Thursday, November 5, 2020

The Chinoiserie Outdoor Dining Space

Bunny Williams and John Rosselli - Architectural Digest

 We have looked many times at the wonderful living room in the Punta Cana Dominican Republic home of Bunny Williams and John Rosselli. This is the outdoor dining area. In many homes in tropical locations, there is no formal dining room and meals and entertaining take place in the outdoor dining space.

I love the limestone dining table, wicker chairs, and antique wrought iron chandelier. I also love the tall leggy palms in blue and white Chinese fishbowls. They are elegant and beautiful and do not take up a lot of visual or actual space. I might borrow this idea for my lanai. All the blue and white Chinese porcelain looks great with the natural and organic elements. Note the elegant lettuce ware centerpiece. Do any of you collect lettuce ware? 

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  1. I bought the new Dodie Thayer for Tory Burch dinner plates and bread and butter plates. I love them! I wish I could afford to collect the real Dodie Thayer lettuce ware!

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    1. I agree that the Tory Burch is a lovely option. I might start a collection. It seems perfect for here.

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  2. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, The original Dodie Thayer lettuce ware from the 60s - 80s, It is now very hard to find and very $$$$ even in Florida. The new Tory Burch lettuce ware is thicker, more durable and reasonably priced. I have collected Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage for years in multiple colors and love how it looks on a table, it is very durable and you can find pieces on sale and in thrift stores all the time.

    The picture you posted of the lanai will be perfect for the way we live in Florida. You will spend hours there in the winter months, especially with the way you are redesigning your garden. Can’t wait to see how you design your lanai!

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    1. My daughter collects lettuce ware and finds it all over NOVA in thrift stores. I think it's a great choice for here and will start looking. I love my lanai - this week I have been opening my wall of sliders and it is delightful.

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  3. I, too, have collected Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage ware for years in green. I especially love how salads look in the salad bowl. I always get many compliments. I also love how food looks on the platter.

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    1. Absolutely, they are so versatile and look good so many different ways.. with rattan chargers or white linen, plus you can use fine china salad plates for another look.. fun!!

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  4. I love my lettuce ware. I have been collecting it for a few years now. I especially love using it for Easter.
    I have a few of the Tory Burch pieces but I prefer the darker green. I usually just pick them up at great prices at TJ Maxx at Eastertime.

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