05 March 2010

The Knees Go Weak at Emery & Cie


For certain designers, this is the stuff of dreams. A palette derived from (mostly) analogous colors, painted floors, nothing too perfectly "done". Exquisite silk and wool materials. Interesting shapes and juxtapositions. Lots of empty space. Mirrored glass and ceramics. Gorgeous lighting. Metals done tastefully. Decorative elements that draw on the classics but are interpreted in very modern way.

Welcome to the sheer genius that is Emery & Cie.

Or rather, go to Paris or Brussels, and walk into their storefronts. I'm told it's a lot like the trip through the Looking Glass that Alice took. You can get this look here in America, but you will need a designer (THAT would be me!) to help you.







































Founded by the eccentric and brilliant architect Agnes Emery, Emery & Cie is the darling of the European design world. Their product line is extensive: paints, fine cloth, furniture, fabrics, rugs, tableware, tiles, lighting, ironmongery and wallpaper..and all utterly delightful.

And while a visit to her store is said to be an adventure, a visit to her website will also do nicely. Don't miss it! We'll see you on the other side!



all images shamelessly re-used from


visit and enjoy!




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in 2010, it's:


Kit Golson Design

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15 comments:

  1. Those carpets are really great!!!
    Happy weekend
    xoxo Zaira

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  2. That lamp is to die for! Great use of symbols and texture. The first headboard is liquid calligraphy...wonderful. They have some great. bold graphic styles. Great post.

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  3. I fell in love with the carpets!

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  4. Hi Little Emma..thanks for visiting, have a great weekend!

    Kit

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  5. HI Theresa I love what you said about liquid calligraphy, it's perfect description! thanks for visitng, hope you have a great weekend!

    Kit

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  6. Hi Flor, thanks for visiting, I'll check out your blog too! These carpets are so incredible!

    Kit

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  7. Kit,

    Love this line. Thanks for sharing and reminding me of it. Hope you are well.

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  8. So chic and cool all at once!

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  9. I love emery and Cie. When they send their newsletter with their palette , I'm dying

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  10. Congratulation for your work! I love your blog:)

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  11. I have never heard of Emery and Cie! Thanks for introducing me to beautiful work. I love the bed canopy and the carpet! It would make me want to spend more time in my room.

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  12. HI Gwen, thanks for the visit! see you soon
    K

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  13. Great photos! Lest people think they have to lug (very heavy) cement tiles all the way from France, the good news is they don't. There are beautiful, handpoured tiles made exactly in the original 150-year old technique available in stock around the corner. Salut!

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