i have looked at olympia and ariadne irving’s home a dozen times since first seeing it. seemed fitting that i did a get the look situation. starting with the dining room. so much is supremely unattainable but dupes can be found. maybe you already have such things- old, ornate mirrors, GIANT oil paintings of moroccan ambassadors, loads of fabric yardage in block prints and florals. and god loves you if you have soaring ceilings, superior crown molding and a fireplace in your dining room.
starting out with that green paint. it’s a papers and paints color which feels fancy. backdrop has this very close color called pretty ugly that would be perfect.
i think there are so many chandelier options you could choose. but this vintage tole hot air balloon light is pretty cool.
this mirror is incredible but fuck its price in its face.
these antique illustrations are indeed lovely but oy the price. etsy is your friend here. or local antique stores.
silver finish candlesticks are a cheap find. and pale rose candles to go in them.
6 blue goblets. a block print tablecloth. and of course irving and daughters plates- dinner, dessert.
not antique but similarly lined and upholstered dining chairs.
a beautiful antique rug, or not. or not.
some brass shell candle sconces.
a stately floor lamp and a red pleated shade.
you could buy a ridiculously priced upholstered bench or you could do what they did and use any old bench and throw a pretty fabric over it.
and i hope one day you can find a magical mahogany chest for which to store your liquor.
ok, which room should i do next??