Chateau - Blog Posts
If I were a princess...
Burg Katz above St. Goarshausen and the Rhine River, Germany
Castle De Haar near Haarzuilens / Netherlands
Dining Room in Los Angeles
Chateau de la Ferte Saint-Aubin Part 3 The Bathroom And Countess O'Gorman's Bedroom The paneling, floor and chimneys date back to Louis XV. The room was originally that of Marshal Lowendal, before Countess Sixte O'Gorman used it in the early 20th century. It has a small inlaid bookcase in the Louis XV style containing rare 18th century books. There is a beautiful bed from the time of Louis XV.
Chateau de La Ferte Saint-Aubin. Part 2.
The Sitting Room. The paneling, floor and chimney date back to Louis XVI (late 18th century). The room includes an 18th century Persian carpet, a pair of gilded wooden consoles and furniture covered in Aubusson tapestries dating back to Louis XVI. The large mirror on the left has a medallion portrait of Marshal de la Ferte Senectere painted in 1670, with a portrait of Duchess de la Ferte Senectere, his second wife, painted by Mignard in the 17th century, facing it on the mirror above the chimney.The Billiard Room. This room was entirely redecorated by the O'Gormans around 1911. It had originally been a bedroom with 18th century paneling. The room has a beautiful set of neo-gothic furniture brought back from Britain by the O'Gormans, each piece featuring their arms and motto. The billiard table comes from the Chevillottess in Orleans.
Chateau de La Ferte Saint-Aubin. Part 1.
My favourite castle of all time. A magical place, a place of remembrance and a lively place! A truly pleasurable moment. Numerous different families lived here until the late 16th century, when the castle and surrounding gardens were inherited by the Saint Nectaires, who later changed their name to La Ferte Senectere. Henri II de la Ferte Senectere was marshal of France. Though he didn't finish building the castle, he had the two magnificent stables built in 1681. In 1746, the castle was sold to Woldemar, Count of Lowendal. The castle was owned by many different people, until the O'Gorman family brought it in 1911. The castle was passed on and inherited until 1987, when it came to its present owner, Mr Jacques Guyot, who opened it to the public.
Chateau du Clos Luce
Chateau du Clos Luce - the home of Leonardo da Vinci. Invited to come and live in France by King Francois I, Leonardo da Vinci settled at Le Clos Luce in 1516. Leonardo da Vinci happily lived in this residence for the last three years of his life, painting and working on his passions. Leonardo da Vinci creations and his main inventions are displayed in a garden setting - Parc Leonardo da Vinci. I was amazed and taken away by what I saw. One word to describe the place "Wow!".
Pond Bordeaux An example of a large transitional full sun stone landscaping.
Bedroom Minneapolis Bedroom - large transitional guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace
