Palms & Pineapples

Echo Palma Paradise Caftan

I love this chic caftan with some of my favorite tropical things - palms and pineapples. This can be worn as a dress or a coverup. With sheer dresses, all you need is a nude slip. I would wear this with gold sandals and a straw bag. It would also be great over a pair of slacks.

Coastal Pineapples

Pineapple Pillow in Turquoise

 

I love pineapple decor. I find it amusing that when I was in historic homes in Alexandria, Virginia, I always associated pineapple decor with Colonial Williamsburg and decorating traditional homes. It was not until I moved to Florida that I realized pineapple decor is huge in beach houses and tropical decor.

Setting the Summer Table - Pineapples

Lenox British Colonial and Wicker Creek

 

Several people asked about the pineapples in the table setting in yesterday's post. The great news is that they too are Lenox and are available and are even on sale.

Pink Pineapples

Milos Smocked Bandeau Swimsuit

 

I love decorating with pineapples at CCC, so why not pineapples for my wardrobe? This swimsuit is darling with its pink pineapples and I love a strapless suit - no strap marks.

Pineapples

Lulu de Kwiatkowski - Veranda Magazine

 

The entrance at textile designer Lulu DK's Bahamian home really embraces pineapples. I always associated pineapples with Colonial Williamsburg decor, and didn't realize until more recently how much they are used in tropical, beachy, island decor.

Christmas This and That & Last Minute Gifts

A Rainy Day @ CCC

It was a rare rainy day here in paradise yesterday. A light lovely rain all afternoon and early evening. It has been almost three months since Hurricane Ian and my garden has completely recovered and is more beautiful than ever. I think there is some truth to coming back stronger after adversity. The palms and plants are proof of that with their gorgeous plush new growth. 

Styling the Kitchen

Amanda Lindroth - Veranda

 

This Bahamian kitchen featured in the new Veranda is quite fabulous. The wallpaper is de Gournay's Amazonia in turquoise. Note the pink La Cornue range. The wallpaper above the range is protected by a plexiglass panel. I love the wicker stools and lighting fixture (Soane Britain). This is a white kitchen that certainly doesn't feel sterile!

Chinoiserie for the Guest Bedroom

Faux Bamboo Luggage Rack

 

I have been looking for a nice folding luggage rack for the guest bedroom for ages and I finally found it.

Pineapples for the Thanksgiving Table

CCC

Pineapples are a favorite motif of mine and I have many in my home. They have long been a symbol of welcome and hospitality and are so perfect for the Thanksgiving table. I have rounded up some favorites and some ideas.

Tropical Chinoiserie

Pinterest

 This very pretty vignette combines a blush pink sofa, a pair of seashell mirrors, blue and white Chinese porcelain, orchids, and a giant faux seashell filled with pineapples, lemons, and limes. 

Tropical/Colonial

Colonial Williamsburg

 My daughter Kate is in Williamsburg for a few days. Colonial Williamsburg at Christmas is so charming. She took some photos yesterday and this one really caught my eye. I have posted before about how pineapples play a big role in both tropical and colonial decorating. 

Here is another example - wicker. I love the wicker bells - vintage ones are easily found on Etsy. With some tweaking, this wreath would be great for tropical decor as well - perhaps with sea shells or palm fronds. This door apparently won a blue ribbon.

Pineapple Passion

CCC

 As you know, I love tropical pineapples and these are both HomeGoods finds. Above is a dog bed I found yesterday for the pups. They both love it. They have to take turns though - it is probably meant for a kitty.

The one below is a laundry basket. Both are that plastic wicker that will not mold or mildew and can be hosed down. So fun!

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Halloween at CCC

CCC

 I love decorating for Halloween. I received my John Derian black weeping willow from Target yesterday and it joins my Target skull pineapples. So fun!

My raffia pumpkins from Target - 

A glimpse of the breakfast room - 

I love my blue pumpkin - I would like a couple more, but this is the only one that I have found so far. I got it a couple of weeks ago and there is zero deterioration to date. One trick I read to prevent rotting is to clean it with a Clorox or antibacterial wipe which I didn't have, so I washed it with soap and water and rubbed it down with hand sanitizer - LOL. True story.

Tropical Pineapples

Lyford Cay

I have an absolute thing for pineapples - I have lots in my home. Pineapples can go two ways - that whole Colonial Williamsburg look or a Hollywood Regency, Palm Beach, Chinoiserie Chic vibe, the latter being what I like.

Here is what I'm talking about below, also at Lyford Cay.

Main Club at Lyford Cay - Tom Sheerer

Here is some inspiration for adding pineapples the way I like them to your home. Here's a great party idea - paint pineapples in fun colors  -

Marry Me Tampa  Bay

Add some pineapples to your wardrobe -

Atlantic - Pacific

Kate Spade

A pineapple pool float would be cool -

Sun Freaks

A pineapple lamp - also check out yesterday's post - 

Maison Jansen Pineapple Lamp- 1stdibs

A very elegant pineapple -

Amanda Lindroth

Do you use pineapple decor in your home? Here are some pineapples in my home -

Copper pineapples on one of my bars

A spot in my laundry room

Pineapple laundry hamper in my lanai bath for towels from the pool

Pineapples in my old laundry room

Tropical Pineapples

Amanda Lindroth

I must admit I have a thing for pineapples in decorating. Not the Colonial Williamsburg look, but pineapples with a tropical island vibe. This is a fabulous example - large and dramatic and with beautiful detailing.

Target was selling these Nate Berkus ones a few years ago and I got a bunch. That Nate Berkus line for Target was really excellent.

Palm Beach Chinoiserie

Pinterest

Shell mirrors, orchids, pineapples, and blue and white Chinese porcelain combine in this chic vignette.

The Chinoiserie Kitchen

Dina Holland Interiors

A collection of blue and white Chinese porcelain, pineapples, and Clarence House The Vase wallpaper backing the kitchen cabinets in this lovely blue and white kitchen.

Chinoiserie Monograms

Pinterest

How darling are these pineapple monograms?

The Outdoor Chinoiserie Bar

HomeGoods

Assuming the weather ever warms up here in DC, I am looking forward to lots of outdoor entertaining. Love all the pineapples!

Chinoiserie Vignette

Mackensie Horan - Serena and Lily

A lovely Chinoiserie vignette features a faux bamboo mirror, brass pineapples, and a potted orchid paired with favorites like a lucite console table, a Baies candle, and pink upholstered gold stools.