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BOOK CLUB BLOG: Mayhem, Monarchs & Mistresses
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..a little book club & chat
I love to read! Especially French history, the Kings Queens, Mistresses, the Emperors - the wars, the court culture, and people. It couldn't be a dry history - I am not an academician. It has to be a compelling and enlightening read in someway. I like to learn new pieces of information and make connections. When I ran out of available books, I grudgingly moved into English Kings and Queens, battles, and alliances. I loved the way.... read more.
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PAT MONROE ANTIQUES is situated in the renowned Whit Hanks complex in downtown Austin at Austin's antiques furniture center. Pat's Antique Collection consists of exceptionally fine French, Italian and English antique furniture. Pat specializes in bringing together the French furniture from the Regence period through Napoleon III, covering the 18th and 19th century. Each piece is evaluated for style, distinction and integrity of the piece. Her connections to some of Europe's finest sources enable her to have first choice for her clients. She looks for fine French antiques that are uncommon and possess a stylish chic. Each piece must meet the essential characteristics of authenticity, fine quality of material and workmanship, beauty and excellence in condition to be ready for homeowner, designer or collector alike. Recently she has added pieces from the Art Deco era as well as Swedish Antiques to add a lighter look for spring and summer.
PAT MONROE ANTIQUES has added contemporary pieces to mix with antique. Antiques are often used as an accent piece in today's contemporary look. The desire to mix pieces from the past with today's sleek design gives such an interesting look: Contrasting textiles and finishes; monotone rooms with a glamorous pop of color; rustic pieces with gilt accents or a stunning, unusual piece standing against a simple wall. These are examples of the way people are incorporating beauty and interest within the environment they live. They not only want comfort they also want to be surrounded by lovely furnishings. In this way people are taking responsibility for the reactions they have (consciously or not) to the furnishings they see every day.
Mixing of antiques and contemporary furnishings is the impetus for Pat. PAT MONROE ANTIQUES offers customers one place to buy comfort, quality and beauty together. Pat is known for "her eye, her professionalism, and her integrity". The casual elegance for which the gallery is known translates into vignettes of romance, of heroics, of the importance of family, of coziness, clean artistic sleekness. The furniture is smart, stylish and sophisticated - just right for modern living.
PAT MONROE ANTIQUES carries antiques, French or English reproductions, and new chic furnishing & accessories, all clearly marked.
You may shop at her online gallery, on the 1stdibs website or come to her newly expanded showroom.
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Pat Price Monroe grew up in Austin and became an artist painting portraits for many families in Austin & Texas. French antique furniture became a fascination, when Bill, her husband, and she traveled. Monroe's love for history made the antiques significantly relevant. While traveling Europe she found distinctive and authentic pieces and shipped them back to her Austin home. Antique furniture and the decorative arts soon became a constant pursuit. Specializing in French antique furniture with it's lyrical lines, ornate or simple, painted or original wood. Monroe has an eye for artistic and authentic antiques. It defines her collection. PAT MONROE ANTIQUES has become the go-to source for fine, stylish, antique furniture for those who wants today lighter look in antiques.
Aside from art, antiques and historic preservation, the Monroes have raised their sons in Pat's family home on Judge's Hill. Pat volunterred and contributed to many charities including Helping Hand. The Settlement Club and Hospice. In 2005 Pat chaired The Symphony Ball, the Fashion Show and Soiree with another Symphony member.
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