My Favorite Dog Bed

Harry Barker Vintage Stripe Dog Bed

 

After much trial and error, I have finally found a dog bed I absolutely love. I got the Harry Barker Vintage Stripe Dog Bed pictured above about eight months ago, and it still looks brand new. It looks great, wears great, and my dog loves it. Winner winner chicken dinner.

Presents for Pups

Margot

This is my Japanese Chin Margot when she was quite young in one of her Christmas presents that year, a Ralph Lauren rain cape. I'm sure none of us has to be reminded to get our pets Christmas gifts. I saw this on Instagram and it made me laugh.

Living with Dogs

Carolyne Roehm with her dogs

My pups have their annual physicals today, so it seemed like a great day to post about living with dogs.

Wicker for the Fur Babies

Wicker Canopy Pet Bed

Do you love wicker? I have found some really chic and elegant beds for your fur babies both you and your pet will appreciate.

Living with Dogs

Carolyne Roehm and her Pups

I adore my dogs and yes, they are allowed on the furniture. They have dog beds they love, but when I am sitting on the sofas, they want to be with me. To each his own, but dogs have such short lives, I want them to enjoy each day to the fullest and I want them to be with me every moment they can be. And I have found a beautiful and functional way to protect my sofas.

The Chinoiserie Dog Bed

Dorothy Pagoda Dog Bed

 

I definitely have a thing for cute dog beds. I have them all over CCC. Eight to be exact including a wicker pineapple, a Chinese Chippendale, one with palm fronds - the pups can be pretty much anywhere and be hanging out with me in comfort (and style). My stone floors are not the comfiest.

Great Find for the Pup

Harry Barker Gingham Envelope Pet Bed

 

My one wish for Christmas was a new puppy in 2024 and Santa came through. If all goes according to plan, the new puppy, baby Beatrice, will be joining us in February. 

The Chinoiserie Dog

Harper

My girls are, as you might guess, very Chinoiserie Chic. I have two Japanese Chin. Despite its name, the Japanese Chin's roots trace back to China as early as the 5th century. Honored as religious symbols and pampered companions by Chinese and Korean royalty, these ancient lapdogs were eventually gifted to Japanese nobility, officially debuting in the West in 1853 via Commodore Matthew Perry.

The Chinoiserie Dog - The Bed

If money is no object when it comes to your pooch, this tole pagoda dog bed is too fabulous. By JM Piers, it is available here at Dalton Pratt in DC. It is available in several color combinations as well.

Tole Pagoda Dog Bed

And here is more inspiration for Chinoiserie dog beds. I do not have sources - many are antique, custom, DIY, or things I have pinned over time.

Gifts for Pups

Margot in Ralph Lauren

 

Fur baby parents of course have to remember our babies at the holidays. Here are some of my favorite picks for pups with many chinoiserie choices.

Living with Dogs

Alex Papachristidis - Teddy

 

My dogs Harper and Margot are my babies. If you live with small dogs, one issue, if they are allowed on furniture (which mine are) is how they get on and off high furniture like beds or sofas without hurting themselves.

Alex Papachristidis' tip for living with a pint-size pup? Give him a leg up by placing stylish step stools around the house. “Small antique and vintage chairs next to beds and sofas help to give your pets access to higher ground while also protecting their backs,” writes Alex. “I often buy Teddy’s miniature furniture from antique stores, pier shows, and auction houses.” (via One Kings Lane)

Fall Home Refresh

Serena and Lily

 

For the lover of the blue and white, light and bright, California Cool, beach house, coastal vibe - like me, Serena and Lily is "As Good As It Gets." The quality is wonderful and the look is timeless. And starting today, the Fall Design Event launches with 20% off site wide with code NEWSEASON. Serena and Lily is perfect for the chinoiserie home, working so well with blue and white Chinese porcelain, chinoiserie wallpapers, and fabrics. 

I have curated my top ten pieces - the best of the best.

The Pagoda Dog Bed III

Another darling pagoda dog bed on the cover of June 2008 Italian Vogue with Linda Evangelista found via the adorable Nick Olsen. 

The Pagoda Dog Bed II

I think this pagoda dog bed is incredible. Each is custom made in your choice of fabrics, trims, and finishes. Note the gold bells and tasseled tie-backs. I wonder if I would fit in it?

The Pagoda Dog Bed

I really want a pagoda bed for myself and one for my dog Izzy. Could this be any cuter? I know several of my readers with Pugs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Dachshunds, and West Highland Terriers are going to be wanting one too!

Chinoiserie & Gingham

Mark Sikes

I love the classic combination of blue and white gingham and chinoiserie. Here is some inspiration and sources for including gingham in your home and wardrobe. My go-to source for gingham home furnishings is Serena & Lily BTW.

Chinoiserie Beds

The latest edition of one of my favorite guilty pleasures The Skirted Roundtable took a look at decorating the bedroom. The discussion turned at one point much to my delight to the Chinoiserie bed and one of my favorite purveyors of Chinoiserie Jardins en Fleur. Here at Chinoiserie Chic we have looked at gorgeous Chinoiserie bedrooms, bed coronas and even pagoda dog beds. Today we focus exclusively on the Chinoiserie bed, where the bed itself is Chinoiserie as opposed to other elements in the room like wallpaper or fabric.

Patina, Inc.

1st dibs

Tessa Lindsey

Michael Smith

Kelly Wearstler

Melissa Rufty

Jardins en Fleur

Annie Selke

New Fabric Find

In the fabric store the other day, I found a new fabric I fell in love with. It reminds me a bit of a favorite fabric of mine, Brunschwig & Fils Gillian S Zebras shown below.

Called "Best in Show" by P Kaufman, it combines Chinoiserie (Chinese Chippendale, blue and white Chinese porcelain, palms, and pagodas) and dogs and even has A Japanese Chin! I am planning to use it for a dog bed for our new Japanese Chin Margot. It also pictures Pomeranians, Pugs, Papillons, Scottish Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, King Charles Spaniels, and Shit Zhus.

Besides dog beds, this would be great for pillows, window treatments, tablecloths, a headboard, bedding, so many uses. And it is very well priced - if you search you will find it online at many vendors starting at about $16.95 a yard. It is available in Cayenne, Puddle, and Bone.

Lonny - Brunschwig & Fils Gillian S Zebras

Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks

 

I loved growing hollyhocks in my gardens in Virginia. Hollyhocks are a favorite motif in classic chintz fabrics like Lee Jofa Hollyhock that was created over 100 years ago -

Lee Jofa Hollyhock

Another favorite classic hollyhock fabric is by Sanderson.

Navy & White Gingham

Tori Rubinson Interiors

I assume this is a kitchen although it is staged like a flower arranging or potting room. I especially like the touches of navy and white gingham. The wallpaper is Quadrille Climbing Hydrangea.