Industrial Chinoiserie/New Business Cards

Colleen Bashaw - House Beautiful

I had to share this incredibly unique bathroom that interior designer Colleen Bashaw designed for her daughters. It combines industrial elements with chinoiserie, which is quite a rarity.

The pink chinoiserie wallpaper is a favorite of mine - Quadrille China Seas Lyford Pagoda in pink on white. I love how it includes palm trees and pagodas.

Quadrille China Seas Lyford Pagoda

Then she toughens up the pink palette with a metal apothecary style vanity and industrial sconces by Urban Electric Company. A pair of black inlaid bone mirrors is a perfect contrast to the pink.

Mary McDonald, Your Votes, Elegant Business Cards

Pet Sitter, Dog Walker, Dog Groomer, Doggie Day Care, Pet Boarding

Thanks so much to those of you who gave me a head's up that Mary McDonald mentioned Chinoiserie Chic last night on Facebook. Very fun. Thanks also to everyone who joined in the fun yesterday and voted for my Raw Meat entry in the ugliest fabric contest. Things are looking good - I have received every vote but 1 so far. If you missed yesterday's post, you can read all about it here and vote here.

Today I am featuring the wonderful business cards at Charming Elizabeth. I love the idea of business cards with an illustration suggesting the type of business you have. I really like the new Chinese Chippendale garden folly with the dachshund above for someone who cares for pets. This is my business card below from Charming Elizabeth. I have chosen my favorite Chinoiserie cards with ideas on businesses they would be perfect for, but there are many more here with lots of other illustrations if Chinoiserie is not your thing.

My card

Travel Writer, Travel Agent, Rare Book Seller, Cruise Director, Tour Director

Art Dealer, Antiques Dealer, Upholsterer, Vintage Furniture Seller, Consignment Store, Furniture Maker

Book Seller, Rare Book Seller, Home Stager

Artist, Faux Finish Artist, Art Supplies, Art Therapy

Party Planner, Caterer, Party Store

Asian Antiques Dealer, Art Consultant, Interior Designer, Interior Decorator

Asian Antiques Dealer, Interior Decorator, Interior Designer

Landscape Designer, Carpenter, Asian Antiques Dealer, Auction House

Welcome Charming Elizabeth

I am delighted to welcome as a new sponsor Nancy Nikko's newly launched web store Charming Elizabeth. When deciding on new business cards, I was so excited to discover her beautiful line of specialty papers brimming with Chinoiserie designs. This is my card below. Charming Elizabeth offers personalized calling cards, business cards, bookplates, stationery, wine labels, kitchen labels, and more in designs based on historical period style from medieval to Elizabethan to Art Nouveau to Chinoiserie. I have shown my Chinoiserie favorites here, but there are many choices whatever your taste and style.

She also offers wedding wine labels, custom table number wine labels, and labels for anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion. Please visit Charming Elizabeth here. You will also find her link in my sidebar.