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Fornasetti Carpets

Fornasetti wallpapers are beautiful, well-made and bang on trend. My favorite ‘Tema e Variazioni’ inspired by the enigmatic face of a beautiful woman he came across in an old French magazine. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/patriciagray1/R72ka7fJJvI/AAAAAAAADSw/4QLxGhW53jU/wallpaper%5B3%5D"><img alt="wallpaper" border="0" height="467" src="http://lh4.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kbbfJJwI/AAAAAAAADS4/89hurM9WbZk/wallpaper_thumb%5B1%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="313" /></a>Piero Fornasetti was born in Milan (1913-1988) and became an eclectic painter, sculptor, interior designer, craftsman, engraver of art books and organizer of international exhibitions and events. Believing strongly in disegno – the practice of sketching and copying – as the legacy of the Italian artistic tradition, his unique style shows a strong sense of irony. He worked independently of the avant-garde and his production of exquisitely made objects, textiles and furniture, some of which are in the V&A Museum, is one of the largest of the 20th century.Fornasetti's latest collection transfers the work this Milanese artist and interior designer into bold carpets. I love the bold whimsical nature of them.<a href="http://lh4.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kbbfJJxI/AAAAAAAADTA/TjzgLA9c3OI/Bacio%5B3%5D"><img alt="Bacio" border="0" height="273" src="http://lh5.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kbrfJJyI/AAAAAAAADTI/st_MF0GJNvA/Bacio_thumb%5B1%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="358" /></a> Bacio How great would this area carpet be in an entry foyer <a href="http://lh6.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kb7fJJzI/AAAAAAAADTQ/AJL8trgmh40/Buona_Notte%5B6%5D"><img alt="Buona_Notte" border="0" height="342" src="http://lh6.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kb7fJJ0I/AAAAAAAADTY/iiFK5D6FYzs/Buona_Notte_thumb%5B2%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="358" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kcLfJJ1I/AAAAAAAADTg/duysmwiLgI0/Viso%5B4%5D"><img alt="Viso" border="0" height="351" src="http://lh3.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kcLfJJ2I/AAAAAAAADTo/Mjhs9tamyGk/Viso_thumb%5B2%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="339" /></a>Buona Notte / VisoThese area carpets feature the enigmatic face of a his beautiful French woman - one with eyes open and one with eyes closed <a href="http://lh4.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kcbfJJ3I/AAAAAAAADTw/ZhSgd1gtn7E/Serratura%5B5%5D"><img alt="Serratura" border="0" height="464" src="http://lh5.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kcrfJJ4I/AAAAAAAADT4/TvMPwwcJ6D0/Serratura_thumb%5B3%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="305" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kcrfJJ5I/AAAAAAAADUA/Yc6wWvFKPnU/Mano%5B5%5D"><img alt="Mano" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh6.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kc7fJJ6I/AAAAAAAADUI/KtyiPv6z5l4/Mano_thumb%5B3%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="245" /></a>Serratura / ManoHow great would these carpets be in a hallway<a href="http://lh3.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kdLfJJ7I/AAAAAAAADUQ/66_thuE6v6M/Cortile_BW%5B6%5D"><img alt="Cortile_BW" border="0" height="345" src="http://lh5.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kdrfJJ8I/AAAAAAAADUY/KXtsLK21Opw/Cortile_BW_thumb%5B2%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="352" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.google.com/patriciagray1/R72keLfJJ9I/AAAAAAAADUg/hUzE9Zo6rSA/Pavimento%5B4%5D"><img alt="Pavimento" border="0" height="344" src="http://lh3.google.com/patriciagray1/R72keLfJJ-I/AAAAAAAADUo/sPcZu_LHanI/Pavimento_thumb%5B2%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="357" /></a>Cortile / PavimentoThese carpets are so enigmatic and remind me of a beautiful silk scarf in the manner of Hermes or Gucci. <a href="http://lh4.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kebfJJ_I/AAAAAAAADUw/lIs8WUjZOyo/Ortensia%5B6%5D"><img alt="Ortensia" border="0" height="488" src="http://lh5.google.com/patriciagray1/R72kerfJKAI/AAAAAAAADU4/4wLoWNQrry0/Ortensia_thumb%5B4%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="347" /><a href="http://lh6.google.com/patriciagray1/R72ke7fJKBI/AAAAAAAADVA/kaXugdqkdR0/Serpente%5B4%5D"><img alt="Serpente" border="0" height="488" src="http://lh6.google.com/patriciagray1/R72ke7fJKCI/AAAAAAAADVI/H87OumaRHrk/Serpente_thumb%5B2%5D" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" width="347" /></a></a>Ortensia / SerpenteFor a little more spice or drama a beautiful leaf in the botanical style or the symbolic serpentine.Which one is your favorite pick?

Fornasetti Carpets

Fornasetti wallpapers are beautiful, well-made and bang on trend. My favorite ‘Tema e Variazioni’ inspired by the enigmatic face of a beaut...

