~ Meeting Tara Shaw ~

Tara Shaw is one of those people who needs no introduction, at least to those of us who love her images in Veranda Magazine, and throughout blogland.  Who could forget Joni's hysterical account of hyperventilating as she raced through the streets of Houston to secure a pair of Tara's antique chairs?

Tara's dining room featured in Veranda Magazine in 2000

via Cote de Texas

Aqua blue French panels from Tara Shaw Maison in a kitchen

featured in Great American Kitchens

More of Tara's designs from Veranda 2005 via Cote de Texas

The former New Orleans showroom of Tara Shaw via Cote de Texas

So imagine my thrill when one of the first showrooms I encountered at the Winter show at the Atlanta Mart was Tara Shaw Maison.  Tara's reproductions are so exquisitely done that I was convinced they were antiques.  Her's was without a doubt my favorite showroom.  I would love to have one of everything!

Antique Italian painted chairs from Tara Shaw Antiques

And, just as you would expect, Tara is gracious and charming.  Yes, I need to hop in the car and take a quick trip to New Orleans to visit Tara Shaw Maison!  On second thought, make that a small U-Haul.

Tara Shaw and my friend Cindy Maniscalso, the talented designer and owner of Renaissance Interiors

Have a wonderful week.

Lulu

~ Winter White From Sweden ~

All these lovely images are from Romantiska Hem, a beautiful Swedish blog.

If I still we have ice tomorrow, I may pull out my old ice skates!

Stay warm, everyone.

Lulu

~ Love These Even More in December ~

Image via Camilla at Home

Are you in the mood yet?

Happy weekend!

Lulu

~ Antique Painted Chairs: Inspiration + Retail Therapy ~

Antique painted furniture speaks to me.  There is beauty and wisdom in the aged patina.  It's feminine presence, paired with rustic and glamorous elements creates a look that I love!

Call me crazy, but to me, antique painted chairs are like

works of art. 

I want to know ~ where have you been, what have you seen,

how did you get here?

So whimsical and elegant.

So, when I recently found this beautiful antique chair at an estate sale, I had to buy it for the shoppe.  The dealer said it is a 19th century Italian piece.  My research suggests it could be as old as the 1700's.

I love the way the paint is worn.

And all the unique details.

So, beautiful chair, where have you been?  What have you seen in the past couple hundred years?  Where are you going? 

I see you in an ultra feminine bedroom.

If you are out and about in Marietta, please stop by the shoppe at One of a Kind for a visit.

Happy weekend!

Lulu