David Hicks and Jo Malone

Fans of the late legendary British interior designer David Hicks will love this collaboration between Jo Malone and David Hicks' son Ashley Hicks, who has reinterpreted three of his classic designs in these limited edition candles. You will recall that David Hicks was the creator of such iconic and timeless designs as The Vase and La Fiorentina. My favorite is the Lime Basil and Mandarin, a modern classic.

Farrow & Ball, Jo Malone & am New York

I'm excited to tell you about a wonderful collaboration between two of my favorite British companies-Farrow & Ball and Jo Malone. Farrow & Ball, my top paint and wallpaper manufacturer and perfumer extraordinaire Jo Malone have joined to launch their first collection of colored candles. Each candle scent is paired with an intrinsically linked color. My favorite is Jo Malone's signature scent of Lime Basil & Mandarin that I have been addicted to since first finding it in London. It is an incredible combination of fresh limes, zesty mandarins, peppery basil, and white thyme. It has been paired with Farrow & Ball's Breakfast Room Green. Above is the candle in my kitchen. Below is the full collection. For inspiration, I have shown each candle below with an example of a Chinoiserie tablescape where it would be perfect. Find your own limited edition candle at Farrow & Ball showrooms, Jo Malone boutiques, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Then create your own Chinoiserie vignette.

Also, I hope you will check out an an article running today on page 15 of the print and online version of am New York where I am interviewed about Chinoiserie and Chinoiserie screens. It has some wonderful sources for well priced versions.

Lime Basil & Mandarin in Breakfast Room Green

Mary McDonald

Pomegranate Noir in Eating Room Red

Melissa Wallace Deitz

Blue Agave & Cacao in Oval Room Blue

Ruthie Sommers

Grapefruit in Cream

Ruthie Sommers

Wild Fig & Cassis in Pelt

Ruthie Sommers