Danbury Mint made the Spices of the World little spice containers in the 1990s. There are three that are shaped like little pagodas. They are still available. You can find them on eBay and on Amazon. The containers are shaped like a little building that reflects where the spice comes from. There are 24 in…
Maker’s Collective Blue Bird Bedding is printed shades of cobalt and dark navy blue on white cotton. It is available as duvets or duvet covers you fill with your own duvet. The Blue Bird print is designed by Molly Hatch. It has blue birds, butterflies, oak leaves and acorns on a bright white background. There…
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…
This chandelier over a kitchen island caught my eye as I was page turning the latest Southern Living magazine. It’s not in one of the articles. It is in a list of Southern Living Custom Builder Program Members. What is that light over the island made out of? The builder is Osprey Construction Inc. Osprey…
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…
This traditional toile print bedding from Cozy Home has windmills, Dutch houses and farms, boats and geese. It comes in cobalt blue and slate grey on a white background. There are three sizes, Twin, Full/Queen and King. Update your bedroom with this classic Toile quilt set. The timeless plaid design is complemented by a hi-tech…
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…
Amazon just showed me the Charter Club Damask Designs Paisley Denim Bedding Collection. I love the blue and white colors and they show it mixed with crisp whites and other shades. The Macy’s website says it is Created for Macy’s, but it is sold on other sites as well. Charter Club Damask Designs Paisley Denim…
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….
