I’m always drawn in by beautifully detailed and authentic movie or still life sets. As a stylist I take delight in absorbing the way a room is designed and the collections sitting on side tables, photos and paintings on walls and the style of furniture and accessories placed within a frame to help tell the story. So I do get quite excited when a trend lends itself to getting really authentic with time honored pieces. The trend which I have noticed testing the waters lately (and quite appropriate for our 40 degree heat wave!) is colonial in nature, with its wonderful imagery of travel, merchants and sense of discovery. It combines earthy tones and raw materials like rattan and linens with vintage travel wares and scientific curios for an eclectic and spontaneous ‘set up camp for the night’ kind of feel.

I reveled in the chance to create a mood board to inspire an interiors setting and explore for myself all the lovely imagery conjured up by colonial times. Humid days spent in the shade discovering new creatures, the soft lull of palm frond fans, and adventure in the jungle waiting on your doorstep.…

L to R Top Row: {1}Jute twine and {2} Globe seen via  browndresswithwhitedots, {3} Colonial Setting
Middle Row: {1} Peacock seen via browndresswithwhitedots, {2} Insect illustration, {3} Wicker texture
Bottom Row: {1} Leather trunks, {2} Palm frond Wallpaper

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