Setting the Chinoiserie Table

Caspari Scenic Songbirds in Celadon

Lovers of chinoiserie covet the look of hand painted chinoiserie silk wallpaper by iconic companies like Gracie and de Gournay featuring flora and fauna.

When Life Gives You Lemons

Citrus Garden by Schumacher - Quintessence

When life gives you lemons, my favorite tip is to order the lobster tail.
Schumacher Citrus Garden by Josef Frank is an iconic archival pattern created in 1947. This charming and whimsical pattern was drawn entirely by hand. I have always been enchanted by the way it plays so well with chinoiserie. I especially love it paired with blue and white Chinese porcelain.

My Gold Bamboo Flatware Finds

via Weston Table

When I was working on the post the other day on bamboo flatware, I looked to see what was available on eBay. I happened upon a brand new vintage set of discontinued Reed & Barton Gold Regal Bamboo flatware still in its plastic sleeves and box - eight place settings and six serving pieces. There was a serious bidding war, but I was able to snag it in the last few seconds.  This flatware is highly collectible and I have never seen a brand new complete set. Sellers generally sell it by the piece. Lucky find. Here it is below.

The Chinoiserie Table Setting

Veranda

A wonderful monogrammed napkin with the monogram tucked in the pagoda.

Scalamandre Zebras Find!

I am so excited about these I can hardly stand it! The classic and iconic Scalamandre Zebras monogrammed in your choice of cocktail napkins or buffet napkins/guest towels. They come in sets of 100 and are available in red or gold. I want them for my powder room and for holiday entertaining. These would also make the most amazing Christmas gifts and hostess gifts.

Zebras Cocktail Napkins

Zebras Buffet Napkins/Guest Towels

Chinoiserie Napkins Revealed

I have had so many emails about the napkins bottom left peeking out of my kitchen drawer in the One Room Challenge. They are by Kim Seybert.

Setting the Chinoiserie Table - Dragon Napkins

In Orange/Red

Setting the Chinoiserie Table - Dragon Napkins

These gorgeous dragon napkins were featured in Southern Living. They are made of linen and are available in a 20" or 22" size with the dragon embroidered in blue, orange/red, green, pink (shown here), yellow, or purple. These are going on my Christmas wish list.