tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post7207475645115816331..comments2023-10-10T04:20:19.314-05:00Comments on Mrs. Blandings: A Carnival for the EyesMrs. Blandingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-74826465168985256962010-01-21T11:55:49.885-06:002010-01-21T11:55:49.885-06:00Darn, I was about to post this beautiful house but...Darn, I was about to post this beautiful house but I fear you have done it better than I will. Mr Wilson's sister Althea published a beautiful book called Stencil Genius in the 90's. Quite stunning. My own home is stencilled throughout and is open for tours. Some R L stencils are still available I forget who has them but can research if you want to know. Thank you commentor Caitlin for mentioning www.stencil-library.comstencil helenhttp://www.designinspiration.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-44457100642741808672010-01-13T23:00:59.749-06:002010-01-13T23:00:59.749-06:00I randomly discovered you off of PVE's. Died ...I randomly discovered you off of PVE's. Died laughing that you collect half pairs of mittens. Glad to know you're a hop, skip, and a jump from Springfield. I'm going to go enjoy your blog now. It's amazing!A Lifestyle Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918512483453947005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-62414203483315976832010-01-12T20:45:10.630-06:002010-01-12T20:45:10.630-06:00Fun post. I was wondering about the use of those s...Fun post. I was wondering about the use of those snake sconces - and I see where/how they could be used.<br />It's not for me, but I do appreciate the talent and creative intellect.A Refocused Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573863239128329322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-14984106500227563952010-01-12T19:59:26.490-06:002010-01-12T19:59:26.490-06:00I'm inspired to finally use my leopard stencil...I'm inspired to finally use my leopard stencil and paint my stairwell. It will be a breeze compared to these beautiful labors. <br /><br />Custom stencils here:<br />http://www.stencilease.com/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346356280014344447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-91738186334368213122010-01-12T19:09:53.878-06:002010-01-12T19:09:53.878-06:00I've recently started buying WoI again too...
...I've recently started buying WoI again too...<br /><br />His house is amazing, and I can see why you had those snake sconces on your mind - they are pretty fabulous!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245251599939279346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-81591742028680557022010-01-12T14:49:19.019-06:002010-01-12T14:49:19.019-06:00ahh mr.b saves the day! thank you mr.b as i sure ...ahh mr.b saves the day! thank you mr.b as i sure enjoyed this carnival for the eyes! snakes especially!!erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890559705160346176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-69860378434462591612010-01-12T12:50:43.196-06:002010-01-12T12:50:43.196-06:00I have the article also at home, very nice, too mu...I have the article also at home, very nice, too much for me. But this has to be done :-) love the sconces also.<br /><br />Davidthe.neo.lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664995422407674058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-22465311184103222902010-01-12T11:10:54.941-06:002010-01-12T11:10:54.941-06:00Good news for everybody who loves this look. Henr...Good news for everybody who loves this look. Henry Wilson designed a series of wallpapers for O&L. The book is called "Sariskar." The purple hallway shown last is my favorite paper in this book.Caroline McCallisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-31096297274797887612010-01-12T10:28:57.339-06:002010-01-12T10:28:57.339-06:00Stunning, so intricate. I'm glad you suggeste...Stunning, so intricate. I'm glad you suggested clicking on the photos, there are so many more details to each shot! I've been thinking of "leafing" the interior of my dining room cabinets, this may get me going. Thank you for sharing!!ebhestonhttp://www.splendidmarket.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-19613661712014593802010-01-12T10:20:13.553-06:002010-01-12T10:20:13.553-06:00I love the red room/the kitchen/dining area. It is...I love the red room/the kitchen/dining area. It is gorgeous!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-71493632272335819412010-01-12T09:42:06.004-06:002010-01-12T09:42:06.004-06:00This is exotica-a bit of Bloomsbury goes to India....This is exotica-a bit of Bloomsbury goes to India. When breaking it down-there are many elements to take away of great ideas. The silvery ground would be a challenging technique to work with. The only detailing I don't like is the wide run around the breakfasting area-and little will Wilson care, but the ceiling is exciting.P.