Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Perfect Table

"Home is an invention on which
no one has yet improved."
                ~Ann Douglas

    There once a Lady, very fine in her tastes, who chose for her home the things that spoke to her heart in the tenderest manner. She carefully selected each item relying on her instinct for beauty and her well-honed ability to choose what would always be timeless and elegant. She invariably succeeded in her quests - roaming from one treasure trove to the next until she happened upon that special piece that would complete a room. Every room reflected her special tastes, her time with her family, and her love for the finer elements of life. One day however she set out to find a table for her sitting room - the room that was especially hers - and travelled to many different places in search of it. Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. On occasion she would return to her home with a table that she thought might perchance have some magic in it to transform her quiet room. Sadly, none of these could do justice to her vision. Then one day travelling farther afield than usual she came upon the most beautiful table! Carved and elegant in design it instantly spoke to her! After so long! Years now!- she had found the table of her dreams! She took it to a good fairy* she knew and it was transformed into the perfect table. When it finally came to rest in the place of honor - the center of the fair Lady's sitting room, all who witnessed gasped in admiration. The room was complete! The Lady had once again chosen and chosen well and in her small kingdom there was rejoicing!

(This is a true story. To see photos of this most famous of coffee tables see below. *Most sincere thanks to the good fairy - Barb Brown! The drawing at the end of the photos was commissioned by a friend and is called 'La Belle Epoque'.)
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Drawing by Jennelise

25 comments:

  1. Another excellent drawing from you! So pretty, with the usual amazing detail.

    And what a most beautiful room...of my dreams. You must get so much pleasure and inspiration from inhabiting such a lovely space. Absolutely gorgeous.

    (I'm afraid my husband would take one look at it and dash off in the opposite direction, preferring browns, corduroy and leather...sigh...the "man cave.")

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    1. My Mum is very fortunate to have married a man who appreciates her style - I hope I am lucky that way too one day! Thankyou for your sweet compliments - as always you are so generous!
      Jennelise

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  2. Jenny, thank you for sharing this beautiful, exquisite room....it is stunning! I love every detail! The way you told the story is so fitting and thoughtful and your photos are so inspiring. You have so much talent...this should all be featured in Romantic Homes...they would surely love to do an article.
    I feel blessed to be a small part of the journey to this gorgeous space.

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    1. Thankyou so much Barb! You are a BIG part of the journey in our house :) I'm so glad you like the photos - the table is just perfect! Take care!
      Jenny xo

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  3. I love seeing roses everywhere. That couch is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!

    Kristin

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  4. Such gorgeous pieces of furniture :)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  5. Hi Jennelise~
    Woweeeeee that is one gorgeous table, the living is simply stunning, I love all the roses.

    Smiles~
    Mari

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  6. Hi Jennelise!
    You were the winner of my vintage pretty survey giveaway!
    Congragulations!
    Please email me your address to vintageprettyo@gmail.com

    Pearl

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  7. That is indeed a most beautiful coffee table...In a very lovely living room! Vanna

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  8. Your artwork is absolutely stunning!

    Elise

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  9. Hi Jennelise,
    Your living room is gorgeous! You photos are divine.Now this is the kind of room I could be happy in.
    Big hugs,
    Patti
    p.s. Don't forget to link, we always love having you!

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  10. Jennelise if you are not the girliest girl ever! Love you photos and your style of decor. Also love pinning your gorgeous photos!

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    1. I am definitely the girliest girl ever :)
      Jennelise

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  11. How very very beautiful!!
    And the illustration, dear Jennelise, is one of my favorites..LOVE!
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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    1. I'm so glad you like it Irina! :) Take care! It is always lovely to hear from you!
      Jennelise

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  12. What a beautiful room! Just heavenly.
    Gorgeous photos.
    Am now following. Will visit often.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Elizabeth
    The Porcelain Rose

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    1. Thankyou for visiting and for adding me to your circle on etsy! :) Your store is beautiful by the way - so many lovely tags! Take care!
      Jennelise

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  13. Everything is just so lovely and dreamy...

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  14. What a gorgeous room & the most beautiful roses I have ever seen!
    x
    Melissah

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  15. Beautiful, Jennelise! Every piece is just as beautiful as the next. I especially love the gorgeous chair. You and your Mom seem to work well together like my Mom and I do. It's nice isn't it to have that close relationship.
    Shannon

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  16. An Absolutely beautful room!! Everything is it is simply gorgeous!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  17. What a stunning room! I'm almost speechless at how beautiful everything is!

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  18. Love your blog and am now following you. Hugs...Lu

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  19. Wow! so beautiful! I absolutely love the candelabra too. xo

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