Monday, November 1, 2010

Fleur's Flair

''I believe it's the most beautiful drawing room in London.'' Fleur Cowles  (author, painter, ambassador, hostess, philanthropist, raconteur and most famously, editor of Flair magazine)

I couldn't agree more Mrs. Cowles - this is one of my favorite blue rooms.  Located at The Albany, the room, originally a ballroom, dates back to 1780 when it was designed by the architect Sir William Chambers.  It's said that the grand chamber is crowned by a ceiling of lacy plasterwork that's like a Wedgwood box.  Doesn't that sound divine?  For me though, it's all about that glorious shade of blue (and Fleur's Balenciaga dress).  I don 't know when this room was decorated but it looks absolutely timeless. 


(images by Robert Trachtenberg)

3 comments :

  1. great pics!!!! actual country ancillary effect, adulation your accouterments so chichi and lovely!!!

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  2. Great operate. Along with incredible assortment of equipment to be effective... Fantastic!!

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  3. Saw this on Paul Pincus' blog years ago. Wonderful shade of blue!

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