I love the SF city print but no, I do not think it goes with toile or the other one. It is too 20th century. It is a city/county street map, and the font is too modern and does not convey the Old World look the furnishings have.

I agree that the SF print seems just slightly out of place with the toile and the other print. I don't know how old it is, but I get a 1930s/1940s vibe from it (although it may very well actually be much older), and it just doesn't seem to suit the European feel you've got going on here. I do like the print of the buildings in this space though.

I like the prints, but not for this space. I'd like some artwork with bolder colors including some red in them and I think more ornate frames would work better with your fabric and furniture lines.

Would you consider a tapestry wall hanging in the room?

http://www.simplytapestries.com/tadeta.html

Here is a link that might be useful: tapestry

The prints are interesting, and I really like them. I think the walls look a little bare - so if it were me, I would go ahead and hang them, especially if you have some people coming over for a meeting. I think they will make the space look more cozy and interesting. Later if you decide you don't like them there, or find something better, you can always move them.

Dilly and Jen, thanks!! I appreciate the input; I didn't really think about the SF print being a certain "style"/era until you pointed it out---and I agree.

Mona, I feel ya. I will continue to keep my eyes peeled for your suggestions. Yes, I like tapestries, and I have one in the foyer. My only issue is that the bird flings wet food (tomatoes on my walls!!) and that's why I was leaning toward the prints with glass over them---easy to wipe up. So---I'll wait until something crosses my path for that wall.

Thanks y'all for posting. ;)

I love the SF map and like it better than the other one, which seems less unusual. Maybe another city map?

I agree with everyone else. The prints do not go together, nor do they go with the chairs.

As someone else suggest, go ahead and hang them, however I would put them side by side. Who says the cage can't hide a print when it is in place. When the cage is outside, you have a nice looking wall!

What I do like, is your map of Italy. I'd love to know where you found it? You have given me a great idea for Christmas gifts for my family members that went to Italy with me over the summer. :)

Thanks, y'all, for your opinions!!

Jenny, sorry, I think I cross-posted with you above---didn't mean to leave you out in my prior reply. :)

NHB, yeah, I like my Italy print too. I purchased it in an antique/home decor store in the historic part of Sonora, California. I can't remember the name of it, and I couldn't find a website on the city of Sonora's webpage. Sorry!!

That tapestrie is really pretty Mona. Texas, I see an easel so that must mean someone paints. Maybe you could paint something like this on your wall. Love your furniture!!!

I'm sure there are other maps out there that I can find. I'm just thrilled that your map gave me the idea for gifts.

BTW - Your breakfast room is beautiful! Sorry I don't have anymore suggestions.

Oh my goodness - yes! A large mural painted on this wall in the style depicted by caminnc would be wonderful in this space! (Of course, that doesn't help you for your upcoming get-together, but perhaps something to consider for the future!)

Perhaps one or two of these artworks?

Here is a link that might be useful: art.com -- Jean-Baptiste Chardin

teacats, stop it please! I already bought one print you had linked to and now these. They are so my style! I love Jean Baptiste!

This relates a little to the fabric on the chairs.
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Texas, that's my table! Are the chairs French Heritage, also? I still haven't found any and the table is an extra inch higher than most.

Love your floors!

A mural would look beautiful painted on your wall.

texas.. I love your tiled floor. Very Pretty. I'd love to do something like this eventually in my dining room.

I think the maps are more unexpected than the mural or the repro Chardin. Why not some Texas city antique maps?

Or maybe some parrot engravings?

Here is a link that might be useful: Historic Map Prints

kmcg85, I love that print ... but wouldn't you just love to fashion a little cartoon balloon coming out of her mouth, and make her say something off-color?

Eh, probably it's just me who'd be wanting to do that.
;-)

Yes -- Chardin's artworks are just amazing! :)

Naturally (wink wink) I adore his food artworks -- especially the ones with the copper kitchen utensils ...... tres francais!

You can certainly tell that the man really LOVED food, home, music etc. LOL!

Jan

Oh, you guys!! You've given me lots to chew on! :D

I never thought of a mural before... I think I would need to practice in some other rooms first---like some closets, lol!

