Wednesday 30 March 2011

Chateau Style

With soft hues & gentle tones, contrasting textures, lavish chandeliers & faded decadence the French chateau has a unique charm. Here are a few ideas on achieving the look.


Fabulous interiors from SHOP: Full Bloom Cottage
Sublime interiors from Cote Bastide

Gorgeous decorative items & furniture from SHOP: Eloquence

15 comments:

Susan T said...

Many thanks for leaving a comment on my blog Glenda. Your images are stunning, your design background has obviously given you a wonderful sense of colour. Carry on the good work I NEED the inspiration

Pamela said...

Another gorgeous post Glenda!!
I am a follower of Loretta's blog Full BLoom Cottage...her things are so beautiful! If only I lived in California to purchase some of her treasures!!

Pamela xo

flowers on my table said...

Glenda I am positively drooling here. If only money where no object! Will check out Full Bloom and Eloquence now. Thanks for the comments. Yes the shells are gorgeous. I made a wreath for a clients door using these and star fish some greenery and flowers, it was most unusual.Your post is gorgeous, I love the close-up details. Love Linda x.

The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel said...

Thank you so much for such lovely comments I had great fun shopping 'virtually' (actually not that virtually in some cases)! I love reading your messages so do feel free to leave me a note! Warmest wishes - Glenda

Karen said...

These images are gorgeous. I love Eloquence and posted about their site as well. Full Bloom Cottage and Cote Bastide are new to me I will certainly be checking them out. Thanks for posting such beauty.

Nedj said...

Always much taste in choosing your photos, gentleness and refinement ...
I see that the color schemes you like and stick to well with the "castle atmosphere"!
Nice evening to you!

Nedj

Julie@beingRUBY said...

HI Glenda
Thanks for popping over my way.. I love all of the images your have posted. some of that linen should work it's way over my way... I've been looking for similar but hard to find in australia..... Love it all .. is it Matteo? The Cote Bastide are some of my favourites too..

Hope I didn't drive you to drink too much.. hehe.. Have a great day.. ciao xxx Julie

Just White said...

STUNNING!!
Love the linen cushions and curtains from Full Bloom Cottage and it also has amazing furniture!!

Thank you again!!

Seawashed said...

Thank your for visiting Sea Cottage. Your blog is full of everything I love. So dreamy...and inspiring. ox

Wendy Paula said...

This is utterly scrumptious!
I want to put so many beautiful pieces in my new house:)
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration,
Wendy x

Anji Johnston said...

I am so glad I found your blog - I think it is the most stylish, polished and sublime blog I have ever run across. I am now an avid follower and can't wait to see all of your updates!

Just White said...

Hi Glenda!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH to become a follower!!!
I am very touched, it means a lot to me ;-)

Have a great weekend!!

Fedulab said...

it's all magnifique
Happy weekend!
;) Fede
fedulab.blogspot.com

Signe said...

Oh dear, what I would not give for that amazing table in the 10th picture...

And a happy weekend to you :)

Unknown said...

All of your photos are fabulous. I've shared a link back on my most recent blog post on painting furniture with old world finishes.
Blessings to you,
Patti