Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Parisian Inspirations

Paris is known for many things, including its sidewalk bistro chairs.
I found them beautiful and inspiring, each with different weaves and color combinations.
Click on the photos if you want to see close-ups.


Patchwork chairs in a hotel lobby.


Some old drapery fabric I bought at a flea market.


The stall and purveyors where I bought the fabric.           
A face made of bedspreads and clothes at the Emmaus thrift store.


Yum!


The best inspiration of all!


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24 comments:

  1. apiecefullifeJuly 22, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Brilliant idea for a post. Now I will only be an imitator if I copy you.
    And something I see I had not paid enough attention to.

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  2. patricia belyeaJuly 23, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Cafe chair images are fascinating. Although I've been to Paris, that unique detail didn't connect. Love the bedspread art hanging from the thrift store!

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  3. KristineJuly 23, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Hi LeeAnn, the best french bistro chairs are here :
    http://www.drucker.fr/, it's the specialist.

    A few years ago I bought a "marble gueridon" the same on your photo where there are three blue chairs !

    Friendly !

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  4. MarieJuly 23, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    So nice to know that I have company in the Parisian chair category - just loved looking at your collection.

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  5. MargeJuly 23, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Of course you found some fantastic fabric! I am always inspired by your eye for color and design. I'll look forward to seeing that fabric in a quilt. Thanks for sharing...

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  6. SharonJuly 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Love all those bistro chairs! What fun! Must be a relatively new "thing", as I don't remember seeing anything like that in Paris oh, probably 9 years ago.

    Great fabric! It will be fun to see what you do with it!

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  7. RachaeldaisyJuly 23, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Isn't it wonderful to be able to see inspiration everywhere. Oh lovely Paris cafe chairs, I loved them too when I was there, but you've caught the wonderful variety in your collection of photos. The bed spread face is amazing, so very clever!! Great finds at the flea market!!

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  8. SharonJuly 23, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    My head is spinning, thank you very much! Looks like an amazing place to visit!

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  9. fiberchickJuly 23, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    What a visually inspiring post! Feel rather foolish that I've been to Paris a few times and never noticed the colorful and textural variety in those chairs. Wonderful photos- thank you!

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  10. fiberchickJuly 23, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    P.S. Hope these shots mean we can all look forward to an upcoming "Cafe Chairs Quilt"...

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  11. DianeJuly 23, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    It inspires me to want to go to Paris!! I'm trying to figure out if I could stuff those patchwork chairs into my luggage....hmmm. LOL

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  12. Ada Plouvier-KopitopoulouJuly 23, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    bistro chairs are nice, but i prefer the patchwork ones !
    So nice to rummage through all the thrift shops and stands. Have a great time!

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  13. smazoochieJuly 24, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Who knew there were that many sorts of bistro chairs! You've shown us a wonderful array!
    Drooling at the idea of a French thrift store & am eager to see your purchases show up in a quilt.
    The face is cool but I am intrigued by the geometric thing in the lower right corner.

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  14. BarbJuly 28, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Wow is everything just more beautiful in Paris? I think so. I love the woven bistro chairs and those lobby chairs too! Seems like inspiration is everywhere.
    Can't wait to see how you use your flea market fabric.
    all I can say is oui oui

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  15. Sujata ShahJuly 31, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    So much fun! LeeAnn, I bet you wanted a machine and few scraps right there and then! I want to see that fabric!!! I am sure it will make something beautiful!

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  16. UnknownJuly 31, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    The chairs are fantastic! Who knew? Can't wait to see the quilt they inspire :)

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  18. Quilteuse ForeverAugust 1, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    You definitely have an eye to catch what is interesting LeeAnn! I have seen these woven chairs since a child and did not realize how many different kinds there are!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 5, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    I feel like all those chair photos need to be a poster! :D We've been to Paris a couple of times and boy have those chair designs become more elaborate! Just beautiful!

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  20. VictoriaAugust 8, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    My goodness! I had no idea...Why don't we have chairs like that?? I was in Paris as a young teenager, but have no recollection of such beautiful objects... how could I have missed them or forgotten them? They are exquisite!

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  21. Sherri ~ daintytimeAugust 9, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I love the bistro chairs in Paris. I noticed them last year when I was traveling there. Someone should design a fabric line inspired by these them!

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  22. O'QuiltsAugust 19, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Very great post...so love the chairs...

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  23. AnnemiekeAugust 22, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Very cool pictures! I love all the different patterns on the chairs.
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  24. HelenSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    I LOVE Paris, and I LOVE this post. Want to look at it again and again...

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