Gilded Blossom

Gilded Blossom Jacquard Julia Pants

 

I have fallen in love with this gorgeous fabric from Tuckernuck. It has a bit of a chinoiserie feel, doesn't it? It is available in several pieces. Any of these would be perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas entertaining and parties, and New Year's Eve.

A Chinoiserie Halloween - Celadon

CCC

 

I love celadon Chinese porcelain and have several pieces at CCC. Celadon mixes beautifully with blue and white Chinese porcelain and looks especially great in a beach house with sea glass colors of blues and greens.

CCC

My Favorite Makeup Item

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick

 

My favorite item in my makeup bag is definitely Westman Atelier's blush stick. The Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick is universally praised for its creamy, foolproof formula and hydrating, natural finish. It melts into the skin like butter, making it easy to blend with fingers, a brush, or a sponge, and it can even double as a lip tint.

Christmas Planning

Carolyne Roehm

 

I decorate for Christmas the week of Thanksgiving which is just a couple of months away, so I am in full planning mode. One project is a tabletop tree that I will put in a large blue and white Chinese ginger jar. I have been collecting some very special ornaments for months that I am having handmade. I am still debating whether I will use a real tree like this one or an upscale pre-lit faux one.