During my recent visit to Australia (of all places) I came upon a wonderful \u00a0\u201cmeaty\u201d book – French Flair: Modern Vintage Interiors <\/i>(published by Flammarion) \u2013 check it out. I snapped it up knowing right away that this book would appeal to my daughter Michelle who is in love with this style and who does a wonderful job of incorporating it into her home.<\/p>\n
So what exactly is \u201cmodern vintage\u201d?\u00a0 (There\u2019s an oxymoron if I ever heard one!)\u00a0 It certainly is not about excess – every surface being covered with bric-a-brac, old textiles or containers of silk flowers. \u00a0Nor is it about blatant kitch, although a bit of kitch might find its way into this type of d\u00e9cor. It is all about balance: simple elements such as a lovely plain velvet sofa or an old wooden table enhanced with touches \u2013 I say touches \u2013 of cool vintage articles and\/or true antiques (i.e. really old stuff). For instance an old typewriter displayed on a table in a corner of your living room \u2013note – one old typewriter.\u00a0 Or a plain bright pink throw adorning a white antique chair. The art of knowing how to display articles really comes into play here.\u00a0 And the French are especially good at this. As the description for the above-mentioned book states: \u201cFrom 1960s mannequins to antique books to a salvaged Parisian streetlamp, any kind of paraphernalia can define and enrich the personality of a home by giving it a history. Styles and periods don’t need to match because French design is about integrating the unexpected alongside unconventional details to make a modern home unique.\u201d<\/p>\n
Of course a pic or two of what I\u2019m talking about would help so I will see if I can find some images to share with you.\u00a0 If this style really interests you do see if you can get your hands on that book! A bient\u00f2t!<\/p>\n