Lovebirds
Rita Konig’s entryway that was featured in Domino mag has always been a favorite of mine.
I love the black back drop and love that the birds are paired together like little couples.
Of course it’s no surprise to find out that the paper was designed by design legend Nina Campbell aka Rita’s mom. (Lucky girl!)
The design was inspired by a Parisian flower shop known as Odorantes. Both Rita & Nina were quite taken the shops dark walls, collection of taxidermy including butterflies and birds and the vibrant flowers that simply popped in the space.
The wallpaper also comes in a lighter color way:
When I stumbled upon this fabric for only $15 a yard I thought it would make for a good look alike:
If you don’t want to make the commitment of wallpaper then framing some fabric can give you a similar look or attach it to a wall with these DIY instructions (I’m dying to try this out!)
Have you seen any lovebird prints in fabric or wallpaper that I must know about? Share!
Images 1-2 via Domino, 3 Nina Campbell , 4 Warm Biscuit
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My living room is one of the rooms that evolved drastically from when we first moved one. Originally I painted the walls chocolate brown and did accents of white, blue and orange. That lasted maybe 2 years.
Our dining room sat empty for months. Okay maybe it was empty for just a handful of weeks and then we couldn’t take it anymore and put in a folding table and plastic outdoor chairs, but in my mind that was still empty.
On the main floor of our house we have a Florida room. Being that it’s a Florida room it is a considered a 3 season room, because there is no heat in the room. The previous owners used it as an indoor patio with outdoor furniture and it looked like this when we moved in.
About a year ago I came agross some fabric in a thrift store that looked exactly like the paper in Rita Konig's home. I am still kicking myself for not buying it! Hate when that happens!
Look at you with your fun facts! I love it! This paper has always been one of my faves
Just started following your blog…so cute!
Anyway, I was looking for bird fabric online yesterday…and I fell in love with this vintage take on Lovebirds..
http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/Lovebirds-Leanika-by-Dena-Designs-for-FreeSpirit-Fabrics-DF57Ivory.aspx
may have to copy/paste…i've never put a link in a comment.
Anyway, have a great day!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Ashley
I loved Rita's house in Domino too. Her taste is fabulous.
I have never seen it before. But I can say the version with the black background would look gorgeous in a small half bathroom with the right lighting. I love how dark and dramatic it is.
i LOVE rita kong's entryway…i love her apartment too but that's beside the point:)
Yes!! great wallpaper! if you fabric the walls, let us know how it turns out!! i bet it would look great!
Cute- I love the dark background of the entryway one.
I have this photo in my inspiration folder! Loved the black wallpaper but seeing the white wallpaper I'll admit I like it equally as well!
camilla this is my all time favorite wallpaper. srsly. all time. i love it so much. the black best, but the white is pretty too.
i think the fabric you chose is pretty but it's not even close!! if it were black, maybe.
i have been looking for a knock off for forever.
We love the idea of framing wallpaper.
this is one of my favorite entry's. Love all the other images too.
That lovebirds wallpaper is one of my favorites too!