Blue & White Chinoiserie Splurge

Chelsea House Indoor/Outdoor Kingswood Chair

An absolutely fabulous blue and white Chinese porcelain chair by very high end Chelsea House. This is one of the most unique chinoiserie pieces I have ever seen.

The Chinoiserie Chic Summer Clutch

Mahjong Embroidered Clutch

This fabulous mahjong embroidered clutch sold out instantly and has just restocked. It is quite fantastic with its embroidered dragon. A perfect little summer bag and the best gift for the mahjong lover.

Setting the Fourth of July Table

Kim Seybert

 

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching. I am not the biggest fan of setting my table with classic red, white and blue at CCC. I feel like it works much better in a farmhouse or traditional home or the like than a South Florida beach house with lots of pastels.

Coral Statement Jewelry

Tory Burch Coral Earrings

Headed someplace warm for a winter getaway? This collection inspired by the sea is a perfect choice. Tory Burch has the most beautiful new collection of coral jewelry. Sculptural and incredibly lightweight, this coral jewelry is inspired by Tory's love of the sea and a symbol of prosperity and protection. I love every single piece in this collection. Any of these would elevate any outfit. And they are all on her Semi-Annual Sale with an additional 25% off sale items.

Coral & Pearls

J.Crew Coral Freshwater Pearl Earrings

 

These earrings that have become favorites of mine, are now on sale reduced from $69.50 to $13.99.

Beyond the Sea

J.Crew Freshwater Pearl Coral Earrings

 

I think seashell inspired jewelry works so beautifully with your summer wardrobe.. Here are some great picks in coral earrings.

Coral Statement Jewelry

Tory Burch Coral Earrings

Jewelry inspired by the sea is a very hot trend this summer. Tory Burch has the most beautiful new collection of coral jewelry. Sculptural and incredibly lightweight, new coral jewelry is inspired by Tory's love of the sea and a symbol of prosperity and protection. I love every single piece in this collection. Any of these would elevate any outfit.

Shells & Chinoiserie

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I posted this years ago and it is still one of my favorites - a stunning black and gold Chinese cabinet filled with seashells, blue coral, and blue and white Chinese porcelain.

Gilded Coral Chargers - High/Low

Kim Seybert Molten Coral Chargers

I love setting my table with coral touches - so perfect for the summer, a beach house or, of course, here in Florida. 

The Chinoiserie Palette

House of Old and New

This is such a lovely example of how a chinoiserie vignette with Chinese porcelain need not be limited to a color palette of blue and white. Here a coral jar and a foo dog in green work beautifully with the classic blue and white Chinese porcelain pieces. My home has lots of coral, green, and blue and white, so this would work beautifully at CCC.

Setting an Elegant Table

Joanna Buchanan Coral Place Card Holders

I love using place cards when I entertain. Even for small dinner parties, it is an elegant touch and makes sitting down to dinner seamless with no guesswork for guests. I have Caspari coral place cards that I bought a ton of before they were discontinued.

Setting the Summer Table with Coral

Kim Seybert

Isn't this wonderful inspiration for setting the summer table? I love coral and turquoise and would definitely use this even for the Fourth of July in lieu of more traditional red, white, and blue. Here are some great ideas for setting your summer table with coral touches including a DIY.

Latest Crush - Coral Patent Leather

The Miller Sandal in Coral Crush

 

Coral is a neutral here in Florida. I love it in home decor and for my wardrobe. The iconic Miller Sandal by Tory Burch is available in a rainbow of colors. But this Coral Crush in patent leather is especially fabulous.

It is a great shoe for spring and summer and all year long here in Florida. This is also the perfect vacation shoe taking up virtually no space or weight in your suitcase. 

Blue & White & Coral

Thibaut Maldives

 

Coral wallpaper - Thibaut's Maldives is a perfect backdrop for the blue painted faux bamboo chest and collection of blue and white porcelain.

Chic Christmas Decorating

Veranda

 

Here is a wonderful idea for Christmas decorating. A bountiful garland of magnolia mixed with Leland cypress ascends a staircase. Instead of ribbon, floral and interiors designer Mark Thompson secured the greenery to the newel post and banister with glossy Samuel & Sons silk double-tassel tiebacks, knotted into shoestring-like bows, for a festive decorative finish.

Palm Beach Style

John Buckley - Veranda

I  love this chic spot in this Jupiter, Florida home. The photograph is Slim Aarons' "California Garden Party". The pillows are Fortuny and Sue Fisher King. The center pillow is "Venetian Alligator." Such a fun Florida touch.

Decorating the Stairwell

Amanda Lindroth

This is quite a dramatic stairwell - a collection of shells, sponges, and coral is displayed alongside blue and white Chinese porcelain. This is a wonderful way to combine a beachy island vibe with chinoiserie. I must admit, I don't recall seeing sea sponges displayed except in a bathroom. I of course love the Chinese lantern.

The Beach Fireplace

Amanda Lindroth

 

Whether you are lucky enough to have a fireplace at your beach house, or are looking for a summery approach to styling your fireplace, here is some wonderful inspiration.

Pink

Amanda Lindroth

 

With the Barbie movie and pink all the rage, I thought it would be fun to post a very sophisticated room featuring pink. This stunning dining room is by Amanda Lindroth. The pecky cypress–paneled dining room was designed around a set of early 19th-century Dufour wallpaper panels depicting Captain Cook’s voyages to the South Seas.

Styling the Wicker Breakfast Tray

Amanda Lindroth

 

I love a beautiful breakfast tray. If the truth be told, I always thought that eating in bed was wrong. But put everything on a pretty tray, it becomes quite elegant.