Tuesday, July 14, 2009

A Tropical Safari: Manuel Canova's Bengale in Paprika

Manuel Canovas Tapete Design Bengale

StyleRedux recently did a fabulous post on the combination of pink and orange. One of the things I loved most were all the pink and orange combos found in nature. However, my absolute most favorite was the Manuel Canova fabric she highlighted- Bengale in Paprika.



The pattern is available both as a wallpaper or a fabric... I'm considering recovering one of my "antique" chairs from my grandmother in this. I adore the color combination and LOVE the elephant in it (too many shots of the pattern show the lion... I'm much more impressed with the elephant).

I've found a few examples of the fabric out there...

Homes and Gardens May 2009 via NenaghGal

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So, do you think I could pull this off in an entire armchair?

Thorigny, via French-Brand


via Veranda

Mandarin



Eloi

last two images via Complete Home


Or, I could always frame it.


via Homes and Property


--Emmie

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13 comments:

  1. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 14, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    I think the chair in this stunning fabric would be absolute decadence! And if you decide to do it...I can't wait to see the finished product!

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  2. TerryJuly 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Do the chair, the fabric probably costs billions so just the chair for now. Plus you have to buy enough fabric to get your elephant front and center on it.

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  3. Rachel FollettJuly 15, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Beautiful orange and pink inspiration. I think that fabric would look lovely on the chair.

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  4. beauty commaJuly 15, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    I love the ones from Complete Home... If you're not sure about a whole armchair, you could make a pillow or two or three? Then you'd get to use more than one fabric, too. The framing idea is great!

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  5. Shandell'sJuly 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    I not sure which one is my favorite, love the framed wallpaper. Pink and orange are colors I am using a lot lately.

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  6. The Blushing HostessJuly 15, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Yes, their work is beautiful... I just scored a ton of it for comparativly next to nothing on line for a couple of upholstery chairs - the Hostess' version of winning the Super Bowl!!!

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  7. Kellie CollisJuly 15, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    So many stunning prints. Love the pink and orange cushions!!

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  8. JillieJuly 15, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    As you know, love love pink and orange!

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  9. A Flair for Vintage DecorJuly 15, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Oh, I love this color combo and think it would look fabulous on the chair you mentioned! You have a great blog and I am glad I stumbled upon it! I look forward to coming back! Take care, Caroline

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  10. FROM THE RIGHT BANKJuly 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Oh yes! An armchair would be fantastic! I've always loved this color combination and it's just stunning in this print.

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  11. A BIT COQUETTISHJuly 15, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    I seriously adore the room found via Veranda; I love the color!

    bisous,
    La C.

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  12. LindsBJuly 16, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    love pink and orange, love love love it more than candy :)

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  13. hungeryjackNovember 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Nice post - tropical christmas wallpaper ..Keep Posting


    Ron
    tropical christmas wallpaper
    FreeWallpapers

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