I can never have too many hand towels. I prefer the cotton terrycloth ones. Any cotton towel that is absorbent is useful. And I have a lot of rather useless un-absorbent synthetic towels that I bought anyway because I like the picture so much. This set has chinoiserie designs embroidered onto cotton terry cloth. Quera…
This is the Cobalt Blue Net or Mesh pattern china from Russia. The basic pattern is crossing lines with “bugs” or bows where they cross. They have been made a long time and are available new and used in hundreds of variations. The white porcelain with cobalt blue is accented with solid blue and gold….
Chinese figurines in white china with cobalt blue transfer or painting is a wonderful accent to your blue willow china collection. They are available in different sizes. The smaller ones are easiest to find. Larger ones are less common and cost quite a bit more. Some have beautifully applied details. Others, not so much. This…
These ginger jars are shaped like little pagodas made of porcelain with cobalt blue painting under clear glaze. I have seen them in two sizes. Usually they are small, 8-inches high. But I have seen them larger, 16-inches high. You can also find them turned into table lamps. The shape is nearly identical every time…
Looking for blue and white area rugs that work with your Blue Willow collection? These have all the motifs you are looking for in traditional blue and white. They are also available in other color ways. Some are even made durable enough to use outside! Indoor or Outdoor Rugs Madcap Cottage Blossom Dearie Blue Chinoiserie…
Blue and white porcelain jewelry with classic Asian and Asian inspired jewelry is just beautiful. It can be difficult to select the right Blue Willow or Blue and White Chinoiserie for a collector. These pieces are irresistible if you love cobalt blue with white. I want to buy them for myself and for others. These…
Peking Handicraft makes a lot of embroidered and hooked rugs and pillows. I have collected here some that have a Blue and White Chinoiserie theme. Peking Handicraft Topiary and Bamboo Lattice The blue bamboo lattice on this rug and accent pillow reminds me of the fence on Blue Willow dishes. Each pot has a different…
I can never have too many hand towels and kitchen towels. These from the Chinoiserie Collection by Two’s Company are adorable. Perfect to give and wonderful to receive. Two’s Company set of two Blue Willow Dish Towels 81847 Spring Set of 2 Blue and White Dish Towels with Tassels and Embroidery Blue Willow and Blue…
Have you ever seen these Indian Cotton Beach Parasols? They are relatively inexpensive sun shade umbrellas with wonderful exotic Indian prints. I have never seen these before, but you know how it is, you click on it once and Google will make sure you see a million of them. My favorites are these with elephants….
Even if you have a covered porch, an umbrella on a patio, deck or even the yard creates a wonderful summer oasis. We picked up some Adirondack chairs for the back yard and I am looking for an umbrella to put over them. This Pagoda umbrella is absolutely wonderful! The fabric is 100% Polyester. It…
