AERIN x Williams Sonoma

Confetti Vase

 

Aerin Lauder has the most beautiful collaboration with Williams Sonoma. Much of the collection is tabletop and perfect for setting the spring and Easter table. Here are some favorites -

Tabletop Palm Trees High/Low

CCC

 

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.

CCC

Kim Seybert

"Secret" Shopping Source

Juliska

I am a big fan of Juliska's tableware and more for the home and have many pieces at CCC. I saw this gorgeous tartan chambray blanket when it first came out but at $395 I didn't pull the tigger.

Setting the Easter Table

Serena Fresson

When I was grocery shopping in Publix yesterday, they were so well stocked with potted plants for Easter including hyacinths, tulips, hydrangeas, and Easter lilies and I bought a few all in white. This table setting is great inspiration for decorating the Easter table, sideboard, etc., and also for setting the spring and summer table.

I'll transfer the potted plants into blue and white Chinese porcelain containers and top them with preserved moss. I always keep a big box of preserved moss on hand for dressing my indoor and outdoor containers. 

Pink for the Holiday Table

Shelley Johnstone - Flower Magazine

This beautiful holiday table setting in the breakfast nook of interior designer Shelley Johnstone's home got me thinking about ways to add pink to my own holiday tabletop. I love all things pink and a deep pink is a great alternative to red for Christmas decorating. Here are some pretty ideas.

Chinoiserie Chic Spring Tabletop

Mark and Graham

 

My favorite style is a chinoiserie/preppy/Palm Beach vibe and this table setting completely captures that. Here are lots of ideas for your Spring tabletop. And all can be monogrammed/personalized as well. A high temp here of 81° today - the land of eternal summer.

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.

Setting the Blue & White Chinoiserie Table

Pinterest

 A table set with blue and white is such a classic choice and made even better with chinoiserie touches. Here are some wonderful picks of mine for setting the blue and white chinoiserie table with Chinoiserie Chic style. 

Setting the Holiday Table

Caspari Scalamandre Zebras Placemats

With the holidays upon us, I have some great ideas for setting fabulous holiday tables with lots of Chinoiserie Chic style and not a lot of money. Each listing here is under $50.00.

Caspari Scalamandre Zebras Cocktail Napkins

Caspari Scalamandre Zebras Dinner Napkins/Guest Towels

Tobacco Leaf Tin Plate

Nami Waves Plate

Silver Plate Giraffe and Zebra Shakers

Bamboo Flatware Service

Monogrammed Linen Napkins in Gorgeous Colors

Caspari Orange Floral Placemat

Caspari Blue and White Placemat

Caspari Imari Placemats

Caspari Famille Rose Placemats

Kate Spade Gold Dot Glassware

Caspari Monogrammed Malachite Cocktail Napkins

Setting the Chinoiserie Table - Pagodas

Meg Braff

Pagodas are a wonderful touch for the Chinoiserie dining room, but are hard to find and can cost a fortune. These blue and white ginger jar pagodas are available online and are very budget friendly. Don't delay - when I posted on them before they sold out their entire inventory and have just restocked them. They are lidded and would be fabulous used as vases as in yesterday's post. I am off to order a pair right now!

Andrew Raquet

Setting the Chinoiserie Table - Salt & Pepper Shakers

Horchow Pewter Pheasant Salt Cellars

Setting the Chinoiserie table need not entail china with a Chinoiserie pattern. A few well chosen Chinoiserie tabletop accessories will do the trick beautifully. Let's start with some very chic salt and pepper shakers (and even a set of salt cellars above that would be stunning filled with your favorite gourmet sea salt - I love the pink Himalayan and the gray French sea salts.)  Be sure to visit my new Houzz Ideabook by clicking the link in my sidebar for more inspiration.

Foo Dogs

L'Objet Platinum Pagodas

L'Objet Gold Pagodas

eBay Vintage

Horchow Red Pagodas

Jonathan Adler Elephants

Ralph Lauren Red Pagoda

Etsy Vintage

New Ideabook and New Series

From Joe Nye's Book Flair

With the upcoming holidays, many of us will be entertaining family and friends. My November Houzz Ideabook is all about setting the Chinoiserie table. Click on the Houzz link in my sidebar for my picks for Chinoiserie candles, salt and pepper shakers, napkins, place mats, napkin rings, vases, flowers, books on entertaining, place cards, place card holders, glassware, flatware, and china patterns. On Chinoiserie Chic, we will be doing a deeper dive into setting the table with Chinoiserie flair with some beautiful and inspiring table settings.

Pagoda Napkin Rings

These beaded pagoda napkin rings from Dransfield & Ross are quite spectacular. As you can see, they are available in a range of colors and can be purchased individually or as a set at vendors like Neiman Marcus, Horchow, and The Well Appointed House.