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Weekly Wrap Up: From Torchieres to Nestrests

Written by Lara on November 5, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: The Torchiere Tuesday’s Fashion Finds: Affordable Leather Jacket Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Pastels Inspiration Thursdays: Pops of Color Friday Faves: Nestrest

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History Lesson: Toile de Jouy

Written by Sara on October 18, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Toile, short for Toile de Jouy refers to a type of decorative pattern that typically depicts a bucolic scene against a solid background, oftentimes in silhouette. Toile emerged in late 18th century France under the influence of King Louis XIV, who seeking to improve the French fabric industry placed an embargo on the importation of [...]