tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post6131464364533851269..comments2024-03-29T05:22:41.678-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: Symmetry & ChinoiserieBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-71774553244525782282021-05-19T07:28:47.030-04:002021-05-19T07:28:47.030-04:00I agree completely.I agree completely.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-46142731059626621882021-05-18T19:02:54.282-04:002021-05-18T19:02:54.282-04:00IMHO, the vases should move out from under the tab...IMHO, the vases should move out from under the table and supplant a few of the little doodads. One or two smaller things would be plenty after the vases and lamps-------------------https://www.blogger.com/profile/13004809735336629136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-77441604095769415022021-05-17T20:22:32.406-04:002021-05-17T20:22:32.406-04:00Exactly. Too many small items and not enough drama...Exactly. Too many small items and not enough drama.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-4171519903092784432021-05-16T17:51:06.891-04:002021-05-16T17:51:06.891-04:00I love symmetry and balance, but this lovely vigne...I love symmetry and balance, but this lovely vignette, needs a little nudge to make it perfect. I am not a fan of lots of little tchotchkes. All these small items would have more weight in groups and all the visual weight is on top of the table. . I really love the inlaid mirror.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632768469585896726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-34352269519011979212021-05-15T06:51:00.916-04:002021-05-15T06:51:00.916-04:00Great points and I agree completely.Great points and I agree completely.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-87107379379386166272021-05-15T06:49:36.359-04:002021-05-15T06:49:36.359-04:00I agree but I think too much looks very dated thou...I agree but I think too much looks very dated though.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-89228454354109848962021-05-15T06:48:48.543-04:002021-05-15T06:48:48.543-04:00Doesn't work for me. Too many small pairs and ...Doesn't work for me. Too many small pairs and too many pairs period.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-25661838822618376012021-05-15T06:48:10.129-04:002021-05-15T06:48:10.129-04:00I agree.I agree.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-79885915770380867712021-05-15T06:47:41.102-04:002021-05-15T06:47:41.102-04:00Yes, this could use some imagination.Yes, this could use some imagination.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-35801381735110839942021-05-15T06:47:09.256-04:002021-05-15T06:47:09.256-04:00I think there are too many small pairs.I think there are too many small pairs.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-38349244362173918702021-05-15T06:46:17.120-04:002021-05-15T06:46:17.120-04:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-88902705431449851202021-05-15T06:46:04.036-04:002021-05-15T06:46:04.036-04:00Thanks so much. I always enjoy your comments. Yes,...Thanks so much. I always enjoy your comments. Yes, this is a bit too expected.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-79058601087179823852021-05-14T13:19:08.387-04:002021-05-14T13:19:08.387-04:00I like both symmetry and asymmetry, both have thei...I like both symmetry and asymmetry, both have their places. What I do not like is a line up of everything in a row, be it symmetrical or not. To me it's like the housekeeper pushed everything to the back and lined it up because that is the way they were taught. I think groupings of things look better. The other issue I would take with this vignette is scale. Other than the lamps and mirror, everything is small, almost no variety.petrus 1956https://www.blogger.com/profile/17633787811036075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-1420251213394210072021-05-14T11:32:24.037-04:002021-05-14T11:32:24.037-04:00At least, the little tea jars are not identical (b...At least, the little tea jars are not identical (but are balanced) and I love that type of arrangement.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-86880308775266599552021-05-14T11:26:15.077-04:002021-05-14T11:26:15.077-04:00Completely love symmetry. It soothes my soul. Completely love symmetry. It soothes my soul. Debbi Benedicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022947175251684855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-75999368608908870092021-05-14T11:20:44.330-04:002021-05-14T11:20:44.330-04:00I like the photo above. In that case the symmetry ...I like the photo above. In that case the symmetry works beautifully.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-36301819258035728532021-05-14T11:18:56.184-04:002021-05-14T11:18:56.184-04:00I like symmetry up to a point...but what I really ...I like symmetry up to a point...but what I really like is when some balance is incorporated in it. Elements that are not identical but balance each other in size or grouping.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-88269536356657387252021-05-14T10:05:35.394-04:002021-05-14T10:05:35.394-04:00Totally agree! I love a dose of symmetry, but pref...Totally agree! I love a dose of symmetry, but prefer a bit of playfulness to a vignette. beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608367115885702971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-32877890645242008072021-05-14T09:27:03.570-04:002021-05-14T09:27:03.570-04:00I have mixed feelings also. The traditional part o...I have mixed feelings also. The traditional part of me loves pairs of things and absolute balance. These pieces are gorgeous—especially those drop-dead gorgeous mirrors—singularly and collectively. Having said that, the area is completely lifeless, beautiful but no energy. Like all good design, it depends on its surroundings. There are certainly many homes this would look perfect in. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-65779572265267128442021-05-14T08:49:43.712-04:002021-05-14T08:49:43.712-04:00I agree completely and I love your blog too.I agree completely and I love your blog too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-29299385029211360902021-05-14T08:36:29.944-04:002021-05-14T08:36:29.944-04:00First of all, I want to thank you for the hard wor...First of all, I want to thank you for the hard work you put into this page. Each day it's one of my first stops when I jump on the internet, and I always look forward to seeing what new images and stories you've come up with. As for symmetry, I agree that this image is a little too too. Like you, I prefer symmetry but with a little edginess or eccentricity thrown in to keep it interesting. Bghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998954951618129775noreply@blogger.com