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Though I live in a contemporary home, with contemporary/modern furnishings, I love the juxtaposition of old and new. Like Philippe Starck’s Ghost chair. I really like whimsical, unexpected touches. And he freshens the Rococo Louis (XVI) chair with a slant on the material: polycarbonate plastic.
Where am I going with this? I’m talking about style cues, the theme (but not really theme, because too much fidelity towards a style or era can look gimmicky) for the wedding. I’m just talking about nods to different things, here and there. Color inspirations. Little touches. I want something grand, but earthy. Something weathered and (once) magnificent, but now faded to the point of waggish.
Something much like an old woman clinging to her beauty. Like antique leather books with crackled binding, like tea stained postcards, an old Paris apartment, and Marie Antoinette. I love the faded hues. I love the fallen grandeur. Think Parisian flea market or Little Edie Beale.
Every day that I search for elements for the wedding, it’s one day more confirmation that this funny, shabby, antiqued style is my cup of tea.
What elements of your home decor are you incorporating into your wedding?
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Oh, GAWD I want Ghost chairs for my Saarinen table. *lust* They’re super comfy, too.
I like the way you think…and where you’re going with this! And ironically, we’re using Lindsey Ryan too! I found her through Etsy and she’s been working on some invitation mock-ups for us 
so pretty!!! i don’t have a home so nothing.. but maybe i’ll use my wedding as an inspiration for our new home together!
I love the Ghost chairs. My husband thinks they’re hideous. Of course, he has a papasan…
Hey! Big Edie and Little Edie! Any Gilmore Girls fans out there?
The sole inspiration I had for colors was french fields of lavender in the summer. I love how amidst the sea of lavender there’s the pop of color with red and orange-ish poppies!
If you look at the pic on the top of my blog, you’ll see what I mean.
We’re going for that, but maybe toning the hues down to a more rustic feel (more appropriate for september).
BTW thanks so much for the tip on Lindsey Ryan!!! I’ve been searching everywhere on etsy for some vintage-style botanical/flower sketches for our invites!! perfect!!
I too heart those Ghost Chairs FH and I are both fans of the juxtaposition of old and new… I’m still working out how we’re going to incorporate that into our wedding. Our wedding is very country, I think in order to show our other side we’re going to have our rehearsal dinner somewhere more modern.
I love this theme! It’s going to be a beautiful wedding!
I’ve been lusting over ghost chairs for ages.
…the amount of enthusiasm here for them makes me wonder how many wedding bee people read apartment therapy!
I love your style Miss Perfume! I took inspiration from my home as well - my home represents me completely and by taking from my home my wedding will represent me as well.
I love those chairs. Remember on SATC, “American Girl in Paris, Part Une” where Carrie meets the Russian’s ex-wife…and they sit on those hideous Parisian chairs? I love those chairs too. And im obviously obsessed with that show.
Your wedding sounds so promising. I’m looking forward to see what you’ll come up with.
You have great taste lady!
I can’t wait to see how everything translates into your wedding!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your sense of style. I also love the juxtaposition in home decor. Our wedding is a throw back to my “happy place” (Bass Lake, CA). We are feeding in as much nature/Yosemite/manzanita we can into our wedding theme… as long as it continues to be subtle.
You will have a wonderful grand wedding. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
@Miss Cheese: Saarinen! Love mid-century modern!
@TheIndecisiveBride: did you use Alchemy? Was that you who recommended it to me a few posts ago? How neat that we’re both using Lindsey Ryan! We’ll have to compare notes!
@LzzNYC: Yes, you could! That’s a great idea!
@Mrs. Leopard: Hee! Papasan, baby!
@Miss Rye Bread: Poppies and lavender sound really pretty!
@AliCherri1: Sounds personal, authentic, and beautiful!@Miss Hot Cocoa: @Miss Quiche: @MissBK: @Laura: @MMWedding: @FutureTacco: @tbanks33: Thanks so much for the affirmation! I only hope the wedding turns out the way I see it in my head (which may not be practical or really translatable)! Fingers crossed!
This is a great post. I think you’re a great addition to the hive, because I love your thoughtful posts about art and your classy sense of style. I especially like your point about being too focused on one particular style or era can be gimmick-y - I totally agree!
You have such fabulous, whimsical taste and it’s an HONOR, not to mention a designer’s dream, to be working with you! Your inspiration board on this post truly inspired me. I can’t wait for our final creation!
-Lindsey
@KathyQ: Wow…What an extremely kind compliment! Thank you very much, KathyQ!
@Lindsey Ryan Design: So excited to be working with you Lindsey!
Hi! Great post, thank you very much for crediting my photos. But the link to my site it wrong, it should be parisapartment.wordpress.com.
I also have theparisapartment.wordpress.com but it’s not active. I really appreciate it!
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This is exactly how I am doing my wedding next year, except instead of french, it’s florentine, since I live in florence and the wedding is in a castle in Fiesole. But I am going for this whole antique, romantic, rosy colors and crumbling stone thing. It’s the details that are hard to figure out though…I’m sure I’ll think fof something! Great post!
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Mrs. Perfume, DC
Age and Occupation: 36, Consultant (and Part-Time Professor)
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 41, Consultant
Engagement Date: May 13, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
About Me: I'd like to think that I'm a modern day Little Edie Beale. Only not as..."talented". More realistically, I'm a foodie who can't bake; a dancer and dilettente; an art collector with a penchant for the whimsical and subversive. I live in the city and adore the country, but not much in between. I like smart design, great craftmanship and good value. Most of all, I love the new vintage aesthetic: classic, sweet, delicate, bespoke. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for a culinary arts degree rather than a PhD; but wouldn't trade Mr. P for the world.
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