Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Easy Elegance




I just purchased a copy of Atlanta Bartlett's book, Easy Elegance. It is full of ideas on mixing the old with the new and celebrates something I am passionate about - individuality!! The top image I have posted is my favourite picture in the book. I love the layering of flowers on flowers...so beautiful!

27 comments:

Slices of Beauty... said...

Love the first pic too!
Will check out easy elegance, thanks.

Amanda said...

I've come to really enjoy Atlanta Bartlett's style as well. I'm sure her books must be a wonderful source of inspiration - I really must purchase a few copies!

Sharnel said...

Gorgeous image, I love Atlana's work.

kate said...

Looks fab, thanks for the tip. cant wait to ck it out.
kate

The Blushing Hostess said...

The stark image of the gold chair also a lovely choice!

A Flair for Vintage Decor said...

Oh, wonderful book! I love mixing old and new...I think it gives such a personal touch! Take care, Caroline

Exquisite Accessories said...

Loving the picture too, I will have to go & have a look at Atlanta Barlett's book & get inspired thanks :)

Kellie Collis said...

The colours here are divine Anna! No wonder you love that picture!

Southern Aspirations said...

oh, I like it! Even just the title of the book sounds like something splendid inside...

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

That is pretty Anna! It almost makes the wall look 3D.

Becky said...

Oh, I love this! I think I have to get the book now!

Anne Marie said...

as do i..........
they are the same colors, and to me, it's like the mason jar and flowers are a 3D effect upon the photograph........

and I haven't seen that book - so thank your sharing!

Jane Flanagan said...

I'm crazy about the top image!

Tamerie Shriver Halliday said...

It is a lovely book. And what a great title!

Unknown said...

Hi Anna
It looks like a great book. I like the title...I think it describes you to a "T".
Kind Regards
Patricia

Unknown said...

Oh wow - that first photo is delicious. All that color and texture. Perfection.

Heidi said...

I see Atlanta's work all over blogland, I love it. Thanks for the info on her book. HEidi

Charlotte's Art Talk said...

Beautiful blog and great style. The photographs are wonderful.

Unknown said...

You always have the most gorgeous flower photos! Beautiful flower arrangements always make me smile.

I swear, in another life I must come back as a flower shop owner.

la la Lovely said...

I didn't know she had a new book... I'm putting this on my bday list. I love the second image.. I have an old chair and and some old flower prints just pinned on the wall right above it, just like this. Love it!
xx

Unknown said...

beautiful! must be a wonderful book!

Victoria said...

These pictures make me smile real big!

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

The first image is indeed beautiful, very nostalgic...I need to find this book. Janell

Jordan said...

The old and the new styles mixed is such a great style!
:)

Alicia said...

Goodness!! I can see why its your favourite. Even small on my dashboard it just took my breath away. A carnival of flora & colourful delight!!!
Gratitude to you Anna!!!

pve design said...

pearls with anything or a gold bracelet always add a touch of eazy elegance....off to check out this book!
pve

Grace said...

after a few very stressful days it has culminated to be sitting at work feeling very stressed and wound up. what to do when you're stuck behind a computer without respite for another 7 hours? look at your blog and get some visual therapy and instant relaxer. thank you for the beautiful images you collect and create which whisk me off to another place. xx