Updates and Great Finds

Pottery Barn Kids Bailey Crystal Chandelier

For years I wanted a crystal ship chandelier, but never got one. I never really had a ceiling high enough for these massive chandeliers. Here is one at 1st dibs for $35,0000.

1st dibs

Last week I was playing around online and spotted this mini Pottery Barn Kids crystal pirate ship version on sale for $70.00 and free shipping. It arrived last evening. Too cute! It might go in my toilet room in the master bath - LOL - why not? Who doesn't want a crystal pirate ship while using the toilet I ask you?

I ran into my HG yesterday and found a Chinese Chippendale brown rattan bar cart for $79.99 and two gorgeous Ann Gish silk dupione pillow shams for $19.99 each that retail for $340 each. All are slated for the master bedroom.

The painters are getting down to the short strokes on the house and will be done by the end of the week. Tomorrow he starts lacquering the guest bathroom in the tandoori orange.

Yesterday I drove to four Home Depots to score enough of the huge globe lightbulbs for the ceiling fans. 100 miles of running around but they look amazing! I am on a mission.

This morning I am off to Michael's for liquid gold leaf as my painter is matching the frame of that massive mirror in the dining room to the Ralph Lauren gold leaf and crystal pagoda lantern that will hang in there.

And I did find a new handyman through my realtor that she has been using for years. I am on his schedule and he seems very nice.

One week from tonight I will be sleeping in my new home.

New topic for your assistance. BTW, I loved everyone's comments yesterday on the question of a TV in the master bedroom - very interesting. I am leaving the Pit Boss grill I own here with GG. Visually I don't want a huge barbecue grill in my new lanai. I just want something small and easy to use with minimal smoke and cleanup. I had an outdoor standing George Foreman electric grill before that I might replace. Any other thoughts? My lanai is not huge and looks out on those gorgeous preserves, so I don't want anything out there to take away from the view. I guess I could just pass on a grill entirely. And what is the deal with the Big Green Egg grills??? Am I missing something amazing? A Japanese style grill does have a certain CC appeal and they are very attractive.

Small Big Green Egg Grill

Here is an electric grill from Target in coral pink for $19.99!

MyMini Personal Electric Grill

Kids' Chinoiserie

Pottery Barn Kids

Some great Chinoiserie choices at Pottery Barn Kids and much of it would work in adults' bedrooms as well.

Chinoiserie Chic Find

Pagoda Pendant

Have you ever noticed that Pottery Barn's merchandise tends to be dull and mundane and the good stuff is at Pottery Barn Kids and Teen? Case in point - this marvelous faux bamboo Chinese pagoda lantern at Pottery Barn Kids.

Inspiration Board and Surprise Finds

This very sophisticated living room I have designed includes an antique Coromandel screen, a pair of Barcelona chairs, a zebra rug, and a pair of Dorothy Draper chests. I have accessorized with two beaded elephant lamps and a wicker elephant to hold magazines. I love the elephant accessories.

Now let's see if you can guess where I found these elephants before you click on the links -

A. Anthropologie
B. Z Gallerie
C. CB2
D. Furbish
E. West Elm

Beaded Elephant Lamp

Wicker Storage Elephant

The correct answer is none of the above - they are both from Pottery Barn Kids and they are both on sale! And they are both going to find a home in my home. They could be used anywhere in the house - definitely not just for kids' rooms! The elephant lamp would be great as an accent lamp or on a bedside table. The wicker elephant could be used on a desk, in a bathroom, on a dresser, to hold mail, to hold magazines, or in a nursery or child's room.

Great Find & Inspiration Boards

Dahlia Chandelier

 I love mixing beaded chandeliers with Chinoiserie. Beaded chandeliers are such a hot decorating trend and so beautiful, but can be very expensive. This wonderful beaded chandelier from Pottery Barn Kids has so much going for it. A neutral color, great size, and only $179.99. It is ideal for an entryway, hallway, laundry room, powder room, bedroom, breakfast nook, or nursery. A pair would be fantastic over a dining room table. I am snatching one up for my powder room before they are gone as it says that quantities are limited.

Schuyler Samperton

Colordrunk Designs

Meg Braff

Chinoiserie Shower Curtains

Beautiful ready made shower curtains are hard to find and Chinoiserie ones are even rarer. These two are wonderful and both are on sale. Above is West Lake from Blissliving Home and below is Audrey from Pottery Barn. Both will add drama to a neutral bathroom or will distract the eye in older bathrooms with dated colors.

The Chinoiserie Boy's Nursery

When I began Chinoiserie Chic, one goal was to show Chinoiserie decor in every room of the house. After a year, I have yet to find a Chinoiserie boy's nursery, so I have decided to do a fantasy virtual one. The couple have an elegant and sophisticated home and they want the nursery for the little boy they are about to have to reflect their style in the rest of the home, which includes many lovely Chinoiserie touches. The budget is quite ample. They also wish the room to grow with the boy. I would start with Fromental for the walls in this singerie design. The soft palette and whimsical monkeys are a perfect choice for a nursery.

The beautiful sleigh crib is from Pottery Barn Kids. It looks like an heirloom and converts to a toddler bed.

This beautiful bedding is from Hillary Thomas Designs Candy Shop Collection in Salt Water Taffy in light blue and white seersucker and linen. I would have her do matching seersucker roman shades for the windows.

Blue Chambray Double Pendant from The Well Appointed House

Chinoiserie Display Cabinet with Navy Interior from The Well Appointed House

Kartell child's size Lou Lou Ghost Chairs from Perch

Swivel Glider from Pottery Barn Kids

Doesn't Chinoiserie work well in a boy's nursery? I hope you have found some inspiration here. For more wonderful Chinoiserie children's rooms, revisit my post here.