The Ladies Lounge - the curtains reminded me of those made for Evangeline Bruce by John Fowler, an early mentor to BuattaMany times the only difference between "good" and "great" is a small detail, but what a difference it makes. While touring the storybook Chateau Carolands, I found my attention constantly drawn to the beautifully finished soft furnishings dreamed up by the Maestro of Passementerie, Mario Buatta.
The Men's LoungeStudents of curtains, take note of the generous length of the panels that puddle most attractively on the floor - lining and interlining are key to achieving this look.....
A favorite Buatta chintz in the Loggia
Taffeta Festoons - is there anything more swoon-inducing?
a symphony of blue and yellow - cording, buttons, and tassels finish the seat cushions in the dining room
The Johnsons, the owners of Carolands, love to play cards - who needs real cards when you can have needlepoint ones which very conveniently leave hands free for highballs
I once heard Mr. Buatta say he used to call up Sister Parish every month and ask what she'd done recently that he could steal. Loved his English style.
ReplyDeleteThese images make me want to illustrate a fine foursome at a wicked game of hearts with curtains puddled on the floor and large cocktail rings a sparkle!
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Pamela - love that - thanks for passing along!
ReplyDeletePVE - and we all want to see your fine foursome!
Swoon inducing indeed! Interlining drapes is the beginning of the magic and the craft. Tedious to say the least to catch a single thread of drapery fabric so as not to show or pucker. Not sure I am too many more of these darlings left in me. Sounds like California left visions of sugar plums dancing in your head!
ReplyDeleteI have not needle pointed in years, what a beautiful card table piece.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the men's lounge!
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That house is breathtakingly beautiful. I have a little trouble imagining living there though!
ReplyDeleteAs ever, a little hasty to criticize.. The men's lounge is wonderful, as are those festoon blinds and the chintz. Buatta is too great a decorator to write off with one
ReplyDeletestroke of the pen! Just because I don't personally
enjoy the dining room scheme.
Love the blues and yellows color palette! Wonderful images!
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ReplyDeletei know, Mario Buatta got his start as Keith Irvine's assistant. It was Kieth who worked for John Fowler. I worked at Irvine and Fleming,so I have it from the horse's mouth, and Mr. Buatta has stated so himself. Of course, there may be a direct connection between John Fowler and Mario Buatta that I am not aware of.