Now that I have my own personal dressing room in which to lounge about and eat bonbons (the huz keeps calling it 'our closet' but he'll learn the error of his ways soon enough) I'm on the lookout for feminine (not girly) design inspiration. The Peonies series from photographer Kari Herer fits the bill perfectly; if ever there were photographs that I could design a room around, these are the ones!
I can't get over how exquisite these photos are. The textural tone-on-tone details of the petals, the deep blue of the background: they are at once earthy and otherworldly, and they would be a perfect jumping off point for creating a sumptuous retreat. Can't you just see the color palette of white and midnight blue with touches of soft pink and foliage green? I feel an inspiration board coming on---but it'll have to wait until I finish packing all my possessions into boxes!
P.S. Does anyone in the SF Bay Area want an antique pecan wood dining set? It's yours free if you can figure out how to transport it! Email me: anne@annesage.com.
P.P.S. I apologize preemptively if I neglect to return your comments this week. I promise I'll be my usual chatty self as soon as we're settled in the new place!
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How feminine and wonderful! The perfect images to stare at whilst partaking in delicious bonbon consumption.
Posted by: Kimberly Julie | March 31, 2009 at 07:48 AM
These images are heart-stoppingly spectacular. There's nothing quite like a peony at it's peak bloom, well maybe a vase toppling over with ranunculus or some velvety pink and black anemones, then again, I love me some spritely tulips...anyhoo I think an inspiration board in these tones would be amaaaazing!
Posted by: nkp | March 31, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Stunning!
I'm preemptively envious of your dressing room lounging and bonbon indulging!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | March 31, 2009 at 07:55 AM
my sister may? I am emailing her right now! she just got engaged and moved in with her guy.
:) a
Posted by: miss aimee | March 31, 2009 at 07:58 AM
such beautiful photographs and i can't wait to see the final product of your lovely dressing area.
Posted by: Cupcakes and Cashmere | March 31, 2009 at 08:11 AM
the texture of these flowers are amazing. good luck packing!
Posted by: Anonymously Chic | March 31, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Ooooh these remind of Dutch still-life paintings. Gorgeous detail!
Posted by: Mo | March 31, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Those are beautiful! So very lovely.
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | March 31, 2009 at 09:32 AM
oh, so beautiful.
oh....and only if you lived closer...i would take that table in a heart beat.
Posted by: kasey | March 31, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Just found your blog and love it to bits!!!!
Posted by: jen laceda | March 31, 2009 at 10:06 AM
There are no words for how pretty these photographs are!
Posted by: Melissa | March 31, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Really just lovely like an oil painting, I have been impressed with her work for a while...sigh..
Posted by: Miss B. | March 31, 2009 at 05:19 PM
these are so beautiful! hope the move is going well!
Posted by: Abbey Goes Design Scouting | March 31, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Peonies ~ their visual beauty is rivalled by their fragrance, though unless these are scratch and smell photos, that will have to be imagined. Gorgeous, Anne! I don't envy you the packing but it will be worth it.
Posted by: Shell Sherree | March 31, 2009 at 07:39 PM
I love your attachment to your space already! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Posted by: PS~Erin | March 31, 2009 at 08:12 PM
These photos are so surrealistic! They remind me of French impressionism, and yes, they are perfect for your dressing room!
Posted by: Grace@PoeticHome | March 31, 2009 at 09:11 PM
You can never go wrong with flowers.
Posted by: Anna R | March 31, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Those photos are exquisite. Beautiful and feminine without being girly. Perfection.
As for your new place...I can't wait! Good luck with the moving. I hope you handle it better than I do. ;)
Posted by: christina | March 31, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Congratulations on the big move! Hope you do that inspiration board, as these photos are simply beautiful. Good luck with the moving.
Posted by: Catherine@simplynatural | April 01, 2009 at 04:34 AM
I can just see these in your boudoir, Ms. Anne ... maybe against velvety gray walls.
Good luck with the move!
Posted by: stephanie | April 01, 2009 at 05:03 AM
absolutely adore peonies.
Posted by: jae | April 01, 2009 at 07:30 AM
I can even smell them...amazing!
Posted by: please sir | April 01, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Those look like wedding flowers to me!
-Jack
Posted by: Salt Lake photographer | April 01, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I love her work...it's just stunning. Perfect for a dressing room. :)
Posted by: Suzanne : : S.HOPtalk | April 08, 2009 at 06:06 PM
The flowers are gorgeous! I love the flowers from the first picture!
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Something about a view opens up a world of possibility. I'm sure he'll enjoy it though and hope you raise LOADSAMONEY for your charity.
I am sure that he will absolutely love it. My son has done it a couple of times.
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