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Chinoiserie Wallpaper

De' Gournay Hand Painted Wallpapers

(Look at the fabric on the Louis XVI settee- A Neoclassical Print in light blue)

What is there not to love about chinoiserie wallpaper? There are many variations of colors and of detailed prints. Louis XV of France, gave special favor to Chinoiserie style, as it blended well with the [...]

French Tapestries

I am always surprised at how low ebay prices are for tapestries, needlework and exquisite hand crafted art that takes hours of painstaking detail to create. Why spend 40 – 100 dollars on a cheap pillow though a national chain, when you can get an exquisite hand crafted pillow for less? Some of these needlepoint [...]

Alessandra Branca's French Style Home

Alessandra Branca Red Stripe Room

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A European designer at heart, Alessandra Branca  incorporates antique designs into a mix of modern day elements for new takes on old world elegance.  The 16th through the 18th century is where she draws her inspiration, as she is an avid reader always looking for an opportunity for a new direction.   [...]

Baroque French Style

Baroque French Style – Godfrey Kneller Portrait Seller David Reed Weatherford

Baroque (berōk`)style began in Rome around 1600, and spread throughout Europe after its popularity in Italy. Baroque architecture has been known for its excessive flashy designs often featuring splashy ornate interiors. Baroque style was known to create a dramatic use of texture through color, architecture [...]