Comments on the style saloniste: ANTIQUES DEALERS I ADMIRE: Axel and Boris Vervoord...

Oh, and I absolutely love the Vervoordt's use ...

2009-12-06T11:49:04.776-08:00

Oh, and I absolutely love the Vervoordt's use of Abstract & Contemporary art and integrating it into their designs.

I can imagine Nabokov strolling up alongside him, ...

2009-11-09T20:59:46.030-08:00

I can imagine Nabokov strolling up alongside him, arms full of butterfly nets and specimen jars.

Thank you for your warm welcome, Diane. I am so gl...

2009-11-02T07:43:51.510-08:00

Thank you for your warm welcome, Diane. I am so glad i found your blog! My European aunt and uncle had an interior design business in Manhattan. I don't remember ever not being interested in design and architecture. I live in the Scottish Highlands now, far from the culture that raised me. Your blog is an ex-pat's dream. I look forward to visiting regularly. Lizzy :)

Dear, Dear Friends- I have been overwhelmed by th...

2009-10-30T23:28:37.302-07:00

Dear, Dear Friends-

I have been overwhelmed by the response this week to my Axel and Boris Vervoordt feature.
I've been at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show for the last 3 days (and tomorrow for John Saladino's lecture) so I have seen Boris every day. His stand is beyond glorious and I love walking into it, seeing it, moving around it. It's superb. The Vervoordts sent an artist from Antwerp to paint the walls and muddy earthy color.
Boris, genial and expansive like his father, is so kind and said he was happy and thrilled about the post. And I rec'd a message from the Vervoordt office in 's-Gravenwezel that they are very happy with the feature, too.
I was delighted that so many lovely readers commented 'this is such a nice family' and my Belgian friends said 'Axel is such a nice man' and so many people live and on the blog poured out their admiration for Axel's interiors. He has sold, Boris told me, 45,000 copies of his books. That's a massive number of $60 books.
Thank you all for sending me such generous and thoughtful comments. I take them all to heart. Warmest thanks and devotion, DIANE

What an extraordinary family and described so well...

2009-10-29T22:08:22.118-07:00

What an extraordinary family and described so well by you. Unfortunately I missed In-finitum while there, too many things happening.
Looking forward to your report on the Fall Antiques Show.

Diane, what a great post. I was so interested to l...

2009-10-29T13:46:39.836-07:00

Diane, what a great post. I was so interested to learn more about Mr. Vervoordt. I love the combination of austerity and luxury in these interiors. And lucky you to share so many wonderful experiences with the family!
Bart
http://bartboehlert.blogspot.com/

Well I thought I'd had a fabulous time in Antw...

2009-10-29T10:48:04.853-07:00

Well I thought I'd had a fabulous time in Antwerp...but your trip(s) sound just absolutely beyond! I cannot believe you got to cross an actual moat, that is so glamorous. And am I the only one who thinks that the great Mr. Vervoordt bears a vague resemblance to Oscar de la Renta?

The first time I opened Timeless Interiors, I felt...

2009-10-29T08:47:49.107-07:00

The first time I opened Timeless Interiors, I felt I could not breathe. The quality of light in the photographs, the interiors themselves looked like Vermeers. Loved the story of his life and his amazing work.

I am so thrilled to have found your beautiful blog...

2009-10-29T08:12:32.902-07:00

I am so thrilled to have found your beautiful blog.
The Vervoordt's work has been so inspiring for our work.
My husband, Steve and I first became aware of the Vervoordts when we stumbled upon an exhibit of their art collection at Fortuny's home in Venice. We have since become rather obsessed with finding out as much as possible about this talented family.
This was a wonderful post.
I look forward to many more visits to your blog.

xo
Brooke

This is a brilliant post Diane! What a wonderful c...

2009-10-28T21:29:58.580-07:00

This is a brilliant post Diane! What a wonderful castle and work they do and always an inspiration. Ax

Diane, I have followed your work for years, love y...

2009-10-28T13:17:21.139-07:00

Diane,
I have followed your work for years, love your books and thrilled to read your blog. As always, wonderful work!

I first came across Vervvoordt by buying an "...

2009-10-28T12:30:16.792-07:00

I first came across Vervvoordt by buying an "other people who bought your purchase also bought:" on Amazon. I was so delighted I did and immediately fell for his opulent simplicity. Thank you for the treat of this insider viewpoint.

Truly a moving, incredible post about a remarkable...

2009-10-28T08:02:06.822-07:00

Truly a moving, incredible post about a remarkable family. I am amazed how you can take us (readers) in to easily follow your spectacular journeys. I pictured myself sitting there in the white dining room with the massive castle as my backdrop. A flute of Krug in hand and yes,swathed in toasty cashmere. Chatting quietly with such fascinating individuals as the student musicians playing sweetly into the night. The photo you took of Axel was the pièce de résistance. Thank you Diane ~

Diane, so happy to discover you through Greet! Won...

