tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post8441535094419030252..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of ChicĀ®: The Architecture of JoyThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-79710730628071954822008-07-16T17:30:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:30:00.000-04:00Toby, you were right on! I couldn't resist, and no...Toby, you were right on! I couldn't resist, and now ten beautiful pages are framed in my living room, and make a wonderful graphic element above our extra long sofa. My kids like to argue over which is the "best"- we like the pagodas with dragons, having two boys. I matted them all in dove gray and put black and gold frames on them. I couldn't be more thrilled! My only advice is to buy 2 copies from Amazon so you're not high and dry when you cut the first one up-<BR/>raleighlauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-31923843596239257862008-04-08T03:22:00.000-04:002008-04-08T03:22:00.000-04:00I adore pagodas and tents! Didn't realize this bo...I adore pagodas and tents! Didn't realize this book had so many gorgeous illustrations in it!<BR/><BR/>KarenAlkemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073900773860510777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-75473941711006748762008-04-02T04:20:00.000-04:002008-04-02T04:20:00.000-04:00Hmmm, Amazon? Where's my copy?Hmmm, Amazon? Where's my copy?cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-80272331578045769112008-04-01T15:09:00.000-04:002008-04-01T15:09:00.000-04:00Aesthete- I would love to own one of their waterco...Aesthete- I would love to own one of their watercolors. They're stunning; in the meantime, the book will have to suffice!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-81849373772586478002008-04-01T15:08:00.000-04:002008-04-01T15:08:00.000-04:00Magnaverde- Very good point. It's so interesting ...Magnaverde- Very good point. It's so interesting to see the Western interpretation of the Chinese style, b/c it really is quite different from the real thing. Someone who is really into the zen, Asian look would probably not like fanciful and over-the-top Chinoiserie.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-7907670155632448992008-04-01T15:04:00.000-04:002008-04-01T15:04:00.000-04:00London- I ordered some too a while back; they are ...London- I ordered some too a while back; they are charming!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-65674014941027001392008-04-01T14:58:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:58:00.000-04:00Ordered some of pagoda watercolors depicted on car...Ordered some of pagoda watercolors depicted on cards a while ago from their website with future plans to frame them. The book will be a nice addition.London Callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744106226100859208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-39780713201659612062008-04-01T14:49:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:49:00.000-04:00What I really like about these delightful designs ...What I really like about these delightful designs is the way they demonstrate the falsity of the popular view that "Asian" design--whatever generic, monolithic look <I>that's</I> supposed to be--is all about serenity, simplicity & quiet tonal harmonies.<BR/><BR/>Even cooloer is the way these designs show that however handsome & educational a pedantically authentic recreation of a foreign style may be, it's usually the scrambled, wacky version that comes when one distinct decorative style influences (or sometimes, collides head-on with) another, equally distinct decorative style that provides the richest & most imaginative results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-91895636368242512022008-04-01T14:20:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:20:00.000-04:00They are the most amazing team, and their art is r...They are the most amazing team, and their art is ravishing. Small wonder Hubert de Givenchy buys them whenever a new series comes out.An Aesthete's Lamenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620941811191294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-21576469284971412192008-04-01T11:42:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:42:00.000-04:00It is amazing!It is amazing!Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-8433433795132607232008-04-01T10:30:00.000-04:002008-04-01T10:30:00.000-04:00Pea green with envy - can't wait to grab it. As I...Pea green with envy - can't wait to grab it. As I'm on "house arrest" with my patient, I might have to order on line!Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-75024041616968791302008-04-01T10:28:00.000-04:002008-04-01T10:28:00.000-04:00My goodness what ravishing watercolours!It would b...My goodness what ravishing watercolours!<BR/>It would be a great temptation to take the pages from that book and frame them.<BR/>I forsee the walls of many a chic powder room covered with those delightful tents and pagodas..<BR/>Thanks for sharing.Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-46322475133262942342008-04-01T09:33:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:33:00.000-04:00What beautiful pictures... I can't wait to see mor...What beautiful pictures... I can't wait to see more on the book.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-68745309290306869812008-04-01T08:51:00.000-04:002008-04-01T08:51:00.000-04:00A- Glad you enjoyed the book too! I just love it.A- Glad you enjoyed the book too! I just love it.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-57162933520115189232008-04-01T08:46:00.000-04:002008-04-01T08:46:00.000-04:00It's a fabulous book and a great post. Thanks!It's a fabulous book and a great post. Thanks!a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15072699457424749576noreply@blogger.com