Sunday, August 31, 2014

Autumn Chinoiserie

Manuel Canovas
 Are you getting ready for the colors of autumn? My mother died a long time ago, but today is her birthday. She adored the earth tones - the colors of fall - orange, gold, brown, and burgundy. She dressed in them and decorated her home in them. Do you decorate with these colors? I am the opposite, gravitating to all the pastels.


Saturday, August 30, 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014

Lavender

Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender

I am starting to plan a room in my home that will be painted in a pale lavender. Have any of you used lavender in your own home? I would love paint color suggestions. The one above is Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender and I like it very much. I have never used this color in my home and I think it will work beautifully with Chinoiserie, especially blue and white Chinese porcelain. I'd love any ideas on sophisticated lavender paint colors.

Charlotte Moss

Carolyne Roehm

Thursday, August 28, 2014

The Balloon Shade


Last week I did a post showing a Chinoiserie balloon shade that elicited strong reactions both for and against its use in interior design today. I personally love a beautifully done balloon curtain and its variations like the London shade. I thought I would post a few more favorites, many combined with Chinoiserie.

Stroheim

Veranda
The Enchanted Home

House Beautiful

Perch New Orleans

Melissa Rufty

Alessandra Branca

Architectural Digest

Cottages & Gardens

Source?



Wednesday, August 27, 2014

A Chinoiserie Vignette

Matchbook Magazine
Soft green walls, a pink and white striped rug, a faux bamboo Greek key mirror, and a Serena & Lily South Seas Bar Cart in rattan create a charming Chinoiserie vignette.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Classic Blue and White


From Alexa Hampton's Decorating In Detail, a lovely example of decorating with blue and white.

Monday, August 25, 2014

End of Summer Sale at The Pink Pagoda


Jennifer from The Pink Pagoda is having an end of summer sale starting today in her Etsy Store only. Use Code ENDOFSUMMER20OFF  to receive a 20% discount on your $40 minimum purchase now through August 31. There are so many wonderful choices for your home. The giclees I have in my own home from The Pink Pagoda bring a smile to my face every day.






Saturday, August 23, 2014

Saturday Inspiration


Concerned about the price and portability of doing an entire room in hand painted silk Chinoiserie wallpaper? A framed panel solves both problems so effortlessly and elegantly. I also adore the lavender and yellow color palette of this room.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Balloon Shades


Are you a fan of the balloon or London shade or do they seem too 1980s to you? Here is a current example from Calico Corners with the shade done in a Chinoiserie fabric.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

A Bold Chinoiserie Powder Room


Here is a wonderful powder room using the iconic Clarence House The Vase by David Hicks wallpaper in the brown colorway.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

A Chic Nook


Such a great little nook - I love the Cole & Son Palm Jungle wallpaper, the black and white toile on the stool, and the handbags hung from hooks - both functional and darling.

Monday, August 18, 2014

The Blue and White Chinoiserie Bathroom

via DecorPad
I find all white bathrooms a bit sterile for my taste. This white bathroom with its blue Greek key design in the shower adds Chinoiserie flair while still staying clean and masculine. A great idea.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Sunday Inspiration


Such a perfect combination of blue and white, stripes, blue and white Chinese porcelain, a natural grass rug, brass, and a peek into the adjoining blue and white room.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Saturday Inspiration

Wendi Young Design
A blue gray linen on an English roll arm chair and a Chinese garden stool create a lovely vignette.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Another Chinoiserie Fabric Find


I really like this fabric by Elizabeth Benefield called Melchior. Here it is in Multi and in Blue. It's also 100% linen which is great. And here is a new picture of Margot who is growing by leaps and bounds - she is up to 2 1/2 pounds.



Thursday, August 14, 2014

New Fabric Find


In the fabric store the other day, I found a new fabric I fell in love with. It reminds me a bit of a favorite fabric of mine, Brunschwig & Fils Gillian S Zebras shown below.

Called "Best in Show" by P Kaufman, it combines Chinoiserie (Chinese Chippendale, blue and white Chinese porcelain, palms, and pagodas) and dogs and even has A Japanese Chin! I am planning to use it for a dog bed for our new Japanese Chin Margot. It also pictures Pomeranians, Pugs, Papillons, Scottish Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, King Charles Spaniels, and Shit Zhus.

Besides dog beds, this would be great for pillows, window treatments, tablecloths, a headboard, bedding, so many uses. And it is very well priced - if you search you will find it online at many vendors starting at about $16.95 a yard. It is available in Cayenne, Puddle, and Bone.

Lonny - Brunschwig & Fils Gillian S Zebras




Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Styling The Summer Chinoiserie Bar Cart


Isn't this fun? Pink walls and a faux bamboo brass bar cart styled with all sorts of summer libations. Have you noticed that the pineapple is becoming de rigueur on bar carts? Use a fresh one in the summer and a vintage brass one in the winter. So chic!

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

More Tory Burch & Chinoiserie


The other day I posted a picture of the stunning Chinoiserie filled Manhattan offices of Tory Burch from Architectural Digest. I thought you might enjoy seeing more. I'm not surprised by how beautiful they are, since Tory Burch stores are always so well decorated. Tory Burch has a wonderful line of home decor as well - you can see it here.







Monday, August 11, 2014

Moving Day

Kate Spade Moving Ad
My daughter Kate is moving today, so I am off to Georgetown early to get ready for the arrival of the movers. Fortunately it is a beautiful day, we are all ready for them, and I have a nice bottle of Champagne chilled to celebrate tonight that it is all over! Wish us luck?