Bead board. Board and Batten. Grooved knotty pine like we have in our cottage…
Love them.
There is something about walls that have details in their structure-
it brings so much character and charm to a space.
My absolute favorite type of wall is called
Boiserie.
Boiserie.
Those carved, appliqued, painted, detailed, gilded, oh my gosh over the top beautiful walls…
I LOVE them.
If you aren’t familiar with Boiserie here are some examples:
(Images from Google)
From Wikipedia:
often used in the plural boiseries) is the term used to define ornate and intricately carved wood panelling.
Early examples of boiseries were unpainted, but later the raised mouldings were often painted or gilded.[citation needed]
Boiseries were popular in seventeenth and eighteenth century French interior design and the Palace of Versailles has many fine examples.[citation needed] The panels were not confined to just the walls of a room but were used to decorate doors, frames, cupboards and shelves also. Often pictures would be set into the boiseries, the carving framing the picture rather like a conventional frame.
So…
after I made that simple ribbons and bows accent the other day….
as I was photographing it on that little table…
an idea popped into my head.
An Inspired thought?
Maybe…
Or it might possibly simply be just another crazy wild woman project
🙂
I have a beautiful antique French wardrobe armoire that was out in the little cottage before my oldest son
moved out there.
I had originally painted it pink and cream with gilding… beautiful but needless to say
Ryan didn’t really want that big old pink armoire in his ‘man cave.’
So it was disassembled and moved and stored
As I was photographing that appliqued piece… I thought about beautiful Boiserie panels…
& doors as backdrops and decoration
& the doors on that French Armoire came to mind.
They are subtly detailed. So simple but elegant.
hmmm…
I wondered…
I grabbed the 2 outer doors from the armoire and set them together
and set the appliqued piece on top.
The board actually fit perfectly atop the doors- strangely enough and so
I grabbed my paint brush and several different paints and painted away while dancing to Pink
I grabbed my paint brush and several different paints and painted away while dancing to Pink
Then I stood back to see how it turned out
&
sighed.
Ohhh…
A perfect frenchy backdrop for photographs
or for simply a leaning against a wall
or maybe even to bring a little french charm to
somewhere else I have in mind
😉
It’s not as over the top knock your socks off gorgeous as real boiserie by far
but I think it turned out charming.
I’m kinda loving it.
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Rachel Noelle Pallas says
~B~E~A~U~T~I~F~U~L~ xoxo
Unknown says
Charming is an understatement! gorgeous is better description,
Karen
Michele says
Oh that is just sheer genius!
You are such an artiste magnifique!
Well done, Courtney!
Amy Chalmers says
Oh girl, I'm lovin' it too!!! It is inspired~I love the look!
Janette - The2Seasons says
That looks exactly like an armoire that I am about to paint. Now I know what it will look like – tres jolie.
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
Beautifully inspired idea!
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Courtney, this is so pretty! You are such a talented lady! I always enjoy seeing your designs!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
I did not know about those walls being called that so thanks for the info. What you did is so beautiful. Love the dark chair with the roses, too.
Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhouse says
Stunning!
Cindy says
Oh my God, that is absolutely insane it is so gorgeous! What a fabulous idea… and i soooo pinned that on Pinterest!
Cindy
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Oh I am totally kinda loving it too. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
Debra@CommonGround says
Just Gorgeous, Courtney! I learned something today! and btw, the book arrived last weekend, thanks so much, I just love it and will do a post soon!! xoxo
My Shabby Streamside Studio says
Worthy of a book or article, Courtney!
xoxo
Sandy
dee dee says
Happy tuesday!
Very beautiful……
dee dee
Bliss says
That last photo should be in a frame, it's still art at it's best!
~Bliss~
Bliss says
I've been having trouble with my comments disappearing lately, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat. BUT, what I said was that your last photo is worthy of being framed, it's still life at it's best.
~Bliss~
Scribbler says
I think you might be the most gifted blogger yet — I am so impressed.
Fresh Vanilla For C says
Hi Courtney~~
I am not kinda loving it… I am 100% loving it. Simply stunning
Have a great night
~Cheryl
Fresh Vanilla For C
Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic says
It turned out gorgeous! I absolutely love it! You always have the most beautiful photos.
