Chinoiserie Chic turns two years old today-can you believe it? This is my 795th post. I have truly enjoyed it all, and my life is the better for it. I also find it quite fun that the term "Chinoiserie Chic" that I created to name my blog because I liked the Ch-Ch alliteration has become common parlance in interior design. I get many Google alerts daily with the term Chinoiserie Chic, from posts, posts, posts, posts, posts, and more posts, to magazine articles, Etsy items like here, here, here, and here, eBay auctions, weddings, more weddings, fashion, fabric, online stores, even the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show lecture series, and a workshop at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, all being called "Chinoiserie Chic" to convey the modern approach to using Chinoiserie. Pictured just below is a lovely dining room by Ruthie Sommers that was the subject of my very first post. To celebrate, I am giving away two wonderful books that reflect the best of this interior design style. The first is Mary McDonald's book Interiors, The Allure of Style, and the second is Domino The Book of Decorating, with its de Gournay cover. The winner will receive both books. Leave a comment on this post by midnight Friday, May 6th for a chance to win and to say hi. If you are a follower or become a follower, mention this to double your chances. The winner will be announced Saturday. Thanks to all for following Chinoiserie Chic and for your comments, emails, and suggestions.