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Current Project

As a follow-up to the <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/01/swank-lighting.html" target="_blank">post </a>I did yesterday, this is a picture of my desk with my inspiration samples for a design scheme I am putting together for a Living Room, Dining Room and Powder Room. The <a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/popup.asp?ID=77-14051.jpg&SKQ=77-14051" target="_blank">Fornasetti (Riflesso)</a> wallpaper bottom right and bottom left <a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/popup.asp?ID=77-1001.jpg&SKQ=77-1001" target="_blank">Fornasetti (Tema)</a> are the starting points for my inspiration. Adjoing walls to the Tema will be papered <a href="http://www.phillipjeffries.com/subcategory_popup.asp?ProductID=873" target="blank">Phillip Jefferies Manila Hemp </a>color Elephant.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162053971679456530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvXFDyT3uj0pOIwbQZLy669SH19M1OJYnK72g_mFe4NSdezX_q9z0NMGvtNc9Gw2_ELnKNPI1zDaw1ukDrStsnIjyla2pK1vyfYrOMi9nLpa5r95Xy9pGxIK3xJxiSpnMAhIZ64ohtMQ/s800/DSC01259.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" target="_blank" />The ceiling of the Powder Room using Riflesso will be papered in <a href="http://www.phillipjeffries.com/subcategory_popup.asp?ProductID=990" target="blank">Phillip Jefferies Silver Leaf </a>paper. I like to treat ceilings in a special way. They are one of the most neglected areas and in a room like a Powder Room treating the ceiling suface can have a big impact. Paint Colors are Farrow and Ball <a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0054DN&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank">Dauphin</a> & <a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0010FN&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank">Fawn</a>, both colors are rich, complex shades of taupe. Living Room draperies are Silk in a beautiful Champagne color. The upholstery will be in Cream colored Wool and Cappuccino colored Wool Mohair.

Current Project

As a follow-up to the post I did yesterday, this is a picture of my desk with my inspiration samples for a design scheme I am putting togeth...

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Wallpaper 'Tema e Variazioni'

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXH7QGlH1MqmIlS94YTQgNO3YGsGY4HeWdFWcf2XEdQV_EF6JCljK9RKA9qiQxjYIk1_-gs8RfU9OQh6JwxjtomRwI6FgXbo0FLhjxaXSIxoRK4l77aqxZnbOTyc5OaKbNrljFED7aEU/s1600-h/cole+and+son1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084571718760845634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXH7QGlH1MqmIlS94YTQgNO3YGsGY4HeWdFWcf2XEdQV_EF6JCljK9RKA9qiQxjYIk1_-gs8RfU9OQh6JwxjtomRwI6FgXbo0FLhjxaXSIxoRK4l77aqxZnbOTyc5OaKbNrljFED7aEU/s400/cole+and+son1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> 'Tema e Variazioni' <div align="left">I was spellbound when I first saw this wallpaper on the blog of The <a href="http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/2007/07/fornasetti-collection-at-cole-and-son.html">Peak of Chick</a>. Then I saw it again a day later in Elle Decor UK Edition June 2007. My clients had given me the magazine with some pages turned over of things they liked and there I saw it again. So I have decided I want to use this paper somewhere and if I don't get to use it for a client I am going to wallpaper my own Powder Room with it. I think it would make a memorable visit to that room. Here's what Elle Decor had to say:</div> <div align="left">Cole and Sons wallpapers are beautiful, well-made and bang on trend. Its latest collection transfers the work of bonkers Milanese artist and interior designer Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) into bold wallpapers. My favourite ‘Tema e Variazioni’ inspired by the enigmatic face of a beautiful woman he came across in an old French magazine. (I thought I sensed some French Chic)</div> <div align="left">Piero Fornasetti was born in 1913 in Milan and became an eclectic painter, sculptor, interior designer, craftsman, engraver of art books and organizer of international exhibitions and events. Believing strongly in disegno – the practice of sketching and copying – as the legacy of the Italian artistic tradition, his unique style shows a strong sense of irony. He worked independently of the avant-garde and his production of exquisitely made objects, textiles and furniture, some of which are in the V&A Museum, is one of the largest of the 20th century. <a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/">http://www.cole-and-son.com/</a> Elle Decoration UK Edition June 2007 </div> <div align="left">If anyone knows the translation for 'Tema e Variazioni' please let me know!!!</div><div align="left">Translations: Themes and Variations <a href="http://houseofbeautyandculture.blogspot.com/">The House of Beauty and Culture</a> </div><div align="left">Topic and Variations <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote de Texas </a> Variations on a Theme <a href="http://studioannetta.blogspot.com/">Studio Annetta </a></div></div>

Wallpaper 'Tema e Variazioni'

'Tema e Variazioni' I was spellbound when I first saw this wallpaper on the blog of The Peak of Chick . Then I saw it again a day l...

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