Guest Blogger: The Painted House
Perhaps I should start this out with a little braggadocio and say that I know Ally in person, and she is 100% as delightful in person as she is here on FTRB. And I’m so relieved that the fact that she knows me in person didn’t discourage her from asking me to guest blog while she trots the globe. Honestly, I’m flabbergasted that Angela of The Painted House is drafting a post for From The Right Bank.
Rocks, gems, and stones currently are enjoying a long reign as the objects with which to accessorize. They say, “We haven’t been this popular since the Stone Age!” Yeah, they are horrible jokemakers, but there is nothing like them to add glitzy organic glamour to a room. Me, I have malachite on my mind.
I’ve been charmed by the green stone since my early days as a decorative painter, when how-to-paint faux malachite was in every decorative painting bag of tricks. It is a classic, real or faux. Malachite is dreamy, exotic–like a fantastic cumulus nimbus production in the skies over Oz.
Viceroy Miami by Kelly Wearstler
Classic malachite to me evokes richness, history, and companions in jewel tones–exactly as I see it here by Mr. Duquette. But I’d like to live with it as the main event, with little else to distract from its beauty. Maybe I could paint a wall in an otherwise simple space.
Faux malachite kitchen walls from Apartment Therapy
Or, I could consider papering with Fornasetti’s malachite available from Cole & Sons.
Like white walls, you say? What about busting out the Modge Podge and Fornasetti on an antique dresser? Oh, yes, it is. Modge Podge is on 1stdibs (I made that up). This would be so deluxe in an airy modern room.
1940s chest covered in Fornasetti malachite paper
Folding screen with painted faux malachite
My choice for malachite furniture would be this desk. You know good and well the styling opportunities with this piece are endless. Dreaming.
1970s painted faux malachite desk
Too bold, too much? This is for the demure ones–just a little touch to show you know how to rock that star.
Eduardo Garza’s malachite pulls featured in House Beautiful
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Thank you, Ally, for having me over! I hope you bring back souvenirs for us all.
Malachite is dreamy and totally reminds me of Oz too! Fun post.
xo,
cristin
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Wow! These are stunning images. It's not something I'm usually drawn to, but in this case, I'll make an exception.
Sweet!
These are brave choices, especially the kitchen – but many of the best designs tend to be don't they! I love the turquoise and sage greens as well, so calming.
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Enchanting – that is all I have to say about that.
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I feel like I've been to the Emerald City — love these gorgeous greens!
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Great post Angela. I adore malachite — and I'll take that box!
WOW!!!!
I like it:)
It does feel like Emerald City – kind of magical!! And enchanting!
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Malachite, Mod Podge huh? I never would have known.
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