Wallpaper Surprises

Osborne & Little Coronata Star

Yesterday I found my stash of wallpaper - it includes vintage, discontinued, and very high end papers.  The catch? It is 2 rolls  of this, 4 rolls of that. Not enough to do rooms. So I am going to get creative and think of unexpected spots for some of this beautiful wallpaper in my new home.

I have in my arsenal 4 rolls of Osborne & Little Coronata Star wallpaper that I picked up for $20 at a favorite thrift store in Alexandria. (Look Again at 900 King Street). If any of you are in the NOVA area, it is in Old Town and benefits The Society for the Prevention of Blindness. (Secret - interior designers in Alexandria often donate there).

I am thinking of using it in the the vestibule on the ceiling. Why not?

And I have a gorgeous double roll of very vintage Louis W. Bowen Chinese Lattice (now manufactured by Quadrille/China Seas under the name Trellis Background and by Bob Collins & Sons as Chinese Lattice. It might end up in the pantry.

Louis W. Bowen Chinese Lattice

My wallpaper hanger is coming over on Wednesday morning for estimates on the guest bath and laundry room projects.

Have you used wallpaper in any unexpected places?

A closet?

A ceiling?

A pantry?

An armoire?

A bar?

Closet doors?

The backs of shelves?

I also have a stunning pair of Paul Montgomery Chinoiserie panels I have never used. And I have perfect spot for them.

Paul Montgomery Silver Leaf Panels

I would love to hear about your wallpaper projects (not on walls) for inspiration.

Paul Montgomery on One Kings Lane Today

A little reminder that Paul Montgomery has a large collection of hand painted wallpaper and panels on sale on One Kings Lane this morning starting at 11 am ET. I'm sure I'll see you all there!

Paul Montgomery Tomorrow on One Kings Lane

PAUL MONTGOMERY

Classical techniques have been chic since ancient Greece. Paul Montgomery has taken them to the next level for the past 30 years. All of these pieces, from chinoiserie roses on silk to vivid European panoramas, are dreamy as wallpaper, screens, or simply framed into art.

Paul Montgomery on One Kings Lane

 Looking to make your holiday weekend truly memorable? Here is a sneak preview of the large collection of original hand painted wallpaper and panels Paul Montgomery will be offering this weekend on One Kings Lane. The sale begins this Saturday, May 26th at 11:00 am ET. This will be a wonderful opportunity to add a stunning Chinoiserie piece to your home. Don't miss it.

The Most Exciting Chinoiserie News

I have incredibly exciting news and a sneak preview of something that is about to take the world of Chinoiserie by storm. For over 30 years, Paul Montgomery, of Paul Montgomery Studio, has been providing the highest quality hand painted wallpaper to the interior design world. Paul is editor of a new venture, The Decorator Archives, an online source for beautiful original and giclee print art. He has selected these art pieces and the collection will continually expand with new additions.

Whether you are looking for art pieces to frame or large scale panels to install, this will be your "go to" online source. The collection will include Botanicals, Architecture, People, Animals, Nature, Panoramics, Chinoiseries, Miscellany, and Ephemera. The prints are the highest quality and will look as good as the hand painted. The most exciting part is that the prices will be highly affordable!

Stay tuned for the launch date. I have given you a preview here of the Chinoiserie offerings. Click here to see a preview of the collection. I'm sure that many of us have dreamed of having Chinoiserie art and panels in our homes and that dream can soon be a reality. I am absolutely thrilled about this.

Chinoiserie 2012 - Paul Montgomery Studio

Mary McDonald

I am excited to welcome the new year with a new Premier Sponsor of Chinoiserie Chic - Paul Montgomery Studio. For over thirty years, they have been providing hand painted wallpaper, murals, and panels to the top interior designers and most discriminating customers around the world. Paul has worked with interior designers like Mary McDonald, Michelle Nussbaumer, and William R. Eubanks. Above is Mary McDonald's bedroom from my favorite showhouse of all time, Greystone Mansion, also featured in Veranda, with its Calloway hand painted screen panels in Gardenia White on Charcoal Silver Ground.

Their work has appeared in such magazines as Architectural Digest, Veranda, and Luxe, among others. Along with de Gournay, Gracie, and Fromental, Paul Montgomery Studio creates some of the world's most exquisite wallpapers. A small and dedicated company, Paul is especially proud of their attention to detail and customer service. I am very impressed with their level of customization - their ability to change colors, paper grounds, and designs to create a truly unique result. For example, the choice of grounds includes silk, antiqued silk, striea silk, pieced paper, painted metallics, metal leaf, and pearl.

Below please note that they will be exhibiting in Paris at Maison & Objet from January 20 - 24, 2012. I have posted here some of my favorite Chinoiserie designs from the collection. Please visit the website to view the entire collection, more examples of their work, or to request a brochure or order a catalog.

Paris, January 20-24, 2012, Maison & Objet

New installation at Henry Bertrand in London

Fairington

Taihu

Hemmerling

Halsing

Kew

Aspens

Canton

Meng Hui

Tropical Views

Birds and Bamboo

My One Kings Lane Score

Did anyone else grab a wonderful Paul Montgomery hand painted panel yesterday on One Kings Lane? They sold out faster than you could say "Chinoiserie." Above is the pair of Canton Garden panels I was able to get. Click to enlarge.