Coup D'Etat San Francisco Archives

Design Find | Six Hands Australia Wallpaper

I have a confession to make. I kind of have a thing for peacocks. This latent love was no doubt revived on my recent visit to the spectacular Coup d’Etat showroom in San Francisco, but it dates back to my childhood and the peacocks that roamed the grassy hills of Storybook Gardens in London, Ontario.

To my childlike imagination, Storybook Gardens was a magical place where anything was possible – and the peacocks became a symbol of that to me – so there is a heartstring that is always pulled upon whenever we cross paths in my grown-up life.

It should come as no surprise, then, that it was love at first sight when I recently stumbled upon this beautiful wallpaper from Australia’s Sixhands.

The hand-painted, fresco-style of Sixhands’ Eden Ming Wallpaper brings these peacocks to life with highly saturated, inky colour and painterly whimsy. This modern take on traditional embroidery, folk art and watercolour painting marries classical artistic techniques with cutting edge digital printing technology to spectacular results.

Sixhands’ fashion roots show clearly, so it should come as no surprise that they started out working with an extensive portfolio of designers creating exclusive artwork for the fashion industry. As their work became increasingly coveted on the international design scene, it became clear that they should launch their trademark creative and avant-garde line which has now been available since 2006. The bridge to interior textiles was a natural progression into high quality, locally made décor and lifestyle products for the home. I love them all the more for their commitment to sustainability.

Here are a few more of my favourites from their line of wall coverings:

I’m definitely itching to use some gorgeous and decadent wallpaper on a project soon. Hmmm…

{fingers drumming on desk}

Let the scheming and dreaming begin…

xo
s.

Coup D’Etat | San Francisco

No visit to San Francisco would be complete without an excursion to the Design District. If you only have an hour to spend, you simply must head straight for Coup D’Etat. Their spectacular mix of eclectic pieces – beautifully curated by owner Darin Geise – will leave you stimulated, inspired and dreaming in shades, shapes and textures you’ve never imagined. They are truly one of the most original interior design shops in the district, and one of the few that deal both with the design trade and the public.

One of the things I loved most about the showroom was their courage with the use of scale. From massive, carved-marble figureheads to oversized and unusual lighting, this is undoubtedly the go-to showroom when in search of statement pieces. Just take a look at some of these incredible finds:

Their delightfully unexpected mix of antiques and modern pieces can also be perused online through 1st Dibs here. If someone could please buy me that peacock {seriously} my visit to their showroom will be complete.

Wishing you an eclectic and inspired weekend!

xo
s.