Louis XV painted Fauteuils a la Reine, mid 18th century.
Estimate: $5,000 ~ $7,000
Louis XV style painted bergere (would look fabulous as a vanity chair!)
Estimate: $500 ~ $700
Pair of George III gilt-wood mirrors, mid 18th century.
Estimate: $6,000 ~ $9,000
Pair of French Louis XVI violet marble and gilt-bronze urns. Late 19th century.
Estimate: $3,000 ~ $5,000
Neoclassical painted and parcel-gilt center table, possibly English, circa 1820, with rouge circular marble top.
Estimate: $8,000 ~ $12,000
For more information, visit www.doylenewyork.com
DOYLE NEW YORK
175 EAST 87TH ST.
NEW YORK, NY 10128
212-427-2130
{Madewell sweater cardigan/ Anthropologie tank top + vest/ American Apparel leggings/ Minnetonka fringe suede booties/ Coach messenger}
Suffering from a chronic cough and some ridiculous cold symptoms, I rebel to looking sick. Gotta keep the spirit up bitches!
xoxo
bettie
Browsing through the spreads of Marie Claire October issue inattentively while getting my pedicure done, this just caught my attention, and I couldn't help but to follow up with some silly giggles. While Halloween is right around the corner, are people getting creative in their bedroom like choosing their crazy costumes? Say... flirting with a ghost?
Whimsical, maybe; subtle, not so much...
xoxo,
bettie
Just saw this from my girlfriend's facebook page:
"MBA = Married But Available"
lol... just epic...
For the longest time I would hardly consider buying poster bed for my bedroom, I keep thinking the look is too traditional for my taste. I am, however, beginning to change my mind after looking at these designs. The key is to incorporate a somewhat rigid frame with fun objects and chic colors.
The intricate wall pattern is playing against the simple white frame, bold contrast is always a plus for me.
Detail matters! The beautiful texture of the frame is hard to ignore, love the tessellated look. And the clover-shaped headboard... a total bonus!
The chunky casters suddenly make the frame look playful, not to mention the lipstick-red shade warms up the whole place. Shall we say, cozzzzzyyyyy?
Intriguing shape- a metal frame with funky finials, and don't you just love the canopy on it?
Totally Hollywood Regency, gold + white makes a classic and lively combo.
With or without canopy, the whole setting is just eclectic.
XOXO,
Bettie
{Banana Republic sweater/ Dolce & Gabbana tank top/ Free People mini skirt/ Jeffrey Campbell python booties}
Off to Nordstrom with Mom, sorry Dad, dinner's on you tonight :P
