Pen Pals

Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pen

 

I always use January to do home organization projects and get a head start on Spring cleaning. I recently discovered these paint touch - up pens and love them! A must for anyone who wants to keep their walls and trim in perfect condition with no fuss or mess.

Blue and White

Mark D. Sikes

Again the wonderful combination of blue and white with green and the idea of blue and white Chinese porcelain on the wall.

The Chinoiserie Mural

House & Home

My February Ideabook on Houzz - Chinoiserie Walls

Make sure to check out my February Ideabook on Chinoiserie Walls where you will find my top picks for Chinoiserie wallpaper, art, and even some DIY ideas. You can always find my Ideabooks - I have done 9, by clicking on the Houzz link in my sidebar.

Chinoiserie Inspiration

Designs for wall panels by French artist Jules Edmond Charles Lachaise at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Chinoiserie Cheap Chic Walls-Grasscloth

Grasscloth is wonderful but can also be expensive when doing a larger room. Here interior designer Allison Paladino used a crosshatched paint finish to mimic the look on these gorgeous raspberry walls. Click here to see the rest of this Palm Beach home with lots of Chinoiserie touches featured in House Beautiful.

Latest HomeGoods Find

I bought this Chinoiserie wall plaque for $9.99 yesterday at HomeGoods. I love black and gold and have found a perfect spot for it in one of my hallways.

Pagoda Wall Boards

One of my dearest followers gave me a head's up on these wonderful pagoda tin magnetic wall boards from Clayton Gray Home. Choose from green Chippendale or brown toile. Each includes four magnets. $35 with free shipping. Perfect for photos, invitations, or whatever.

Incredible Chinoiserie on OKL

I am excited to bring you an exclusive sneak preview of the Belle Chasse sale today on One Kings Lane. Belle Chasse Home specializes in fine art and hand-painted wallpaper, with an emphasis on Chinoiserie. Co-owner Simon Scott, previously of Jardins en Fleur and Jardins du Jour, is a follower of Chinoiserie Chic. Their goal is to become the source for customizable, heirloom quality Chinoiserie art. If you are in the market for a stunning focal point for your home, today is your chance to snatch up these beauties at substantial savings. The sale begins today at 11:00 AM, Eastern time. I love a quote they have on their website-"Chinoiserie just makes everything feel a little cooler, don't you think?"

Chinoiserie eBay Addition to The Pagoda Bedroom

My latest addition to The Pagoda Bedroom that I am absolutely gaga over-no not Lady Gaga. This set of three brand new hand painted on silk paintings framed in gilt bamboo I won for $49.99 on eBay. I think they are a gorgeous addition-like miniature versions of de Gournay, Gracie, or Fromental without the price tag and totally portable. Aren't they wonderful?

Saturday Inspiration

Isn't this a lovely Chinoiserie child's bedroom? Elegant and sophisticated, yet whimsical, check out the walls, the pagoda lamp, and the desk vignette. This is by Martensen Jones Interiors.

Chinoiserie Stairs

Did you notice in this photo from yesterday's post reflected in the mirror is a Chinese Chippendale staircase? Don't overlook your staircase as a spot to add Chinoiserie flair. Here are some wonderful examples to get you started.

Chinoiserie walls, garden stool and gilded stairs.

A Chinoiserie mural-have a local decorative artist paint an original mural for you.

Chinoiserie wallpaper-this is Flowering Quince by Clarence House.

A Chinese red bannister-I love Blazer by Farrow & Ball.

Art-a collection of new or antique Japanese woodblocks would be great.

Modern Chinoiserie Framed Panels

Today we look at modern versions of silk hand-painted framed panels. The Gumps version is hand-painted on rice paper. Often used in pairs, any of these would be a stunning focal point for a living room, dining room, or bedroom. The pair from The Source Collection is lovely and well priced at $1,350 for the framed pair with each panel measuring a generous 40" by 58." But depending on your budget, any of these would be wonderful additions to your home.

Jardins en Fleur

The Well Appointed House

The Source Collection

Gumps

Framed Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels

Continuing with our series on Chinoiserie walls, this week we will look at framed Chinoiserie wallpaper panels. This is an incredibly elegant choice, loved by interior designers, and it has the advantage of portability if you move and far less expense than doing an entire room in Gracie, de Gournay, or Fromental. We will be looking at antique and vintage choices, modern versions, and how interior designers integrate this gorgeous look into rooms. We begin today with a look at antique and vintage choices available at 1st dibs. These wonderful examples include framed and unframed French and Chinese and range from 19th century to mid 20th century. The Decorator's Secret is a wonderful source for vintage Gracie panels. These run about $950 for two unframed panels and they have over 100 designs.