Italian tole looks nothing like Pennsylvania Dutch tole. They are both painted metal, but that’s about where it ends. Italian tole chandeliers usually have painted fruit and flowers, but Chinoiserie chandeliers with bamboo and pagodas are a theme, too. Some tole is still being made. You can find some at: Deep Discount Lighting…
Paper Nano is similar to origami using laser cut intricately detailed parts. Paper Nano is a miniature paper craft you enjoy making by folding and gluing highly-detailed laser cut paper sheet. The delicateness and the warmth of paper itself are expressed beautifully in each product. Paper Nano The kits have sheets of pre-printed quality paper…
Have you seen these? These are Wedgwood Wonderlust. Wonderlust Allow us to take you on a journey. No need to pack a case, you’re all set to explore the furthest corners of the world from the comfort of your home. Introducing Wonderlust, an eclectic gifting collection inspired by the wonders of travel. Each piece pays…
I was helping someone identify what they thought was Blue Willow china and found this beautiful collection, Blue Canton by Mottahedeh. Besides the dishes, serving pieces and bake ware in this pattern, they also make these pieces that are pretty much just for display. Mottahedeh Blue Canton on Amazon HC191 Small Platter (9 1/2″ x…
Mottahedeh Blue Canton Oven Safe and Bakeware Of everything Mottahedeh makes, my favorite are the beautiful and durable oven-to-tableware. They are absolutely beautiful. They look delicate, but are meant to be used. The baking dishes are dishwasher and oven safe. The quiche pan has a lobed or fluted edge. The little ramekins are sold singly….
I was helping someone identify what they thought was Blue Willow china and found this beautiful collection, Blue Canton by Mottahedeh. Mottahedeh Blue Canton The most fashionable tables in early American Republic were set with blue and white “Canton” or “Nanking” wares, named for the great Chinese trading ports from which they came. Chinese blue…
I found a bath collection that goes with my blue and white and has an Asian motif. I like everything about it except maybe the butterfly. Creative Bath Ming Bath Collection on Amazon Incorporate an Asian-inspired feel to your master bath with the Creative Bath Ming Shower Curtain. Crafted of smooth polyester for long-lasting usage,…
I found my umbrella stand, but since a lot of people read my post about looking for it, I am adding the new ones I have found since. If you have umbrellas dripping by every door, or if you always wish you had remembered an umbrella, this post is for you. This umbrella stand is…
I found the Churchill Blue Willow Cloth Table Cloth on eBay. Now I am looking for some napkins to go with it. Blue Willow Cloth Napkins Churchill Blue Willow Cloth Napkins 17.5 x 17.5″ 100% Cotton Ideally, I would love to have the Churchill napkins, too. The pattern matches my dishes and the table cloth….
These little Pagoda salt and pepper shaker, napkin rings and place card holders, wine stopper and hanging ornaments are made like fine jewelry by L’Objet. They are hand-crafted and layered in 24K gold or platinum with hand blown and faceted crystal, freshwater pearls, hand-set semi-precious gemstones. L’Objet Pagoda Spice Jewels L’Objet salt and pepper shakers…
