The softer side…
it is so unusual over here right?
I know. I know.
I am all about pops of color and loads of patterns mingling in a room.
But sometimes, on occasion, I just have to venture into the world of white slipcovered sofas
warm worn patinas, old fashioned florals and simple lines.
(Are you starting to wonder what I am talking about right now?)
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Obviously I am a HUGE fan of the softer side.
And color, pattern and texture all play a part in my rooms- just like they do in a colorful room-
they are just more of a subdued look.
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| Hooker Furniture |
Faded French blues and floral curtains and antique inspired rugs? YES YES YES.
And white sofas with the nubby texture of a needlepoint pillow
old florals in soft colors? C’est moi.
And the pop in the room?
I have one- it is just isn’t what you think.
It is a pop of patina and old turquoise color on the farmhouse bench.
Pops of color and pattern inspiration are everywhere at High Point
and I LOVE it.
Yes, you know I love simple elegance in my home
but I have a confession…
I also love those bold color filled rooms when I see them.
They are absolutely stunning and feel energetic and vibrant to me.
And Eddie Ross gave me a piece of advice last year when I lamented that I loved the pizazz
that hot pink and an oversized floral brought to a design we were working on.
I said
‘I am more soft, shabby,white and I just can’t live happily ever after with that bold color filled ‘chaos’ to my shabby loving heart for more than a couple days.’
And he gave me some advice on mingling both the bold and beautiful to me.
I will share his advice and something fun that I did that came from that conversation soon-
but today, it is all about that takes my breath away softer side beauty that I saw at High Point
last month.
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| Spotted at Century Furniture |
Patina. Florals. Elegant gold mingling with crystals.
We are talking rooms that I can move into today and not change a thing.
Beds I am ready to climb up into and nap on.
Accessories that fit in perfectly with everything I already have in my home.
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| Eloquence Antiques |
So, my top vintage inspired, soft and shabby with a touch of glam
and just plain gorgeous at High Point Market?
Some are small like details on a tray- others are the entire room and
a couple of them might be familiar like Shabby Chic & Eloquence…
they make the list every. single. time.
Feminine golds and florals mingling?
I loved these from John- Richard and they definitely need to be in my office
on my table.
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| John-Richard |
And of course stacks of naked books on a shabby blue sideboard at Theodore Alexander?
I am so there.
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| Theodore Alexander |
Another from Theodore Alexander- seriously, that soft blue sofa…
I loved it.
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| Theodore Alexander |
Of course, when thinking soft and shabby
whites and faded colors comes to mind.
The Shabby Chic showroom is small but always a favorite of mine
for gathering inspiration.
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| Shabby Chic |
This time, I actually plopped down into a chair
and sat for a half an hour while I charged my phone. I almost fell asleep.
I was in the midst of calm and quiet beauty.
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| Shabby Chic |
Even though whites and shabby is so me…
gold and glamorous gets me every time as well.
This outrageously large mirror at Century Furniture was a show stopper.
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| Century Furniture |
And that is about as close to taking a selfie as I get.
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And more gold- with lucite from Bernhardt.
Aye aye aye… I loved it. And though I shared this already
it is going on the softer side list as well.
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| Bernhardt Furniture |
What about a softer palette underfoot and on the sofa?
Loloi rugs had the most amazing soft faded patterns in their rugs
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| Loloi Rugs |
and in some of their pillows and throws.
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| Loloi Rugs |
Of course, I would be leaving out a big softer side if I didn’t share some of my
favorite inspirations from Eloquence Antiques.
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| Eloquence |
Always gorgeous.
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| Eloquence |
Always glamorous.
Always filled with major inspiration for me.
They are a must stop in my book.
And even if my feet are beyond killing me
and I can hardly take another step in my heels
I will put my flip flops on (California girl here)
and make the trek to their showroom.
The most exciting thing? They are opening a much larger
much more filled with inspiration showroom next market
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| Eloquence |
and I can hardly wait to see it.
So there you have a few of my favorite soft and shabby inspirations
from Fall Market.
As usual when I get home after Market-I am so invigorated and inspired
and
I am off to refresh pretty much everything in my house.
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Hope your week is off to a great start everyone.
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Total eye candy! Lovely, all of it!
Thanks for sharing!
Barb 🙂
Beautiful selection of furniture.
So inspiring and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Vesna – Home Chic Club
Soft and serene – love it all. I have several pieces from Eloquence – antiques and new reproductions. I'm really thrilled with everything I bought from them.
You always capture the essence of the High Point Market so well Courtney….and I must say that I am happy that Eloquence is expanding their space as it is my favorite!!!