A Chinoiserie Autumn

Dillard's Southern Living Collection

September arrives this coming Tuesday and I for one am very excited. I love decorating for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. My plans are already underway.

I am not the biggest fan of orange for fall decor, and I'll bet many of you agree. I can't stand traditional orange pumpkins, for example. But today with all the fabulous heirloom pumpkins, there are pumpkins in white, celadon, and blue - very Chinoiserie Chic! 

Setting the Blue & White Thanksgiving Table

Blue and White Turkey Salt and Pepper Shakers

 

Whether you are setting a blue and white Thanksgiving table or using harvest colors, these would make a very pretty addition.

The Autumn Front Door

Mary Carol Garrity

 

With my Halloween decorations now gone, the front entrance looks a bit bare. And it is too early to start Christmas decorating.

The Thanksgiving Centerpiece

John Derian Beaded Turkey Pillow

The "it" piece from the John Derian Target Thanksgiving collaboration last year was this wonderful beaded turkey above. Lots of people bought it to be their Thanksgiving table centerpiece. It is a really stunning piece and very collectible.

My Top John Derian X Target Picks

John Derian X Target

John Derian is an American decoupage artist and designer living in New York City whose aesthetic encapsulates a curious mix of natural oddities, antiques and eccentricities.

John Derian has been sharing his passion for beautiful, yet functional products as part of the Target family for over a decade. His one-of-a-kind, unique taste and sense of humor made him the perfect partner to bring joy to this year’s holiday celebrations.

A Blue and White Autumn

Blue and White Ceramic Pumpkins

 

I am not a fan of traditional orange pumpkins at all. I do love heirloom pumpkins in white and in blue and the Cinderella pumpkins in pale peach. These colors all work much better at CCC. I also love faux pumpkins in wicker and in blue and white. 

Thanksgiving Decorating

Carolyne Roehm

 

Are you hosting for Thanksgiving? Here are some easy ideas for decorating your home with chinoiserie style. Orange mums, both potted and cut, are a beautiful choice for blue and white Chinese porcelain cachepots and vases.

Setting the Thanksgiving Table

John Derian for Target Beaded Turkey

If you are looking for a stunning Thanksgiving centerpiece, this is it. Part of the John Derian for Target Thanksgiving Collection, it was sold out but has restocked.

John Derian is an American decoupage artist and designer living in New York City whose aesthetic encapsulates a curious mix of natural oddities, antiques and eccentricities.

John Derian has been sharing his passion for beautiful, yet functional products as part of the Target family for over a decade. His one-of-a-kind, unique taste and sense of humor made him the perfect partner to bring joy to this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations.

Setting the Thanksgiving Table

Tory Burch

This beautiful Thanksgiving table setting by Tory Burch has lots of great ideas to borrow. The color palette is orange and purple with hot pink. Chinoiserie touches include Imari vases filled with fresh flowers and berries and pewter bamboo flatware. Tealights are a pretty alternative to candlesticks and nice and low so as to not block your view of others at the table.

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.

Jewel Toned Lace for Thanksgiving

Merlot Lace Calliope Dress

 

Lace is a classic for the Christmas holidays - often in red, green, or black. But lace is also a gorgeous choice for Thanksgiving in jewel tones.

Setting the Thanksgiving Table

Tuckernuck

 

It will be a bit of a stressful day here at CCC - I have a massive oak tree right behind my home being removed today that was damaged in the last two hurricanes. I am happy it is coming down because it is aging and falling apart and poses a serious risk to my home. It is not one of the beautiful live oaks that ages well and fares well in storms here in Florida. It is a laurel oak and they start decaying from the inside out as they age and come apart in storms. But it is massive and towers over my house and I will be glad when the process is over. 

Bows & Brocade

Sunday in Brooklyn Brocade Shift Dress

 

Two of my favorite looks for holiday attire are bows and brocade. I love dresses with a big bow in the back detail. So pretty. And brocade is such a rich and luxe look for the holidays. These colors are ideal for Thanksgiving all the way through the holidays.

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.

Feathered Fun

Deco Floral Feather Mod Mary Dress

 

I love feathers in my home and wardrobe. In my home I have two Juju hats that are traditional African feathered hats from Cameroon. I also have several feather pillows in my bedroom and dressing room. I have feather trimmed pieces in my closet that I love. Feathers are whimsical and fun and glamorous.

New John Derian Thanksgiving for Target

John Derian Thanksgiving Collection 

Just launched - the newest John Derian Thanksgiving Collection for Target. His collection last year was wildly popular. 

Designer John Derian has a passion for vintage illustration, drawn to 18th and 19th century imagery of the natural world. Collaborating with Target in a limited-time collection, these gorgeous and giftable pieces are sure to find a favored place at any holiday celebration.

John Derian is an American decoupage artist and designer living in New York City whose aesthetic encapsulates a curious mix of natural oddities, antiques and eccentricities.

John Derian has been sharing his passion for beautiful, yet functional products as part of the Target family for over a decade. His one-of-a-kind, unique taste and sense of humor made him the perfect partner to bring joy to this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations.

Many pieces from his Thanksgiving Collection from last year are highly collectible selling on eBay for huge prices. I am especially obsessed with the pillows and the cabbage ware pieces - so fun and fabulous.

Toile for Fall

Pressed Powder Toile Lyles Dress

 

I love toile for my home and my closet. Toile is a great print for fall. While some other prints have more of a spring and summer vibe, toile has a cozy, historic, vintage feel that works beautifully for autumn and winter dressing. Here are some wonderful choices.

Thinking Thanksgiving

Large Decorative Woven Turkey

 

Will you be hosting for Thanksgiving? I have found turkey decor that is very chic and fun for your table centerpiece, fireplace mantel, buffet table, or wherever you like. And they are very well priced. Made of raffia, these have an organic and rustic vibe great for a beach house or cabin too.

Holiday Ready

Poppy Stripe Hutton Dress

One of my favorite color combinations is pink and red. I also love florals. This dress would be perfect for fall and for the holidays especially for those of us in warmer climates where bright colors and bold prints are worn all year round. The dark purples in the print give it more of a fall and winter vibe. I would wear this for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday parties. This dress is ideal for any occasion depending on how you style it. Gold shoes or handbag would be a great look for parties.

Setting the Thanksgiving Table

Elle Decor

 

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is setting a beautiful table. This is a fun idea I had not seen before. Mixing and match china is a popular trend that I love. But here, the same fine china is used - Ginori 1735's Oriente Italiano, but in several colors.