A Passion for Baby Grand Pianos

"Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory." 

~ Oscar Wilde ~

I love to sing as much as I love to write.  Many of the happiest moments of my life have been standing beside a piano, immersed in the sweet and simple beauty of emotion and song.       

Imagine this piano's pure and powerful sound resonating within these walls,
immersing the home in magnificent and melodious poetry.

"Are we not formed, as notes of music are, for one another, though dissimilar?"

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley ~

"Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without."

~ Confucius ~

A baby grand piano is the epitome of grace and beauty; a home's instrument of expression,
its essence, its voice.  

"Without music, how else will my heart sing, my soul dance,

my spirit soar upon the wings of angels?"

 ~ Wendi ~ 

Eye Catching Accent Chairs

Accent chairs are distinctively individual in style.  Their solitary form easily emphasizes the existing design scheme in a room.

When positioned beside a simple table, an accent chair creates a small seating area separate from the main living space.

A solitary chair can accentuate a lovely vignette, deftly repeating the colour and contours of its elegant display pieces.

 

Paired with a floor lamp and an unusual decorative piece, an accent chair can cleverly fill an otherwise overlooked corner of a room.

 

When introduced in a room decorated with soft and unassuming neutrals, a chair upholstered in a bold fabric instantly adds interest and dimension.

 

An accent chair can be the foundation for an artistic display of books and fresh flowers, and is a creative alternative to the traditional bedside table.

 

Providing both form and function, a small chair with a delicate silhouette is a beautiful addition in a bathroom.

Visibly weightless, an acrylic chair with matching table can add quiet sophistication without detracting from the room's soft and ethereal style.

 

Accent chairs are a wonderful way to add personality to a space, fill a void, create extra seating, or amplify an existing design scheme.

Do you have a favorite accent chair that your home simply can't live without?

Pretty Pedestal Tables

My dream home would have a large and gracious entrance hall, with a lovely pedestal table as its centerpiece...

And a sitting room with another magnificent table, surrounded by elegant and eclectic seating...

Or perhaps a pedestal table standing alone, with beautiful books on display...

And another in a dining room/library with large, comfortable chairs designed for lingering after dinner in the company of close friends...

Or spending a quiet evening with a glass of wine and a good book ...

Do you dream of having a pretty PEDESTAL TABLE in your home?

Love Letters and Writing Desks

Perhaps it's my deep affection for the written word that has me wistfully longing for a classic writing desk.

Writing on the same surface as others have, centuries before my time, is an incredibly romantic notion.  My imagination is inspired by the countless secrets a writing desk must hold within its delicate frame.     

Even though the last century has witnessed momentous changes to the manner in which we correspond, the writing desk has remained constant in its timeless and enduring appeal.

Now a treasured statement piece, this small scaled piece of furniture is a coveted element in today's new traditional design.  

Writing desks were once used by the lady of the house to pen personal letters, and extend or reply to elegantly embossed invitations for distinguished social engagements.  They continue to evoke the sense of quiet graciousness and gentle refinement, reminiscent of their significant place in history.

 

Writing desks date back to the latter part of the 17th century.  They were designed with a surface height conducive to writing for long periods of time while seated on beautifully appointed, straight-backed chairs.      

 

Rich wood and graceful lines are characteristic of a centuries old writing desk.  But, it's the contemplation of tender love letters written upon its surface long ago, that truly inspires my imagination, and makes me yearn for its romantic presence in my own home.
   

I'm completely infatuated with the idea of acquiring a piece of history, deeply imbued with the emotional and creative energies of the past. 

A beautiful, antique writing desk would definitely inspire me to write more often.  And I believe anything that fuels a creative passion deserves serious consideration.

What would inspire you to be more creative?