In the late 1800s and early 1900s, painting china was a fashionable hobby. Unglazed or plain, ready-to-decorate porcelain items, called blanks, were available from Limoges, Lenox, Belleek and other sources. They were a canvas for floral, fruit, or landscape scenes. It was part of the Arts and Crafts Movement, turning mass produced china into personalized…
Polywood makes stylish, durable outdoor chairs, benches, lounges and swings, tables and storage, outdoor dining tables in two heights with seating, picnic tables, planters, cushions, market umbrellas, pillows and décor, even pet feeders. It is durable, built to be outside all year in all weather. Polywood has collaborated with Martha Stewart on two collections. The…
Burleigh and earlier Burgess & Leigh has made chinoiserie pieces for over a hundred and fifty years. Asiatic Pheasants features delicate flora and birds. it is available in blue, black, pink, and plum colors. Regal Peacock is decorated with majestic oriental peacocks. it can be found in classic cobalt blue or striking black on white….
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…