Teacats, I love those portraits! You have my taste in paintings, for sure! You need to check out my neighbor lady's paintings---I would really like to buy from her (posting link). She is incredible and has won competitions around Texas. Her house backs up to a creek and she has this "tree house" studio in her yard that overlooks it. Drool!
(I want to take lessons from her!)

I also like the idea of old Texas maps too. I saw a mag pic someplace, and I cannot remember where, of a sitting room with blown up vintage maps framed over the sofa---there were 6 of them and they made a huge statement. Really cool.

Parma, yes that is your table. And those are FH chairs too. :)

Dino, thanks for the compliment on my floors.

Okay, I nailed up one pic and left it as is:

I was thinking though... and I don't know if I can pull this off. I have an antique sideboard that might compliment that table and chair set. My issue is that I would not have the usual 3' clearance for the chair to pull back, unless I shifted the chairs clockwise so they didn't pull directly into the sideboard. But is that really functional?

I have the sideboard in my foyer under a pair of sconces and haven't really done it justice yet either. I was looking for an ornate gilded French mirror to go over it---but they're sooo pricey!

What do you think of this in the nook too? My cage would still fit. I'm wondering if it's be too cramped.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ann Hardy

I guess I'm the odd man out...I really like how it looks in here and I don't feel like things need to match per say. It's interesting and the colors are fine. I'd leave it and enjoy!

Hey texashottie- I remember when you posted about your dining color- BLACK and awesome! Have you done any other colors as dramatic in any other rooms? Haven't been here for a while so I've missed out! Oh, what did you finally do with the foyer?

Auntjen, You mean...what exactly is that woman holding in her lap???? ...where's her DH?

kmcg85, as I sit here in the throes of perimenopausal woe, 42 days into my cycle with no relief in sight and hot flashes out the wazoo, I'm having difficulty not imagining homicidal scenarios when I view that print! LOL!

And Texashottie ... I didn't know Ann Hardy was your neighbor! I used to live just right up the street from you then. :-) Ann's work is amazing, and I always wished I could've seen inside her house. The exterior looks like a true artist's haven!

Hi Texashottie do you remember me??? I'm LEZARD from QUebec Canada, you tell me advice about my paint color PROVENCE CREAM I saw at the hotel Paris Las Vegas from BM,

My new home are in progress you can see picture of it, the color I choosed it Blair gold, adam's gold and provence cream, now I shop for fabric I want sew my curtains (sorry my bad english remember I'm french.

You can see the picture of my new home at:

Here is a link that might be useful: new home

Lezard,

You have a very beautiful home! Love your cabinets. What kind of wood are they? Hickory?

Also love you little dog. What a cute face!

The wood of my kitchen cabinet is walnut, it's a black walnut, my kitchen cabinet is not finish, it is in progress since couple week, just the front of my island is complete(the picture you've seen.

Lori, thank you! You and Ideefixe made me feel better about my prints. I can see the others' points about something more ornate with richer colors too. I think I'll leave it up until I find that *perfect* painting (or until the budget allows!), which means I'll probably enjoy it up there for awhile. :)

Kmc, you crack me up! I do like that painting---if anything, it would definitely be a conversation piece, eh? Makes ya think...

Orie, thanks! No, I haven't done anymore room painting, lol. You give me too much credit; I am a one-hit wonder with my DR, and it's arguable since it's not even furnished! ;)

AJ, I remember when I first started on these forums that you told me you lived on Pleasant Run (I think?). We were neighbors! Too funny that you know of Ann Hardy too!!

Lezard, of course I remember you!! Did you get your other home sold? I think your yellow turned out beautiful in your home and you should be very happy with it! I love, love the bedroom with the pink/black and the angled ceilings---so cozy! How exciting! Please post pics of your window treatments as you get them done. Thank you for saying "hi!"

I really appreciate everyone's comments/thoughts---thanks for posting!

Actually, TH, I used to live in Remington Park, which is off McDonwell School Road. Used to drive by Ann's place a lot though. I've been away from that area since 2003, and like to drive over that way occasionally to see how things are changing.

We almost bought in Remington when we first moved here! Beautiful neighborhood! There have been a lot of houses that have popped up since you left--and more traffic too. Small world!