tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post6310831175891430942..comments2024-03-28T01:49:27.334-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: Duchess of Windsor Chinoiserie ClosetBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-78111807757568861632013-10-29T16:24:04.015-04:002013-10-29T16:24:04.015-04:00It's Two's Company - check Amazon, etc.It's Two's Company - check Amazon, etc.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-23015781799803590042013-10-29T16:18:39.205-04:002013-10-29T16:18:39.205-04:00I just found your site and this thread. I know it&...I just found your site and this thread. I know it's been posted for over 4 years now, but do you have any idea what happened to the Mermaid hut? I am desperately trying to find that beautiful gilt bamboo etagere you posted. Please help! Thank you. <br />suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694098375712013048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-73629174293507890062009-06-20T11:25:04.783-04:002009-06-20T11:25:04.783-04:00Jill-I will definitely check it out-thanks for sto...Jill-I will definitely check it out-thanks for stopping by.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-55094541218209913722009-06-20T11:18:34.196-04:002009-06-20T11:18:34.196-04:00Just found your blog! Adore anything chinoiserie....Just found your blog! Adore anything chinoiserie. I actually have a little post scheduled for tomorrow with the gumps stool...so glam!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171054999389018364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-89411578040352833942009-06-16T12:17:42.072-04:002009-06-16T12:17:42.072-04:00Stefan-I grew up in an ultra modern house-all teak...Stefan-I grew up in an ultra modern house-all teak and rosewood and leather and modern art. My grandmother had a red lacquer secretary just as you describe that I adored and my parents hated. They would never have allowed it in their house.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-18933675406493346572009-06-16T12:04:12.787-04:002009-06-16T12:04:12.787-04:00Yes, some chinoiserie would make an appearance for...Yes, some chinoiserie would make an appearance for sure :-) I've always wanted a large painted red lacquer secretary desk with antique mirrored doors like the one my grandma had in her little office/dressing room (and my uncle has now -drats). I know it's very specific -but you know how you grow up dreaming about things! It was the only traditional thing in their whole very modern house and I just always LOVED it.I wonder if I have any pictures of it...you would DIEArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-77847927732087115432009-06-16T12:00:52.221-04:002009-06-16T12:00:52.221-04:00Stefan-I love your place, and I would love to see ...Stefan-I love your place, and I would love to see what you would do in a large place. Some Chinoiserie, I hope. She was fascinating. We'll have to toast her Friday-her birthday.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-66066531376906842192009-06-16T11:55:40.526-04:002009-06-16T11:55:40.526-04:00I love this post -and great suggestions!! A sepera...I love this post -and great suggestions!! A seperate formal dining room, a butler's pantry and a dressing room are MUSTS for anyplace I live after my tiny little shoebox I'm in now LOL.<br />And wasn't she just the most fascinating woman with great taste? I have about 6 books about her, each one more interesting than the other.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-7209594861314861442009-06-15T23:33:09.709-04:002009-06-15T23:33:09.709-04:00Jenn-Another DC Design blogger-great. You have to ...Jenn-Another DC Design blogger-great. You have to join our group! Hope you figured this out-the gold bamboo etagere is at the Mermaid Hut. They have a whole line of gold bamboo-go check it out-thanks for stopping by.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-16082200174393976982009-06-15T23:28:49.428-04:002009-06-15T23:28:49.428-04:00la-A fascinating story. Thanks for stopping by.la-A fascinating story. Thanks for stopping by.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-1780268537046984582009-06-15T23:03:31.270-04:002009-06-15T23:03:31.270-04:00Whoops, I meant the Mermaid Hut! :)Whoops, I meant the Mermaid Hut! :)Jenn @ Dear Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018134856987121926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-74871217984298610172009-06-15T23:01:30.671-04:002009-06-15T23:01:30.671-04:00Wow -- I cannot explain the joy this post just bro...Wow -- I cannot explain the joy this post just brought me. I have spent the entire week searching for a pagoda etagere just like the one from the Container Store. And $129?? Thank you, thank you!Jenn @ Dear Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018134856987121926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-17122121000640181322009-06-15T22:40:07.227-04:002009-06-15T22:40:07.227-04:00these are beautiful picks! love them, I just re re...these are beautiful picks! love them, I just re read a bio on her and am now watching the A&E series on their story. laP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-20934603462662843392009-06-15T22:04:47.288-04:002009-06-15T22:04:47.288-04:00Mademoiselle Frou-Frou-Love your blog. I will add ...Mademoiselle Frou-Frou-Love your blog. I will add it both blog rolls. Thanks for stopping by!Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-33695115581373563672009-06-15T21:47:27.605-04:002009-06-15T21:47:27.605-04:00i love it - an entire blog devoted to chinoiserie!...i love it - an entire blog devoted to chinoiserie!! amazing!!<br />i just did a bedroom makeover post on my blog today...it has just a hint of your favorite style in it!<br />xox<br />www.froufroufashionista.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123213802828001263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-29895507910441028592009-06-15T19:10:54.258-04:002009-06-15T19:10:54.258-04:00Sarah-It's very well priced. I love the look o...Sarah-It's very well priced. I love the look of gold bamboo.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-23663943336106739932009-06-15T18:24:34.463-04:002009-06-15T18:24:34.463-04:00Wonderful feature! I must say, that gilt bamboo et...Wonderful feature! I must say, that gilt bamboo etagere is incredible...Sarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-23936663514677245092009-06-15T16:11:15.688-04:002009-06-15T16:11:15.688-04:00Averill-You need to check out their entire line of...Averill-You need to check out their entire line of Baker Studio-it is gorgeous and well priced.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-9600589922381417512009-06-15T16:09:52.037-04:002009-06-15T16:09:52.037-04:00SF-Lots of mags are showing garment racks left out...SF-Lots of mags are showing garment racks left out on display-this one is great looking.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-89753040271117467712009-06-15T12:18:12.899-04:002009-06-15T12:18:12.899-04:00The Baker Studio line is fabulous. I've got to...The Baker Studio line is fabulous. I've got to go over to the Baker dealer here in town and check it out in person. <br /><br />Also, I agree with SF -- that garment rack is fabulous!Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-3539389838092620342009-06-15T11:08:12.549-04:002009-06-15T11:08:12.549-04:00That is the nicest garment rack I've seen! I&#...That is the nicest garment rack I've seen! I've tried a few of these in the past (small apartments and DC's notorious lack of proper closets) and they're all either ugly, flimsy, or both. The little shelves are impressive too.Sanity Fairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837572570886461071noreply@blogger.com