Here I am with two new friends, Tara and Kristin, in Monaco posing upon the balcony of a suite at the Hotel de Paris.
What is my opinion of Monaco thus far?
Was it Somerset Maugham who called it a “sunny place for shady people?” Hmm. Well, I think Monaco needs a re-brand. And I am the perfect person to re-think the principality’s mission statement. Is it a city, a resort, a place for only high rollers?
Here are some quick taglines:
Monaco. Simply Marvelous! Monaco. Anything Goes! Monaco. Everything Under the Sun.
They should hire me to distill down Monaco and sell it to a new generation. The arts, the restaurants, the hotels, the sports, the green initiatives… Tone down the bling, and bring up the chic.
But that’s my hospitality consulting hat speaking here: This blog is all about fabulous lifestyles and interiors. And not about rebranding Central Park-sized countries. If you want to know more about my branding abilities, you’ll visit www.lxj360.com, n’est-ce pas?
Cheri's chair "before." Great lines, but a super-boring fabric. Ho-hum.
So last week I asked our lovely cabal of subscribers to send in images of their “before” and “after” projects, and here’s what the chic Cheri sent in. She says the “after” picture looks “granny,” but I don’t agree. I think it’s fabulous.
Cheri's chair after her re-do. I love her fun and frisky use of Thibaut fabric, a pattern that we have in our very own living room. Nice work, Cheri, and thank you for sharing. You rock! One note: Try to hide that white cord that runs along the wall, it's a distracting eyesore.
Tell me what you think.
Tags: chairs, DIY, Monaco, Re-do, Weekend warrior
Snappy jacket and a lovely blonde on each arm… Yes, I believe that is Somerset Maugham. “Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger” is also. But let’s talk about Syrie Maugham, soon!
Cute new cushion on Cheri’s chair. I like the flirty little skirt and the sweet fabric! I love greens!
You mentioned “the cord”. What would you recommend? A rewiring in clear or brown or a new outlet closer to the lamp?
I would drop the pictures just a smidge, maybe 3″. I think they are too in line with the top horizontal of the cabinet. I’d put them just below the first horizontal of the crown. And while I’m being a busybody, move them out maybe 1″. Thoughts?
Not that Cheri asked for a full critique. She obviously has wonderful style.
Nothing like another pair of eyes to get a fresh look! After several years of accepting the cord’s ugly, but needed, presence, I’ve just figured out how to take care of it.
As for the pictures, the line bothers me, too, but when I tried hanging them lower, they seemed too low. As for the distance from the cabinet, in person it looks fine
I can’t wait to see what you’ve done to your living and dining rooms. I loved your house tours on Apartment Therapy and the article in Domino, which I tore out before I realized Domino would be folding.
Thanks!