Thursday, April 7, 2016

Fab Florals: Tole Chandeliers, Artwork Pillows

While waiting for spring weather to arrive I have been keeping busy by getting things on my wish list checked off, so that when it finally does get nice outside I will be ready!  And I think that the snow and rain and generally awful weather in Boston has had an effect on my desire to brighten up the interior around here.  Florals have been really attractive to me lately, (hence my decoupaged floral desk a few weeks ago) and when I saw this brand new line of pillows by artist Jennifer Lanne of New York, I couldn't wait to get one for myself.  She creates beautiful artwork, based on historical references, generally Rococo in feel, and has turned them into full blown version of European Old World Gypsy Boho style art that I think are amazing! She came up with the idea of taking her paintings and putting the images onto fabrics and released them this week for sale.  So I was first in line, and now I have my own art pillow by Jennifer Lanne!
This is from her website ( I will provide a link at the bottom of the post, don't worry!) and it shows off her style very nicely.  There is MY pillow, far right, tipped in a vertical position.  I was tempted by the pillow front and center, but decided the overall turquoise pillow with small roses would look best for my home.  She also has fabric tuffets and eiderdowns to choose from. Anyway, her artwork is one of my current obsessions~and come to find out we will be in the same field at Brimfield, next month, and our tents are back to back! I love it when the universe lines things up like this!  Justin, my son, and I will be at New England Motel lot #40, and you will find a mix of Maison Decor Frenchy stuff with his Pioneer Goods, rustic stuff!! You can see us and then check out Jennifer Lanne's amazing booth all at the same time! Dates of Brimfield Antique Fair are May 10-15, 2016.
Ok, so back to my house~I just propped it up on my iron daybed to show it off.  It looks pretty in my kitchen on the old worn green painted bench and just as pretty on the living room sofa! I guess I will let Fifi O'Neill decide where to put it when she comes to shoot my house in June. Thats another reason I am getting a few projects done around here, a magazine shoot will make you spring into action like nothing else!  I plan to make a Sunbrella cover for the daybed mattress before it goes outside for the season, as you can see the foam sticking out on the end.
 I will be doing a project with Matthew Mead for Sunbrella Fabrics, and in the corner you can spy some of the gorgeous Sunbrella that just arrived!  I also got a bolt that you can barely see that is all white and it looks like a duck cloth, which I plan to use as the mattress cover. The celery green and the lilac geometric will likely be pillows. He will be shooting my courtyard and its going to be terrific fun getting it all looking amazing outside. 
 Since the daybed is an oddball size, as its likely 100 years old, I found a 4" thick foam mattress at Walmart that I cut to size with my electric carving knife.  I plan to spray the bed an antique Parisian green, then put the white cover on it with the pretty green and purple pillows!! Maybe have a monogram on a pillow or two...can't wait to see this project come to life.
And in the kitchen, I finally got Mr. Maison Decor to switch out my kitchen chandelier for this old Italian Tole number that I have had for years.  It was offered for sale in my shop but no one ever bought it. One lady would come in and look at it every few months, but she never bought it. It was the weirdest thing, haha. I wonder if she wishes she pulled the trigger and bought it after we closed up the shop? Anyway,  I just love these kind of chandeliers. All handmade by some Italian craftsman. It has the original paint on it, and I think it looks great with my cottage kitchen.  
 As you may know, I just love antique or vintage lighting and I think it adds so much personality to a room.  As does artwork and fabrics of course...its so nice to add a refresher for spring in the way of a new pillow or two, and with that, why don't you pop over to Jennifer Lanne's website and get inspired!  Visit her here at Jennifer Lanne Art at Home. I am all about her art, so I just had to share my pillow and say this as well, its beautifully made with a down insert, zippered closure and as you can see by her label~MADE IN AMERICA! 
What is not to love about a small business like this?
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21 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Love love the tole chandelier. ;)

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  2. Beautiful artwork and pillows. Cannot wait to see more of your daybed project.

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth, I may start the cushion today for the daybed...waiting for the nice weather to take this outside and spray it.

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  3. Your house is just so lovely! I really enjoy watching you create your magic. I also love Jennifer Lanne's artwork. I've been lucky enough to have collected four of her paintings throughout the years (I really have to control myself when it comes to her paintings, now with her new line, I'm in trouble!)

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    1. I think I understand your feelings about her paintings, I wonder how well I will be able to control being right next to her booth...think I may walk away with a painting??!

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  4. Thank you Amy! Your home is such an inspirational space. I am so proud to be a part of it. ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Jennifer, so happy to have found your artwork, and have a bit of it in my home. I also have one of your Arhaus platters!

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  5. Your home is totally stunning and your choice of Jennifer Lanne cushion was perfect, it looks amazing on the daybed with the mauve ones. How exciting to be having a photo shoot and what a great excuse for some decorating and spramping...can't wait to see it in an upcoming mag.

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    1. Oh thank you, and yes it is a GREAT excuse to do some decorating!!

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  6. I like the black piece in the corner that your dishes are sitting on....I have been looking for something like that.....your house is lovely

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    1. You know I just got that from my mom and dad who moved, and she had it for a long time at her Marthas Vineyard house and I think she put pots of plants on it. But it is great for stacking extra plates!

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  7. Amy, I love all the fun floral additions! That tole chandelier is a treasure that I would love to have. Our weather is perfect for staying indoors this week too and I've been doing the same thing. Looking forward to seeing your courtyard. I'm on the hunt for a French daybed because of you! ;)
    love and blessings~
    Lynda @ Gates of Crystal

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    1. Lynda that is so fun! I know the dealer I got mine from has two more and they are smaller, kids sized, which would be really perfect for most rooms to add that touch of Countryside France~ if you are around Boston, check out SOWA Vintage Market.

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  8. Where's the link to the pillows?

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    1. The link is right at the end of the post above the photo with the label on the pillow. It says "visit her here...." and it is highlighted in a different color. Just click on it.

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  9. LOVE that daybed! The colors on those pillows are so pretty!

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  10. Love this post, Amy. You have such a way of motivating me with your zeal, and excitement for life. It's nice to see someone that loves their home as much as you do. I've been feeling the same way about our cottage lately....realizing "there's no place like home". I don't have to decorate to please everyone else. It took me a long time to stop worrying about what other's thought about the way I styled my house. I appreciate that about you.
    You really inspire me.
    Debbie
    xo

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    1. This is the nicest thing to say Debbie, because that is really the message I hope I do send...that decorating is personal, and it should be what makes one happy. And we all know that there are so many ways to decorate, so I try to encourage that individual preference that creates personal style. I think we all worry too much. And I also think we can forget what we really like after looking on too many social media sites.

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  11. Exciting things going on there, my friend! Gorgeous pillow. And I love your Italian tole chandelier. Enjoyed the preview of it on your Instagram, Amy.
    Cheers,
    Loi
    Tone on Tone

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