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Patina Farm Book Event in Houston at Chateau Domingue!

 

 I am so excited to let you all know that Steve and I will be doing a Patina Farm presentation and book signing in Houston on Thursday, March 31st at the beautiful Chateau Domingue Showroom!

I have been an admirer of Chateau Domingue's owner, Ruth Gay ever since I saw images of her home and showroom on Joni's Cote de Texas blog.

Ruth incorporated so many beautiful European architectural antiques, like this elegant stone door surround and this pair of wonderfully aged doors, in the design of her home.

image by Daniela Herring 

Looking at the stone walls and floors in Ruth's home, it's hard to believe that this house isn't 100 (or 200) years old! 

image by Dan Piassick

The texture of the cobble floor adds to the interest and warmth of this space. 

image by Daniela Herring

 

A fantastic antique stone mantel on a simple plaster wall... it doesn't get much better than that!

image by Terry Vine

 

 Ruth also filled her home with beautiful European antique furniture. 

 image byTerry Vine

 

The piece de resistance? As a garden enthusiast, I would have to say that would be Ruth's unique greenhouse, with its magnificent shutter doors.

 image by Daniela Herring 

 

We are all so fortunate that Ruth searched all over Europe to find these gorgeous architectural antiques for her own home, because that was when she decided to open Chateau Domingue and offer all of these elements to all of us! 

Image by Daniela Herring

 

Here's Ruth, shopping for stone in Europe...

 image by Daniela Herring 

 

Steve and I can't wait to experience Chateau Domingue in person. 

Image by Kennon Evett 

 

 Image by Kennon Evett 

 

I'm looking forward to seeing their selection of reclaimed tiles. 

 Image by Kennon Evett 

 

I recently discovered Atelier Domingue Architectural Metalcrafts, Ruth Gay's new line of metal windows and doors. Atelier Domingue creates windows and doors that are contemporary yet also have a time worn feel to them... What a perfect combination!

Image by Kennon Evett  

 

We hope you can join us as we share our design journey to Patina Farm  at Chateau Domingue on March 31st!

 

Thank you to Chateau Domingue and Paper City for hosting this wonderful event!

 

xo

Brooke

 

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Patina inspiration...

 

Before I begin this post I wanted to give you a Patina Farm update... signed copies are now available for pre-order on our website. We will sign and ship your books to you as soon as they arrive at the shop next month.

 

Steve and I have been doing quite a bit of traveling lately. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the images from the trip we took last week... 

We started our week in Connecticut. We stayed at the charming Mayflower Inn in Washington, Connecticut. I highly recommend it. We had breakfast looking out at this snow covered garden every morning. Not a bad way to start the day!

 

Since we were already back East, we planned a photo shoot at Steve's family's plaster shop, Giannetti's Studio. 

But before the shoot, we spent a day doing some shopping around Washington, D.C. Our first stop... Darryl Carter's Boutique. We have been fans of Darryl's design work for years, and his boutique did not disappoint. Darryl has a wonderful sense of scale. The large stone arch at the front of the store is such a wonderfully dramatic way to set the tone for his visitors.

  

The boutique is a combination of rustic and more modern elements in Darryl's signature neutral palette. 

 

We began the following day with a visit to Marston Luce in Georgetown, where we received an enthusiastic greeting from a couple of pups in residence...

 

I could live in Marston Luce... Mr. Luce has a wonderful eye for European antiques that have great detailing without feeling overly fancy. 

 

I shared this image on Instagram... amazing patina!!!

 

 So many inspiring vignettes!

 

After our time at Marston Luce, we headed over to visit our friends, Loi Thai and Tom Troeschel at their gorgeous store, Tone on Tone. As you can see from the images below, we share a love of chalky painted Swedish antiques!

 

I am hoping to place this Swedish settee in my clients home. 

 

I shared a couple images of my favorite pieces at Tone on Tone on Instagram...

 

The curve and detailing of this chaise are so elegant!

 

We spent the final day of our trip capturing the beauty of Giannetti's Studio. I snapped a few images, but I will be sharing some of photographer Lisa Romerein's amazing photographs in the next few weeks....

 

 

To see other images of our trip, please visit me on Instagram.

 

I hope you had an wonderful week! 

 

xo

Brooke

 

To buy signed copies of Patina Farm or Patina Style, please visit our website.

