Love...Quatrefoils...

Quatrefoil: noun. Middle English, Anglo-French; quatre meaning four. 1.representation of a flower with four petals or a leaflet. 2. a four-lobed foliation in architecture; (particular in Moorish) Most know what the term quatrefoil means and its origins- many have seen these lovely representations of this fascinating element...A favourite detail of mine...And some of my favourites from a Tiffany's key pendant to...

Lynette and Ken's ring from Madeline Brown Jewellery (check out her site!)

Quatrefoil Trellis Wallpaper from The Southampton Collection- Seabrook Wall Coverings


Armoire from Niermann Weeks Showroom
Lattice Table from Ironies (To the trade) photo from Things That Inspire Blog




Headboard from Ballard Design


Lamp from Koontz Furniture


Jewelry from the David Yurman Collection


Cooper Classics Morey Quatrefoil mirror


Two's Company Carthage Jars available through Zuniga Interiors

Roseann Chair designed by Barry Dixon - photo from House Beautiful

Quatrefoil Trellis Mirror from Ballard Design











4 comments:

Unknown said...

Things that make you say "YES!" when putting together an entire house, based on Quatrefoil theme.
It is a timeless classic and a sutle pattern that endures.

Bette

My Galveston Cottage said...

I enjoyed this post. Love the floor lamp. An elegant design theme. cheers, -susan

Kellie Collis said...

I adore those Tiffany keys!! Gorgeous!

madeleine brown said...

Hi Michelle! Just discovered that you had posted my quatrefoil ring- thank you very much! Glad you like it. Beautiful blog- I'm building a house right now, your blog is very inspiring indeed!
Madeleine