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Greek Mythology 201


I have always had a soft spot for the Greek Key motif and have seen it mostly on pillows and drapery trim.   The subtle detail on the chest first caught my attention and after a long look at the photo, I noticed the Greek Key detail on the mirror.  The architectural molding and sconces hit the right note too. 
 
Not so subtle are these gold snake-form earrings with Greek Key detail from 1stdibs.  I'd wear these when I'm feeling like a goddess, which of course  means they'd never leave the jewelry box.  Perhaps it's best that the earrings I wouldn't wear are sold, but I still keep going back for a look. 
 
Earrings

 
The first photo is from Decormag.ru, which indicates that the photo is of a "Boston apartment", which I'm not so sure about and there is no designer credited.  If you know the name of the designer and have a better source for the photo, please leave a comment and I'll update the post. 
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7 comments:

  1. My Notting HillJuly 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I love greek key too. That mirror is beautiful - I need to find a mirror I can paint a greek key on.

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  2. the gardener's cottageJuly 22, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    oh that image is so stunning. the greek key plus all that gorgeous molding.
    the earrings are pretty too and like you, if i owned them would probably never wear them.

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  3. billieJuly 22, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Hi Deborah,
    Love the first pic - very Darryl Carter. The earrings would also probably never leave my jewelry box either - I always seem to lose my favorite and most expensive jewelry. Just lost one of my Elsa Peretti earrings - could just cry.
    b

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  4. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJuly 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Oh what a great inspiration picture! I do like the Greek key design too. Love that chest! Heck I like all of it even the sconces! I'm not a big one for wearing jewelry but that would be a lovely pair of earrings to own for just the right occasion! I'm never going to be a goddess but I'd wear them anyways!

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  5. debra @ 5th and stateJuly 23, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    LOVE LOVE that chest

    feeling like a goddess? not in this life!
    debra

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  6. Woodside ParkJuly 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    That ebonized chest is stunning! And paired with the mirror and sconces, just divine!! Hope you are having a wonderful summer, Deborah.
    xo
    Loi
    PS - We didn't make it to Winslow Homer's studio while in Maine. They are fully booked until September, and tours only on Mondays and Fridays.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    The earrings are my favourite of the pieces above, I love the snake effect on jewelry, it takes me back to the days of walking aroung Greece as these patterns where very common place.

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