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Interiors Fit for a Queen Marie Antoinette

I first fell in love with Marie Antoinette’s style several winters ago while visiting the Palace of Versailles. Here is Interiors Fit for a Queen Marie Antoinette.

Interiors Fit for a Queen Marie Antoinette

If you are going to Paris before June 30th, 2008 try to visit the Galeries Nationales DU Grand Palais. The museum is holding a Marie Antoinette exhibit of over 300 works including paintings, sculptures, and objets d’art.For those of you remaining stateside, come live her life vicariously with me.

A favorite painting of the queen was painted by Elizabeth Louise Vigee LeBrun. During a time in which men dominated all aspects of the world, Madame LeBrun rose to dazzling heights in the art world. She painted several portraits of the queen and other members of the royal household.
marie antoinette le brun

  Interiors Fit for a Queen Marie Antoinette

The queen’s favorite escape from court life was the Petit Trianon.
Petit Trianon
I can almost hear the harp. Sigh.
Petit Trianon

Tuck me in, please!

Petit Trianon

Luckily, her neoclassical style is available.I love this screen from Southall Antiques.
Marie Antoinette Style

This Duchesse Brisee (sadly now sold) would be lovely recovered in a pale blue silk or for a more casual look, perhaps an ivory linen.
Marie Antoinette Style
Wouldn’t you love to take an afternoon nap on this Louis XVI painted daybed from Richard Norton Inc.?Marie Antoinette Style
A perfect bench for my bedroom. J’Adore. You can find it at Trianon Antiques.

Such a wonderful shade of blue-gray on this commode from Cupboards & Roses Antiques.

Marie Antoinette Style
Certainly one would need this silk fan while lounging on any of the above seating. It is $2,500.00 at Regalo Antiques. Hmmm, the kid’s college fund or a fan…

Marie Antoinette Style
A bit more in the budget is this fanciful crown handmade by Friendly Fairies. I think Marie would have just loved it.

Marie Antoinette Style

You could add a choker to your ensemble. Tres chic! It is by Violet Rose Designs.

Marie Antoinette Style

Love this chapeau by Topsy Turvy Design. Alas, there is no place to wear such deliciousness.

Marie Antoinette Style

Now, all we need is some cake!
Laura
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  2. Miss Sandy says

    I just saw the clock and I’d better get to bed, so I will pick up here tomorrow and read forward! Sweet dreams!

  3. Miss Sandy says

    I’d love to escape to that petite palace! What is it about anything French that just draws one in? Sigh, I’ve yet to travel there but hopefully will one day!

  4. Jennifer Bohrer says

    OOOh! Thanks for including my Fairy Crown! I was googling myself and found your blog, how delightful!!

  7. Geralyn Gray says

    Ohh thank you…..I really needed a look at Marie Antoinette today—-I love all the colors and the furnitrure….thanks for sharing!

  8. Rhondamum says

    Yes, thank you so much for sharing. I am so jealous. I hope I get to have longer travels in France one day! Rhonda…

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