2009-10-28T05:17:14.087-07:00

Diane, so happy to discover you through Greet! Wonderful post and what an adventure to be able to visit with the Vervoordts. Axel is such an icon of his time.

What an interesting article. I love getting an in...

2009-10-27T22:49:06.738-07:00

What an interesting article. I love getting an insiders view on such an interesting place and person.
Being a fellow San Franciscan I love to hear your impressions.

oh so late & lack luster on the international ...

2009-10-27T20:02:19.067-07:00

oh so late & lack luster on the international map-but a devotee of your Salon.A beautiful post-I watched in pleasure and curiosity-the videos posted by the NEO(a wonderful blog).Of course-the castle was beyond exquisite, I understood none of the words- but the Vervoordt faces were beautiful. I was delighted to see in them-yes they are all beautiful- but it was the grace, lack of pretense, the smiles & their closeness that swept me to the door with You.I am glad I saw the piece before I read your post-I wanted to visit-to see all that Beauty. GT

I adore elegance without pretension. I also admire...

2009-10-27T15:47:11.754-07:00

I adore elegance without pretension. I also admire his discretion, that shows a graceful confidence.

Thank you for introducing me to some beautiful and memorable interiors, Diane. May also looks poetic herself, might I add.

"enough cashmere to choke a mountain goat", chortling.

Bonjour Diane. Here is the link to the post with s...

2009-10-27T13:40:27.502-07:00

Bonjour Diane. Here is the link to the post with sister's palazzo http://trouvais.com/2009/09/14/impressive-details/
Trish

Diane... you write so beautifully. I felt that I w...

2009-10-27T07:45:10.846-07:00

Diane... you write so beautifully. I felt that I was right there along side you!

I guess We all admire him . Above all when we are ...

2009-10-27T07:32:16.824-07:00

I guess We all admire him . Above all when we are antiques dealer , he is an example and someone we want to look like.
I was surprised that his wife's name was May , actually it is my nickname and I love it . I guess that is a begining , I have something from the Vervoordts

I couldn't help but think of all the marvelous...

2009-10-26T18:04:15.501-07:00

I couldn't help but think of all the marvelous conversations that must take place in these rooms. Such an interesting post, Diane. Many thanks.
Catherine

Hi Diane. Wonderful as always, so charmed by Axel ...

2009-10-26T16:18:19.301-07:00

Hi Diane. Wonderful as always, so charmed by Axel on his white horse, what an image to keep in your mind, much less your very own photo. I posted some photos earlier of the Axel designed villa of the musical Labeque sisters from a 2002 House and Garden (on my sidebar under "Impressive Details"...also a startlingly beautiful photo from your "A Certain Style" of Whitney Warren's bare living room).The SF Fall Antiques Show sounds incredible this year. Thanks. Trish

Dear Friends- I am so truly happy to receive such...

2009-10-26T15:41:44.785-07:00

Dear Friends-

I am so truly happy to receive such heartfelt--and international--response to my Axel and Boris feature.

Wow, Neo in London, Greet in Belgium, Vicki in Provence, Mrs B in Kansas, Debra somewhere totally exotic, and Tavarua (I think in Italy right now, on his global voyages, dining on Chanterelles and wild boar)--
This is so fantastic--as I watch the traffic on my blog go wild with readers in Moscow and Sao Paulo and Western Australia and Texas and Paris and New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and much more including Poland.
Mrs B. I know you are an old hand at this, but I'm thrilled with this worldly group, along with all my friends in California.
Thank you so much for your appreciation of the Vervoordts. Yes, indeed, they are aesthetic emperors, but also philanthropists for the arts, and lovely generous people. I could not be happier.
CHEERS, DIANE

Diane, This is a great post! I think you must have...

2009-10-26T12:07:51.618-07:00

Diane,
This is a great post! I think you must have had a wonderful time at the castele of Mr Vervoordt!
I always visit the castle at the open house weekends! I wan't miss any of these!
Mr and Mrs Vervoordt and their work are a constantly source of inspiration for my daily work in business!
These are really nice, friendly people!

Thank you for your wonderful post! I really enjoyed it!

Greet

What a brilliant post Diane and I am, of course, a...

2009-10-26T11:10:07.427-07:00

What a brilliant post Diane and I am, of course, a fan of Axel Vervoordt. I can just imagine the magic of the castle at night and the experience of sitting in amongst his magnificent interiors. What wonderful times you have with your work, xv.