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Weekly Wrap Up: From Toile to Twisted Lights

Written by Lara on October 22, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: Toile de Jouy Tuesday Fashion Finds: Après Cardigan Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Traditional English Rose Inspiration Thursday: Wallpapered Furniture by Bryonie Potter Friday Faves: Twisted Lights by Erwin Zweirs

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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 [...]