Chinoiserie Chic: tablescape

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Whimsy & Castles

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I love adding whimsical and unexpected touches to my tablescapes. A while back I found these adorable brand new hand needlepointed palm tree baby slippers on eBay. This past week I decided to see if I could find others.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Tabletop Palm Trees High/Low

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I have two of these tabletop palm trees by Kim Seybert, one in pink, and one in green. They are discontinued from her collection, but sold in the $100 - $200 range depending on the size. Do you spot the Kate Spade X Target pink polka dot wicker crescent bag on the back left? So cute.

The other one lives in the lanai of my mini rattan beach house along with a couple of Herend monkeys.

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Kim Seybert

Monday, September 28, 2020

Raffia Placemats High/Low

I posted recently about these very chic Tory Burch raffia placemats that are quite fab, but are $198 for a set of 4 which is a bit cray cray if you ask me. I set out to see if there are alternatives at a more sensible price point.

Another view of the Tory Burch placemats

The bad news is these are indeed pretty unique and I did not find any very similar. The good new is I found a few that are in the same genre that I like as well at great prices. See what you think.

These coral spiral woven placemats from Amanda Lindroth are $16.99 for a set of four. They are also available in blue or green. I think getting these is a no brainer.

I found these on Etsy and love them. They too are available in various colors. They are $18.00 each with free shipping on orders over $45.00. If you google raffia placemats on Etsy there are other sellers as well, and lots of different colors including all natural. These remind me a bit of juju hats that I love.

I really like these in all weather wicker by Bunny Williams for Ballard Designs. They are on sale for $44.00 for a set of four. They would be great to use outdoors or inside.

Williams Sonoma has these braided abaca chargers on sale for $5.99 each.

Some great options out there.

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Setting the Tropical Chinoiserie Table

Caroline Gidiere

I have been seeing these raffia placemats of late, and I like the way they are used here with bamboo flatware, leaf plates, Amanda Lindroth linens, and pink and green. I think I will research the placemats today and report back. These are Tory Burch and quite $$$.

Tory Burch

I have also sourced these wonderful seashell place card holders and yes, he is local and very nice. I am putting an order together. I like the ones with the sterling silver slits. I will include this in the planned raffia placemat post if anyone is interested. I will be all ready for my pretend dinner parties. Sad.

Bunny Williams

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Styling

Steve Cordony

Chinoiserie abounds in this stylish vignette with a vintage rattan table, banana leaf wallpaper, Chinese calligraphy brush, and potted orchid. Framed photos, a stack of magazines, and a candle fill in this chic little spot.