Mismatchérie » aqua http://www.mismatcherie.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:30:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Magical Stained Glass http://www.mismatcherie.com/2009/11/20/magical-stained-glass/ http://www.mismatcherie.com/2009/11/20/magical-stained-glass/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:00 +0000 Anjelica http://66.147.244.168/~mismatc1/?p=82

Loving this photo featured on Apartment Therapy from this year’s Bienalle International Art Exhibit in Venice.  The colorful reflection on the floor is from American artist Spencer Finch’s ”Moonlight” installation, an ode to stained glass created by applying gel filters to existing windows throughout the space. The hanging incandescent bulbs make up Finch’s “Moondust,” which complement the windows and add a magical feeling to the room. Check out more photos from: Spring Globe’s flickr 
The colors and lighting in this picture are absolutely gorgeous. Stained glass is incredibly dramatic, and the idea of creating a simple and temporary stained glass window with colored film is brilliant. Maybe one day I’ll take that up as a DIY project! In the meantime, here are some easy ways to instantly incorporate a stained glass feel into your home décor.
Clockwise from top left:
Aqua stained glass table lantern with metal handle from Glassware Manufacturers 
Butterscotch stained glass lamp and multicolor lamp from Charmaine’s Past & Present 
Mixed color glass mosaic tiles by EVIT 
Amber mosaic glass bowl by Glassware Manufacturers 
Tree of Life stained glass window from Stained Glass & More
Stained glass leaded mirror by Libby Harri at Tinted View
Glass genie bottle from the large decanter collection by Joe Cariati 
Recycled collage made from fused glass dinnerware and bottles, featured on Southern Exposures (similarly amazing work available from Daniel Mahr Stained Glass Studio )
Other worlds kaleidoscope with stained glass wheel from Anthropologie 
Turquoise blue gilded glass votive with horizontal and vertical accents from Luna Bazaar 
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If you know that I love packaging and pretty patterns, it goes without saying that I would be completely amazed by these brilliant take-out cups. Graphic artist Sarah Walsh designed these beauties as part of an image overhaul for Mallard Tearooms, a specialist tea company. According to Sarah, “the mix and match branding is inspired by the eclectic feel of the establishment, which is quirky, eccentric and unmistakably English.” Check out more from this project on her portfolio site.

Obviously a bit excited about these cute designs, I took her cue in putting together a quirky, eccentric and unmistakably English tea party that incorporates both the patterns and palettes from the Mallard project. From tabletop to dessert buffet, the details we might normally overlook are an amazing opportunity to incorporate more of your theme–just check out the cookies with stunning houndstooth-print icing!

Clockwise from top left:
Red ranunculus arranged in a teacup from Domino‘s, “Unexpected Vases” (via Duet Weddings )
DIY aqua mason jar project via Apartment Therapy
Houndstooth print cookies designed by pastry artist Amber Spiegel
Classic red teapot from Whittard of Chelsea (£17.50)
Dotti red cup and saucer on Living and Giving ($10.99)
Fabric potted plant in black houndstooth by janejoss on Etsy ($28)
Shabby chic English rose napkins on Shabby Chic Rose Interiors (£1.95 for 20)
Picket fences floral plates from Home A La Mode ($24.99)
Sabre red gingham charger plate, found on French Habits
Teal bamboo lattice letterpress note cards from the Garden Aviary collection by Elum Design
Turquoise M&Ms in a candy buffet inspiration photo from Details Event Rental
Strawberry cupcake recipe by Bumbleberry Cakes
Red gingham muffin cups from Fancy Flours  ($4 for 40 wrappers)
Cakes inspired by calico-print fabric on Martha Stewart Weddings
Houndstooth table runner from CoCoMalé (£21.00)
Recycled glass votive holders from Target ($49.99 for set of 6)
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Who doesn’t love 3D? Silly question, because the answer is NOBODY. Especially when it’s a 3D illustration of some crazy flower that looks like it could simultaneously rip your head off and scream/sing about it.  
This poster from The Forge Shop ($10 w/ glasses) inspired me to pull together some items to create a theme that walks a fine line between whimsical and bizarre.  The font in the bottom left-hand corner of this design reminded me of a retro circus or carnival, so I’m going with garden party meets Coney Island sideshow– “Step right up to see our LIVE 10-foot dahlia belt out a hauntingly beautiful melody…”
Clockwise from top left:  
Fabric swatch, “Bright” from Robert Kaufman’s London Calling collection
Photos of a hot pink ranunculus, succulent plant and pink pom pom dahlia
Spiny Seaflower letterpress card ($9 for set of 4) from blackbirdletterpress on Etsy
Cool Breeze striped votives ($8 for set of 3) from Plum Party
Santolino cast iron bistro chair ($116) from Home Decorators
White Moroccan lantern ($6) from Glen Market
Candy stripe paper cups from the Paper Cup Company in baby blue and cotton candy
Giant blue and white swirl lollipop ($29) from Candy Warehouse
Photo of cotton candy
White clay pots ($12) from GRDN
Handmade Mexican ceramic vase from Aid to Artisans 
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