Favorite Things Right Now

Island Dreaming by Amanda Lindroth

I have really been missing Amanda Lindroth's website and wonderful wicker and chinoiserie filled collection. I am thrilled that her new book Island Dreaming is now out.

Shoes for Fall

Rothy's

I have not posted on my favorite shoes Rothy's in quite a while, and there is so much to talk about! New styles, new colors, new patterns, and even a tweak of my favorite The Point.

And the Winner Is...

The Famous Five

 

My favorite flats - Rothy's recently had a Vote It Back contest to vote back your favorite from five of their most popular shoes. The winner was announced yesterday and they actually brought back all five as Limited Editions. All are animal prints and so fun! Can you guess my favorite?

Hat Day

Anne DePasquale Millinery

Today will be a big day for hats with the coronation of King Charles in London and the Kentucky Derby here later today. It is 5 AM and I am up watching the coronation.

Tropical Rothy's & Pink Light Bulbs Found!!!

 Palm Rothy's

As you know if you follow Chinoiserie Chic, I am a huge fan of Rothy's shoes. They are chic, flattering, incredibly comfortable, completely machine washable, and eco - friendly. To date, Rothy's has converted 158,965,875+ single use plastic bottles into Rothy's signature thread. 

I find them them the perfect Florida or summer shoe. They come in dozens of fun colors and patterns. I was absolutely thrilled when they came out with these new palm print flats last week. I ordered the burnt orange and navy - it has a peach insole. They arrived yesterday and could not be cuter. Rothy's are so much more put together looking than sneakers, flip - flops, or crocs, yet still super comfy.

The Classic Mule

Mules - Metropolitan Museum of Art - early 18th century

The mule, a backless shoe, dates back to the Romans where it was worn by the higher magistrates. It was also de riguer in the French court in the eighteenth century with the likes of Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour. In more modern times it was reserved for the boudoir. 

In recent years, it has been all over the runways and the streets. It is easy, effortless, comfortable, stylish, and very chic. More elevated than a sandal, it has the ease of a slip on that can go to the office, on a walk, to the pool, and out to dinner. 

Chanelling Chanel

The Square in Midnight Tweed

 

Unless you are brand new to Chinoiserie Chic, you know that I am a huge fan of Rothy's flats - they are chic, stylish, incredibly comfortable, eco-friendly, and machine washable. 

They have come out with two new styles that I love - with their cap toes, tweed, and color palette of black and white and a pink interior - they remind me a lot of Chanel flats stylewise, but cost effective and low maintenance. These are wonderful for the holidays - a touch of metallic thread adds a hint of sparkle.

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Rothy's

 

I am a huge fan of Rothy's flats and wear them all the time. To date, more than 125 million plastic bottles have been turned into Rothy's, an incredibly cute, comfy, chic, and completely machine washable shoe.

Two New Fall Favorites

Rothy's

 

I have found two new wonderful additions to my wardrobe that I have to share. If you follow CC, you know I am a huge fan of Rothy's, the insanely cute, comfy, chic, eco-friendly, and machine washable shoes that will make your feet so happy.

Fall Footwear

Rothy's

I have posted several times about Rothy's, my go-to footwear that is eco-friendly, crazy comfortable, chic and cute as can be, and completely machine washable. Rothy's have already recycled 125,000,000 water bottles and counting!

Summer Rothy's

Rothy's Collector's Edition Macaron Stripe

 

My go-to shoes Rothy's have just come out with some very fun and feminine summer editions. Rothy's are the wildly popular, crazy comfortable, completely machine washable, eco-friendly flats made from recycled plastic water bottles. Once you get a pair you too will become a fan.

Navy and Whites Stripes

CCC

 

I can't get enough of navy and white stripes in my home and wardrobe. Navy and white stripes are classic, preppy, nautical, beachy, and work so well with chinoiserie! (This photo is from DC just before I moved here - I am much more blonde and tan now, but I was looking for pictures with navy and white stripes).

A Walk on the Wild Side

Jenna Lyons

I love touches of leopard and animal prints in my home and wardrobe. The key to remaining elegant and sophisticated when wearing leopard is to use a light touch. Don't lean in - use one piece or as an accent. I have found some great spring and summer choices I really like.

Manolo Blahniks Gathering Dust

New Metallic Rothy's

 

In NOVA, I wore stilettos almost every day and have quite a collection of gorgeous Manolo Blahniks and other designer footwear. Here in Florida is a different story. I tried on a pair the other day toying with the idea of wearing them, but took two steps and thought better of it. I slipped back into a pair of Rothy's and I swear my feet sighed in relief. Looking back, I marvel that I did not break something walking in high heels on ancient bricks and cobblestones in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia thousands of times. (Widow Makers)

Happy Groundhog Day and Lots More

via WFTV

 

Greetings from sunny Venice, Florida where the high today will be 79°. Being on vacation every day never gets old.

The Blue and White Chinoiserie Kitchen

Mark Sikes - Coastal Living

 

A strange day yesterday. My painter contacted me that he has been hospitalized with Covid despite being vaccinated and boosted. He is of course in my thoughts and prayers for his full recovery. So my exterior painting is a bit up in the air.

My Five Favorite Brands of 2021

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

This past year, I did much of my shopping online and found some new (to me) brands that I really love. Here they are, in no particular order.

Classic Rothy's Channeling Chanel

whowhatwear.com

Above are the classic and iconic Chanel flats. These new Rothy's below to me are channeling Chanel - so classic, go with absolutely everything, but the Rothy's will be the most comfortable shoes in your closet - not to mention that they are eco friendly and machine washable.

Favorite New Holiday Picks

Printfresh x Pencil and Paper Co. Limited Edition Stamped Floral Quartz Day to Nightgown

Two of my favorite labels have just come out with limited editions for the holidays that would make great gifts for yourself or for others on your list.

Holiday Rothy's

Rothy's Holiday Styles

 

Rothy's Black Friday drop is here with their limited edition holiday styles and I literally dropped everything to check it out.

"The holidays call for something special—and our limited edition shoes for women are just the ticket. From glittering metallics to bold hues, we have plenty of fresh, festive styles made for every event on your calendar. Trust us, you won’t want to hibernate on these."