Portfolio des Pastels

Maybe I should have named this Vendredi Visuals.
I wanted to share with you some typical Country French
rooms decorated in white and pastel color schemes.
I think you'll like them.

I love this Louis XV buffet deux corps
(buffet of two bodies).
These are great in any room of the house and just a
side note here, I happen to have one just like it, only
white with hints of a buttery yellow underneath.
Don't you just love those French metal doors?
They really make a statement when used in interior
rooms.


A fireplace in the style of Louis XVI, what's not to love.
The chandelier is probably a reproduction, maybe from
Niermann Weeks or Aidan Gray.
We also carry Aidan Gray, so give us a call if you are
interested in their product.

Goes to show that all you really need is an
18th century gilt mirror and a French chandelier to
have a stunning room.
Louis XV style canapes are nice too!
Oh, another one of these fabulous Country French kitchens.
No built in upper wall cabinets, a farm style sink and a
Louis XVI style table serving as a work island.
I could mince garlic all day here.
An antique druggist cabinet complete with apothecary jars.
I love the tapered candles resting in the ice bucket and the
collection of white ironstone tureens.
Did you notice all the glasses are stemware? Great idea,
to serve your water and tea from stemware. It saves
that nice antique table from water rings. If you do
get water rings and they haven't penetrated the wood,
mix a little lime juice with cigarette ashes and Viola!
They instantly disappear.

A Louis XV style bed, dainty chevets and a draped corona.
Can't get any more French than this.
Another French signature. Boiseries painted in
coordinating colors. I have finally finished painting
all the recessed doors at my shop to resemble boiseries.
Love those little French touches.
Of course, no maison is complete without a bust or a piece
of statuary.
And no post complete without the plug.
We always have a large inventory of Louis XV and
Louis XVI styles, so if your looking for that special
French antique or French accessory, feel free to
contact us.
Bisou and I hope you have a beautiful weekend!!