Spring Flowers

Williams Sonoma Famille Rose Vases

I was in Publix yesterday and they had so many beautiful cut flowers in the floral department. These Famille Rose pattern vases are perfect for Spring arrangements.

Chinoiserie Breakfast in Bed

Charlotte Moss

 

This is my idea of heaven - a beautiful wicker breakfast tray beautifully set for tea or breakfast in bed. I have some wonderful ideas for creating your own version.

Setting the Chinoiserie Thanksgiving Table

Southern Living

 

I love setting the Thanksgiving table with blue and white chinoiserie and turkeys. Here a blue and white Chinese porcelain jar is filled with hydrangeas, zinnias, pink hypericum berries, and surrounded by pomegranates. Blue and white dinner plates are topped with charming turkey plates.

A Chinoiserie Thanksgiving

Turkey Famille Rose

 

I have posted before on the beautiful Famille Rose Collection at Williams Sonoma. For Thanksgiving, they have added some fabulous turkey pieces. A wonderful way to set the Thanksgiving table with chinoiserie.

The Scent of Famille Rose

Famille Rose Scented Candle

Of course "famille rose" does not have a scent - it is a type of Chinese porcelain introduced in the 18th century and very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The term famille rose (meaning of the “pink family”) refers to porcelain glazed with enamels in a predominantly pink, white, yellow, and green color palette.

Famille Rose For Flowers and Plants

Famille Rose Set of Bud Vases

I have posted before about Williams Sonoma's very popular and beautiful Famille Rose Collection. They have come out with a gorgeous collection of vases and planters just in time for Valentine's Day.

Aprons with Style

Famille Rose

Aprons are of course very functional, but I have found some that are so pretty I would love wearing them in the kitchen, especially when I am entertaining. And this one above is even Chinoiserie Chic with its Famille Rose design.

Chic Easter Decorating Ideas

Ombré Easter eggs

Here are four chic and elegant ideas for decorating for Easter. These ombré eggs are fabulous, aren't they? They are also very easy to make - directions are below.

Setting the Spring Table - Famille Rose

Famille Rose Collection

 

The term "famille rose" (meaning of the “pink family”) refers to Chinese porcelain glazed with enamels in a predominantly pink, white, yellow, and green color palette. Perhaps you have some antique or vintage pieces in this classic chinoiserie style.