Tuesday, January 14, 2020

I Am Back

John Rosselli

This is the incredibly chic Manhattan apartment of John Rosselli (who is married to Bunny Williams). Note the subtle but exquisite use of Chinoiserie - blue and white Chinese porcelain, an antique black and gold Chinese desk, and blanc de Chine.

On a personal note, I plan to be back to regular posting. The past 6 months drained me profoundly physically and emotionally - leaving the home I had lived in for 20 years with my daughter and late husband, losing my adored pup Isabella at the age of 16, packing and downsizing a lifetime of belongings, moving to Florida, and setting up a new home under very adverse circumstances including a botched crazy expensive new tile roof leaking everywhere and resulting mold issues causing health issues in my pups Harper and Margot.

Thanks for all your notes and concern - I am feeling stronger and plan on sharing my new lovely Chinoiserie filled home with you all as well.

This blog has been a labor of love for over a decade and I am looking forward to returning to it more than you know.
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41 comments:

  1. Katie CorriganJanuary 14, 2020 at 10:15 AM

    Welcome back. I have missed your inspirational posts.

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  2. Barbara NovelloJanuary 14, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    YAY we have missed you.

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  3. margifJanuary 14, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    Welcome back! Sorry for your difficult time and I so understand as I am going through much the same things. I love your wonderful posts.

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:17 AM

      Sorry you are going through things too, but thank you for your support.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    And, welcome to Florida!—Shanna

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  5. LMooreJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:04 AM

    Yay, you have been missed. Welcome to Florida. What part?

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  6. KellyS.January 14, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    What a great gift to see your blog in my inbox. All of us readers have missed you so! Cheers to 2020 and your return! XO

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks for your lovely comment - 2020 has to be better!

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  7. nrilyn the nurseJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    Welcome back!!! I have missed dearly not getting your blog. Hope things are really better for you.

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  8. Beth ConnollyJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:25 AM

    I hope so too, it was a very bad period. Thanks for your support.

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  9. Lisa D.January 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    There you are, Beth. I was wondering where you were! I'm so sorry for all of your tribulations. Life can certainly test us. I can't wait to see what you will do with your Sarasota home. You must tell me what it's like - Sarasota, I mean. I am a native northern Californian, but CA has just become too much for me, and am thinking seriously of re-locating. Good to see you again!

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 15, 2020 at 7:04 AM

      Thanks for your comment - I like that Sarasota has opera, ballet, symphony, world class museums, great restaurants, and is a real city. Feel free to email me if you like.

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  10. anonymousJanuary 14, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    So happy to see you back and sorry for your recent tribulations. Hope that 2020 will be so much better!

    slf

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2020 at 1:13 PM

    I have missed you. Been checking every day!!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2020 at 1:28 PM

    Hooray! So glad you have returned. Be well! DD

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    So glad you're back. Your absence gave me time to go back through your archives and left me wanting more content.

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 15, 2020 at 7:07 AM

      You had lots to go through - thanks for your interest.

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  14. Ann MarieJanuary 14, 2020 at 5:25 PM

    So sorry for your losses.. But it is good to see your blog back in my INBOX... Looking forward to seeing your inspirational posts. Take care.

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  15. SharminJanuary 14, 2020 at 5:56 PM

    Welcome back! So glad to see your post.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2020 at 6:26 AM

    I am glad you are back as well! For the past several months, I would check your site to see if you have posted and wondered what happened to you. I hope 2020 will be a better year for you! I love your website and it has been an inspiration to me bc I am a chinoiserie lover.

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 15, 2020 at 10:02 AM

      Thanks for your support - hope to provide lots more Chinoiserie inspiration this year.

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  17. home before darkJanuary 15, 2020 at 9:27 AM

    I've missed your blue and white voice and vision. Great happiness to you in 2020. So very sorry about the death of the spunky Isabella. Halloween will never be the same! Welcome back, Beth.

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 15, 2020 at 2:40 PM

      Thanks so much. I miss Izzy very very much. 2020 has to be better!

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  18. JunellJanuary 15, 2020 at 10:01 AM

    Wonderful news!!! Missed your posting. Make 2020 roar!!!

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  19. orangetulipsformeJanuary 15, 2020 at 11:14 AM

    This makes my day to hear that you are back to sharing. Look forward to seeing your posts and sharing your home in pictures

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  20. Beth ConnollyJanuary 15, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks so much - good to be back.

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  21. SallyJanuary 16, 2020 at 5:49 PM

    Dear Beth
    Hello from the Uk. I do hope that this will be a better year for you and send you my thoughts. I am sorry for your losses. It is so nice to see you here again, I treasure your inspiration and love chinoiserie.
    My very best wishes,
    love Sally x

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  22. Sharonlshearer11January 19, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    Welcome to South West Florida, we call it Technicolor land, it’s always sunny and it will make you happy. Missed your blog! You will have so much fun creating your vision in your new home. We are Open House junkies in our neighborhood and we are tired of seeing the same modern mix in all the staging here, Florida homes need your Chinoiserie Chic! Did I ever send you the after pictures of my reno in Bonita Springs—totally your style.

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    1. Beth ConnollyJanuary 19, 2020 at 8:01 AM

      Thanks so much - yes, you did send pictures - gorgeous!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    Glad to see you're back! Have missed your posts. Wishing you good luck and happiness in your new home and so sorry for your losses. ~suburbanmom2

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  24. Natasha StevensFebruary 1, 2020 at 1:13 AM

    So glad you're back! So sorry you've had a rough few months.

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  25. Karen of Fair OaksApril 2, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Oh my, just saw that you are posting again - wonderful! It is great to be in a new area with all sorts of great finds. Looking at your posts gives me ideas for what I should be looking for at the estate sales here in Palm Desert. This area is a Chinoiserie mecca. Decorating is a wonderful past time!

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  26. AnonymousMay 24, 2020 at 7:05 PM

    Have you checked out the Barnum & Bailey circus museum? Wonderful! - Babs

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