Going for the GOLD! Accents in the home

Gold is an eye catching element in a residential space and should have the right amount of visual impact, not necessary to over do it!

Delicate art work itself or the frames can be a fluid way to incorporate many tones of gold into your environment. Artisanal touches in products like a lamp shade finial or decorative table objects are usually surprising and fun.

Of course many furniture categories have beautiful metal elements in the pieces so be sure that there is also a contrasting material such as an organic material, a woven element/fabric in the item. Other colors in the room can influence the tasteful placement of the gold accents, generally warmer tones, regal colors; purples, greens or dramatic white marble next to golds are very successful in an overall sophisticated room decor. Keep it classy.

For today’s modern looks a clean edge or linear gold accent provides a chic feeling as opposed to lots of undulating curly cues! If you have a favorite objet d'art that is gold or antique, show it off by highlighting it, don't necessarily surround it with the same.

Gold touches make us happy but remember to not overwhelm the viewer by looking at the entire space and deciding on specific special touches to delight the eye.

Category: Millinery/Bridal VEILS: Sale through JULY! 40% off

Dear ladies of the unique style statement committee!

Here is chance to let your personal style shine through at a great price. Come in or call us to discuss a style online to enjoy this great opportunity to purchase a Leah C. veil for your special occasion at 40% off of retail prices!

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Leah Chalfen : Plumassier

Hello all!

I am Leah, your Light As A Feather designer and I love working with feathers! I make lots of different object d'art with plumes of all sorts from couture hats to delicate mobiles.

The official title for this "job" is best described by the French term; Plumassier. 

noun plu·mas·sier \¦plümə¦si(ə)r; plüˈmasēˌā, -ēər\
Definition : one that prepares or deals in ornamental plumes or feathers

We get a further explanation from the Instistut National Metier D'Art:
The plumassier prepares feathers, manufactures and sells fittings that become accessories or costume pieces. They are intended for magazines, the Republican Guard, academics, the folk groups, to haute couture, military, theater, cinema and opera. The feathers can also be used for trimmings and decorative objects.

That sums it up but the important thing to remember is there is a lot of particular technique employed as well as skill, knowledge and emotion involved in the treatment of these organic materials. In France the schools take this educational path very seriously and teach age old techniques and applications. I also treat my work as a plumassier very seriously and will be posting my artist's statement very soon to give more insight to my take on this unusual artistic endeavor!

Photo: Florence Depreester

Please feel free to contact me for collaboration proposals, commissions, exhibition opportunities, interviews, etc. as it is my pleasure to share the feathery love.