CHINTZY CHIC?

Exactly one week from today I'll be turning 30. Maybe this accounts for a total change of heart and sudden love for vintage inspired chintz and florals? Or maybe Designers Guild has just done a genius job in making the motif incredibly appealing...
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Loving the garden roses on the left paired with the classic octagon pattern (and grey+white stripes!) on the right. Can I put them both in a room? Maybe just line them up together down the hallway? (I'm kidding people. I haven't gone senile quite yet...)
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But seriously - have I lost it? Or is this not making you want to update the 'chateau' with fresh panels of colorful florals? Well, at least the guest room. Which is exactly what I'm doing for my old bedroom at my parent's house... You can expect a peek at it when it's all done! And lots more floral inspiration on the blog to come...

26 comments:

  1. Anonymous19.10.10

    LOVE those two together!!

    and i've been meaning to comment to you about BYU joining our WCC bball...what do we think!!

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  2. Anonymous19.10.10

    I bought the most amazing chintz drapes at the Paris flea market, in hopes that I will one day have a use for them. I say go with it because chintz can feel modern.

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  3. Chelsea19.10.10

    I say mix 'em up, sister! I mean, mixing patterns is the happening thing to do these days, right? And happy upcoming birthday! I'm heading toward 30 as well, and I'm feeling mighty fine about it -- hope you are, too. :)

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  4. TERI REES WANG19.10.10

    I am all about multiple layers of all my favorite colors and patterns, and my favorite trick is placing an extra layer of wallpaper print on the ceiling.

    Lay it on thick or not at all.

    Cheers!

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  5. carrie leber19.10.10

    I'm a sucker for prints like this, although I think you have to have just the right house/room to make it work.

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  6. Cara {An Urban Cottage}19.10.10

    I love, love all of these patterns. Go ahead and combine the florals with the octagons ... it'll look great :)!

    www.anurbancottagblog.blogspot.com

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  7. Design Elements19.10.10

    love Designers Guild!

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  8. Heather Feemster19.10.10

    I'm not a huge floral person and I absolutely love and want these!!!

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  9. CaliforniaCandy19.10.10

    Those patters look fantastic together! Big fan!

    http://californiacandy.wordpress.com/

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  10. carolyn19.10.10

    so right! that single shot got me all day-dreamy for a paris chateau. i adore that octagon/stripes combo. although i seem to be on board with anything striped...
    i say go for it :)
    carolyn

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  11. Kelly19.10.10

    I'm turning 30 in December and I have been all about florals lately! Must be an almost 30 thing... ;)

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  12. Jen19.10.10

    I'm loving the octagon pattern with stripes!

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  13. Megan @ Lovely Happenings19.10.10

    LOVE! Have you checked out Isaac Mizrahi "Super Chintz" for S. Harris? It is a stunning floral chintz in vibrant and fun colors.

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  14. Tied with a Bouw19.10.10

    Ooh, it seems I too have developed the same 'sudden love' as I adore these two prints together. Beautiful but still edgy!

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  15. Sanity Fair19.10.10

    No, you haven't lost your mind - these are wonderful! I love the honeycomb pattern particularly. And the stripes plus floral? Marvelous.
    -SF
    P.S. I'm hosting a Marc Jacobs jewelry give away! I'd love for you to stop by!
    http://sfair.blogspot.com/2010/10/marc-jacobs-give-away.html

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  16. Liv19.10.10

    I was so ready to disagree with your theory, but I'm inexplicably drawn to these too! Maybe I'll be cured by 40.

    http://idlefascination.blogspot.com/

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  17. Jaima Brown Emmert19.10.10

    I agree with you. Love those panels of colorful floral's and the black and white striped base to the drapery panels. Stunning. Jaima

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  18. Anna Elder19.10.10

    i love vintage floral styles. i haven't yet been brave enough to use them. you bring up a good point about the guest bedroom though....


    andeverythingnicenlog.com

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  19. lisaroy20.10.10

    go for it! it's all about mixing and matching these days and if you pair chintz with a fun geometric or stripe, it will look totally "now". :)

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  20. Sissy20.10.10

    I think that people go through phases when it comes to their taste in colours, textures, overall style. And if you are going through a floral phase simply enjoy it!

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  21. christine {bijouandboheme}20.10.10

    I'm all about the vintage floral- love these prints in just about everyroom, with a little modern geometric to balance it all out. Desinger's Guild prints are divine! As a bonus, ebay uk often has great deals on their fabrics.

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  22. Unknown20.10.10

    I really like combining patterns...florals are really beautiful! :)

    ps. I’m giving away a hand knit scarf, stop by and enter! Good luck!! :) http://antikamoda.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-clio-hand-knit-scarf.html

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  23. EMILY20.10.10

    Um, swoon. I love both. They remind me of an English parlour where ladies sip tea and always smell like roses!! Love! PS- I THINK I have selected an item from Clayton Gray from the giveaway... duck foot mirror! x

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  24. Julie @ Chapman Interiors20.10.10

    Yesssssssss together together!! DG is amazeballs.

    xoxo

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  25. Amanda20.10.10

    I turned 30 this year and am finding myself attracted to florals too, when I never did before. Weird!

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  26. Jolie Goodnight21.10.10

    I always have been and always will be in love with chintz and florals!

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