Inspiration

TT kneels at the altar of design genius Muriel Brandolini. Her rooms have it all ... depth, complexity, vibrant colors, eccentricity and elegance ... down to the last detail. Ms. Brandolini is a true original. Take a look at her website for more images. (She also designs fabric and clothing.) Photo from Muriel Brandolini website.
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If one wanted to channel MB, the quirky, "Old World Lamp" TT spotted at Anthropologie in Tampa's Hyde Park Village, could be a good starting point. The shade is an antiqued cotton/linen globe with the continents stitched on in a patterned fabric, and looks like it was shipped over from China about a century ago. When the light is on, the globe takes on a romantic golden glow. $248. .......................................................................................................................................

Peak of Chic, a lovely and informative design blog, has a history lesson today (not to be missed!) on the wonderful Turkish tents, war tents and garden follies– which brought to mind some fabulous note cards that I've been wanting to order. Architectural Notecards feature watercolor illustrations of tents, chinoiserie pavilions, garden follies, and more. Shown here are just a few. A set of these cards could be framed for an inexpensive wall grouping. At $3 each, these are definitely going to be on my Christmas list. architecturalwatercolors.com


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
"The details are not the details. They make the design."
Charles Eames, American designer, architect and filmmaker
who, together with his wife Ray, is responsible for many classic iconic designs of the 20th century.
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