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I just finished reading To The Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette by Carolly Erickson. One of history’s most misunderstood figures, she continues to symbolize the glamorous, the extravagant and the decadence of French society before the revolution. Yet this account gives us a likable, empathetic woman and broadens our understanding of her. I know this is a decorating blog but I want to step outside of my normal posts and do something a bit different. While I am still in the mood for more of Marie, I thought a post about her life at court would be fun. Hope you enjoy! This is an automaton made for the Queen that plays the harpsichord. Now listen as you pay a visit to the Court of France google.com Chateau Versailles The Château de Versaill
es is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Each of the three French kings who lived there until the French Revolution added improvements to make it more beautiful. google.com A young Maria Antonia Josephina Johanna partytights.com Enjoy your view of life at court. tumblr.com lovelornhymn.tumblr.com Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. viaeuropatranslados.files.wordpress.com The Hall of Mirrors. The Grande Galerie (La Grande Galerie in French), as it was called in the 17th century, served daily as a passageway and a waiting and meeting place, frequented by courtiers and the visiting public. The antique key to Chateau Versailles The chamber is the main room of the apartment, the one where the Queen spent most of her time. She slept here, often joined by the King. In the morning, she received here during and after her Toilette When the palace was invaded by the rioters on 6 October 1789, Marie-Antoinette managed to escape from them through this little door onto a corridor which gave access to the Queen’s internal apartments, a dozen small rooms reserved for her private life and her servants. google.com Marie Antoinette’s writing desk. A gift for her 29th birthday. flickr.com Her fan Marie Antoinette, at the age of thirteen; this miniature portrait was sent to the dauphin, so he could see his bride before he met her, by Joseph Ducreux (1769). Profile medallion of Marie Antoinette as Dauphine of France in 1770, prior to her marriage. en.chateauversailles.fr The Cabinet of the Meridian The particular shape of this boudoir, with its cut sides, made it possible for the queen’s domestic servants to pass from the large bedchamber to the other chambers without disturbing the queen who, at midday, would go and rest there, hence the name Meridian. Marie Antoinette’s shoes at auction. marieantoinettequeenoffrance.org One of Marie Antoinette’s shoes, originally lost when the Queen and royal family fled the Tuileries when it was stormed in 1792, along with embroidered garters once belonging to Marie, and embroidered bonnet once belonging to her daughter, Marie Therese. The Queen and her children. commons.wikimedia.org Madame Royale and her younger brother Louis Joseph Xavier of France, Dauphin of France. I have a large needlepoint picture of this that I bought in England. It came from on old farm house and the new owners were \
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The last touch necessary to makeover your house in the fashion of French Country is the accession of flowers. French country decor is among the most emulated and popular manners of the interior decoration on the planet. The Victorian kind of decorating is frequently associated with excess. 16 Stunning French Style Living Room Ideas The attractiveness of French doors is they allow ample light into the room in addition to letting you take pleasure in the view outdoors. It is possible to set them in nearly every area of the room, meaning that the move them about as you desire. When it regards the interior decoration of the living space, care must be taken to find that it’s not just fashionable and impressive, but comfortable and pleasant too. Providing the home with this furniture style is a huge thing that someone can try at any kind of house. It began from southern France, in a spot named Provence. This style may be used to decorate your home with tasteful simplicity. Select a semi-gloss finish for those walls, after you are finished painting the walls. Accent pieces are for the most part colored in black. French country style uses basic fabrics like […]
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The gorgeous French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa was popularized by Louis XV in the first half of the 1700’s. Cabriolet (where our term cab comes from) is a term that was used to describe a carriage or a cab in the eighteenth century and this sofa mimics the carriage’s seat that had a curved exposed wood back which swept into arms in one seamless line. They also stood proudly on sinuous curvy legs called cabriole legs. This style of sofa looks marvelous in a French Provincial, French Chateau, or classically ornate French home. It all depends on how it it upholstered and whether the wooden frame is left natural, painted, or gilded. If this style decor is your desired look than consider the Cabriole as your sofa of choice. source unknown The beautiful craftsmanship of the exposed wooden frame, and the legs that curve outwards and down are the main distinguishing features of the French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa. 1stdibs.com The French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa is the extended version of the French bergere with its enclosed sides, lack of back cushions, and single loose seat cushion decorartsnow.com And whether you gild the exposed wood, sillafineantiques.com paint it, via Pinterest or leave it natural, the French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa is a lovely addition to your seating arrangement. kimberlyhites.blogspot.ca There is a great demand for the Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa as a focal point in the French Provincial style interior. source unknown Of course if you want instant French flair try covering a Cabriole sofa in toile de jouy. The French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa has a beautiful shape that is ideal for creating an ornate and classical look. They can be quite glamorous depending on your upholstery selection. www.1stdibs.com This beautiful gilded French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa is covered in Aubusson needlepoint tapestry. Howard Slatkin However this great sofa can also look chic and refined. trouvais.com frenchstyleauthority.com As elegant as they appear they also have a cozy feel especially when covered in velvet. I guess it’s the arms, they seem to engulf you. I could definitely curl up in a Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa with a good book. Yes, I still like books……no electronic reads for me. via Pinterest The Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa has a lovely back as well and looks good pulled out into the center of the room. onekingslane.com Some have a bit more squarish arm placement but still have the wooden frame that extends all the way down the arms. classicaladdiction.com mix
andchic.com The wood trim on a French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa may be elaborately carved and come across as Baroque or Rococo. However, it can still pull off a more simple look because of it’s tightly fitted upholstery especially when painted and upholstered in the same color. via Pinterest If you crave luxury and elegance, the French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa is stunning in damask. softsurroundings.com Romantic and charming, this Cabriole sofa provides an invitation for cozy conversation. Its sweeping arms, undulating back, carved wood frame, make it a lovely place to linger. fromversailleswithlove.tumblr.com verdigrisvie.blogspot.com Painting the wood of these Cabriole/Cabriolet sofas has become very popular. I am not quick to paint wood especially when it is a good piece but I can see the fun in these painted sofas. Ralph Lauren Add some fun new upholstery and this timeless sofa can look fresh and modern. juliettesinteriors.co.uk source unknown Even though the Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa originated in France, it is still very much at home in an eclectic or traditional interior. adashofdetails.com There is just something special about a Cabriole sofa upholstered in cream linen with it’s wood left natural. I think this is my favorite look. The pillows give a nice pop of color. inspireandcharm.blogspot.com But then again this pink French Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa is so stylishly fashionable. ana-rosa.tumblr.com The Cabriole/Cabriolet sofa works well in a cottage style living room. romantichomes.com And if your style is shabby, this French sofa is a must have piece. via Pinterest Of course there is alot to be said about the French Cabriole/Cabriolet settee. This smaller version of the sofa is one of those pieces you can use in so many different ways. fabulouslyfrench.blogspot.com The Cabriole/Cabriolet settee is the perfect piece fora small conversation area if your decor is French chateau. e-magdeco.com Or you can dress this iconic seat down for use in charming and rustic French farmhouse interiors. thehighboy.com Click here to see the previous post http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2016/10/decorating-with-scallop-design.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
