Showing posts with label gardens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardens. Show all posts

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Rosedale

I've had many full circle moments since starting my blog but I never expected to have one in Toronto.  In 2008, I remember pouring of the new Christian Liaigre book that was published that same year.  I even posted photos of the gardens of one of the projects featured in it called Rosedale.  On the night I arrived in Toronto, I was invited to dinner at that same home.  It is even more stunning in person and I wish I had walked slower to the cocktail area so I could take it all in.  One of the things that Christian Liaigre does better than anyone is juxtaposing clean, contemporary design with antiques and pieces with curves.  Every detail is thought out including the hardware on the doors which we all noticed. My favorite part though which I've never seen anywhere else was the fireplace off the foyer where you take off your coat.  Talk about a warm welcome. 

N.B. Many of you in Toronto know the owners of this home.  Can you please refrain from naming them in the comments.  I'd like to preserve their privacy.  Thanks!















Photos from Liaigre

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

For Whom the Chair Tolls

I'm looking forward, as always, to the day when I have a big house with some outdoor space.  When I do, I am definitely buying some vintage Tolix chairs for around my table.  They were designed in 1934 by Xavier Pauchard who pioneered the process of galvanization in France.  The sturdy, stackable, and rustproof chair became popular in commercial offices as well as outdoor bistros and public parks.  As you can see from these images, they still work well in a multitude of spaces and are also available in colors and as stools.  As Martha might say, "they're a good thing." 

via Vogue

Anna Wintour residence via World of Interiors



Joan's on Third, Los Angeles, CA






via House Beautiful 

via Remodelista

via Elle Decor

via Vogue Living 



Prune, New York, NY

via Nuevo Estilo

via Nuevo Estilo




The Standard Biergarten, New York, NY

The Standard Biergarten, New York, NY

Windsor Smith's office. 







Top Image via Architectural Digest