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| from : images from THE BELLE EPOQUE, reader's digest, 1988 |
i guess, as a runner up of sorts to valentine's day 2011, i'm slipping in above image, literally meaning one hundred kisses (or else a panoply of smooches, or while we're at it, hundreds'n'thousands of snogs?) from a book i found on the belle époque in belgium (anno 1900). it is an era i really like, art nouveau being another runner up, in this case to my much favored art deco.
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| source : subtilit |
the nonetheless hotchpotchy 1930's art deco style joins my passion for squares and circles, a mix i adore, e.g. in above example of architectural typography (° 1800's though!), by johann david steingruber. as a matter of fact, that is exactly what i'm subconsciously hunting for when thrifting. that is not to say that i won't get distracted by other curiosities of sorts.
the resin coated ornamental plaques above, have got nothing to do with art deco to my knowledge. but at the small shape they come in (actual size shown here), for the sturdy material they're made of, and at the offbeat low price they were sold at, they might well live happily ever after on my bathroom wall. perhaps the one wall close to the tub, so as to dream away a little, while dipping a few toes in scalding soapy water? does it do that for you too? sophie's sunday flea market finds here.
these plaques are just so lovely, they will look great on a bathroom wall
ReplyDeleteNo matter they have ntohing to do with art deco... They are your art deco ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to Johann Steingruber! His work is very interesting.
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I love those plaques well all of it!! someday I hope to be able to have time to get back out there!
ReplyDeleteAll these pictures fit your mind perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYes, you have turned me loose with the ♥ and all..I taught about 3 of my friends on Facebook last nite how to do it...Exciting Saturday nite, it was indeed. It took them a while to get it but after I was patient with them, they got it!♥
Something beautiful to admire while you soak. Sounds heavenly.
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Brilliant architecture. Love it! In fact everything you have this week is great. I love every era, I am all over the place...I can't commit to one. Like a magpie or a child, if anything bright and shiny or pretty catches my eye, I immmediately am drawn to it.
ReplyDeleteNo need, it is already here. The change came in at 1.30am this morning and I woke up to a lovely light drizzle and mist on the hills. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteNice finds. I like the idea of having art (plaques) in the bathroom - we too have some! Ours are WATERcolors:) (hope you'll forgive the pun, but they really actually are watercolors)
ReplyDeleteI am loving the architectural alphabet.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty, I miss Europe....
ReplyDelete"perhaps the one wall close to the tub, so as to dream away a little, while dipping a few toes in scalding soapy water? does it do that for you too?"
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I could happily sail away in that photo :)