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-79219258807855851972010-01-12T09:34:18.596-06:002010-01-12T09:34:18.596-06:00WOW! Truly amazing...WOW! Truly amazing...Jane Kilpatrick Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180782161704403156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-45784028332031971792010-01-12T09:21:07.235-06:002010-01-12T09:21:07.235-06:00Every room is incredible. I want to wedge myself ...Every room is incredible. I want to wedge myself into that breakfast room and get a closer look at the counter to the right. It looks like a curving built-in cabinet with stainless steel counter on top and sherbet colored doors and drawers.<br />Thank you for the beautiful post!<br />SusanSusan Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-5089311323582655522010-01-12T09:20:52.933-06:002010-01-12T09:20:52.933-06:00I'd like to meet him too - thanks for sharing ...I'd like to meet him too - thanks for sharing someone who has such passion! As a friend of mine is fond of saying "Just get interested in something, for Pete's sake!" He is, and I am! Thanks for a morning lift! My transferware collection, columns of books on the fireplace, banana-leaf wallpaper, and Besserabian carpet feel vindicated too.Kerry Ann Damehttp://www.poshsurfside.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-3207528732328275172010-01-12T08:54:41.705-06:002010-01-12T08:54:41.705-06:00The first room is my favorite. I could live there ...The first room is my favorite. I could live there - comfortably. If I've not seen it in a book, I've been there in a dream. Lovely.D Gotlibhttp://brainzapart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-48069897930816793192010-01-12T08:53:26.851-06:002010-01-12T08:53:26.851-06:00Oh, Mrs. B. What a morning treat this apartment wa...Oh, Mrs. B. What a morning treat this apartment was for me! As Winter grinds on the jolts of color are truly inspirational. The stencil designs are brilliant as well. A visual feast and a capturing of the essence of what India means to westerners - color, pattern, whimsy, fun and surprising juxtapositions. I suppose there's no way to get an invite for tea? Not that the weather in the UK is any better! Thanks.Michele from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-8852799952793738422010-01-12T08:44:49.328-06:002010-01-12T08:44:49.328-06:00Janell - he's right, in life, pretty often, it...Janell - he's right, in life, pretty often, it's just being outside his field that provided the surprise.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-21397794817996315382010-01-12T08:43:57.717-06:002010-01-12T08:43:57.717-06:00Even without my second cup of coffee my eyeballs a...Even without my second cup of coffee my eyeballs are peeled. Love the passion and the plethora of talents it took to make these rooms. Is this Thomas Britt goes to India? In our part of the world, I have enjoyed peaking in at Art is the Answer blog. She's a decorative artist in Austin. Might be powder room ideas in her archives. Today I am replastering my small bathroom for the third coat because my dim witted electrician thought I wanted the new outlet for my little chandelier half IN my shower (that was where room center was)!home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-69417150094888595372010-01-12T08:42:03.448-06:002010-01-12T08:42:03.448-06:00Victoria - can you even imagine?Victoria - can you even imagine?Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-4666647235778227302010-01-12T08:41:32.900-06:002010-01-12T08:41:32.900-06:00Gwen - I think it helped that we were talking abou...Gwen - I think it helped that we were talking about his childhood snake hunting. I may have a picture of the two of them together - it's delightful.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-38546019118734716582010-01-12T08:40:30.047-06:002010-01-12T08:40:30.047-06:00Leslie - I did a little stenciling in my old house...Leslie - I did a little stenciling in my old house, but do not remember Ralph's line. Darn.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-27346129450274819342010-01-12T08:39:49.377-06:002010-01-12T08:39:49.377-06:00Courtney - he always comes through in a pinch. Th...Courtney - he always comes through in a pinch. This is a house worthy of that magnifying glass.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-33481121089960955442010-01-12T08:39:02.440-06:002010-01-12T08:39:02.440-06:00pve - cannot imagine a more wonderful combination....pve - cannot imagine a more wonderful combination.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-62409574874418650122010-01-12T08:38:28.315-06:002010-01-12T08:38:28.315-06:00A & A - I'll post his work room tomorrow a...A & A - I'll post his work room tomorrow and you will really be amazed. There is another shot in the story as well that shows another pair of snake sconces flanking the door of the room. Heaven.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-29834080223287215722010-01-12T08:37:17.125-06:002010-01-12T08:37:17.125-06:00Mary - the colors are wonderful. As was the first...Mary - the colors are wonderful. As was the first day back at school. I was almost immobilized with possibility.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.com