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Global Style

14 Feb

Emily Henderson’s (HGTV Design Star) blog post on “Global Style” reminded me of my grandmother!

https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/find-style-global

Mam-ma Tuggle taught elementary school then traveled to the far corners of the world with teacher’s groups on her summer vacations from 1964-1990.  MDT’s living room was a treasure box of images and objects from her travels…Europe, Philippines, Japan, South America, Alaska, Greece, Australia, Canada, Central America, Caribbean, Hawaii…

"Mola" handmade in Panama. (Reverse applique technique using 2 to 7 layers of different colored cloth.

“Mola” handmade in Panama. (Reverse applique using 2 to 7 layers of different colored cloth.)

Sheepskin rug, Australia/New Zealand Love this sooo much, I have four!

Sheepskin rug, New Zealand Love this sooo much, I have four!

This reminds me of Morocco

I believe this is from the Philippines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having grown up with “World Style”….I chose this Chinese wool rug for myself at the 1980 World Fair.

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Thank you Emily Henderson for naming this style, which sometimes feels like Pier One but is not.

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From Houzz: Ugliest colors

4 Oct

 

This Houzz link has examples of beautiful decorator applications as well as the “runners up”.

Not only does Elfcroft have a couch upholstered in the “world’s ugliest” color Pantone 448C (brown/olive green blend), but also “favorite” wardrobe items!  Think:  Green sea turtles.

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“World’s Ugliest” color?

What say you?

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From Houzz: Desks for small spaces

25 Aug

 

Unintentional…. furniture theme this month, thanks to inspiration from Houzz Ideabooks.  My August 2nd post featured a reproduction “Ice Box” used for shoe storage/dresser plus a link to “Savvy Shoe Storage”.  On August 16th, I posted a photo of a pair of upholstered barrel back chairs paired with link to “Antiques Today” from Houzz.

Here I go again.  My favorite small desk from the Houzz Ideabook is number 4, the drop-down secretary from Pottery Barn.  Surprise! maybe not… I have this small cherry drop-down writing desk of my grandfather’s in our guest room.  It is paired with a chair featuring needle point seat cover made by my mother.

Cherry writing desk

Cherry writing desk

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From Houzz: Antiques Today?

16 Aug

 

 

Barrel back chairs

Barrel back chairs

This alcove was originally configured for cabinets/buffet in the dining area.  The cabinets were long ago used in a modification of the kitchen floor plan.  Today the alcove (with pot/can lighting) has just enough space to “show case” these barrel back chairs in their new life for reading and conversation.

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From Houzz, Global home tour

1 Sep

 

Creative!  Inspiring!  Inventive!  Delightful!

 

 

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