Polywood makes stylish, durable outdoor chairs, benches, lounges and swings, tables and storage, outdoor dining tables in two heights with seating, picnic tables, planters, cushions, market umbrellas, pillows and décor, even pet feeders. It is durable, built to be outside all year in all weather. Polywood has collaborated with Martha Stewart on two collections. The…
A piano lamp is kind of like a desk lamp. It lights the keys and sheet music without glare. Often they can be adjusted, aimed and angled to light what you want without any direct light going into your eyes. Choose a piano lamp that stands on the piano, clips onto the music stand or…
Burleigh and earlier Burgess & Leigh has made chinoiserie pieces for over a hundred and fifty years. Asiatic Pheasants features delicate flora and birds. it is available in blue, black, pink, and plum colors. Regal Peacock is decorated with majestic oriental peacocks. it can be found in classic cobalt blue or striking black on white….
Blue Willow Outlet and Switch covers are available new on Amazon and used on eBay. Used, vintage and hand-made versions are available on Etsy. Like Blue Willow china, there can be a lot of variation in switches. The print, especially the border, varies. They are all using cobalt, but the shades of blue can vary….
Someone sent me this photo of a teapot. Isn’t it amazing? She wanted to know where it could be purchased. I had time on my hands, so I started looking for it. I found similar teapots with cobalt blue fantasy Asian landscapes on white porcelain. But nothing I found had the three dimensional elements of…
This is more of the chinoiserie fabric from Foam & Fabric Outlet in Fletcher, between Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina. I just love this fabric. It is 100% cotton, 60″ wide. If I don’t find something to do with it in the house I am going to make a skirt out of it. This fabric…
Foam & Fabric Outlet is a fabric store not far from my house. I didn’t find exactly what I was looking for, but I will share some fun choices I found. Foam and Fabric Outlet is in Fletcher, halfway between Asheville and Hendersonville on US25. They sell craft fabric, patterns and some dressmaking fabric. They…
Maison d’ Hermine Cedrat table and kitchen linens feature branches with lemon blossoms, leaves and fruit. They have cobalt blue and white borders on a white background with light grey under print. Maison d’ Hermine is known for quality craftsmanship and materials and excellent customer service. They are designed in France. Each design is hand…
Sometimes it is really easy to find Chinoiserie Car Mugs. Then when you want to buy one, everything that comes up labeled Chinoiserie or Blue Willow isn’t at all. Right now there are a lot to choose from in every combination of colors you can think of. They are sized to fit into the cup…
Jaye’s Studio makes Chinoiserie home accents in blue and white, pink and white, taupe and white, and multi-colors on white. The accent pieces are attractive and functional. You can find many Asian inspired pieces, including Danika Herrick’s Garden Party print. Indulge in luxurious home accents that boast eye-catching patterns and designs, perfect for adding a…
