Monday, August 17, 2009

A New Tent Obsession





I love high rise living. I have a doorman; someone is always around to sign for packages; there's a fantastic view out of my windows; and being up high means I have fewer bugs. However, I just learned about something that has made me want to chuck living up high and buy a house with a yard. Why? Because I'm dying to own a tent from Boutique Tents.

Owner Anne Girault started Boutique Tents after being commissioned to design cabanas for a Tara Guerard event. With her background as an interior designer, Girault mines fashion, travel, and textiles for inspiration. Each tent is made to order, and while there are nine different valances from which to choose, Girault welcomes custom design requests. Can't you see one of these tents by a pool or out on your patio? Wouldn't you feel chic lounging or dining in your very own bespoke tent? I know I would.

(For more information, contact Anne Girault at (843) 345-5049 or info@boutiquetents.net)





This tent was designed for an Indian wedding in Charleston. The scalloped trim of the valance and the stenciled design of the ceiling within the tent were inspired by motifs in the wedding correspondence. (Event planner was Blue Moon Event; image courtesy of A. Bryan Photo.)




A tent with tassel trim that now lives sans tassels in a downtown Charleston garden.




The Madeline tent would look smashing as a poolside changing room or cabana. Anne calls this her homage to Palm Beach style.


Love this tent that was used at a wedding.




An entrance tent that led to a lounge tent that led to the dining tent and on to the dancing tent! (Photo by Liz Banfield; event by Tara Guerard)


A tent for a dog. Do you think I should get one for Alfie?

(Image at top: a sketch for a custom tent by Anne)

29 comments:

  1. Love seeing the tent reused on the Charleston patio.

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  2. i need one of those doggie tents!!! amazing designs!

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  3. Yes! Yes! One for you; one for Sir Alfred.

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  4. Fabulous-but why not use the tent idea in your dining room, bedroom, or bathroom?

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  5. These are to-die-for. A chinoiserie tent in toile! I don't think I would ever move back inside. Thanks!

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  6. Was going to suggest the changing cabana for the balcony, but yes! Alfie must have one.

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  7. Maggie11:59 AM

    Anne has an 'incredible ' and innate sense of style in all of her designs.. I adore her work! Each one is a true piece of art!

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  8. I live in the suburbs, and in the last couple of years I have seen quite an increase in tents. I have to say, none are as beautiful as the ones here. But even the simplest tent makes a yard exceptionally inviting.

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  9. These chests are just wonderful, thank you. xv

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  10. I always wondered where Guerard commissioned those fabulous tents for her events from - now I know, and all I can say is wow! I can't believe what gorgeous work this is - thank you for sharing! Truly a unique post.

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  11. Love the green number on her website. And naturally Pup would think they are glorious! Ah0hem, right before he shred it...

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  12. I love the dog tent, I may have to whip one up for my little ones.

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  13. These are incredible! ANd of course, Alfie needs one. I think I do as well. :-)

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  14. I could see a fantasy summer guest room, with mosquito netting of course. These are really great. I love that they're sunbrella and can live outside for months. And certainly Alfie needs one, so that he can hold Court around town.

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  15. So cute, I love the doggie one! I thought I saw in one of the design magazines a couple of years ago, a terrace that had a tent on it. Or you could tent one of your rooms and pretend?? Maybe?? : )

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  16. Oh! With this tent this beautiful tent. I will certainly have an obsession on it.

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  17. Aw! How cute! Even the dog has his own tent. The tents are gorgeous, its very sheik and elegant to look at.

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  18. Very pretty, but I can't help but think about how dirty they must get. (So irritated with my "practical" side for even saying so.)

    Your bug free view sounds lovely--especially at this time of year. Enjoy!

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  19. omg! yes, Alfie should have his own cabana! And a cabana boy to get him fresh water whenever he rings a little bell! ;)

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  20. What a great find!

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  21. wow, the dog tent! Buddy would love that.

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  22. Not to worry! Just get one for your summer home :)

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  23. Oh YUMMY, I want one for my New England Garden. You all might be interested in a gorgeous book of outdoor pavilions called Chinoiseries, by Bernd Dams and Andrew Zega. Amazing illustrations.

    DC - author of The Chair Du Jour Blog
    http://chairdujour.blogspot.com/

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  24. Ooo is that one of the Pierre Deux doggie beds? Yes, your poochie deserves a très chic tented slumber spot...XXOO

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  25. Wow, these tents are great way to ramp up an outdoor party. I especially like the Indian Wedding design. Something like this would be great for the Derby Parties during the Kentucky Derby. Thanks for the Inspiration. BC

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  26. Love! You should also check out Sperry Tents Virginia for another new look... (www.sperrytentsva.com). New company..delivers all over the southeast.

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  27. Love, love, love her tents--could they possibly be an more fabulous?

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  28. I adore the doggie tent!

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  29. I am also dying for a tent. And am actively hatching and plotting to get one for my garden in Marrakech:-)

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