Saturday, May 30, 2009

toile de jouy

I have always loved toile de jouy patterns, but am still trying to figure out a way to incorporate a bit of it  in our house ,while still retain a modern look. Perhaps an accent pillow or something would be nice - most of the examples I see are of entire toile rooms - encompassing curtains, bed spreads and lampshades... perhaps a bit overdose inducing in that case.
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15 comments:

  1. RyanMay 30, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I say frame it!

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  2. StaceyMay 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Framing it is a great idea!

    I have a chair with a toile pillow, couldn't resist a touch of it myself.

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  3. mirandaMay 30, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    you can never go wrong with a pillow. and the frame idea is awesome!

    if i could wallpaper in here(we rent) i'd love an accent wall with wallpaper... say behind the headboard in the bedroom. yellow toile patter and maybe a simple, modern and huge black-framed mirror on it. i think if everything else was very mod you could get away with a big toile-y kapow. ;-)

    oh and a black chandelier! and all white bedding like a chic hotel!

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  4. LillyShayStyleMay 30, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    I also love this, in blue also. I've been wanting to find this kind of material to make cute tank top out of.. Even a dress for my daughter. A bed spread would be sooo inviting.

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  5. noraMay 31, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    as a wall paper? would be very cool! but framing it... a good idea, too.

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  6. AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I know the feeling on that. But I'm always drawn to it too. I like the frame idea too. Wrapped around wood or canvas blocks would give a more modern look to it too.

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  7. KatyMay 31, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I reupholstered the cushion part of a little wooden footstool in a toile fabric once. It was a nice touch in the room without being overwhelming. Something small like that would work.

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  8. Bluebird Crafts and CollectiblesMay 31, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I so love toile patterns! Just wanted to let you know that I have awarded you an Honest Scrap Award!
    check out my latest blog post for more. http://bluebirdcountrycrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/honest-scrap-award.html

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  9. DebbieMay 31, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I LOVE the frame idea. Pillow would look cool too, how about as a trim along the bottom of solid colored drape?

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  11. BaronessVonVintageMay 31, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Love this red toile..I think framing would be a good idea, like the first poster suggested!

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  12. ElissaJune 1, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    i have an antique chair we made new cushions for....it blends in rather nicely with all of the rest of my mismatched stuff :-)

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  13. UnknownJune 1, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Ooo! A toile pillow would be lovely! Or, you could cover some books in it and disperse them throughout a bookshelf. :)

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  14. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    What about covering boxes/storage things? Or upholstering a really modern-looking chair? I thinkt hat would be a great juxtaposition. Ooh, ooh, or how about the inside of cabinets/closets/etc?

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  15. cabin + cubJune 3, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Great ideas everyone! So glad to hear I'm not the only one who wants to sneak a touch of toile into the house ;)

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