Chopsticks are a very traditional Chinese gift. They are appropriate housewarming gifts or to give to family members, clients and business associates, even government officials. In Chinese, the word Chopsticks sounds very similar to the word Happiness. So giving chopsticks is like giving happiness. A lot of sets include spoons, the other common Chinese eating…
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 have a lot of round plant pots, but I would like to mix in different shapes. There are a lot of choices available. Prices range from super inexpensive to investment prices. Asian Caravan makes this planter. It has a lot of the Blue Willow motifs. Asian Caravan Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Square Planter…
Years ago, we bought a bunch of these plates and bowls at the China Pavilion at Epcot Center, Disney World. There is a courtyard and all these shops selling Chinese merchandise, some of it really inexpensive! If you like Blue and White, stop by. They have lots of things. Pierced Rice Eyes It’s called Rice…
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…
This is the Ralph Lauren Marina Large Table Lamp. It is available in small, too. Ralph Lauren Home has quite a few blue and white table lamps. They are decorated with stylized flowers, foo dogs, dragons or other oriental inspired motifs. A lot of them are no longer in production, but you can still find…
Ralph Lauren used to make some beautiful Chinese style collections. There were a few of them; Dorsey, Tamarind, Palm Harbor, Jobs Lane, Nanking Dragon, the Archival Collection and some variations on those names. All the blue and white bedding works together beautifully. This bed mixes Palm Harbor with other blue and white Chinoiserie inspired bedding….
Art Deco and Art Nouveau are related styles. Both styles were popular when interior gas and electric lighting first became more easily available. Art Nouveau Lighting Art Nouveau lighting incorporates elements from nature. This style has organic lines and motifs like leaves, vines, flowers, birds, insects and sea creatures. Colors are muted and natural materials…
