Blue Willow Outlet and Switch covers are available new on Amazon and used on eBay. Used, vintage and hand-made versions are available on Etsy. Like Blue Willow china, there can be a lot of variation in switches. The print, especially the border, varies. They are all using cobalt, but the shades of blue can vary….
Someone sent me this photo of a teapot. Isn’t it amazing? She wanted to know where it could be purchased. I had time on my hands, so I started looking for it. I found similar teapots with cobalt blue fantasy Asian landscapes on white porcelain. But nothing I found had the three dimensional elements of…
Foam & Fabric Outlet is a fabric store not far from my house. I didn’t find exactly what I was looking for, but I will share some fun choices I found. Foam and Fabric Outlet is in Fletcher, halfway between Asheville and Hendersonville on US25. They sell craft fabric, patterns and some dressmaking fabric. They…
Maison d’ Hermine Cedrat table and kitchen linens feature branches with lemon blossoms, leaves and fruit. They have cobalt blue and white borders on a white background with light grey under print. Maison d’ Hermine is known for quality craftsmanship and materials and excellent customer service. They are designed in France. Each design is hand…
Sometimes it is really easy to find Chinoiserie Car Mugs. Then when you want to buy one, everything that comes up labeled Chinoiserie or Blue Willow isn’t at all. Right now there are a lot to choose from in every combination of colors you can think of. They are sized to fit into the cup…
Jaye’s Studio makes Chinoiserie home accents in blue and white, pink and white, taupe and white, and multi-colors on white. The accent pieces are attractive and functional. You can find many Asian inspired pieces, including Danika Herrick’s Garden Party print. Indulge in luxurious home accents that boast eye-catching patterns and designs, perfect for adding a…
What is Ralph Lauren Style? I think it’s an American take on an English traditional comfortable style… maybe? A recent article on by Charlotte Olby, Style & Trends Editor for Homes and Gardens discusses what makes a Ralph Lauren-style interior. An ode to the Ralph Lauren aesthetic – could this be the timeless rustic-meets-refined design…
Jaye’s Studio makes Chinoiserie decorative and functional serving pieces and barware, home accents, lounge wear and pajamas. Napkins and napkin rings come in blue and white, pink and white, taupe and white, and multi-colors, all accented with gold. Tartan plaid and leopard spots make a fun coordinate with chinoiserie pieces. Jaye’s Studio Napkins and Napkin…
Trays from little Trinket and Smidge Trays to this large serving tray are made from metal, handpainted and decorated with a whimsical Blue Willow inspired Chinoiserie pattern, then sealed with layers of enamel and decorated with hand-applied gold details. Jaye’s Studio Garden Party Our Garden Party collection features a stunning pattern designed by renowned artisan…
These little Umbrella Tea Strainer sets are adorable. They look like a little porcelain umbrella and fit into a stand. They are made to catch any leaves that haven’t been caught yet when you brew loose tea. They are not meant to just dump the tea and leaves into. You pour through the strainer on…
