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My recent fascination with Chinoiserie continues. Chinoiserie was a term which originated in France and refers to Chinese influence in European furniture designs, evident in furniture design as far back as the 17th century. Chinoiserie peaked in popularity during the middle of the 18th century. Lacquers and gold leaf were used with a combination of western and eastern motifs. Many of the great monarchs. such as Louis XV and Marie Antoinette were know to have a fascination with Chinoiserie as well.

In the 18th century, visiting the mysterious far east was available only to the wealthiest individuals via the “Silk Road” trade route. In order to keep up with a growing demand for oriental art and furniture, European artisans developed the Chinoiserie design, which introduced a taste of an exciting and sophisticated foreign Asian culture to Europe.

These Chinoiserie secretaires would be a fabulous focal point in any room. I adore how, even today, Chinoiserie adds a hint of mystery and intrigue to any room.

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About Leslie Hendrix Wood

Leslie Hendrix Wood is the founding editor of the luxury lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court and an has her own interior design firm, Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors in Midland, Texas.

Leslie received her undergraduate degree in business. She worked briefly in banking and returned to school to earn her MBA.

Upon graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. to work on a Presidential campaign and received a Presidential appointment to a position in International Trade.

At the end of the administration, Leslie returned to her hometown and joined the family oil and gas business, although her first passion has always been, after raising her children with her husband, business and interior design.

When she saw her children were closer to leaving home, she decided to start the blog, Hadley Court. in 2012, which won the Design Bloggers Conference Hall of Fame award for Best New Design Blog in 2013 - a prestigious honor granted by her peers.

In 2014, she is, in addition to blogging, beginning to build the family friendly luxury lifestyle brand: HADLEY COURT, based on her values of Gracious Living, Timeless Design and Family Traditions.

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