The Chinoiserie Dress

Kahlo Imperial Toile Shirtdress

 

I love chinoiserie of course but don't go out of my way to dress in Chinoiserie Chic style, but I do have a few pieces in my wardrobe in chinoiserie fabrics.

Setting the Fourth of July Table

Flair by Joe Nye

This table setting is from the wonderful book Flair by Joe Nye who was a favorite interior designer and a lovely man who we lost way too soon. I think it is great inspiration for setting the Fourth of July table with red, white, and blue and chinoiserie!

Red, White & Blue

Tuckernuck

 

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching. I am hosting a Fourth of July party and have started thinking about what I will wear, decorations, and such.

Blue & White Paisley

Oversized Printed Silk Bandana in Blue

I posted yesterday about a pretty blue and white chinoiserie dining room with blue and white paisley covered dining chairs. Paisley is a classic motif that pairs well with chinoiserie.

"Paisley" refers to both a town in Scotland and a distinctive, curved teardrop pattern. The pattern, originally from Persia and India, became popular in Europe, particularly in the 19th century, and is now associated with the Scottish town of Paisley. The pattern is commonly found in fabrics, shawls, ties, and bandanas.