Comments on: Test of Time http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/ A blog about interior design, architecture, art and my favorite things. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:35:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The power of purple « http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-6175 The power of purple « Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:56:30 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-6175 [...] More lilac and gray, this time combined with a sophisticated chinoiserie. If you’re going to indulge in a fanciful wallpaper like this, you may as well go the whole hog and choose an other-worldly purple for your colors. Via Simplified Bee, via Laura Casey Interiors. [...] [...] More lilac and gray, this time combined with a sophisticated chinoiserie. If you’re going to indulge in a fanciful wallpaper like this, you may as well go the whole hog and choose an other-worldly purple for your colors. Via Simplified Bee, via Laura Casey Interiors. [...]

]]> By: Eileen http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-5500 Eileen Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:00:53 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-5500 Ohhh, I can't resist de Gournay either! Luscious! I want to cover all my walls with de Gournay! :) Ohhh, I can’t resist de Gournay either! Luscious! I want to cover all my walls with de Gournay! :)

]]> By: meg http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-338 meg Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:59:05 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-338 This is a great list and love your advice on the coffee table books because I think that staying true to your style is what really stands the test of time. This is a great list and love your advice on the coffee table books because I think that staying true to your style is what really stands the test of time.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Kristen Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:30:47 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-340 The peonies in my garden are about to bloom! Can't wait to bring them inside. A beautiful collection... I love the shape of the first sofa. I'll tab that for when I'm ready to change up our living room. The peonies in my garden are about to bloom! Can’t wait to bring them inside. A beautiful collection… I love the shape of the first sofa. I’ll tab that for when I’m ready to change up our living room.

]]> By: pve http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-339 pve Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-339 One of the things that always has intrigue - are going on home tours or historic tours and seeing how Art always stands the test of time. My favorite tour here is "Kykuit" and I love seeing all the artwork. I also love antiques mixed with modern pieces. One of the things that always has intrigue – are going on home tours or historic tours and seeing how Art always stands the test of time. My favorite tour here is “Kykuit” and I love seeing all the artwork. I also love antiques mixed with modern pieces.

]]> By: karlene http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-337 karlene Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:52:12 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-337 I LOVE that fabric, I want it for roman shades! I LOVE that fabric, I want it for roman shades!

]]> By: Things That Inspire http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Things That Inspire Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:22:30 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-336 I recently read somewhere that anything old has already stood the test of time, so will usually be classic and timeless. But, given the cyclical nature of what is considered 'timeless', often when people decorate their homes with the idea of being timeless, they are influenced by the trends of today (and maybe even the trends of 30 years ago given the cyclical nature of design). The bottom line - buy what you love! My husband's grandmother build a grand home 45 years ago, and decorated it with the very best of antiques and things she loved. She collected the antique over a number of years, so every piece has a story. 45 years later, and her home is still classic and timeless. There are a few things that look dated - mainly the sofas - but everything else is gorgeous. I recently read somewhere that anything old has already stood the test of time, so will usually be classic and timeless. But, given the cyclical nature of what is considered ‘timeless’, often when people decorate their homes with the idea of being timeless, they are influenced by the trends of today (and maybe even the trends of 30 years ago given the cyclical nature of design). The bottom line – buy what you love!

My husband’s grandmother build a grand home 45 years ago, and decorated it with the very best of antiques and things she loved. She collected the antique over a number of years, so every piece has a story. 45 years later, and her home is still classic and timeless. There are a few things that look dated – mainly the sofas – but everything else is gorgeous.

]]> By: Tricia - Avolli http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-335 Tricia - Avolli Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:49:13 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-335 These are some really great suggestions and you are right that a few key pieces should stand the test of time. I would also suggest an antique farmhouse table could be even better than a table made out of reclaimed wood...why not go for the real thing and have something that has already stood the test of time. It will hold its value over time as well. I'm sure I could make a few suggestions :-) Tricia - Avolli These are some really great suggestions and you are right that a few key pieces should stand the test of time. I would also suggest an antique farmhouse table could be even better than a table made out of reclaimed wood…why not go for the real thing and have something that has already stood the test of time. It will hold its value over time as well.

I’m sure I could make a few suggestions :-)

Tricia – Avolli

]]> By: Jennifer French http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-334 Jennifer French Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:53:39 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-334 What a lovely collection. I agree, good quality classical pieces stand the test of time and look great in any surroundings and company. Love the wallpaper! What a lovely collection. I agree, good quality classical pieces stand the test of time and look great in any surroundings and company. Love the wallpaper!

]]> By: Annie London Tcherepnin http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/2009/06/08/test-of-time/comment-page-1/#comment-333 Annie London Tcherepnin Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:56:20 +0000 http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/?p=3784#comment-333 Bright pink peonies are my absolute favorite flower! There is something so perfectly disorganized about them - they are a juxtaposition of modern and traditional, aren't they? I'm glad you say wingback chairs are timeless...I'm trying to figure out where mine will go in a new house! Bright pink peonies are my absolute favorite flower! There is something so perfectly disorganized about them – they are a juxtaposition of modern and traditional, aren’t they? I’m glad you say wingback chairs are timeless…I’m trying to figure out where mine will go in a new house!

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