Blue & White Summer Dressing

Ultramarine Medallion James Dress

 

I love dressing in blue and white for summer. This dress is a lovely choice. A midi length and a relaxed silhouette for easy summer dressing. 

Meet your new favorite midi — the Ultramarine Medallion James Dress. The stunning blue and white medallion pattern paired with half-length wide sleeves and a relaxed silhouette makes this dress an instant resort wardrobe must-have. Dress it up with heeled sandals and gold hoops or keep it casual with flat sandals and a sun hat! It is cotton and linen and fully lined in 100% cotton.

Blue & White Ikat & Chinoiserie

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Blue and white ikat and chinoiserie are a wonderful combination. Above is a rare Schumacher ikat ginger jar along with matching ikat china in my lanai at CCC. 

Combining the structured elegance of chinoiserie with the earthy, soft lines of ikat creates a "global chic" aesthetic. The structured beauty of chinoiserie balances the relaxed, blurred lines of ikat, especially when tying both together using a cohesive color palette (like classic blue and white).

Most ikat you find will be textiles that pair beautifully with chinoiserie like blue and white Chinese porcelain. Here are some lovely blue and white ikat options -

Blue & White Chinoiserie Mahjong

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My second mahjong class was yesterday. I must admit that I am learning more from my free online mahjong sources than the in person classes. Having taught both landscape design and wine classes, I know that being an expert in a subject and being able to share that knowledge with others are two different things.

Selling Like Hotcakes

Rattan Alligator Pencil Holder

 

These absolutely adorable alligator and dog rattan pencil holders are selling like hotcakes. They have a serious Amanda Lindroth vibe - but they are $15!