Not Your Mother's Melamine

Meri Meri Pink Vintage Botanical Small Plates

 

Melamine has come a long way. With today's designer versions, it is hard to believe they are not china. Meri Meri's melamine tableware is highly praised for its charming, whimsical designs and durable, high-quality feel. This beauitful chinoiserie design and scalloped edges look like fine ceramic but are shatter-resistant and perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Picks

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

 

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here. This is a great time to stock up. These are some of my favorite beauty picks -

Scalloped Towels

Chaletti Double Scalloped Towels

 

Scalloped towels are the perfect choice for the chinoiserie bathroom. They are favorites at high end sources like Serena & Lily and Weezie.

Christmas in July

 

Velvet Reindeer With Tartan Jacket

Growing up, I went to an eight week sleep away camp in Wisconsin every summer for many years. In July we would celebrate "Christmas."

The quirky holiday was reportedly invented at an all-girls summer camp in North Carolina in 1933. Campers longed for the winter aesthetic of the holidays and celebrated with fake cotton snow and Santa. The concept was further popularized by the 1940 screwball comedy film Christmas in July.