Well,
dear ones, it has been one of those days in the studio when an
assortment of light bulbs burn out simultaneously and a Stygian cast
fill the air. Sitting amid gloom, it occurs to me that any
decorating style can benefit greatly from turning to the dark side...
A quaint cottage will transform when bathed only in moonlight; the
most stately manor will appear quite malevolent in the dead of night.
Thus, the witching hour is a wonderful time to decorate to your
black heart's desire...
As
darkness falls gather shadows and tuck them throughout your interior.
If they prove difficult to catch wisps of tulle and tatters of
taffeta will surely suffice. Cloak furnishings in melancholy,
dress chairs in shades
of soot and coal. Clad mirrors
and mantels in proper attire as well, for shrouds and veils shall
only enhance a midnight mood.
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a small army of candle sticks & candelabras to the service of
darkness. Corners hold their secrets when illuminated only by
candlelight, hallways become perilous paths... Draperies drenched in
shadows elongate to elaborate proportion, while
apparitions hold court in the eves, all basking in the infernal
glow.
Next,
conjure a constellation of
decorative accents throughout the sombre stands of twilight now
assembled. Chandeliers, who surely speak the language of the night
shall become shimming stars as silvery sconces capture Luna's light.
Invite a cast of characters to keep company with in your nocturnal
revelries. Pretty paintings by day become a perilous portrait
gallery at night, masks turn wicked, statues suddenly sentience,
stalk among the finery...
If I weren't such a chicken, I'd walk down our driveway right now and see if our quaint cottage really is transformed in the moonlight! Seems safer to stay inside the sunroom though, which is currently illuminated by the glow of the moon, my tablet and the tiny scarlet light on the space heater. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love these pictures, especially the drapery on the fireplace mantel, the old books, that totally uncomfortable looking chair in the fourth picture ...
Well, I am quite confident that your cottage looks fabulous under any circumstances and in all lighting conditions! Unfortunately, we do not have a mantel to dress but if we did... One must respect Victorians and their COMPLETE disregard for fire hazards! hee, hee...~Splendor
DeleteI'm always around during these hours..even my neighbors are like "Why are you up around 3am?" and I always respond "And you're not?"
ReplyDeleteI love love love the candles. Although I love using wine bottles as holders, especially the $500 bottles the husband brings home from work...
Yes, we love candles, too - as well as billowing draperies, so yeah... thus, we have a few other lighting tricks up our sleeve, too! ~Splendor
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