A Blue and White Summer Wishlist

Poolside Anna Clutch

Living in the Washington, DC area for many years, my wardrobe was largely black and I loved it. I still wear black sometimes in South Florida unlike everyone else. But I mix it up with colorful accessories and statement jewelry. I have mostly gotten way from black and have switched it up with lots of blue (mostly navy) and white. Classic, preppy, nautical, and always looks good. Here are some favorites on my summer wishlist.

Nautical & Nice

J.Crew

I love navy blue and white and stripes and especially with a nautical vibe. Such a great classic summer look. Here are some favorites.

Happy Father's Day

Ralph Lauren

 

I hope many of you will be spending a lovely day today with your father and/or husband. For those who have lost a father, or husband, a brother, or son, may your day be filled with wonderful memories.

 I don't think anyone does a masculine version of chinoiserie better than Ralph Lauren, so I thought today I would share some favorites. His rooms are filled with navy and white, stripes, oversized pieces, and dark woods, giving them a more masculine vibe.

Navy & White Gingham

Tori Rubinson Interiors

I assume this is a kitchen although it is staged like a flower arranging or potting room. I especially like the touches of navy and white gingham. The wallpaper is Quadrille Climbing Hydrangea.

Navy and Whites Stripes

CCC

 

I can't get enough of navy and white stripes in my home and wardrobe. Navy and white stripes are classic, preppy, nautical, beachy, and work so well with chinoiserie! (This photo is from DC just before I moved here - I am much more blonde and tan now, but I was looking for pictures with navy and white stripes).

High/Low - Navy & White Parisian Bistro Counter Stools

Navy and White Parisian Bistro Rattan Counter Stools

 

I'm sure you know how popular these classic Parisian bistro rattan counter stools are as they are the darlings of shelter magazines and Instagram. Here are two versions below. One is $298 plus shipping. The other is $100 with free shipping. Don't click on the captions until you have made your guess.

Classic Chinoiserie

New England Home

A wonderful navy and white dining room with navy blue Chinese Chippendale chairs.

The Chinoiserie Bedroom

Pineapple Palms Etc. - Traditional Home

A stunning navy and white bedroom featuring a headboard of Quadrille Trellis Background fabric. Navy velvet adds luxe touches.

Blue and White Nook

Caitlin Wilson

I love this look - Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock wallpaper with a wonderful window seat and navy and white Greek key pillows.

Chinoiserie Outdoors

Serena and Lily

I love Chinese Chippendale chairs in the garden and the navy and white cushions are so fresh and crisp.

Blue and White

Society Social

New England Chinoiserie Aussie Style

A New England style guest house in East Brisbane, Australia by interior designer Greg Natale. The navy grasscloth is by Ralph Lauren.

Navy and White

This lovely home by interior designer Megan Winters relies on a color palette of navy and white. The home is in the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest, Illinois where I grew up. All of the blue and white Chinoiserie works beautifully with the darks woods and traditional decor. For all of the details, click here.

Coastal Chinoiserie

Some of us are likely off to the beach these last two weeks of August. DC is a veritable ghost town this time of year. This vignette is a lovely example of what I call Coastal Chinoiserie. The addition of Chinoiserie to a summer home for me adds such elegance and exoticism. For more inspiration, check out my Pinterest board on Coastal Chinoiserie here.

More Saturday Kitchen Inspiration

Kerri Geller Goldfarb

I have posted before on this wonderful kitchen above with its Clarence House David Hicks The Vase wallpaper in the yellow colorway and white roman shades with navy trim. I was delighted to find this photo of the other side of the room with the chairs and window seat in navy and white Quadrille/China Seas Macoco II in Navy on Tint.

Navy and White Chinoiserie

iVillage

This bedroom with its white walls, white bedding, white headboard, white Chinese garden stool, and neutral sisal carpet gets a real wow factor with the addition of navy blue and white Chinoiserie toile.