Adding simple upholstered pieces & soft colored fabrics
and even a hint of rustic with those burlap panels in the cottage.
I do love mostly neutral and quiet rooms and designs.
They make me feel like a breath of fresh air fills the room and it allows the architectural elements
to speak much more than the furnishings.
I have tried to stay somewhat in that neutral territory
when bringing any new pieces home recently to keep the subtle and quiet vibe.
That is until a little bit bold and beautiful
French blue stripe grabbed my heart
and ran off with it.
and ran off with it.
I love stripes and checks so it’s not such a big shocker that I might fall in love with another one-
It’s not subtle and neutral.
Some may say this chair is unlike my style…
or is it?
Did you notice that very ornate detailed armoire
reflected in the mirror?
And remember the apple green floral needlepoint chairs I love?
Lots of color and pattern there.
What about the hutch that is covered in delicate floral paintings?
Or that favorite sofa in my bedroom
that is covered in bold and charming fabric?
Bringing in pattern and detail on furniture actually is not really so unusual
and try as I may to embrace that soft, quiet look – I love something with a little color too.
If it makes you happy- it’s all good right?
This sweet chair with it’s detailed frame and striped upholstery
definitely makes me happy.
It came from Soft Surroundings- which is one of my favorite sources
for French inspired and reproduction furniture
I photographed it the other day in a simple setting in the sitting area
and the more photos I took, the more I fell in love with it.
It was actually reproduced from an antique that was discovered in France.
Can you imagine finding a chair that looks like this in a flea market?
Amazing. I really need to go on those buying trips.
If you are falling in love with stripes on french furniture too
I have been pinning a few other favorites that you might find inspiring.
Find all the source info at my pinterest board HOME
So what about you?
Would you fall in love with a French blue striped chair?
Would you fall in love with a French blue striped chair?
I certainly have
and it is inspiring a new look for a room
that I am excited to get to work on.
Happy Friday everyone!
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white and vintage says
Hello,
your pictures are so nice! I love your style.
Greetings from Austria,
Christine
Courtney says
Thank you Christine!
Unknown says
I think you are still in the neutral zone with the grey-blue stripe. Now the chair with the navy stripe on white has moved out of the neutral zone. I love the stripe, too
Courtney says
Thank you Liz- I am loving the stripe- it's pretty perfect 🙂
Gracy says
Oui! J'adore cette Bergere!
Courtney says
Thank you!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Courtney, I have been loving this chair on Soft Surroundings for a while now….beautiful!
Courtney says
I was crushing on it it for a bit before ordering them too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Sherry!
Robin hill farm says
Oh yes! I love that chair. It's beautiful.
Anne's Attic - Design says
Beautiful. I like your striped chair the best of the three, it's so soft and pleasing.
Unknown says
Oh my! That chair makes my heart go pitter patter!!! It's definitely still soft and neutral, but oh my! I love it!!!!
Unknown says
That chair is lovely,it isn't that far from neutral,lucky lucky you.
Blondie's Journal says
I am so in love with the chair! I get the Soft Surroundings catalog and really enjoy curling up with it and a cup of tea and just losing myself!!
Jane x
Burlap Luxe says
Love the Addition to your home of French pale… The strip makes a blod statement and I too have been adding stripes in the linen pillows by Ralph Lauren and gearing up to do some striped pieces.
It's always so inspiring to see what you are up to.
I have to mention, I had gotten away from floral prints awhile back, and stripes and florals always inspire me to want to bring a big of floral back into my home decor.
Bravo, bravo,
It's a beautiful stage play of beauty here.
Xx
I am adding some knits to my home and post.
Dore
Jeannie and Linda says
I love your style, this would work beautifully in my neutral world. I do like a pop of color (blue). Have a great weekend.
Jeannie
PamLuvsPink says
Hi Courtney!!!
I've always loved your style and the pieces you focus on your Blog!!!
I can never pick a favorite because when I see something new, I think, "That is so beautiful!!!" I've always loved blue and white anything and this chair is one piece that would be going home with me as soon as I saw it!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
Pam
xox
Courtney says
Thank you Pam! I am in love with it too- just enough color. 🙂
Home Chic Club says
Hi Courtney,
I have two identical chairs and they need new upholstery. Just yesterday I talked with my husband to do it in white linen with soft gray stripe in the middle and when I saw yours, I just laughed. What a coincidence! The chair looks very nice and fits in perfectly with your style.
Hugs,
Vesna
Courtney says
Too funny Vesna!! Bet your chairs will be beautiful too 🙂
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
The simplicity of your style is breathtaking. I feel as if I could sit for hours in one of your rooms and simply relax and dream. The colors you do choose for accents just make them add to the room itself. Grazie! You are an inspiration.
Courtney says
So sweet of you- thank you Marisa!
shuttersandsunflowers says
so very stylish well done
Courtney says
Thank you!
Rhonda says
I love all French chairs! It's gorgeous Courtney! Have a fab weekend:)
Courtney says
Thank you- you too Rhonda!
Cass @ That Old House says
Can't live without loads of lovely color! Love that sofa … whoa!
Cass
Jennelise says
Just beautiful! I think special pieces like that make the room! As long as you love it it's perfect!
Jennelise
Lori R. says
Don't you just love Soft Surroundings furniture? I bought two bergere chairs and I ablsolutely love them!
Unknown says
Love the beautiful blue striped chair????did not find it on Soft Surroundings