{Decor inspiration: French Daybeds}

Hi guys! Spring and almost summer has finally come to Aarhus and yet I am stuck inside revising and writing my papers.. Agony!

But today I have a guest post for you from Arcadian Lighting as a small making amends for my lack of posting.

Please enjoy...

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Hi, I'm Mari, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, the place for light fixtures and lighting ideas on the Internet. As part of my work, I get to visit lovely blogs like The Dandelion Chronicles. I'm so excited to be visiting with you today to talk about fabulous lazy French daybeds. The daybed is one of my favorite pieces of furniture—so beautiful and versatile at the same time. It seems a daybed can fit into almost any space, from bedroom to living room or study. There's something so inherently appealing about French daybeds, whether they're upholstered or dressed up in gorgeous bedding. They also look absolutely stunning with a chandelier! With so many lovely examples, it was difficult to choose only eight, but we persevered and here they are. Please enjoy!

Wrought iron with a garden look, this shapely French daybed is all decked out in some of Bella Notte's crisp white linens and fabulous embroidered velvet bedding

With classic good looks and formal lines, this smoky purple daybed is perfect for lazy weekend lounging.

Another traditional French daybed is stunning in pearl gray. At night, this space will look even more gorgeous space in the glow a quintessential French light fixture, the glamorous crystal chandelier.

All about rustic elegance, the Somerset from French Laundry Home is a perfect daybed for rooms filled with faded glory by design.

Can you say elegant chic French style? With traditional lines, this whitewashed daybed looks gorgeous in a contemporary setting. It invites an avid reader to while away pleasant hours propped against comfortable pillows.

How inviting is this draped French daybed? I love the large scale painting and not one, but two sparkling chandeliers.

Architectural Digest brought us the home of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne and this was one of my favorite corners. I love everything about this image—sumptuous velvet on a French daybed/chaise, yummy silk drapes, Chinoiserie wallpaper and the lovely little wall sconce.

Perhaps my first choice of all our lazy French daybeds--even without a mattress and bedding to dress it up, this one is simply beguiling. Doesn't it evoke questions about where it's traveled and what gorgeous spaces it's been a part of?

What are your thoughts on french day beds? Would you use one in your bedroom? Don't forget to stop by Arcadian Lighting here to find a pendant light or chandelier to perfectly complement your design!

{Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8}

Art Deco Fashion

I have just finished a lovely book about pochoir prints of the 1920s, and I just wanted to share some of my favourites.

Art Deco and the clothes from that period are some of my favourites, and I particularly love the style of presentation. The Japaneese-inspired print technique is perfect for these graphical and bold dresses and hairstyles. I love the way they show fur accents and the difference between shiny fabrics and embroidered ones.

{my scans}

I just won....

The most wonderful giveaway over at the even more wonderful Tabitha Emma. A special Parisian print offered by French photographer MaGalerie who makes the charming and pastel-fuzzy pretty photos you can imagine. I am so happy and can't wait for the package to arrive!

Please check out both Tabitha Emma and MaGalerie's blogs and shops.

You can't help but falling in love with their charming style..

There was so many wonderful prints to choose from but I finally managed to decide upon this one:

But these also came close... But check her out, I would be very surpriced if you couldn't find anything you liked!



{Images 1, 2 by TabithaEmma} {Images 3, 4, and 5 by MaGalerie}



Rococo Fashion

As you may know, Rococo is one of my favourite time eras in fashion, art, and history. Such friviliousness (is that even a word?!), sex, allure, and charm centered in one century. I do know that experts limit the term rococo to just a section of the 18th century, but I will apply it rather broadly here given that I am not conducting a research engine but mere interests and inspirations.

All of these faboulous beauties are found via Pinterest, and they are all collected in my board Rococo, which is increasingly becoming more and more popular. I get new followers almost every day - it is crazy! And wonderful that so many share my interest in vintage fashion and especially rococo. Please join, and take a look. Here's the link to my rococo-board. Enjoy!



Inspired by Vianne Rocher from 'Chocolat'

I finished 'The Lollipop Shoes' yesterday and loved it even more than I thought I would.. And this is going to be a very heavy posts of pictures inspired by Vianne Rocher. I will not spoil any future readers the surprices and suspence so I'm not going to comment on the pictures, but let's just say that I love the folk tales envoked in Joanne Harris' novel.

May these photos bring out a little sunshine in stead of the rain.. (It has rained for two days now.. bummer!) And now I wish I could make a little magic sign or trick to pass the greeting further along.. Nevermind, enjoy!

Images found here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and 14

Inspired by Clémence Poésy

I am in love with her name.. Simple as that! Seriously POETRY!? How freaking lucky is it to be named that? I'm full of envy..

So I will dedicate these pictures to that amazing name. I really don't know anything about except she's an actress and a model from France. So here goes Parisian Chic, fashion, pink, romantic, and stylish. Enjoy...



Clémence Poésy via

  

Mor Cosmetics. Aren't these just gorgeous? I love the name, scent and look of these goodies. Via

 

Oscar de la Renta rtw s11 via





How incredible wouldn't it be to invite your friend for tea time and serving with Flora Danica!? I mean, a cup is like a gazillion and that's just the start of prices! But pretty pretty pretty.. I would ask for the violet designs, you know if I was to order.. ehm.. a cup.. ehm.. Via





Otherwise, if I can't have the Flora Danica I could settle for this charming set. I really think Manolo or Louboutin should design a set with their illustrations. Like the Laduree boxes.. Via





They just have prettier houses there.. I want a pretty building too.. Via





Another picture of Mor Cosmetics. Its just so cute.. and the cupcakes looks tasty! Via





One of my favourite perfumes.. And a bit of Parisian chic.. Via



So there you go.. I'm just in a frency feel at the moment. Consider daily how I can move to Paris and live of my art. Haven't quite figured that out yet but in dreams anything goes. In dreams, I too have a poetic name and a charming pout (my lips are too big in real life. I look like I have an allergic reaction if I make a pout!) I'm also wondering how I can make my apartment look more Parisian so I'm looking over various pictures of French inspired rooms but please mail me or comment if you have ideas or links. I'd be glad for more inspirations. I'm that lazy that I want to do it right the first time..

See you tomorrow with my Weekly faves..

J'adore Juliette...

I watched Les Enfant du Siécle a couple of days ago and what an amazing film! It stars Juliette Binoche as George Sand and Benoît Magimel as Alfred du Musset - the infamous literary couple and today especially George Sand's works are must reads. I can highly recommend the film, for the story, costumes and decor and everything else really.

It also made me rediscover Juliette Binoche. I LOVED her in Chocolat (how can you NOT love that film?) and I find her one of the most beautiful and talented actresses. I wouldn't mind if I woke up one day looking like her. Her or Rachel Weisz.. That would be fine!

So here's some pictures of her while I finally get my hands on a dvd of The English Patient (I know its terrible I haven't seen it yet but read the novel twice though)

 This still is from the said film Les Enfants du Siécle (The Children of the Century).

Click images for source.