I found these wonderful embroidered towels on Amazon Handmade. Jessiemae does personalized and customized machine embroidery in a lot of different patterns. I love these! The towels are not hand made. They are 26″ square flour sack towels with hemmed edges and a corner loop. Jessiemae pre-washes them, so they won’t shrink and pucker if…
I was surprised by how many people did not have a home office before they started to work from home during this Pandemic. Most people (54%) didn’t have a remote work setup before the government moved to curb nonessential gatherings, according to a survey conducted by YouGov in partnership with USA TODAY and LinkedIn. Meanwhile,…
Spode was founded by Josiah Spode in 1770. Around 1783, Josiah Spode’s company perfected a technique to apply a blue transfer ceramics underglaze. At first this was applied to fine earthenware. Then, around 1790, he started producing bone china. Bone china is really made with bone ash mixed with clay. It is very white and…
I just found Sherry Kline Home Pagoda Toile Bedding on Amazon. It is described as a Pagoda and Asian-themed design bedding collection. The Pagoda Toile fabric is available as comforter sets, duvet covers, shams and throw pillows. The fabric is blue on white. Sherry Kline Home Pagoda Toile 3-piece Comforter Set Feel fresh and look…
I found a Blue Willow Umbrella Stand on eBay. It cost more than I wanted it to, but…. So, they do exist. Search for Blue Willow Umbrella Stands on eBay > Since I posted this, Blue Willow umbrella stands have shown up a few more times. They are always bid up to more than I…
I am in love with this Chinoiserie Metal Boot Tray. It is by Home Furnishings by Larry Traverso. It isn’t part of a collection or anything. I can’t find that he has anything else with a Chinoiserie motif. The tray is metal, 30” x 13” with a 2” high rim. The Antique Brass Finish has…
I found a couple more aprons with a blue and white chinoiserie motif. This one is 28″ wide and 33″ long. That doesn’t count the strap around the neck. The strap has an adjustable buckle and it ties in the back. There are two large front pockets. The pattern is printed over the pockets. Blue…
My daughter bought me an umbrella stand for our first anniversary. It was a really good gift. My husband is big on umbrellas. Sometimes there is one dripping by every door. So, instead of dripping umbrellas by the other doors, I am thinking that more than one umbrella stand might be an idea. What about…
I was looking for something completely different and stumbled upon this beautiful Reproduction Vintage Chinese Bamboo Birdcage. It is made from bamboo. It is rather small, only 11 ½” wide x 8 ½” high and 12 ½” to the hook. It is meant to be used. It includes porcelain seed and water bowls. Reproduction Vintage…
The classic blue willow pattern is a natural for cross stitch and there are a lot of patterns, kits and projects available. When you finish, you can either attach the cross stitch to a pillow or sew a pillow out of the panel. Janlynn Blue Willow Still Life Big Stitch Cross Stitch Kit Janlynn makes…