 

 

 

french inspiration at c'est la vie antiques...

Well, all I can say is thank goodness Steve and I arrived early to our Patina Style book event at C'est la Vie in Encinitas, or they would never have been able to pull me away from all of the gorgeous antiques!

 

 

I was greeted by the sight of these lovely chairs that I included in my last post. They are upholstered in antique French linen that is the palest, softest blue.  Stunning!

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The patina on this Italian buffet was even more spectacular in person. 

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Sara Wardrip, the owner of C'est la Vie, loves antique shutters as much as I do. Their weathered gray patina adds character and depth to all of the displays. 

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There is nothing better than the color of aged French pine. This massive pine paneled wall became a beautiful focal point in one area of the store. 

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The paneling was elegantly detailed. 

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A gilt wood chair looked even more lovely in front of the simple unfinished pine paneling.

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The chair was actually part of an impressive Italian Neoclassical salon set. 

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A group of pine shutters worked well as a wall behind Swedish Gustavian clock cabinet.

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Stacks of aged blue books were displayed on the chalky cabinet. 

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The small operable panel doors on this set of larger doors were an unusual and charming detail.

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The matte blue color of this tall Swedish clock worked well against another set of shutters. 

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C'est la Vie is filled with a large selection of antique lighting. 

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They had several pairs of crystal sconces that added a bit of sparkle.

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A pair of gilt wood sconces were the perfect scale for Patina Farm.

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The small gilt wood chandelier will be finding a new home at Patina Farm.  

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Italian candlestick holders added a pop of gilt next to a richly finished French armoire.  

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Is there anything prettier than a slightly tarnished gilt finish?

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This pair of painted wood candle holders would also make wonderful lamps.

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I also found some unique accessories at C'est la Vie, like this pair of antique fencing masks...

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a huge collection of ironstone...

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a massive industrial clock...

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the best collection of vintage Cristofle Hotel silver that I've ever seen...

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French confit pots with a classic yellow glaze...

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and an assortment of antique tapestry pillows in my favorite blue color palette.

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These pillows are like jewelry for the home. 

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C'est la Vie also carries one of a kind artwork, like these framed herbarium.

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It was such a treat to get to spend time shopping at C'est la Vie.  Sara Wardrip and her entire C'est la Vie "family" couldn't have been more gracious and welcoming. 

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I highly recommend a visit to C'est la Vie next time you are near Encinitas. You won't be disappointed! 

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Thank you to Sara and Eric Wardrip and everyone at  C'est la Vie Antiques and San Diego Home Style Lifestyles Magazine for a day and evening that we will always remember!

xo

Brooke

If you would like help creating the home of your dreams, email me about our design services. You can also purchase many items found here on Velvet and Linen as well as "to the trade" furnishings through Giannetti Home. Email Kelly about the details.

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patina style event at c'est la vie antques...

Steve and I are driving to Encinitas tomorrow to C'est la Vie Antiques for a Patina Style book signing event.

 

When Sara Wardrip from C'est la Vie invited us to come for a visit, I immediately said "yes"! Being a lover of European antiques, I've wanted to shop at C'est la Vie for quite a while. A few of my favorite pieces in  C'est la Vie's inventory...

Two 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes with a gorgeous patina and lovely clean lines...

An early 19th Century Italian buffet with incredible painted finish...

A pair of 19th Century French Bergere that I want to place next to my fireplace...

A rustic Swedish Gustavian chest, circa 1800 with beautiful panel detailing and charming fluted legs...

And the best for last... a pair of arched windows that I will be asking Steve to tie to the top of our car. Hmmm...where can I put these? 

 

We hope you can come join us for a fun afternoon of visiting and antique shopping!

 

Steve and I also want to thank Phyllis van Doren and San Diego Home Style Lifestyles Magazine for letting their readers know about this event!

xo

Brooke

If you would like help creating the home of your dreams, email me about our design services. You can also purchase many items found here on Velvet and Linen as well as "to the trade" furnishings through Giannetti Home. Email Kelly about the details.

To Subscribe to Velvet & Linen via email click here.

To follow Velvet & Linen on Facebook click here.

To follow me on Pinterest click here 

Please visit the Patina Style Barnes and Noble page or Amazon page  to order our book.