We know that eBooks are all the rage, but we also know that nothing replaces a good book with beautiful pictures that offers an enjoyable reading and learning experience and a great conversational piece. We looked around to find the books from designers that know French decor the best. These books will not only give you fascinating advice on French interior... [Read more...]
Interior Design Influenced by the Louis XV Rococo Style
Posted on August 29, 2011 By jlamberski (Edit) Leave a Comment
"Rococo" comes from the French word "rocaille," which means shell work or rock work. In eighteenth century France, King Louis XV's establishment of a less ceremonial court was mirrored in art, fashion, interior design and landscaping with a shift in style that was more intimate, delicate and ornamental. After Louis XV made the duc d'Orléans regent, the entire... [Read more...]
A New Orleans Designer’s French Creole Home
Posted on August 24, 2011 By jlamberski (Edit) Leave a Comment
As a designer residing in New Orleans, Karyl Pierce Paxton gladly embraces the French influenced culture that surrounds her. Taking a tour through Paxton's home, House Beautiful found that her antique French furniture proved to be the focal point of her elegantly and timelessly design home. What we found most enlightening about Paxton's designs is the delicate... [Read more...]
