I was surprised by how many people did not have a home office before they started to work from home during this Pandemic. Most people (54%) didn’t have a remote work setup before the government moved to curb nonessential gatherings, according to a survey conducted by YouGov in partnership with USA TODAY and LinkedIn. Meanwhile,…
Spode was founded by Josiah Spode in 1770. Around 1783, Josiah Spode’s company perfected a technique to apply a blue transfer ceramics underglaze. At first this was applied to fine earthenware. Then, around 1790, he started producing bone china. Bone china is really made with bone ash mixed with clay. It is very white and…
I just found Sherry Kline Home Pagoda Toile Bedding on Amazon. It is described as a Pagoda and Asian-themed design bedding collection. The Pagoda Toile fabric is available as comforter sets, duvet covers, shams and throw pillows. The fabric is blue on white. Sherry Kline Home Pagoda Toile 3-piece Comforter Set Feel fresh and look…
I used to have a beautiful blue and white table cloth. It had a chinoiserie print in shades of cobalt blue on a white background. I used navy or yellow place mats over it. It was perfect to really set off my blue willow dishes. I think it was Ralph Lauren, but it has been…
I bought a cutting board on eBay and when it came in, it was actually a hot plate. It had laminated paper over cork. If you used it to cut, you would ruin it. So, I am still looking for a blue willow cutting board. Blue Willow Cutting Boards I don’t really cut on my…
A new friend was just showing me all of her fragrances and I realized how little I know about perfumes and colognes. In fact pretty much everything I knew was wrong. So, I made a quiz. See how much you know about fragrances! Go here to try the quiz: How much do you know about…
The Lush Decor Cynthia Jacobean Collection includes bedding, window treatments from 63 inches to 120 inches long, and a coordinating shower curtain. Lush Décor Cynthia Blue and White Jacobean Print Bed and Bath Collection on Amazon They all feature a beautiful print in shades of blue on a true white background. The Lush Decor Cynthia…
Did you know that you can buy handmade jewelry straight from the artist on Amazon? Art Jewelry For You makes silver plate jewelry with Blue Willow motifs. Amazon has a separate Artisan Application for artists to sell their handcrafted products. Handmade: Unique products crafted by Makers around the world. At Amazon, we obsess over customers and…
I found a Blue Willow Umbrella Stand on eBay. It cost more than I wanted it to, but…. So, they do exist. Search for Blue Willow Umbrella Stands on eBay > Since I posted this, Blue Willow umbrella stands have shown up a few more times. They are always bid up to more than I…
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…
