Pool, Pagoda, and Patio

Wow, I can't believe it's Monday already. How many of you are decluttering your homes? I was at it big time this weekend. I have a new system....I have a large box in my dining room and every time I walk by something that I no longer want, I place it in the box. I have filled 3 boxes so far.

There are so many wonderful charities that will come and pick up. I am going to rotate my donations between them..... and fight with my accountant on the value. 

I was daydreaming about sitting around a pool, because that is what I do in the winter.....doesn't everyone? And I saw this stunning pool house designed by Muse Architecture.

Muse Architecture and Design

I am so smitten with the metal roof and pagoda shaped cupola. I also love the Chippendale trellis.

This of course had me thinking about vintage iron patio sets.

1st Dibs

1st Dibs

Do you like painted iron furniture?

Did you watch Tina & Amy last night?

 

Feeling Koi

I have been a fan of Osborne & Little's Derwent wallpaper pattern for quite some time. It's the cover image on my Wallpaper Pinterest Board.

Veranda Interiors

I have been enjoying all of the Chinoiserie influences that are popping up all over the net. One trend that seems to stand out at the moment is the use of Koi fish.

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

m.a.p. interiors

B.Design

Koi Stencil

Koi Pillow

Michelle Griffoul Studios

Koi Art

Via

In a recent One Kings Lane sale, even Tobi Fairley had Koi in her collection.

Tobi Fairly via One Kings Lane

Are you feeling Koi?  

What Chinoiserie elements have you added to your home? 

 

Blue and White Gifts

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? I just can't believe that it is December. Since Hanukkah is almost over, half of 'my people' on my list are done! One day we can all chat about how weird it was to have Hanukkah during Thanksgiving. Since those Holiday's won't overlap again until 2070...we won't stress about it now.

Here are some of the things I am considering for the other half of my Holiday Shopping List....and I may need to buy a few of these things for myself, too.

Stone Necklace / Ginger Jar / Chinoiserie Box / Beaker Vase / Kate Spade Reading Glasses

Navy Peacoat / Nautical Ginger Jar / Dip Dye Scarf / Blue Moccasins

  Yoga Bag & Mat / L"Occitane Hand Creams / Regal Brush Collection / Plush Robe

Personalized Wine Tote / Personalized Pet Pillow /  Block-Print Napkins

   Do you ever shop for gifts by color?

I'll be sharing this at The Pink Pagoda Blue and White Bash.

Hope to see you in the blue and white link up.

 

Happenings

Craigslist never disappoints me. Yes, it takes time, but the score is so worth it. I just picked up this Chinoiserie wood chandelier over the weekend.

It was listed under "wood chandelier"...You're welcome.

This is my kitchen table, I didn't find it on CL, I found it in the local Classified Ads before CL existed.  I was not planning on taking this to Florida...but then I saw this table (third picture)...and I started rethinking it. I have begun the bleaching process....and it's going slow, but it's working. 

I found an amazing pair of vintage loveseats, yes CL. They are from a Park Avenue apartment. Don't let the photos fool you...this fabric has seen better days. I wanted them for their shape and size. 

Here they are in my garage. I won't be reupholstering them myself. 

And finally, I won this fabulous iPad sleeve from the Mix & Chic giveaway....thanks Jessie!

I love it! It's from MUJJO.

Have you acquired anything new...or new to you?

 

Cocktails with Chinoiserie Chic!

Warning, this entire post is a fantasy in my head!

I have been a reader of Chinoiserie Chic for years...no joke. In fact, it was one of the first blogs I stumbled upon before I had a full-blown blog hopping addiction. I love all the inspirational images she posts.

CC 2009

This image was posted in 2009. Beth is onto the next new thing long before the rest of us realize it's cool. You can follow her on Pinterest, here.  Not long ago, I had the privilege of guest blogging a DIY Pagoda Cornice on CC.

Last year on April 1, Beth said "goodbye" to all of us. You can read about it here. This April 1, Beth was apparently quite smitten with the new Restoration Hardware furniture line. You can read about that here. Both times....I totally fell for it! In fact, it is the funniest straight-faced writing I have read in a long time.

I have come to realize that she is funny..although you are not quite sure if she is serious...my favorite kind! So, my fantasy is to have cocktails with her. Now the pressure....everything must be perfect! I will serve this Yazi ginger vodka. 

CC

Probably in the form of a Zen Martini...it is also made with Green Tea Liqueur

Recipe

Is that Chinoiserie enough? I'll serve the drinks in these glasses

No, that's not fancy enough...how about these

I guess it needs to be an actual martini glass, this should do

Ebay

Oh, the pressure. For appetizers, I'll have oysters on the half shell

CC

...and caviar

CC

I know this does not look like a lot of food, but it was on the menu for her party. I'll arrange the hors d'oeuvres on this

Overkill on the Greek Key?...maybe so. How about this one?

I am hoping that after one, maybe two drinks, she will tell me what she was really thinking when she wrote this response. Sounds like a fun evening, right? Her dog, Izzy, is welcome to come, too.

 

I'm sure her dog would get along famously with Buster

Who do you want to have cocktails with?

A Custom Pagoda Cornice Guest Post

Hi Everyone. I am thrilled to be guest posting at Chinoiserie Chic, today.

I would love to show you how I made my custom pagoda cornice.

Come over to Chinoiserie Chic, and check it out.