A Blue and White Dutch Colonial by Madcap Cottage
There have been so many wonderful new books released this fall, and it has been such fun reviewing my favorites. Today, I’m sharing a home tour from Prints Charming by Madcap Cottage which was released yesterday. Written by John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon, this book not only teaches you how to create beautiful interiors with prints and patterns, it also serves as a primer on history’s influential designers with “you ought to know” one-page introductions to Dorothy Draper, Sister Parish, David Hicks, Laura Ashley, Billy Baldwin, Rose Cumming, Syrie Maugham, Nancy Lancaster, and more. Design legend Carleton Varney states in his foreword, “These boys know patterns like nobody’s business and have created their own decorating style, a look of yesteryear glamour that’s also decidedly right, right now. They combine the colorful treasures of a time gone by with a contemporary flair.”
Today we are touring a 1920s-era Dutch Colonial renovated by the Madcap Gents. Their task was to create a cool, calm, and soothing environment that would repurpose many pieces of furniture inherited from parents and grandparents and give them a new chapter in which to shine. Patterns in updated traditional florals, toiles, and foliage hold it all together with a common blue theme, giving the home a storyline and connecting the dots from room to room. “Traditional never goes out of style, so invest in classic pieces such as Chippendale sofas and timeless wallpapers revved up with bold colors for a look that will only need to be refreshed as the years go by,” say John and Jason… and I couldn’t agree more! Let’s take a look inside.
This house is perfectly charming, and I couldn’t love the Madcap Gents more! You may recall I featured a tour of their fabulous 1930s Regency Revival style home here and here, and John guest posted for The Glam Pad here. Prints Charming by Madcap Cottage – Create Absolutely Beautiful Interiors with Prints & Patterns is available now via Amazon. This is one you will absolutely want to add to your library! Also in conjunction with the book release, Jason and John have curated an exclusive sale with One Kings Lane so you can recreate their classic yet whimsical style. For more on Madcap Cottage, please visit their website and follow them on Instagram for daily inspiration.
Chinoiserie Pumpkins and Accents
Blue and white Chinoiserie accents for the home are a classic design staple, and I adore the idea of incorporating Chinoiserie pumpkins within your fall decor. Dana Mahnke, founder of Indigo Home Shop, been creating these hand-painted treasures for three years, and her work has been featured multiple times by Town & Country, Southern Living, and The Daily South. Dana is an incredibly talented artist who also specializes in hand-painted Chinoiserie pet bowls, Christmas ornaments, porcelain flowers and vegetables, and more. October 15 is the deadline to order pumpkins for Thanksgiving arrival, and it is not too soon to get a jump start on your holiday gift list… below are a few highlights from Dana’s store and Instagram!
To place an order, please visit Indigo Home Shop, and for daily inspiration from the amazing Dana Mahnke, please follow @danamahnke_indigohomeshop on Instagram.
