Studio Jota Lighting

One of these the fixtures, by Studio Jota Lighting, may find it's way into my house. 

Found via Etsy.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Live in rooms full of light.  ~Cornelius Celsus

Chinoiser-Whimsy

Just in case you need something else to make you smile on this beautiful Saturday morning...

These whimsical chinoiserie paintings are by artist Susan Brown.  Click here to purchase any of these originals or view additional works.  

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.  ~Henry Fielding, "Love in Several Masques"

Studio Tullia Pillow Giveaway

Ladies (and gentlemen) this is thrilling! Suzanne Fortescue, owner of the Etsy shop Studio Tullia, is graciously sponsoring today's giveaway.  One lucky CDJ reader will win a signature ribbon trim pillow in the color of their choice.  This charming online boutique offers a variety of colorful and contemporary pillows all reasonably priced.  From Schumacher to the Signature Ribbon Trim, the perfect pillow is just a few clicks away.

The ribbon embellishment for the natural cotton signature pillows are available the following colors:

aqua, red, fuchsia, spring green, brown, black and white.

 The elaborate ribbon pillows are available in yellow linen, pink linen, gray cotton, and charcoal cotton.  Pair with white, black, or orange trim to create a customized look. 

Envisioning silk or a specific color trim?  Work with Suzanne to create custom pillows.  Additionally, Studio Tullia is preparing to launch a line of curtain panels and duvet covers/coverlets with coordinating ribbon edge.   My head is spinning with the possibilities!

To enter the giveaway, follow these rules: 

1.) You must register or be a registered follower of Covet du Jour.

2.) Then, enter a comment on this post between, Wednesday, February 15th and Sunday, February 19th .  A winner will randomly be selected and announced on Monday (2/20).

3.) Do any or all of the following: (each worth an additional entry) 

• Share a link to this post on your Facebook.  Return to Covet du Jour and let me know by posting another comment. 
• If you have a blog, share a link to this post.  Then return here and copy a link to your blog post in the comment section.
• Tweet about this giveaway post and add a comment below for another entry.
• Follow me on Twitter - @CovetDuJour. 
• "Like" Studio Tullia's Facebook Page.  Return here and let me know in the comment section.

Cheers! 

Elizabeth

"Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle."  ~ Michelangelo 

Etsy Find: Chippendale Tables

If you've followed Covet du Jour since the first post back in February, it's obvious that I am a Mary McDonald admirer. Her office was inspiration for that inaugural post.  I found a pair of side tables on Etsy that evoke the same joy in me as Ms. McDonald's desk.

Under the glass on Mary McDonald's Desk there is amazing fretwork detailing. 

Perfect pair of tables to act as a coffee table in my "new" family room or for my imaginary beach house... 

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Tables from Etsy. 

Are you as excited as I am for the premier of Million Dollar Decorators on May 31st?  

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." 

~ Judy Garland

MMC Giveaway!!

My best friend and fellow redhead, Megan Meade Clifford, is a talented artist and graphic designer who's been drawing on everything, including her bedroom walls, since she was a child.  She has an amazing ability to draw people, which in my opinion, are the most difficult subjects to capture.  Her work, much like her, is colorful, witty and unique. 

Pencil sketch of my son 

"Holding Hands"

  This would be so cute for a "Save the Date".  (Custom colors available)

"Mother and Child"

I have this in the nursery.  So sweet! (custom color available)

"Lions in Love"

(custom colors available)

Logo designed by Megan Clifford

Megan has graciously offered her services to one lucky CDJ reader.  The winner can work with her to create a custom silhouette image.  You can select a traditional silhouette or design one with a personalized pattern.  All you have to do is e-mail her a profile photograph of the person.  Once you decide on a color, pattern, etc. and the work is complete, she will email you the image.  

Enter for a chance to win before her Etsy shop opens and there's a wait list!

Here are the giveaway rules:


1.) You must be a follower of Covet du Jour.
2.) To enter, comment on this post between today, Tuesday, March 8th and Friday, March 11th.  A winner will randomly be selected and announced on Monday.  (I have a very high tech approach to selecting a winner... pulling names from a hat.)
3.) Do any or all of the following: (each worth an additional entry)

• Share a link to this post on Facebook.  Return to Covet du Jour and let me know by posting another comment. 
• If you have a blog, share a link to this post.  Then, return here and copy a link to your blog post in the comment section.
• Tweet about this giveaway post and add a comment below for another entry.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"A great artist is always before his time or behind it." - George Edward Moore

Casual Friday: Etsy Art

Don't you just love Etsy?  It's so easy to get caught up in a seemingly never ending treasure hunt.  Then you glance at your watch and realize two and a half hours have passed.  Well ladies, I have saved you the trouble... today's CDJ - Etsy Art.  

Color me happy!  I want to create a mischievous little heroine and she can live in a world among these cheerful watercolor interiors.  (By Kerri Shipp - Driftwood Interiors)

"Interior Portraits"

"Sea Fan II"

Ginger Jar in Cobalt

Anna's Atelier

These chinoiserie prints would be the perfect addition to a teen's bedroom:

                                                      Coral Pagoda on Turquoise Giclee 

Green Gazebo on Green and Pink Bamboo 

The charming work by Ann Harwell may be to blame if a chair or two in the CDJ household should happen to be re-upholstered in the near future. 

 Courtney Barnes Chair

Ikat Chair Print

Interiors Note Card Set

Courtney's Favorite Things

The wistful oil paintings from Janet Hill Studio transport you to a carefree and enchanting place.   

"French Dressing"

"The Goldfish and the Butterfly"

"The House Across the Bay"

"Henrietta and the Sunday Radio"

The work from Swan Bones Theater is hauntingly beautiful.  The artist, Kelly Louise Judd, might consider illustrating a children's book - perhaps a book of fairy tales...

"Foxgloves" 

"Forest Sleep"

Daydreaming - what a pleasant way to embark on a three day weekend...

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment." - Monet