Yeah, it happens to everyone.
When you just can’t find that inspiration for a project
or have that vision in your mind for how you want something to turn out.
I am fairly busy-busy for the next couple of days over here~ I won’t be getting any projects done to share right away and so I thought that I would share a few things that inspire me
Charles Faudree.
(all photos courtesy of House Beautiful & my own Charles Faudree books)
The red checked settee at the foot of my bed was inspired by him.
in that bold scaled buffalo check in my mind before I even bought it.
Red is ONE of my favorite colors.
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I use it everywhere in my house.
The red toile wallpaper in my bathroom.
Love love love romantic touches of red.
I also love florals, toiles and original painted furniture with gilded details.
along with rich dark woods with that gorgeous patina and lots of patterns playing together.
Another inspiration for me~
the fantastic and always inspiring
Rachel Ashwell.
(I met Rachel at ROTP about two years ago)
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the shabby look fits perfectly.
(photo credits Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic )
At the same time, I love dainty delicate intricately upholstered settees and french chairs.
they fit the relaxed feeling and the need to wash and dry those slipcovers constantly
as are the ones in my office and bedroom.
I love romantic decoration and lots of pretty pink flowers-
roses, lilacs, cottage blooms of any kind.
Though I don’t usually decorate with very much pink in my rooms other than
a few small elements and flowers.
I do have some fabrics and pillows that have pink in their patterns to use for specific looks or styling though- and will break them out if the occasion justifies it- but truth be told-
I am much more drawn to blues and greens than pinks
and those pink accents will stay stored away until they are needed.
So that’s just a little bit about 2 of my biggest inspirations for my rooms and style.
Charles Faudree is definitely my favorite as you know. I certainly love red and love your settee. I was very surprised to find your spread in the Romantic Country magazine today at the grocery store. I had to buy a copy. Congrats!!
You know, Courtney, I love both styles, too. This house does not really accommodate Rachel A's style but I do love it. Faudree has always been an inspiration to me-He has a timeless quality to his work and applies his style perfectly. xo Diana
I love love LOVE Charles Faudree and a lot of my inspiration came from his books (Along with Betty Lou Phillips) and I love Rachel Ashwell too! Love your home and I have the same red buffalo check in my keeping room! 🙂
Kristi
I love both of those designers as well Courtney. I could spend hours looking thru their books. You do such a great job combining the two in your home.I am trying to achieve that myself slowly but surely.
Hello, it's nice to see where your inspiration comes from, and just like you, I am also inspired by Rachel Ashwell but not always use pink around the house, except in my daughter's bedroom. I absolutely love the shabby, crinkle, wrinkle look of soft fabrics, but I'm always leaning towards the farmhouse look. Wish you a wonderful week! ~ Vanessa
Enjoyed the beautiful rooms! Love anything French.
I'm French and leaving in small house in PARIS, and I love Rachel Ashwell'style because of his apparent simplicity. After en english romantic periode my house is a work in progress to more white and light pink.
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I just love these pictures! Gorgeous designs!!! Thanks for sharing your inspiration..it's so inspiring for me as well! =)
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Charles, and Rachel are great. I've drawn inspiration from them as well. I read both their books years ago, and got lost in them. I can see the influence in your design.
Love your post Courtney!
Hmmm….I am getting a feel for Country French…I guess that what I thought was Country French is more Shabby Chic.
Country French is more formal than I had supposed it was.
I obviously need to learn from the Masters instead of people who may or may NOT know what they are talking about!
Have a great week and good luck with your projects….
Betsy
It's so neat to see how your inspirations translate into reality in your own home Courtney!! I agree with you that "I've never met a Charles Faudree design I didn't love" either! 🙂
Vanessa
Oh my, i love it all, especially the red, just bought new sofa in grayish blue so am looking for florals, plaids to go with…suek
Me too! I LOVE Charles Faudree and the most prominent color in my home is RED because it makes me smile..Anything French Country, I positively ADORE!!
You do an awesome job, Courtney, of translating what inspires you into something GORGEOUS, always.
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
A very interesting post. I like William Morris designs, and they go well with our Craftsman-style bungalow that was built in 1920.
I too saw your magazine spread in Romantic Country. I thought, "I know that house!" and as I read on I realized why. You are most deserving and I predict there will be other. Beautiful work.
One word – YOU! You inspire me :):)! Yes you are up there with Rachel and Charles! Thanks for a wonderful post!
Susan
Hi Courtney!!!
What a beautiful post today!!! You know how much I love pink and to see it show up in the rooms gave me so many ideas. The vanity with the pink chair was my favorite!!
I can't wait to see what you'll do next. You have a beautiful talent of your own that comes from the heart.
Have a great week!!
Pam
oxo
I see your going to be featured in Romantic Homes next month Courtney! Can't wait to get that copy! Congrats! You have the most beautiful French Country Cottage!
Sherry
All i can say is that you have the perfect mix of both styles, and YOU inspire me! You totally know how to do red too. i totally love that gingham settee of yours! When i first saw it i almost fell over and died it was so cute…
Cindy
You've combined elements from both designers in a delightful way–I too love the lived-in romantic style but cannot abide mounds of pink… you've done a beautiful job 🙂
There are so many designers I love…Rachel Ashwell, Charles Faudree, Selena Lake, Suellen Gregory, Carolyn Westbrook, Jessica McClintock…I could go on and on! I do love Charles' feminine french looks in bedrooms…glorious!
Oh Courtney I love this post because I've loved French Country for over a decade and Shabby Chic too. Your style is a comfortable mix of both. Thanks for sharing what you know and so many mixed styles.
I think that you nail it….because you have your own style and it isn't an exact copy of anyone else's. Great post Courtney….xox, Janet
Yes, yes, yes! Charles Faudree! My mother loved his work and introduced me to him years ago. Totally my style. I like Rachel Ashwell's style, but shabby chic just doesn't really work with the amazing furniture my husband and I have collected for so many years. I will not be painting it white! lol! Nice post.
I've never heard of Charles Faudree before. I checked his work. Impressed 🙂