She writes, "...Somebody told me that all true ultramarine paint in the world came from one mine in the heart of Asia. And that before it could be squeezed sparingly onto any European artist's palette (mixed with linseed oil or egg like an exotic blue mayonnaise) it had journeyed in rough sacks on the backs of donkeys along the world's ancient trade routes." Finlay then goes on to do her own research into this particular shade of blue. You'll have to pick up the book to get the scoop.


But I love the romantic tale in the book, as well as all the navy, indigo and azure looks Tory Burch has shown recently. Navy is never frivolous yet it is less somber than black. So, I wanted to do something on a small, inexpensive scale that, to me, would have a touch of TB style. Paper spied here did the trick. Once again, hand-lined envelopes (for a handwritten invitation or note) are a simple way to add a little grace to an otherwise dreary week.
Instructions and templates also available here. Look for the envelope videos in the how-to section. Templates are sold in the kit area. Images two and three are details of TB tunics.


Tory Burch associates crisp horizontal stripes with Picasso and his striped T-shirts; many thanks to the kind readers who sent in examples of the artist at home. This photograph is via Travel and Leisure. On a related note, here is a link to Francoise Gilot's site.


12 comments:
What an interesting piece of information. Thank you for sharing about the romantic origins of ultramarine blue. I love your blog!
Thank you Heart Thang!!
Courtney, thanks to you I am absolutely addicted to Paper Source. I only wish we had one in Birmingham. Until then, I'll continue to order way too much online.
Hi Karen -- terrific! I feel as if I've done my own little economic stimulus :)
Courtney - I love it! I've been hankering for navy this spring, too.
Navy would be at home in the Blandings' domain, I think. So crisp, so classic.
Oh, I adore blue and that first photo you posted says it all.
here is a pic of picasso in stripes.
here is another pic of picasso in stripes.
Lovely post! I have nominated you as a top ten favourite blog on Living Art and Interiors!
Best Wishes
Anon -- this is great. Thanks so much!
C -- thanks to you too!
Patricia VE -- always nice to hear your artist's perspective.
I've been drawn to blue these days, too. I love that Delavan pattern!
so sad to see the cover...thanks for sharing!
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