Thursday, June 17, 2010

Quick, What's Your Style?

Ally @ From the Right Bank is hosting a fabulous '1 shot that defines your style' challenge. Even with all the pics I have stored away, this is harder than it sounds. Every day my style evolves, is tweaked a little, by various & sundry outside influences. But if I had to sum it all up in one picture, this would probably be it...

{photo via Mrs. Howard}

The symmetry is so relaxing! Like, nap time relaxing. But there's so much more. The patina of that big old American chest of drawers is fabulous, and I love how it is juxtaposed with those diminutive black side chairs & their amazing silhouettes.  The small, blue Liberty-esque print curtains hung ceiling to floor are wonderfully clean & crisp, and the contrast of navy lacquer walls above hot white wainscoting is fantastic. Finally, I love the modern energy infused by the nickel chandelier, octopus lithograph & outdoor zinc hurricanes. If I could change one small thing, I'd prefer the hardwoods a wee bit darker, but that's an easy fix. I just love it.

11 comments :

  1. so glad to see your room! Love the classic style - and as a fellow antique nut - you know I love that chest; they are my weakness. the touch of modern elements are great and the way you described your room makes me love every single thing about it!

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  2. Hi, Holly! It's nice to discover your blog. What a great choice for your one picture. This space is so classic but with lots of twists. Look at that glossy blue wall and that octopus! I'm into symmetry too so I absolutely love the arrangement. Thanks so much for participating in my challenge!

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  3. This is fantastic! Love the symmetry, the fresh color palette and that amazing art piece!

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  4. love it... but of course.. we were separated at birth! he he

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  5. Perfect! I agree with everything (even the floors)! I love classic designs with modern elements and this vignette captures it beautifully. Very nice.

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  6. Yes we are, Pam. We need to schedule a twins-do-the-East-Coast trip soon!

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  7. I love the symmetry and the use of navy! Fabulous!

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  8. LOVE the navy wall!
    great choice!
    <3 Cara
    http://www.lilacandgrey.com

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  9. Love the octopus. (And everything else.)

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  10. Have never seen this image before, and now obsessed! Great choice, great style!!!

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