The Laura Ashley Belvedere pattern has large exotic Chinoiserie peacocks. It is available as wallpaper, including a large scale mural. It is also available as cotton and satin fabrics and a luxurious printed velvet, throw pillows and cushions, accessories, bedding sets, curtains, and towels. The print is a “stunning all over floral trailing design, with…
Laura Ashley has small appliances in two variations of Elveden, which is a smaller variation on the beautiful Summer Palace Chinoiserie inspired design. I posted about the version with a white background here; Laura Ashley Elveden Summer Palace Kitchen Electrics and More. It is also available with a dark navy blue background. There are toasters,…
Did you know that the Chihuly Chandelier at the Victoria and Albert Museum is not actually a chandelier? It does not light up. Most of Chihuly’s glass sculptures don’t light up on their own. They may be spotlighted or have lights placed in them, but they are not designed to be electrified lights. The V&A…
Laura Ashley has small appliances in two variations of Elveden, which is a smaller variation on the beautiful Summer Palace Chinoiserie inspired design. The collection was introduced in the United States February 13, 2024, but I only noticed it a few months ago. In addition to advanced features and modern functionality to elevate the cooking…
If you want to sew your own curtains, modify store-bought curtains, make window blinds or valances, or really any window treatment at all, this book will tell you how. The instructions are clear, step-by-step, logical and very well illustrated. The Complete Book of Curtains and Drapes by Lady Caroline Wrey on Amazon Curtains are one…
The beautiful blue and white floral on my bedding is now available on small kitchen appliances! Right now the collection includes 2-slice and 4-slice toasters, electric and stove-top kettles, hand-held and stand mixers, a handheld immersion blender, a portable smoothie blender and a slow cooker. Toasters Laura Ashley China Rose 2 Slice and 4 Slice…
I love candles. It is amazing how those little flames make the whole home feel warm and inviting. The soft flickering light is just so relaxing. I used to feel like I had to save candles for a special occasion. When I moved I realized how many I had been hoarding. Why not enjoy candles…
Sally Eckman Roberts artwork is featured in the Botanical Blue Home Decor Collection for Peking Handicraft. The collection has two throw pillows, one with a Bird of Paradise plant and the other a Monstera plant in Blue and White traditional China pots. The coordinating throw rug also has another plant in a Jar-shaped pot in…
Jonathan Adler has a collection of furniture and home decor in a variety of styles. Traditional and more whimsical accessories with Chinoiserie motifs are made to coordinate with many of his pieces. Jonathan Adler Pagoda Throw Pillows on Amazon Jonathan Adler Pagoda Throw Pillows on eBay Throw pillows in a variety of sizes, colors and…
When I was a kid, making latch hook pictures, pillows and rugs was a really popular hobby. I made ladybugs, mushrooms and owls. The small kits we bought came with little plastic frames. Later I worked some of them into a jean jacket. I remember that I looked really cool. But I was in 6th…
