Just when I thought my heart belonged to Cowtan and Tout, I dropped in hunting for archival designs at Pierre Frey (which I never found; I’m terrible with directions) and stumbled upon this. Perhaps the most wonderful cotton floral ever. (Though Mr. Blandings just reminded me that I am prone to exaggeration; I did think the guy said eight inches of snow on Wednesday.)
Or I thought it was the most wonderful cotton floral ever, until I saw its cousin, whose blushing enchanted me.
Oh Mrs. B, I think you are having a girly moment here. Which room in the testosterone filled dream house will get this beautiful blushing fabric? We are all waiting for pictures you know.
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There is nothing like an English rose to set your heart a flutter. The blushing fabric reminds me of David Austin's Evelyn which is the most wonderful shade of peach with a green eye and has the fragrance of peaches. Oh please, don't get me started.
Love a soft floral. And roses….they are definitely the most classic.
Hmmm I think the first is my favoite!! Yes. what room are you thinking…..Pierre Frey fabrics are so fabulous!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Lovely – I ADORE Pierre Frey!!
Swoon! gorgeous.
I was planning on settling with C&F's Bowood, but having missed the eBay auction closing anyway, I think you have turned me on to a new love!
When I was an intern, working for the grand dame of Interior Design in our area, she used, almost exclusively, Cowtan and Tout. I would love to dally around their showroom in the D&D, dreaming of big, paneled library rooms in the UK, the fabric sunfaded and frayed, me lounging on a chaise reading with a pack of hunting dogs at my feet. I still love the juxtaposition of floral and masculine. These gorgeous roses remind me of my beloved Fair Bianca David Austen rose…..ah flowers..wish I was in that library right now surround by gardening books.