something that makes me really, really happy.
October 19, 2008
If you know me, you know that I have a flair for things that are “loud,” opulent, overdone to the point of garishness at times. I wear too much jewelry, too many colors, don’t usually match, and crave intricate designs and busy patterns. It’s a bit of a genetic hangover from my great-grandmother, who wore a ring on every finger and jangling bracelets every day.
That said, I also love anything vintage, antique, historical. I am nostalgic for times in which I never even lived. These forces combined have unleashed what can only be described as an obsession with all things Damask, Toile, and Rococo. Feast your eyes:
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Given that you’re a fellow Anglophile you’re probably familiar with author, artist, designer William Morris, one of the associates of the Pre-Raphaelites, but just in case here’s a link to some of his opulent wall paper designs. (And other nest stuff.)
http://www1.walthamforest.gov.uk/wmg/
I agree…I think you would really approve of my color rich apartment…full of antiques!
I would kill for that purple wallpaper with the blue farm animals printed on it!
Given that you’re “obsessed” with all things damask I was hoping you could point me in the right direction. My husband and I are working on renovating our home theater/bar and wanted to add a dramatic flair via damask (dark red/black) felt wall paper. I’ve had a very difficult time finding where to purchase it.
Would you be able to provide me with some tips on where to look?
thanks
-Violet
v_viadero@yahoo.com
Sorry– not a clue as to where to purchase damask wallpaper.