for the love of furniture
hello guys! i’m running in and out once again (my boy’s back in town). but i had to post these pretty presents. ok they’re not really presents but they’re so delicious they may as well be laudree!
actually they’re inedible furniture finish samples from the studios kindred spirit, delphine groult. she wrote me a couple weeks ago about her furniture and i loved it right away cause everything about it is special. now that i have the swatches, it’s pure joy to see and touch.
the glossy finishes are like nail polish and the are antiqued look authentic, not overdone. you can tell everything is made by hand.
this trim is so tiny in person
and edges and lines are painted to a tee with exacting precision.
the carvings are so detailed but not fussy or serious
and carvings are made directly on the piece.
mmmh! well anyway just wanted to share, you can check out her website at delphinegroult.com.
i don’t have a lot up yet but am adding her pieces to my site and showing them to galleries. some of her other chests are here. she’s a brilliant artist who’s medium is furniture. a girl after my own heart.
i love this one especially now that i know the carving is authentic.
and like all artists, she has many dimensions. this is some of her artwork
she has this great dark side too that i can’t even show you here. my parents read my blog :)
anyway i have to go but a quick ps: i got a chance to see 6 apartments in the
setai today. this bedroom was enough convincing for me. mas manaña!
Pamela replied:
Fabulous!!!
Thanks loads for the link!
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July 25, 2009 at 10:07 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
hey pamela, i wish you could see samples in person!
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July 25, 2009 at 11:08 pm. Permalink.
Ivory Pearl Interiors replied:
I just checked Delphine’s furniture, and it’s amazing! Good choice!
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July 26, 2009 at 12:49 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
hey girl, you’re next!
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July 26, 2009 at 2:17 am. Permalink.
Vitania replied:
Wow – these are so spectacular – i love to see furniture like this. Hand made and hand painted. What a lovely find, thanks for introducing me.
Vitania
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July 26, 2009 at 2:12 am. Permalink.
Melissa replied:
These photos make my heart stop…I can only imagine how spectacular the furniture is in person! Stunning! Thank you for sharing another amazing talent with us.
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July 26, 2009 at 3:08 am. Permalink.
Fabulous Finds Gal replied:
Delphine is adorable and her work is out of this world! Fab Find!
xo,
Christina
ps. What a view of the ocean!
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July 26, 2009 at 3:44 am. Permalink.
Chrisy replied:
…those samples are little works of art in themselves…i must go off and check out this girls work…and definitely the dark side stuff now that you’ve tempted me…and please…may i move into the bedroom for un petit repos…
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July 26, 2009 at 5:46 am. Permalink.
YSLGuy replied:
What amazing work and detail!!
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July 26, 2009 at 11:53 am. Permalink.
Isa replied:
OooOOooOOooo anyone that has samples that fabulous … well, I would definitely be very interested in the rest of their things! She’s amazing. I’m going to follow your link and check it all out!
That bedroom stopped my heart. What is it about water views? Ahhhh!
Happy weekend dear Claudia!
xo Isa
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July 26, 2009 at 1:46 pm. Permalink.
Cindy replied:
Wow – a treat to visit your blog today. I love everything!!!! Thanks so much for sharing. And best wishes for a great show in August. Your blog rocks.
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July 26, 2009 at 3:19 pm. Permalink.
Jessie replied:
Those last two pictures are heaven… I want to be there!
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July 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm. Permalink.
tifftastic replied:
WOW! everything is absolutely gorgeous! i’m practically drooling over my laptop here. hee! something about the striped drawer with the flower knob makes my heart swell, and the union jack chest is so cool! her artwork is amazing. what a talented (and beautiful!) lady.
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July 26, 2009 at 4:58 pm. Permalink.
Kelly replied:
In addition to Delphine’s furniture, I love her dress, and her name!
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July 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm. Permalink.
rochambeau replied:
Delphine’s furniture, technique & style is terrific! Thank you for sharing her and your new swatches here~ Just beautiful!
Have fun with your man!
xox
Constance
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July 26, 2009 at 6:18 pm. Permalink.
Stephanie replied:
I’m stunned by the views in that apartment! It is truly beautiful.
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July 26, 2009 at 7:46 pm. Permalink.
Jeanne replied:
Her work is amazing!
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July 27, 2009 at 2:51 am. Permalink.
Keith replied:
Great photos. All of those things are amazing. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
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July 27, 2009 at 3:54 am. Permalink.
Fran Sandstrom replied:
Nice view from the apt! Lucky you.
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July 27, 2009 at 7:40 am. Permalink.
Slices of Beauty replied:
Love, love this chest!
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July 27, 2009 at 8:25 am. Permalink.
maureenlynne replied:
love the furniture from Delphine, great addition to your store…thanks for sharing, will watch for more posts…maureenlynne
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July 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm. Permalink.
cityfarmer replied:
it’s hard to balance summer and blogging, but I’m out to change all that today
speaking of furniture, peek at my newest post.
missn ya
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July 27, 2009 at 4:32 pm. Permalink.
simply hue (vicki) replied:
What a beautiful blog! I’m so glad I found you. :)
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July 27, 2009 at 6:32 pm. Permalink.
Melissa Allam replied:
You’re right the samples do look like pretty little packages. I love all the colors and the furniture is beautiful.
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July 27, 2009 at 11:59 pm. Permalink.
Donna replied:
Great Pictures great blog, love it. THANK YOU so very much for checking out my blog and THANK YOU for the link. I look forward to keeping up with your blog. I again thank you so much.
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July 28, 2009 at 2:08 am. Permalink.
le petit cabinet de curiosites replied:
What an amazing work! Love it . You always find the best
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July 28, 2009 at 1:45 pm. Permalink.
miss bliss replied:
What a great post… I really enjoyed seeing the architectural pieces and then Delphine’s work… I love collage and dark sides, too, ;)… then, the Setai view!!! What else would anyone need in life??? I swim in that stretch of ocean regularly and it is the best therapy ever!
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July 28, 2009 at 5:23 pm. Permalink.
frenchgardenhouse replied:
Claudia, they are fabulous! Quality, fun and just up your alley!! The swatches alone are like candy, you’re right! Hope you are having a happy week.
{ps. I finally put your link up}
xo Lidy
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July 28, 2009 at 6:21 pm. Permalink.
Chessa replied:
you share the most amazing things. THANK YOU.
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July 29, 2009 at 4:50 pm. Permalink.
designfabulous replied:
those finishes are beautiful! I love refinishing furniture and this has given me some great ideas!! Thanks!
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July 30, 2009 at 9:00 pm. Permalink.
FROM THE RIGHT BANK replied:
I love her work and those samples are works of art in and of themselves!
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August 3, 2009 at 3:03 pm. Permalink.
Di Overton replied:
Oh you must have known I would LOVE these. So very me!
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August 3, 2009 at 5:08 pm. Permalink.