French Dining Chairs with Unfinished-Finished Backs

My jaw dropped when I came across this image of these

FRENCH DINING CHAIRS WITH UNFINISHED-FINISHED BACKS.

(Could that be the most awkward description of a chair? Possibly...)

I adore this unexpected twist to the timeless Neoclassic frame.   

I have been hemming and hawing over dining chairs for YEARS now 

(literally, I've never used my dining table due to the lack of chairs), 

and I think these won my heart! 

Here the chair frame I have my eye on, finished in a creamy white:

and maybe upholster the seats in faux shagreen?

RAAAARRRR.... So sexy...

{images via The Decorista & Online Fabrics}

Made By Girl Contributor Post: Platner Style

I'm guest posting over at 

MADE BY GIRL. 

I'm talking about Platner style, so come on over and check it out!

Matte Black

Usually I'm a high gloss kind of girl.  I like things shiny and sleek.  

Lately though, I've developed a crush on 

MATTE BLACK.

It takes things down a notch, in a good way.

Apparently it's becoming popular for kitchens and dining rooms.

What do you think? Is matte black a winner or something to leave in the magazines?

{images via Pinterest}

Perfect Pair: Coco Chanel Quote + Lonny Inspiration

"AN INTERIOR IS A PROJECTION OF THE SOUL."

-COCO CHANEL

{images via Lonny}