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Friday, August 26, 2011

Sketchy

I have been scouring my favorite local flea markets over the last few months, in the hopes of collecting some beautiful hand drawn sketches.  I'd love to use them as a gallery wall, incorporate a few into vignettes or perhaps include some for sale at Linen Haus.   I'm hitting the markets again this weekend - my fingers are crossed for the perfect finds.  :)  Regardless, these pictures are what inspired it all!


Ralph Lauren

This tablescape from Ralph Lauren has all of the elements that I think make great style!

Elsa Soyars


Tom Scheerer



They also look fantastic in a Belgian setting...



OK, I must admit I am re-using this image from my previous post about Gorgeous Gallery Walls, but I think the gilded framing against the black and white sketches is stunning!

Restoration Hardware

Do you like sketches or do you prefer artwork with more color?
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9 comments:

  1. The enchanted homeAugust 26, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    A beauitful well done sketch can add a lot to a wall, I agree. Good luck in your searches this weekend, the thrill is in the pursuit so hope you enjoy!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I'm with you Barbara, love the renderings in nice gilded frames and hung in groups on the wall or a single one propped against a mirror on a console tale..it's such a beautiful and timeless look...
    best of luck,
    maureen

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  3. {darlene} @ fieldstonehillAugust 26, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    that gilded framing IS amazing. love love love. great spaces here. I love the second one... that wallcovering!
    - {darlene}
    fieldstonehilldesign.com

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  4. under spanish mossAugust 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    We adore a grouping of sketches in a variety of different gilded frames. Happy hunting!
    Angela and Renee

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  5. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignAugust 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Omg, I love those gallery walls. Never have I seen examples so elegant.

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  6. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}August 26, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I definitely can appreciate a good sketch, they definitely have a niche that only they can fill...I especially like them in more masculine rooms, dark/moody/leather-filled (c: I think my personal taste leans a little more towards bright colors...(c:

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  7. Room DesignerAugust 26, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    A good painting or Sketch enhances the beauty of the area & gives a relaxing feeling.

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  8. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.August 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love the hand sketches. The wall with the really large collection of big pieces is really fabulous. Have a great weekend, Barbara.

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  9. maryAugust 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I love sketches--nudes, statuary, children, dogs--I think that the framing, but most especially the matting is super important. I love all of your wall choices. Mary

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