Mary McDonald | in Print Pattern Colour & Scale for Schumacher

I have been addicted to seasons of Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo TV [Foxtel cable in Australia] and amongst some of my fave decorators on the show - as I love elements from each of them, I do love the modern sophistication and use of line, scale, print - pattern and colour that Mary McDonald uses in her decorating style. I loved her work before MDD, and her influences in my design work, but seeing her 'in life, in action' on the show is fabulous!

So I was excited to read [from elements of style blog] that she was doing a fabric & trims collection collaboration with Schumacher [American textile & wallpaper house]. Schumacher is a fifth generation, family-owned company, F. Schumacher & Co. is proud to be the only supplier of decorative textiles from the 19th century still privately owned and managed by direct descendants of the founder. So this collaboration is certainly a huge win for all - Mary McDonald, Schumacher and the decor consumer. 

Enjoy,

Images from the Mary McDonald for Schumacher collection

Screen shot from Bravo TV's Million Dollar Decorators - Mary McDonald's redecorated living lounge room. Coining that Emerald Green will be the colour of 2013.

Mary McDonald a decorator after my own heart amongst all these 

gorgeous Blue & White Chinese inspired urn & vase pieces, 

and not to forget the stunning art-like sculpture pendant - fabulous.

images via Schumacher & blog Elements of Style

Lovely...

Just because I like these fresh white gardenias placed into these pretty blue & white flower pots on the kitchen island...My addiction for blue&  [of course] white porcelain continues, & I love this kitchen esp with the marble tops - drawer half shell pullers and the french door glass top cupboards ... hmmmm have to put it into my dream kitchen file!

image via pinterest

Cool Blue...

So blue... no of course not!! How could I be blue with all these gorgeous 'blue & white' styled spaces make me so happy! Oh how pretty, fresh & lovely they are! I particularly like the green apples & limes thrown in for a little mix up! Great colouration for any time of the season or year! What do you think?

Enjoy,

images via everly true, something fab, pretty stuff - paterson maker, unknown tumblr

Home Beautiful's Style File This Month - Is Swimmingly Turquoise...

Loving this month's [April 2010 issue] Australian Home Beautiful's Style File - featuring Pantone's colour of the year 'Turquoise 15-5519'. I adore the 'Chinoiserie' feeling that is created using this hue here through multiple pattern, scale & shade use... and am in particular love with the silk wool floor rug 'Rmza' in Emerald [approx. $3,000.00 from 1.7, x 2.4m] from Mokum. Can I have it now!

Image from [Australian] Home Beautiful April 2010 issue. Issue now on sale at your local newsagent or supermarket.

Store Love...in Dallas with Coral & Chinoiserie.

Following my Coral hue affair... I stumbled across this gorgeous store display & am completely in love with this decor space... the glamour, the exotic, the warmth, the contemporary appeal, the eastern Chinoiserie influence in the colouration, screen and artwork - the coral, duck egg blue hues teamed with black gloss, mahogany & teak timber tones, and eggshell coloured stone over sized coffee table. Hope you love it as much as I do...

Store Decor Display by Again Design Studio, Dallas USA - Leslie Pritchard revives vintage furniture in her kicky Dallas showroom. Whether headboards or chests of drawers, her recycled items are glamorously updated with gleaming new finishes. Upholstered pieces are invigorated with fabrics by Madeline Weinrib, Trina Turk, John Robshaw Textiles, and Kelly Wearstler, as is Pritchard’s line of slipper chairs, sofas, and ottomans. Address - 2003 Henderson Ave., 214-826-6777; visit AgainDesignStudio.com

Image from Elle Decor

Eastern Influence...Wallpaper

Today I love... the eastern influence and wallpaper used in these rooms, that belong to a professional couple from Atlanta Georgia U.S. who updated their townhouse with a fluidity of style & colour throughout. Here, they have used a distinctive wallpaper that also acts as a wall scape - bringing the outside in with the beautiful, delicate branches of a Japanese plum or cherry tree, with linked accent colours of plum red and starfruit yellow blossoms dotted through the tree branches. Small wren-like birds are curiously perched on less obvious branches - to appear like they are catching a little glimpse into the room. The blossom accent colours are harmonious tied back to the soft furnishings - such as in the cushions on the day bed, a nomadic style rug, an upholstered French ticking style stripe on a trophy chair, and through ceramic lamp bases & floral arrangements. The wallpaper ground colour - a warm based clay / chalk is a perfect base for these warmer higher value accents - bringing a cosy, contemporary elegance to a light filled space.

Images from Southern Accent

Tablescapes - Chinoiserie

Chinoiserie - originating late 19th century Pan-Asia style
Chinoiserie - 1.a style of ornamentation current chiefly in the 18th century in Europe, characterized by intricate patterns and an extensive use of motifs identified as Chinese. 2.an object decorated in this style or an example of this style: The clock was an interesting chinoiserie. [Origin: 1880–85; <>Chinese + -erie -ery]

de Gournay's - Chinoiserie Chelsea on custom yellow background wallpaper;

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de Gournay's - Chinoiserie wall covering & tablescape

Verandah Home & Garden Living Solutions - Tablescape; Wall painted in Jervis Bay Blue, British Paints; Tall conical blue & white vase from Shanghai; Blue & white bowl with lid from Kelantung Malaysia; Bohemia Crystal Rib Vase with Cymbidium orchid; Oblong Frosted Lamp, Ikea.
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