Chocolate & Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell Clutch

 

I cannot stand beige and tan in my home or wardrobe. When I moved into my gated community, there was a required color book for painting the exterior of your home and the entire palettte was various shades of beiges and tans. I got the entire color book thrown out and now you can use whites and creams and grays and blues and such. The woman responsible for the old colors then died of a heart attack. I hope there was no connection.

Tortoiseshell for Summer

Tortoiseshell Clutch

 

I am a huge fan of tortoiseshell, especially in the summer. Tortoiseshell headbands have had a big resurgence since the airing of Love Story: John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette because she was a wearer of wide tortoiseshell headbands.

Blue & White Chinoiserie Mahjong

Luna Playing Mat

 

Whether for yourself or perhaps a great Mother's Day gift, I have found some Mahjong accessories I have to share. 

Introducing the Luna Mat — a serene yet statement-making addition to your Mahjong setup.

Favorite Summer Bags

Tortoise Shell Clutch

There are two handbags I have been waiting to go on sale and they just did. This elegant tortoise bag would be lovely not just for summer but all year.

This ultracool tortoise shell clutch features an open geometric design that holds all of your essentials with ease. (Bonus: It's a total conversation starter.)

Tortoiseshell for Fall

Tortoise Catena Neclace

With its stunning color palette of blacks and browns, nothing is a prettier choice for fall jewelry and accessories than tortoiseshell. I have curated some favorites that are a great way to accessorize your autumn wardrobe.

The Statement Necklace for Fall

Malachite Marble Catena Necklace

I recently posted on malachite in home decor and jewelry. It is such an elegant and timeless choice. I just found this very dramatic malachite necklace. This is quite a statement piece.

Tortoiseshell

Gracie Studio Tortuga

 

This office at Gracie Studio is wallpapered in their brand new tortoiseshell colorway in their paper Tortuga featuring palm trees, orchids, and hummingbirds.

Check out this bar done in Celerie Kemble's tortoise wallpaper Natural Tortoise for Schumacher - 

John Fondas - House Beautiful

John Fondas - House Beautiful

Creating a Chic Bar

John Fondas - House Beautiful

I absolutely adore a glamorous bar. This was once a closet in a Palm Beach apartment with accordion doors, drop ceiling, and fluorescent lights. Look at it now!

Ikat & Chinoiserie

Brunschwig & Fils

 

This is so pretty and so many favorites here - ikat, gorgeous trim on the sofa, my favorite chinoiserie fabric Xian, a tortoiseshell coffee table, and the beautiful palette of blue and green. I love mixing patterns and ikat and chinoiserie are such a winning combination.

The Chinese Chippendale Chair

Meredith Ellis

I love the tortoiseshell Chinese Chippendale chairs and tortoiseshell goblets - so elegant.

Chinoiserie Christmas

Bunny Williams - Ballard Designs

A lovely little Champagne bar with brass pineapples, a tortoiseshell hurricane, gold trees, and a Greek key chiller.

The Chinoiserie Living Room