Mystery + Beauty surround the Bohemian Chic Lifestyle. Don’t be afraid to express your soft romantic side and create beauty in home decor. Whether it be a city loft by the river or a downtown brownstone, we all need a little { pretty } in our hectic urban lives. So, if you love culture + fashion + design, come embrace a little bit of the sweet “Vanity Fair Vintage” lifestyle.
Lounge Elegantly. The Glamour of a vintage settee or boudoir lounge is a must have for the Vanity Fair Lifestyle. Choose muted hues & graceful curves to express the softer side of bohemian life. Like this Spencer Chaise from Jayson Home & Garden upholstered in creme linen and burlap with a dusty light burnt oak finish.
“Little Uma” {picture directly above} is a carved french 19th century Rococo-style settee with it’s original turquoise patina. What makes her special and why I love the design house of Chair Couture, is their philosophy & passion to recycle French antiques and reupholster in bold modern or vintage flavored fabrics. What you get is a fabulous reinterpretation of bohemian whimsy + high fashion urban glam.
For the love of vanity fair ~ comes Marianne. This fabulous French country bed, Circa 1930, comes with it’s original gray-green patina + upholstered in one-of-a-kind “dandelion field” fabric.
About Margaret:
The fabulous designer behind Chair Couture, “Margaret Elman indulges in the ultimate recycling program by finding one-of-a-kind French and Italian antique chairs and beds, then reupholstering them in eye-popping prints.” {the goods: *top picture ~chip: carved French settee, circa 1920 with original gilt patina + covered in a bold, stripe velvet by Designer’s Guild through Osborne & Little}. All images courtesy of Chair Couture.
Be Eclectic with fresh + flirty chairs. From French inspired petite frames or feminine cowhide chic, grab those unique finds from your local boutique retailer and bring it back home. {left chair: from jayson home & garden}.
Accent bohemian style with rustic antlers + vintage lighting ~ Nothing’s off limits. The Vanity of Case: mix it up with antique chests or reproductions and don’t be afraid of a little glamour with chrome or metallic finishes. The Whitman Chest of Drawers, perfect for the bohemian traveler, comes with steel drawer front panels and urban cool leather pulls {the accent goods: all above from my favorite boutique retailer in Chicago ~ Jayson Home & Garden}.
The Bohemian Chic lifestyle: a life of { beauty + culture } never comes easy.
For the more laid back vintage girl with an edge who likes large scale basic, check out the styling of this urban cool, over-sized, custom upholstery line from the UK sofa.com.
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The Ultimate Cottage said:
Love the pictures, just my style! I love everything. Wish I had one of those unique sofas. Really enjoy your blog.Have a wonderful weekend.
Rachel said:
Well, I think I just fell in love with the bohemian chic lifestyle.. now to talk my husband into agreeing these pieces could be a part of our very modern home…
Lagelle said:
Love ur blog, thanx 4 the link on twitter! U can check out my blog at http://www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.comcheers
printtroll said:
The room pictured in the beginning of this post is perfect: Theatrical, stoic yet livable. Your pics are stunning and your commentary is perfectly complimentary. Bravo.
crystal said:
Let me live this lifestyle please. You make it sound so romantic.
Love Where You Live said:
Always love seeing your selections. That sofa, tho, is sinfully delightful. So plush looking. I just want to fall into . . . with a carafe of wine nearby. cheers, -susan
Rachael Kearley said:
I love the chairs and the bed, I’m slightly overwhelmed by my love for them, I wish I had a decor that would work them in. I also follow you on twitter.xx
Gary Heller said:
Love the interior of that top photo. That steel drawer chest is just my thing, awesome.
Sarah Branum said:
I love the vintage settee picture. Great tip on how to mix in accent bohemian furniture.
Kierstin Bridger said:
Great choices that dandelion bed is unreal!Fantastic
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rightbank said:
I am not exaggerating when I say that I love every single piece in this post. This is just right up my alley.I’m just discovering your blog via Desire to Inspire (where we were both mentioned). It’s fantastic.
180|360 said:
I love the stone in that first photo. Stunning.
