Aurora Decorative Finishes LLC
Specializing in verre eglomise, antique mirrors, architectural gilding and handmade wallcoverings, that speak the language of art, architecture and design.
I confess I didn’t even go inside the chateau at Villandry, I was so taken with the surrounding gardens that have been maintained for centuries. Starting in the Renaissance style in the 16th century, French in the 18th century and transformed into a landscaped park in the 19th century, the gardens of Villandry, which were redesigned by Joachim Carvallo in the early 20th century, “are an original creation blending tradition and innovation.”
I love how they used seasonal vegetables for the color!
Our hotel for the evening was the incredible Le Haut Des Lys, bordering the gardens. We will be back!
#villandrygarden
#hôtellehautdeslys
#bikingtheloirevalley
#francecountryside
#chateauvillandry
#bikingadventures
I confess I didn’t even go inside the chateau at Villandry, I was so taken with the surrounding gardens that have been maintained for centuries. Starting in the Renaissance style in the 16th century, French in the 18th century and transformed into a landscaped park in the 19th century, the gardens of Villandry, which were redesigned by Joachim Carvallo in the early 20th century, “are an original creation blending tradition and innovation.”
I love how they used seasonal vegetables for the color!
Our hotel for the evening was the incredible Le Haut Des Lys, bordering the gardens. We will be back!
#villandrygarden
#hôtellehautdeslys
#bikingtheloirevalley
#francecountryside
#chateauvillandry
#bikingadventures
First couple days of our Loire valley bike tour visiting chateaus along the way. First stops were the biggies in my book. Chambord and Chenonceau. Great group of congenial bikers from US, Australia, New Zealand. Excellent positivity guides: Ivan and Alice from Intrepid travel.
First couple days of our Loire valley bike tour visiting chateaus along the way. First stops were the biggies in my book. Chambord and Chenonceau. Great group of congenial bikers from US, Australia, New Zealand. Excellent positivity guides: Ivan and Alice from Intrepid travel.
Seen while on a bike ride in the Loire valley on the way to Chateau Chambord …
#bikingtheloirevalley
Seen while on a bike ride in the Loire valley on the way to Chateau Chambord …
#bikingtheloirevalley
A few days in Paris before heading on our bike trip in the Loire valley. Here are a few shots of the Saint Louis En L’ile church on the Island of St Louis constructed in the 17 th Century. Our Airbnb was close by
A few days in Paris before heading on our bike trip in the Loire valley. Here are a few shots of the Saint Louis En L’ile church on the Island of St Louis constructed in the 17 th Century. Our Airbnb was close by
We just got back from a very successful Society of Gilders conference at ACBA in Charleston and was thrilled to receive the photos I ordered of my gilded glass work at the Pillsbury Castle were ready! The first grouping is of the 12 antique mirror glass panels on the arched wall in the Kitchen@ They really reflected the glory of the room! Thanks to @shonadockter for her steady hand, Spacecrafting for the digital images, Kate Roos Interior Design, Mathew, Ryan @pillsburycastle and all the cool people at Partners 4 Design!
Materials provided by Sepp Leaf products and Glass Art Design
@spacecrafting_photography
@kateroosdesign
@partners4design
@glassartdesign
@seppleaf
@thesocietyofgilders
#societyofgilders
#antiqueglass
@shonadockter
We just got back from a very successful Society of Gilders conference at ACBA in Charleston and was thrilled to receive the photos I ordered of my gilded glass work at the Pillsbury Castle were ready! The first grouping is of the 12 antique mirror glass panels on the arched wall in the Kitchen@ They really reflected the glory of the room! Thanks to @shonadockter for her steady hand, Spacecrafting for the digital images, Kate Roos Interior Design, Mathew, Ryan @pillsburycastle and all the cool people at Partners 4 Design!
Materials provided by Sepp Leaf products and Glass Art Design
@spacecrafting_photography
@kateroosdesign
@partners4design
@glassartdesign
@seppleaf
@thesocietyofgilders
#societyofgilders
#antiqueglass
@shonadockter
Last Day to see these babies at the ASID / NARI Design Home of 2024! The @pillsburycastle tour wraps up tomorrow. Hours 10-4 pm. Tickets still available!
Last Day to see these babies at the ASID / NARI Design Home of 2024! The @pillsburycastle tour wraps up tomorrow. Hours 10-4 pm. Tickets still available!
I’m thrilled to share a few photos of my gilded glass and ceiling work at the Pillsbury Castle. Public tours start now thru July 28th! You can get more info about the tour @pillsburycastle @asidminnesota @nariminnesota
I was honored to work with these talented designers @jenniferballinteriors @fine_house_interiors @edmanhill @kateroosdesign @partners4design @sarahkcontidesigns @niosidesign @vela.creative @terry.gustafson.design
Special thanks to @shonadockter for her steady mind and hand, @glassartdesign for starfireglass, @seppleaf and @wbgoldleaf for providing gold and silver leaf~~~~~~~
I’m thrilled to share a few photos of my gilded glass and ceiling work at the Pillsbury Castle. Public tours start now thru July 28th! You can get more info about the tour @pillsburycastle @asidminnesota @nariminnesota
I was honored to work with these talented designers @jenniferballinteriors @fine_house_interiors @edmanhill @kateroosdesign @partners4design @sarahkcontidesigns @niosidesign @vela.creative @terry.gustafson.design
Special thanks to @shonadockter for her steady mind and hand, @glassartdesign for starfireglass, @seppleaf and @wbgoldleaf for providing gold and silver leaf~~~~~~~
Antiqued silver leaf mirror glass window panes for Pillsbury Castle Project ready to go! Too bad. They look pretty cool against my Salmon colored Venetian plaster studio wall!
@pillsburycastle @asidminnesota @sarahkcontidesigns @terry.gustafson.design #gildedantiqueglass #antiqueglass
Thanks to @seppleaf and @wbgoldleaf for the silver leaf !!
Antiqued silver leaf mirror glass window panes for Pillsbury Castle Project ready to go! Too bad. They look pretty cool against my Salmon colored Venetian plaster studio wall!
@pillsburycastle @asidminnesota @sarahkcontidesigns @terry.gustafson.design #gildedantiqueglass #antiqueglass
Thanks to @seppleaf and @wbgoldleaf for the silver leaf !!