Friday, March 7, 2008

An Early Spring

Ashley from Decor Amor was kind enough to leave a comment this week and I am so glad she did. Ever since, I have been trolling her blog filled with seriously beautiful floral photography and more.

In addition to the flowering inspiration, Decor Amor introduced me to Fab India, an exporter of hand-printed Indian textiles at very affordable prices. (Above is the Gulmarg tablecloth in green). I am already imagining an alfresco table set for Spring cookouts.

Perhaps an updated version of this vignette, which I believe was torn from a Martha Stewart Living (and obviously folded up) at least ten years ago.
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17 comments:

  1. AlkemieMarch 8, 2008 at 1:35 AM

    The flowers are beautiful. I really love the outdoor dining in the last photo. It looks so cozy - like the tree is hugging the dining area :-)

    Karen

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  2. Brilliant AsylumMarch 8, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    That is a poetic way of putting it Alkemie. I remember seeing this picture in a magazine while I was living in cold New York and dreaming of being back in Atlanta where I could have a yard with a big flowering tree.

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  3. LauraMarch 8, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    I will definitely be ordering one of those tablecloths, and can't wait for spring and summer dinner parties outside. If this snow stops! :)

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  4. marciMarch 8, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    I'm just waiting for you to throw that spring party, BA! Do you have a tree like that on which you can hang lights? I love that, also love all the wine she has chilling!!

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  5. Brilliant AsylumMarch 8, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    We do have a blooming tree--though not quite as full. Perhaps this is the year for that dinner party.

    I woke to snow too this morning, Laura. Wtf? It was 70 degrees yesterday. I am glad I got out and enjoyed the warm weather last weekend when I had the chance.

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  6. Maryam in MarrakeshMarch 8, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    That top image is just stunning.

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  7. Style CourtMarch 8, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    Thanks for the intro to both.

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  8. kellieMarch 9, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    that picture from Martha Stewart pretty much captures the perfect evening for me! thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. diana murphyMarch 10, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Those peonies! Yum. And against the colored glass (is that a Mason jar?), they're even more delicious. And thanks for the intro to Decor Amor. Such beauty all 'round.

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  10. blahMarch 10, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Dear Brilliant - you have great taste - Ashley's blog is beautiful ;-)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 10, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    LOVE those flowers- very beautiful.

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  12. Style Saves the WorldMarch 10, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Love that tablecloth!

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  13. SabinaMarch 11, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    Great new links to check out - thanks so much.

    P.S. love your blog!!

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  14. AshleyL.March 16, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    oh my what a flattering feature and introduction! thank you so much! yes please support FabIndia! its such a wonderful store! would you be interested in swapping links? i am really enjoying your blog! its beautiful!

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  15. Brilliant AsylumMarch 18, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks Ashley. I have just added you.

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  16. StacyApril 28, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    The outside area kills me. I wish I was having a dinner party right there.

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  17. AnonymousJune 9, 2016 at 5:55 AM

    Hi Brilliant Asylum
    Great photo and love your blog - do you know who the photographer was?
    Thanks
    Pollyanna in London

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