House said:
Oooh this furniture are fabulous! It’s the simplicity of these designs I love so much, and there’s something a bit space-age chic about those furniture…
Brillante Home Decor said:
I relate to this style and Chair Couture was a faboulous discovery. Thanks for another great Post.
me melodia said:
wowzers. These are all so lovely but that bed is killing it. What a great post.
Delaney Gates said:
I do so love those chairs! sigh
Meade Design Group - Iván Meade said:
The dandelion bed frame is amazing! Love the colours and the vibe of the piece. 🙂
Nikko Moy said:
Your style is really beautiful. BTW I am in Chicago too.
David Bayon Gil . . . Nazca 3xp3 said:
WOW vintage style! is so cool! i like ur blog!Follow u on twitter
Un Peu Loufoque said:
tres chic and tres francais! Love it!
Juliette Merck said:
beautiful! love the contrast!Definitely should be on our frenchtouch twibe! wish we could post photos there too…
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dining room tables said:
My mom love vintage finds. She will definitely love these stuff. They are beautiful even they look old.
hery the monkey said:
Hola, Susan! dondon and hery from the kitchenette of monkey and mouse just gave you a blog award because your blog is awesome 🙂 http://www.heryakidon.com/2010/06/our-very-first-award/
Ed Hamlin said:
I would really like to use the location in the first picture, you don't find a lot of looks like that in California unless you have it created. Great post and Blog Susan and it is nice to connect too!
dining table said:
Even though they look old they still are the most beautiful.
Zecka said:
Hi.. whoa.. nice blog. good combination with color and stuff.
LC David said:
Beautiful sofa,Interior Design Firm
Evolution - World said:
This is a nice blog on home decor…For more ideas check out this blog.
Bathroom Store said:
Hi,This is an impressive blog, I liked and bookmarked it alreadyRegards,Andrea
Down comforter said:
I love that french country bed! Also, I have seen that chest on the HGTV, it worked so well for the family room they were decorating. Love the lether/metal combination!
Virginia Blue - Director Blue Fruit said:
Just discovered your blog – it is romantic and edgy at the same time – very nice! Some gorgeous images and wonderful spaces.
The Zhush said:
These pieces are gorgeous, great round up of "wow factor" furniture! Lovely blog too!
nestdc said:
The Romantic – chic factor of all the pieces is so appealing – we would throw soft white curtains in the windows and some light pink flowers and be set! It is definitely a unique look to achieve but one with so much creativity. http://www.nestdc.wordpress.com
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AmyeToTheRescue! said:
So glad I found your site! Love your picks and pics!
Greg said:
Love that chest! The leather and chrome look so great together. I read you are from AZ, me too. I'm a furniture designer her in Phoenix. Take a look at my site and let me know what you think: http://shop.retro.net
homedecorpro said:
Love the wooden lamp – wood look great in an chalet somewhere…..Glider rocking chairs
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Debra said:
I love the urban modern and vintage and very eclectic style of design. That's what my home and life is like. I love your blog and I will be coming back to visit quite often.
Debra said:
I love all of these and I have always wanted a chaise lounge for my bedroom and I still plan on getting one. Looking at the one on here made me want one even more.
NYC Custom Furniture said:
The white & natural linen chaise lounge is my favorite. I love the double cushion that exemplifies the comfort characteristic of the Rococo furntiru.
bedroom furniture set said:
I just love the bed. What do you call the plants as the background? I am not familiar with them.
La-Z-Boy said:
Thanks for this post. I think the multicolored settee is gorgeous.
quintessence said:
Love all these fabulous boho chic items. Long been a fan of chair couture – brilliant idea, beautifully executed!!
Ronan Carton said:
Love the staircase shot and the lights. You should check out James Plumb.I think you would like their work.
NYC Interior Design said:
The horns are excellent, they look so good in different parts of space beyond just the fireplace.
The Jones Fix said:
What amazing pieces! I love the settees and chairs, so elegant and unique. Fantastic blog, can't wait to see more!
Desk Sets said:
Thanks for sharing needful information about the home decor.We would like to see more in near future.
House plastering perth said:
Nice info with beautiful snaps.
Eric @ Funky Home Store said:
Who says romance is dead. I like the fun flirty vanity fair chairs most.
mydeco said:
Very vintage and bohemian great pics thanks!