Bucket List Wallpaper à la de Gournay

Most of us have things that we dream about acquiring someday...when money is no object. If you're like me, home/decor items dominate that list. I suppose you could call it a bucket list...a decorating bucket list. Well, hand-painted wallcovering by de Gournay is a good candidate for that list. As exquisite as it is expensive, de Gournay's beautiful wallpaper adorns some of the finest homes in the world.

De Gournay is famous for its iconic Chinoiserie motifs its expansive Papiers Peints Panoramiques. All are historical, timeless, elegant works of art. Since each panel is painted by hand, the possibilities for pattern and color are truly endless. It's normally used in traditional spaces but I like it best when it's juxtaposed against more modern surroundings. Wherever it might be, a room swathed in de Gournay paper is seriously special...

Is de Gournay wallcovering on your decorating bucket list? If so, what color and pattern would you pick? If not, what is on your list? I probably would install de Gournay paper in one room if I had loads of money, however, there are a few things (mainly artwork and antiques) that would come before it on my bucket list. Luckily, I don't need to worry about prioritizing anything on that list at the moment!

Have a great weekend!

Bartsch Couture Wall Design

I'm full-on obsessed with this moon phase motif - Croissants de Lunes en coloris Nuit noire et Or - created by French decorative painting workshop, Bartsch. Believe it or not, Bartsch paints their bespoke designs directly onto the wall. Each creation is unique...a special work of art.

And here is the other colorway, Framboise et Or

The French have a long history of using decorative painting in their interiors. I love that the founders of Bartsch are keeping that tradition alive and fresh by employing their graphic design skills to create a chic, modern aesthetic. Here are my other favorite motifs that they've dreamed up...

Ciel étoilé en coloris Guimauve, Blanc et Or - Bartsch

Vichy sans Chichis en coloris Glacis et vernis satiné Tableau noir sur Ivoire - Bartsch

Look how darling the Les Nuages de coton motif looks in this nursery...what a lucky bébé!

I assume that Bartsch is only for hire in Paris. Of course they would be. All things fabulous are in Paris as far as I'm concerned! If you're up for investigating their services further, check out the Bartsch Facebook page in addition to their super cute website. Maybe they will throw a bone to the non-Parisians and start making wallpaper with those amazing designs...wishful thinking!