~Shanon
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Courtney, you're so clever. It's a beautiful backdrop.
Maureen Wyatt says
What a beautiful backdrop for your lovely vignettes! You gave the doors a wonderful patina. Pinning again! ~ Maureen
Blondie's Journal says
This is just gorgeous, Courtney! When I saw the first picture, I thought it was from a book or magazine! You did an amazing job! Love it!
XO,
Jane
Anne says
Courtney I love how that turned out.Great back drop for photos.But looks great just leaning against a wall.~Perfection~.
Sonia says
Your inspired thought is pure genius and not to mention BEAUTIFUL!! I was just looking at a website yesterday for a shop in Paris that makes these wall panels.
http://www.feauboiserie.com/en_GB/feau_home.php
Totally amazing stuff!!
I love how you recreated yours!!
Have a great day XO
Sonia
Stitch a Wish Designs says
Love it! Don't you just love getting those wild crazy women moments ?? LOL.
Jill says
Boiserie? I learned something this morning and I thank you for sharing.
It's beautiful. Jill, from three-stories.blogspot
Kim @ French Country Antiques says
I absolutely love boiserie, too! Your version turned out great! Thanks for the inspiring post.
Tricia says
Looks beautiful, Courtney 🙂
Sherry Hicks says
I love it! I have a movie about Coco Channel that is in french and there is a living room that alot of scenes are shot in that have alot of boiserie, I could do that to my walls as I am in process of painting white my lawyers bookcase paneling, love the wash you did, absolutely stunning!
Sherry
toves sammensurium says
Kinda lovin' it too:))))
TOve:)
Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode Designs says
I am in love with this application. It is so heavenly. Great job! I want my picture taken in front of it! ha Ha
Unknown says
Beautiful! Can i move in?Joann
Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~ says
You've created a lovely backdrop for photos or just, whatever!
Design_Fluff says
The first and 9th photos down are just blowing my socks off! I had to pin it.
Tina@WhatWeKeep says
Spectacular in every way…and a great backdrop!
Inspired by you says
Just gorgeous!
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
This is definitely knock your socks off GORGEOUS!! I LOVE IT Courtney and that fabric chair looks beautiful up against it! Love the chair with the ruffles too.
Ivy and Elephants says
Just over the top gorgeous! Since they are portable, … even better! Great idea! We'd love to have you link to our WIW party and share it there as well.
Hugs,
Patti
Deserae says
I had no idea that was what that sort of wall treatment was called! Your whole vignette is just stunning!!
~Des
Rosemary@villabarnes says
It's far more than charming Courtney. It's stunning. Love it.
At The Picket Fence says
LOVE!!! You are so amazing Courtney and I'm just sad we didn't get to see any footage of you dancing to Pink! LOL! 🙂
Vanessa
Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says
You are so good it's scary my friend..I love all you do..Hope to see you Sunday..send you an email with my phone # Hugs and smiles Gloria
HIBISCUS HOUSE says
I love it!!!
Jennelise says
So gorgeous! I always admire panelling in the stately homes on shows like Downton Abbey and Atonement. Wouldn't it be lovely to have a home with beautiful detail like that! Lovely photos!
Jennelise
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
That turned out fantastic Courtney! And you can move it around which is even better!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Just stunning Courtney!!! See ya at the party.
Blessings,
Linda
chris says
Wow, you did an amazing job. Such a peaceful vignette with the roses!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Beautiful, Courtney! The chair and roses are gorgeous too. Hugs, Sherry
lvroftiques says
I agree with everyone Courtney…It's gorgeous!! I wish I had an ole armoire sittin' around because I'd try this for sure *winks* Vanna
Pamela says
Amazing Courtney!! Can you make me one now!?;) Thanx for coming to the party!
Amber and Brad says
Love the look! Great Job.
Thanks for linking up to our weekly Chalk Paint Linky Party.
http://www.ShadesofAmberInc.blogspot.com
Kelli @ The Loss Cause says
Love it! I'm inspired.