SO into CHINOISERIE!!!

Chinoiserie...a funny word-that is hard to spell...WHAT the HECK is Chinoiserie anyway??? That is what I thought when I first discovered this particular style of design. Well, the word Chinoiserie is actually a french term-whichs means "Chinese-Esque." The style is described as fanciful, asymmetrical, and whimsical. I personally think of anything with bamboo, rattan, elephants, monkeys, foo dogs, asian toile prints, etc. to be considered Chinoiserie. There is an awesome blog- that is solely dedicated to appreciating and adoring this style-it is called Chinoiserie Chic (www.chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com)! 

So, if you like what you see here- check out that blog, too!

Happy Hump Day!!!

BLACK and WHITE with PoPs of Color!!!

Here is a SPLASH of COLOR to brighten your day on this gloomy Monday...Enjoy!!!

                           

                                      

                                              

Loving Lucite!

Lucite is popular these days. It can be spotted in many elements of designs, such as chairs and tables and my personal favorite, TRAYS! Recently I purchased this AMAZING Lucite tray from Abby Barnett, of Flair Designery. Let me tell you, not only was it competitively priced at $140.00, but boy does it get compliments!

Coming with four custom-color designs, which can easily be swapped in and out to fit the occasion or fit my mood :) It is very versatile. Upon ordering my tray I had quite a time choosing only four designs (additional designs are available for a small up-charge) because they are all ADORABLE!!! My tray looks great on my coffee table. It adds color to the room and is also a great place to set drinks- acting as a huge coaster, which can easily be cleaned. It is not only a pretty piece, but it is practical!

If you have talked to me recently, you have certainly heard me speak of Abby. I discovered her company, Flair Designery, on Etsy and the rest is history! Her designs had me at first glance, and her wonderful personality and excellent customer service have kept me coming back for more. Check out her online store on Etsy today, www.flairdesignery.com. I promise you fall in love with her and with her designs, and if place an order you WILL NOT be disappointed!


Here are some pictures I took of my tray and the inserts I picked. My pictures don't do them justice!

Pink and Brown Perfection

Barbie meets the County Club-what a CUTE ride! Would love to put on my Lilly dress and my Jack Rogers and cruise around :)

One of my FAVORITE bedrooms ever! I can't get enough of chocolate brown-love the pops of pink in the flowers, and a chandelier always makes a room prettier 

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G chair-enough said

Really like the fabric canopy and headboard-not such a fan of the random small prints on the wall, but other than that-this room would be great for two little girls

I don't know why I like this image so much..I think it's all the white lacquer, maybe the pineapple lamp base or the gold mirror??? Don't know if I'd be brave enough to try such a big bold print, 

but it works here. 

Love when the interior of cabinets are shelves are painted a different color than the frame-it really defines the structure of the piece. Very old english-rustic country cottage look-cute!

Happy Tuesday!

SIZZLING Summer Days

This looks like a perfect place to plop down and sip on an ice cold beverage. I love the baby pink vintage look of the VW with the umbrellas :) Stay cool during this CRAZY heatwave we are experiencing in

St. Louis!