Usually I don't take the time to read chain store catalogues (except Anthropologie and JCrew of course). But this weekend I paged carefully through the Restoration Hardware Fall 2010 Catalogue because I was intrigued by the rough hewn aesthetic on the cover. Since I have been in the process of refinishing some antique furniture recently (... yes, I do mean stripping, sanding, re-staining and sealing) I found myself drawn to the natural wood tones of all their featured pieces. A far cry from the dark walnut stains of say 2002!! The concept as a whole intrigues me even though I could never afford their furniture and prefer scouring flea markets and junk shops for my prized pieces( notice I didn't include their pages here--- still a little too masculine for me). However, it did prompt a complete overhaul on my decorative painting business identity, blog and logo. See what you think. I have always resisted letting this blog and that one overlap. But now, I am really excited about this look so much so that I might just start posting my work regularly and letting you have a peek from time to time. (even if my work is more tailored to my client's needs instead of my own aesthetic) Anyway.... enough about me.
And have you seen the catalogue? What do you think about this new trend toward Greige (defined by the author of Greige blog as: greige: ( gra, grège, gray) adj. not bleached or dyed; unfinished; raw
images: all greige and fashion in my eyes except: heather s thompson logo (that's me)
I love it. That tone of gray and that salvaged style is so in right now because of that feeling of "nature" it has. I LOVE THE LOOK of that banner of yours and I'd love a peek of your owrk from time to time!! ♥ox
Posted by: Nuit | August 30, 2010 at 10:54 AM
stunning ... love the whites & the grays & all the pales. it's so clean & pure & pretty with bits of "rough" thrown in. I love them. thanks for sharing & i hope you're having a wonderful day!
Posted by: laura evans | August 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM
wow. I never knew that Greige just meant raw...I always thought it was a blend of gray and beige. These are pretty!
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 30, 2010 at 01:30 PM
I love the new look! I'm a huge fan of greige.
Posted by: Brigitte | August 30, 2010 at 04:22 PM
I'm in love with these rooms! I might order the magazine to cut the photos out and put in my inspiration folder. Great find, Heather. :) Oh, and that's exciting about your business, too. xoxo
Posted by: Vicki | August 31, 2010 at 11:54 PM