The art of display

Artful displays at Sophie Pretelat's antiques shop in the Loire Valley, France.

Sophie - who lives in a magnificent chateau filled with fantastic and rare collections - has a real talent for arranging seemingly disparate objects into intriguing tableaus. I am lucky to have purchased some treasures from Sophie's antique shop, as well as her stands at brocantes at Bastille and Saint-Sulpice.

One of the eye candy books waiting in my "must read soon" pile is Creative Display by Geraldine James. The book is packed with ideas to mix it up a bit, with items both precious and sentimental.

Another book in my mailbox this week is blogger Nichole Robertson's Paris in Color. It is filled with whimsical themed photographs that will make you long to wander the city's streets at leisure, soaking up every beautiful detail.

John Baxter's The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris is also awaiting my attention. More about this book later; I'm hoping to catch up with all these delightful echoes of Paris soon.

Comments

[Nicole]

I love this! Merci!

[Natalie]

Oh, thankyou thankyou thankyou for the book ideas! The first one, in particular, I need. Plus an interior designer. But that's another story.

[Gillian]

Wow what a gorgeous and intriguing tableau.
Hope u r enjoying your friends nd this glorious weekend!!!!
Xo
Gillian

[Karena]

Tara glorious images of so many unique finds, well done!

Thank you so much for visiting to see Anita's art!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

[Barbara]

It would take me forever to make my way through all the delights I see! Love the Nautilus shell - my favorite sea creature. Thanks, Tara.

[Yoli]

Tara this is so dreamy!