Couleurs de Putty

In the early 90's, I purchased an old building
(pre 1860) in the Highlands of Louisville with the
anticipation that someday, I would open my own
antique store there. I fondly refer to her as my
Shabby Chateau since she does strut a turret!
Needless to say with older buildings there is
always lots of work. It just takes time & money!

Well that day arrived in October 2006 when
I moved into my Shabby Chateau full time
and took the entire building. (Long story prior
to that).
Anyway, hubby and I have taken out drop
ceilings, cut new openings and continue to paint,
paint, and paint some more.
My point being...what used to be the front
apartment upstairs is screaming for attention!
The lady above will be my inspiration.
I absolutely love her couleurs.
I call them the Putty Couleurs of the Côte d’Azur.
I find myself strolling the back passages
of Nice in search of that fabulous antique,
roaming the hills of Antible sneaking peaks
of Secret Jardins, and sipping wine on the
boardwalk while lost at sea and ...
I want to be there!!!!
That is what design is all about for me!
To create an Ambiance that just simply
makes you feel good and in the hands
of France..I am Putty!

You can click on any photos to enlarge.
The photo above shows an old apothocary
cabinet. I couldn't resist her color. I added
the enamel numbers. Behind it is actually
an old wooden gate that I transformed into
a room divider.
Below is an old farmhouse that my friends
are renovating in France. He keeps me supplied
with stripped pine shutters. The colors are
amazing. The plaque is on an old water pump
from Lyon. These are actually great as
props in Gardens. There are also some stone
chateau windows (wouldn't they be great
incorporated in an outside stone wall)!
And..an old sign.

This is a Louis XVI original painted Dining room set I had.
It is sold..sorry..but my store is full of this stuff!
I used fresh legumes for these urns...

I also like bamboo, especially when it is upholstered in
French Poplin.
Well, I'm off to select some paint couleurs!
Have a wonderful day!
A Bientot