Mahjong Boat and Tote & Great Find

Embroidery for My Mahjong Boat and Tote

So I am a huge fan of the iconic L.L.Bean Boat and Tote. I have several and use them for errands, the beach, the farmer's market, a car organizer, and at CCC for dog toys, Christmas ornaments, and my wine tasting things. I thought yesterday about getting a new one to start storing what is sure to become a growing cache of mahjong things. Low and behold I discovered that the L.L.Bean Maine Coast Croquet Boat and Tote is taking the mahjong world by storm.

Personalized Totes

Lee Joffa x Lilly Pulitzer

Totes with a funny or personally expressive phrase have become quite popular in recent years in lieu of your name or monogram.

Great Find - Canvas Bag for Spring

Large Navy Canvas Tote

Canvas totes are timeless, but are also a popular trend with lots of designer versions this Spring. Canvas totes are so versatile - use one for errands, travel, weekend trips, overnights, the beach, farmers markets, grocery shopping, car organizing, and more.

Toting Wine

Hermés Park Bottle Basket

As I have mentioned in other posts, I host several monthly wine tastings. Some are at my home, some are at friends' homes, and some are held at my clubhouse. So I am always carrying bottles of wine. Here are my favorite ways to tote wine safely and in style. The Hermés one above is quite lovely, but sells for over $9,000.

A Pickle

Blue Chinoiserie Pickleball Paddle

 

So, if you buy a pickleball paddle, do you have to start playing pickleball? Asking for a friend....

The Wicker & Bamboo Handbag High/Low

The Hannah Lunchbox Handbag

 

I have worn wicker handbags since I was in high school - they are a preppy classic and the perfect handbag for warm weather. Add a bamboo handle and it becomes a chinoiserie lover's dream.

Coral & Palm Fronds

Coral Embroidered Raffia Tote

 

Coral and palm fronds are such elegant motifs and are beautiful to incorporate in your home and your wardrobe.

Wicker Tote High/Low

Pamela Munson The Gardner Tote

 

I saw this chic tote and really like it. It has a wicker base and cotton canvas upper and it measures 12" by 12.5" by 5.5" and it's designed "for your next sunny getaway, days at the pool, boat rides, and dining al fresco."

Chic Christmas Wreaths

Preserved Boxwood Monogram Wreath

 

In Florida and in the South in general, fresh wreaths dry out very quickly, but I am not a huge fan of artificial wreaths. I found an alternative that I really love. 

The Blue and White Chinoiserie Bathroom

Shelley Johnstone Design

 

I am a huge fan of Shelley Johnstone and she lives and is based in my hometown of Lake Forest, Illinois. I love a white bathroom, but it can look a bit sterile. Blue and white Chinese porcelain is such a great way to soften it up. Other wonderful touches include the bubble chandelier and grotto chair and the touches of green in the chair cushion, towel monogram, and fresh flowers. Note the great storage for towels. I have always folded my towels and for some reason I roll them now just like this. I have no idea why I changed, but I like it. And brass fixtures on the tub and a sprayer - such a great idea.

The Chinoiserie Powder Room

Dunbar Road Design

 

Here is a darling powder room with many chinoiserie touches. A bamboo pagoda mirror, Greek key sconces, a pagoda embroidered hand towel, and a vintage blue and white Chinese porcelain monkey add so much personality. I have two of these monkeys that I use in my master bath next to the tub. I found them at Goodwill many years ago. They can be used. in so many rooms in so many ways. The wallpaper is Schumacher's Feather Bloom by Celerie Kemble.

CCC

CCC

Blue & White

Meg Braff

 Blue and white with a real island, tropical, beach vibe in this pretty aqua blue featuring palm wallpaper, a faux bamboo lamp, bamboo pens and photo frame, and the iconic Elkins loop chair. Although the loop chair is not a chinoiserie design, I have posted myriad times chinoiserie rooms with a loop chair(s). This design plays so well with chinoiserie. The wallpaper in Meg Braff's Sporting D"Ete in Aqua.

Here is another view of this bedroom with Greek key bedding and a chinoiserie monogram.

Meg Braff

The Chinoiserie Bath

Martha Stewart Living

This photo was one of my first posts on this blog, and it remains one of my favorites. I love the collection of blue and white Chinese porcelain on brackets, the large blue and white Chinese porcelain bowl filled with towels, and of course, the chopstick monogram.

Blue and White Chinoiserie Christmas

Pinterest

Gorgeous monogrammed blue and white Chinoiserie stocking is a beautiful choice for this classic fireplace.

The Chinoiserie Monogram

Pinterest

The perfect combination - a monogram and Chinoiserie.

Blue and White

Pinterest

A gorgeous blue and white Chinoiserie table setting - I love the oversized monogram.

Blue and White

Number Four Eleven

The timeless elegance of blue and white Chinoiserie.

The Chinoiserie Bathroom

Ashley Whittaker

Green Chinoiserie

Sarah Bartholomew Designs

The Chinoiserie Monogram

Cathy Austin - Traditional Home

Chopstick monograms on the bed shams and fretwork on the loveseat pillows add Chinoiserie touches to this Eastern influenced bedroom.