My Houzz Ideabook "Chinoiserie to Put You in the Pink" is featured today. You can find it here.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
A New Easy Chinoiserie DIY
I adore Chinoiserie mirrors in gold or painted in virtually any color, but isn't there something elegant and sophisticated about this silver pagoda mirror? Consider silver if you snag a great vintage Chinoiserie mirror - DIY options include silver leaf, Rustoleum Metallic Silver Spray Paint, Silver Leaf Rub N Buff, and even a Krylon Silver Leafing Pen.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Elephant Stampede
I have the feeling that we will be the ones stampeding over to Elizabeth McKay today for these incredibly cute patent leather elephant key chains. These are a must for the lover of Chinoiserie Chic, Palm Beach Chic, and Prepster Style. They would make a perfect stocking stuffer, baby shower gift, bridesmaid gift, or stock up now for Christmas gifts for all those tough to shop for people on your list. What color is your favorite? I love the pink, of course. As with all of of their Elephant Products, 20% of the purchase price will be donated to African Parks in hopes of curbing the Ivory trade and preserving wildlife in Africa. A worthy cause.
Labels:
Christmas gifts,
elephant,
Elizabeth McKay,
gift ideas,
gifts,
key chain
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Vintage Brass Animals
Vintage brass animals have been popping up all over the pages of interior design magazines and with good reason. They are the perfect finishing touch for a coffee table, a bookcase, a bar cart, an end table, on top of coffee table books, or any tablescape. They add a touch of whimsy, vintage style, and the unexpected. They have been selling on One Kings Lane for big $$$. My new sponsor AnthologyHouse has some lovely ones and they are all very well priced. Their Etsy shop is wonderful - they have a keen eye for vintage pieces and a special affinity for all things Chinoiserie.
Here are some vintage beauties currently available at AnthologyHouse -
Elephant |
Mouse |
Bull |
Swan bookends |
Butterflies |
Fish |
Swan planters |
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Another Easy Chinoiserie DIY
Tom Scheerer |
Tobi Fairley |
Ribba frame in red |
The Pink Pagoda sale |
Labels:
DIY,
red picture frames,
The Pink Pagoda,
Tobi Fairley,
Tom Scheerer
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Easy Chinoiserie DIY
I am not a big DIY type, probably because I am a perfectionist and prefer to hire experts to do things better than I can, but I do love easy DIY projects. I have collected several I would like to try myself and thought I would share some with you over the next few days. I love this vignette by Thomas Jayne with its gorgeous Gracie Chinoiserie wallpaper and the pale blue Parsons desk edged in gold. I found this great blue Parsons desk on Home Decorators Collection for $199. It is made of wood too! It also comes in a file cabinet and bookcase. I think the gold edging could be done with one of my beloved Krylon 18 Kt. Gold Leafing pens or gold paint and a tiny brush. Find the desk here.
Labels:
blue,
DIY,
gold,
Gracie,
Krylon,
Parsons desk,
Thomas Jayne
Monday, August 26, 2013
Chinoiserie Wallpaper from Total Wallcovering
Oriental Toile - $37.13 a single roll |
Manuel Canovas Mandarin |
Oriental Lanterns - $39.27 a single roll |
Thibaut Lanterns |
Zebra - $18.99 a single roll |
Rose Cummings Zebrine |
Chinoiserie - $18.99 a single roll |
Imperial - $27.99 a single roll |
Putney Trellis - $32.61 a single roll |
Canton Garden - $24.99 a single roll |
Flamingo - $21.99 a single roll |
Bamboo - $43.08 a single roll |
Peacock Trail - $31.99 a single roll |
Tropical - $22.99 a single roll |
Coral - $22.99 a single roll |
Archway - $31.99 a single roll |
Harlequin and Bamboo - $34.44 a single roll |
Oriental Garden Wall Panel - $234.99 |
Oriental Trellis - $15.99 a single roll |
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