jux·ta·po·si·tion : the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Do you know what these Parisians that I live amongst have
mastered? Juxtaposition. They have the concept of juxtaposition down to an art
form. When you have an apartment that dates back to the 1700s or 1800s, I think
the stylish thing to do is to let the bones of the apartment speak for themselves
and let the furnishings and accessories have their own spotlight. Chic Parisians
agree. It’s all about the mix. Mixing styles, mixing eras, mixing designs,
mixing elements etc. But not too much! It has to be juuuuuuust the right
amount. And by the way, I’m talking about mixing 18th-century boiserie
with Jacques Adnet, not mixing 18th-century boiserie with Ethan Allen,
for God’s sake. Let’s have some self-respect, shall we?” Okay, let’s take a
look at some dropdead gorgeous juxtaposed spaces…
*Something you don’t know about me? I like to take the side streets. It’s where all the magic happens. This is where you find the quirky, the unusual, the low-key, the jewels, the charming, the not so perfect, the marvelous, the special and the magnificent part of life. Take the side streets!
Many old Italian apartments are like this, too.
ReplyDeleteNot only do I like to take the side streets, I like to check out the alleys! These are the places that real life happens and one may see the 'workings' of what goes on 'in front'.
I agree!
DeleteNow that we have gotten over that little "episode" where you wanted me shot!, I have forgiven you;) Thank God I don't own any Ethan Allan! xob
ReplyDeleteBrenda, if it makes you feel any better, I will only shoot you with a BB gun. I'll barely break the skin. Ha ha Ha. Just kidding. I approve of hunting for food just not sport. There's a difference. Don't worry, you are on the good side of hunting. XOXO and thank you for not owning any Ethan Allen.
DeleteBB gun?! Well in that case, fire away at my little ass. I probably deserve for something;)
DeleteI hate the Saarinen tulip table and chairs, with that bubble lamp that belongs in a frozen yogurt shop, against what looks like faux finish walls. (Related: I may have no manners.) That last picture, though -- I would like to live inside that world.
ReplyDeleteYour comment made me laugh. Thank you. :-) I like you.
DeleteOk, Ellie, I'm kinda small town, haven't travelled a lot. I like what I see in this post, especially that last photo. So educate me, who is Josh Adnet?
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Jacques Adnet was a French modernist who designed furniture and was also an architect and interior designer. His leather furniture is awesome. 1940s and 50s.
DeleteOops, I mean Jacques, not Josh. Pardonez moi.
ReplyDeleteI am with you on the side streets. I also like alleys where you see what really happens. The gardens, the carriage houses, the fascinating additions to the houses...
ReplyDelete