Suzanne Rheinstein's "Palace Garden," a large-scale linen-cotton floral for Lee Jofa.
In her recent interview with Ronda Carman, L.A.-based designer Carla Lane described herself as unexpectedly chintz-happy. She said she's looking at florals from a fresh perspective. In terms of my bench makeover, flowers are still on the table for discussion. (You know how sometimes one hit of a large-scale multi-colored print can really rock a room?)
So I'd like to track down what appears to be a Chinese-inspired floral, above, on Nicole Hanley's sofa as seen in Domino, October 2007. The magazine suggested Brunschwig & Fils' "Shishi" as a substitute, but I've been told it is discontinued. The look is just a "maybe" in my mind at this point. (Suzanne Rheinstein's print, top, is actually my favorite but I fear it won't be the best with existing oranges.)
For their 2007 holiday card, Domino selected Colefax and Fowler's "Jubilee Rose."
How do you feel about the return of chintz in general?
Speaking of blooms, fans of Tricia Guild will be happy to know Rizzoli is going to release a new book from the English designer/avid gardener, Flower Sense: The Art of Decorating with Flowers,
just in time for Mother's Day. Above is a sample of the lavish photography that fills the edition.
Hmmm...better than I thought. But so hard to tell without yet seeing the fabric in person.
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Thank you for bringing the new floral interest to out attention. In the 80' I was chintz's greatest fan, and worshipped Mario Buatta, also known as the Prince of Chintz. Of course, in the 80's chintz was way overdone. I think floral prints when used with great editing can truly make the personality of the room and add an element of delight. What a delightful post!
the flower prints are love.
Julie, thanks for the insight :)
I'm wrestling with the same dilemma. I've always loved the 30s-40s cabbage rose prints, but felt I outgrew them years ago. (I have an amazing piece of vintage fabric with huge vibrant flowers. I used it for a duvet cover, but maintained its integrity, so it's there for me should I choose to go back and do something with it.) I'm concerned with things getting too femmy. My main concern is, does this stuff mix with the more eastern-type prints that I like now? I feel very unsure of myself. I'm in the process of looking for curtain fabric and I fear the old-fashioned florals may be cloying. I loved the domino feature (especially the all-green print), but those were really sets and not real rooms.
I love all your posts lately, the flowers are great.
I got your card too, thanks Courtney, it's lovely.
~ Robyn
Thanks for the heads up on the new Tricia Guild book!
XO
Anna
I'm in love with the C & F Jubilee Rose.
Anon,
I like how Schuyler Sampperton mixes trad Bennison florals with Indian-style or other "ethnic" prints. One thing for sure, her look is never cloying :)
But I know what you mean about feeling torn!
Courtney - it definitely works from here - anxious to hear how it looks in person. Of course, I have the Le Lac in the glazed chintz (I think it is available in linen, too.) It seems to me that in the real English rooms - not the hyped-up American 80's hybrid - that chintz was often mixed with a lot of stuff. How it's handled would make the difference - I doubt you had loops of cording and yards of ruffles in mind. In the trip through the vintage magazines you'd be surprised how poorly the 80's hold up. Yikes.
Patricia, thanks so much for the input. Great points!
I looooooooove Schuyler's look, unfortunately I can't afford Bennison (in one article she says the curtains are where she spent the most money in the LR). If you look at Bennison, though, the prints are not really the cabbage rose type (at least the ones I'm drawn to and the print she uses), they have more of an Indian feel. Also, they're linen and have a more organic look. They're not glazed chintz. On the other hand, I noticed that Carolina Irving has some chairs covered in chintz in her LR. Anyway, you've inspired me to dig up my piece of vintage fabric (at least to look at it).
Anon,
I agree and I relate! (about Bennison). Everything you said about Schuyler's style is spot-on.
I do think I've seen her mix in big English style florals like on walls or just in a pillow, on other projects. But again I agree with you about glazed chintz vs. just a bold floral linen.
Finally Carolina's homes are a better example! Yes, in the apartment and apparently in the weekend house :)
Oh and I'm glad you are inspired! Do you have the Vogue Living book? Lots of mixing, old-school english style meets exotic.
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