I think old silver trophies make lovely tabletop decor, especially when filled with pink flowers. I have my eye out for a few for the foyer but Ebay isn't very generous at the moment. I think one needs to view these as small investment pieces.
There is this one - I love the lines and the shape.
Parishotelboutique also has some beautiful trophies and Lynn, the owner, really adds a personal touch to the buying experience. This above trophy is from a bird race - I love that!
I bought a necklace from Parishotelboutique several months ago which was designed by the clever Tamara Berg. It had an antique "award fob" (isn't that the best term?) dangling from freshwater pearls. I get multiple compliments when I wear it and having a small piece of history around my neck just feels right. As well as that (ok, don't mean to bore you) the name on it is G. Stokes and Stokes was a famous Irish physician so one never knows...
Don't forget to check out Lynn's blog. I was surpised when I saw her bedroom - the colors are identical to the ones I'm using in mine, although I have a few mirrored objects and naked woman, of course. I find the pale aqua incredibly restful and the black and white beautiful but not jarring when I wake up.
Today the weather is dreadful which I love. It's the perfect day to get a chandelier painted pink and to continue my work on PCP (Petite Casapinka - thanks, Err - I appreciate the abbreviation.) If anyone sees a photograph of a particular pink that you think would be good for the chandy, please oh please let me know! Here's a little photo to give you a bit of inspiration.
Speaking of medals I think you deserve one the size of a frying pan. Chin up!
Posted by: Di Overton | July 10, 2007 at 09:18 AM
you're welcome, darlin.
PCP, because decorating is like a drug.
also, i really like the trophy idea. and that necklace is gorge. raabia would die to own that.
Posted by: eric | July 10, 2007 at 09:51 AM
I did get a chance to see Lynn's house, and definately worth the visit! You are so lucky to have that necklace! It is gorg!
Posted by: katiedid | July 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Oh I **LOVE** those trophies! I'm going to have to keep an eye out at flea markets from now on (because I'm delusional and want to believe that I can find one for a song if I'm patient enough.)
Go check out the spray paint aisle of the nearest hardware store and/or art store for the chandelier paint. I've discovered that spray paint comes in some really excellent colors (and a surprisingly broad range.) In my experience it's by far the best and easiest way to paint a light fixture.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 10, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Thanks for the link to Lynn`s blog...never been there and it if fabulous...
Posted by: Gypsy Purple | July 10, 2007 at 10:30 AM
I had a chance over the weekend to read through your blog...love it! The dialogue you have going in your comments is a hoot.
May be way off base, but have you considered mixing some art deco furniture into your look? I was browsing the antique furniture on ebay today, and some of the pieces from this era seemed interesting for your home. Here are a few links...one of them has an egads!!! price tag, but the lines are amazing. I could see your artwork or that Gumps mirror working with furniture pieces like these. Just a thought!
Karen
http://cgi.ebay.com/French-Art-Deco-Server-with-Mirror-ca-1930s_W0QQitemZ330144486511QQihZ014QQcategoryZ63564QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Art-Deco-Vanity-Dressing-Table-Mirror-Bench-OLD_W0QQitemZ300127032999QQihZ020QQcategoryZ63580QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/FUNKY-ART-DECO-WALNUT-COCKTAIL-WINE-CABINET-SIDEBOARD_W0QQitemZ120140555986QQihZ002QQcategoryZ63564QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Posted by: KLKinFLA | July 10, 2007 at 04:55 PM
ok - I just love your necklace and had to have one, so I bought one kind of like it. Let's just not wear it to the same places and it will be alright. haha
Thanks! I can't wait to get it.
Joni
Posted by: Cote de Texas | July 10, 2007 at 07:25 PM
I never did get a trophy for anything in school (a few ribbons, but no trophy), and I think I deserved one! It would seem you've started a new obsession for me (good idea Katiedid). Love this post!!!
~Kate
Posted by: girlmeetsglamour | July 10, 2007 at 08:40 PM
OK - it's not a chandy, but here's a pic of a pink cuckoo clock which is a combination of some of your recent ideas...
http://www.smh.com.au/ftimages/2007/06/12/1181414266622.html
How cute!
Posted by: Mim | July 10, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Err, you are right about that - decorating is like a drug. So fun. I''m glad you liked the link to Lynn - check out the Christian Dior little dishes - they are gorgeous. Karen, I'm not sold on the art deco stuff but I do have an open mind so don't give up on me yet. I can't believe the Sydney Morning Herald had a painted cuckoo clock! They totally stole that idea from me (ok, so what if they did it first...) Joni, you'll have to post your necklace when you get it. I guarantee it will look even more amazing in person. Kate, you should just get yourself a trophy because I'm sure you deserve one for something. Just make something up!
Posted by: casapinka | July 10, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Thank you for the wonderful post about my site and home! One of your bloggers alerted me (I didnt get around to reading my blogs today), and wow, what a nice spread! Your blog looks great by the way...keep up the good work on the house. Looking good! Thanks again, Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | July 10, 2007 at 09:51 PM
I forget -what are you doing with the walls of PCP? I think a vintagey faded-looking floral wallpaper would be adorable -but maybe a bit over the top for what you're doing?
Posted by: stefan | July 11, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Stefan, I think I'm going to do a whole bunch of cuckoo clocks. I haven't definitely decided yet.
Posted by: casapinka | July 11, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Pink,
I really like old silver trophies too. And Paris Hotel Boutique is great! Did you get into trophies as vases because of Angele Parlange?
Posted by: style court | July 12, 2007 at 04:39 AM
Your main goal should be to make your room or home as comfortable and attractive to your taste as you can. The creation of theme groups of art images is a great way to decorate your walls and your home decorating. These theme groups can be done with any combination of sizes and subjects as long as they match or contrast nicely with your wall and environment colors. http://decoration-ideas.blogspot.com .
Posted by: Home Decorating | June 06, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Your main goal should be to make your room or home as comfortable and attractive to your taste as you can. The creation of theme groups of art images is a great way to decorate your walls and your home decorating. These theme groups can be done with any combination of sizes and subjects as long as they match or contrast nicely with your wall and environment colors. http://decoration-ideas.blogspot.com .
Posted by: Home Decorating | June 06, 2008 at 06:27 AM
WOW!! The chandeliere is just BEAUTIFUL! When I travel to Paris using Last Minute Travel I'm always astounded at the quality of workmanship on such things.
Posted by: Paris Hotel | October 14, 2009 at 07:26 AM