What is a Jardiniere?
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What is a Jardiniere?

Sometimes you will find a decorative oval flower pot called a Jardiniere, which means Gardener in French. French nouns have genders. Jardinière is feminine. Spelled Jardinier it is masculine. In French, a Jardinière is a planter or a raised garden box or bed. In English, Jardiniere means a plant holder, especially one that is oval…

Dragon Etched Crystal Collection from Caskata
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Dragon Etched Crystal Collection from Caskata

The Dragon Collection from Caskata has a mythical dragon hand-etched into lead-free artisan blown crystal barware. Caskata Dragon Etched Crystal Collection on Amazon The Dragon Collection Sparkling crystal sand-etched with our handsome, lyrical dragon brings a little attitude to happy hour. A symbol of power, protection, hidden knowledge and untamed nature. The Dragon Collection from…

Blue and White Chinoiserie Wall Pockets and Wall Vases
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Blue and White Chinoiserie Wall Pockets and Wall Vases

Wall pockets have been around for centuries. You can find antique examples on eBay or new versions on Amazon. They are available in every color and style you can think of, but my favorites are the Blue Willow and the blue and white chinoiserie. There are a wide variety of shapes. Wider more shallow shapes…

Tulipieres – Magnificent Flower Pyramids, Towers or Pagodas

Tulipieres – Magnificent Flower Pyramids, Towers or Pagodas

I just learned a thing. Have you seen tulipieres? Kinda like vases with a lot of sort of spouts. Sometimes they are tall and look like pagodas. Often they are cobalt blue and white chinoiserie, so they show up for me on Pinterest a lot. You often see them with flowers poked into each hole….

What’s in the Box? Tea Time Assortment Lorena’s Sweets Fondant Cookie Decoration Kit
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What’s in the Box? Tea Time Assortment Lorena’s Sweets Fondant Cookie Decoration Kit

These amazing cookies showed up on Instagram.  They are made with the Tea Time Assortment Cookie Decoration Kit. Tea Time Assortment Lorena’s Sweets Fondant Cookie Decoration Kit with Cookie Cutters, Fondant Molds, Fondant Texturizers and a Frosting Tip on Amazon The Tea Time Assortment Cookie Decoration Kit is from Lorena Rodríguez, Lorena’s Sweets in Escazu,…

Reproduction Venetian Etched Mirrors
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Reproduction Venetian Etched Mirrors

These mirrors are reproductions of a traditional Venetian design. Most inexpensive copies just have a polished edge on each mirror piece, but some have a bevel. This is a classical Venetian Mirror, each small piece mirror with handmade carved designs as well as handmade nice bevel Reproduction Venetian Etched Mirrors on Amazon Genuine antique Venetian…

Laura Ashley Summer Palace Wallpaper
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Laura Ashley Summer Palace Wallpaper

Laura Ashley introduced Summer Palace in 1988. Inspired by an antique Edwardian chintz fabric, the chinoiserie print has been available as fabric and wallpaper in different color combinations. These are the colors currently in production. Laura Ashley Summer Palace Duck Egg Wallpaper Bright pink birds and flowers accented with yellows and greens are enhanced on…

Laura Ashley Fresh Cut Flowers Delivered to Your Door
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Laura Ashley Fresh Cut Flowers Delivered to Your Door

When I was looking for the colors that Laura Ashley Summer Palace is available in now, I found flowers. Laura Ashley garden roses and mixed bouquets are hand-cut, hand-graded and hand-packed in distinctive Laura Ashley branded sleeves to ensure an unblemished arrival at your doorstep. Laura Ashley Fresh Cut Flowers Delivery on Amazon Laura Ashley…

Madcap Cottage Wallpaper
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Madcap Cottage Wallpaper

Madcap Cottage has easy-to-hang, easy-to-remove peel and stick wallpaper with all of the fun fantasy elements of their chinoiserie lighting, rugs and accessories. Celebrating a passion for all things sophisticated, timeless, and fresh, Madcap Cottage delivers high-octane designs packed with prints, patterns, and colors. Think happy, joyful designs that will transform any room in your…