Showing posts with label chinoiserie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chinoiserie. Show all posts

How to Display Orchids in a Chinoiserie Cache Pot

May 17, 2026

There’s something undeniably charming about pairing a graceful live orchid with a thrifted chinoiserie cache pot. It’s one of those decorating combinations that instantly makes a room feel collected, layered, and a little bit luxurious — without requiring a designer budget. Even better? Orchids and vintage-style chinoiserie pieces have a timeless quality that works beautifully for every type of decor -- from traditional homes to grandmillennial spaces.
 

cache pot filled with moss and white orchids

 If you’ve spotted a blue-and-white cache pot (or any cache pot) at a thrift store, estate sale, or flea market and wondered what to do with it, this may be your answer.

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Vintage Rose Medallion Porcelain: Thrifted vs Styled #151

June 1, 2025

My most recent obsession involves vintage Rose Medallion porcelain. Once I became hooked on these unique, stunningly designed pieces, I looked into their origins and subsequently put together a brief overview of the history of Rose Medallion porcelain.

 Rose Medallion pattern plate and egg cups

After learning about the history of Rose Medallion porcelain, and seeing its exquisite colors and details, I'm confident you'll love it just as much as I do!

How to Turn a Vase into a Cordless Lamp

May 3, 2025

I've been blessed with an overabundance of chinoiserie china pieces over the past few months, so I though it was time I began sharing some of them with you! First up: one thrifted, tall chinoiserie vase that I handily turned into a cordless lamp!

 blue white chinoiserie vase with white lamp shade on mantel

Turning a tall chinoiserie vase (or any tall vase for that matter) into a cordless lamp couldn't be easier. Today I'm sharing how I made mine with only a few supplies. Let's get started, shall we?

DIY Decoupaged Chinoiserie Scalloped Trinket Tray -- Looks High End

January 25, 2025

I'm a sucker for all kinds of scalloped decor -- whether it be trays, baskets or lamp shades, you name it -- I'm a fan! I'm just not a fan of the high price tags.  

DIY scalloped chinoiserie trinket tray with gold accents filled with vintage jewelry

To the contrary, I've come up with a way to circumvent some of those exorbitant prices -- with my DIY high end scalloped trinket tray.  

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Grandmillenial Chinoiserie Tabletop Christmas Trees

November 22, 2024

One sure way to take your Christmas decor to the next level is by incorporating grandmillenial blue and white chinoiserie accents into the mix. From using jardinieres and cachepots as unique Christmas tree stands to creating DIY chinoiserie Christmas ornaments -- I've got you covered!

Christmas mantel decorated with blue and white chnoiserie ornaments

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How To Make A Chinoiserie Planter Jardiniere

June 15, 2024

Chinoiserie planters, or jardinieres -- especially large ones -- cost a pretty penny. Luckily, we have a way to DIY our own! As with so many of my other DIY chinoiserie projects, I'm going to show you how to make a chinoiserie planter with little more than a planter, some cocktail napkins and Mod Podge.

chinoiserie planter on mantel

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Thrill of the Hunt #138

November 4, 2023

Welcome, friends, to another fun-filled Thrill of the Hunt post where I share my latest thrifty (and usually) vintage finds with you.  

jelly and jam spice jars blue onion pattern

I also share how I use and style the finds in my home. I hope that by sharing my thrifty finds I can motivate and inspire you to explore your own local thrift stores, estate sales, flea markets, barn sales  and clearance aisles in the hopes of making your own fabulous finds for yourself. So let's get started.

Chinoiserie Fall Tray Decor

October 6, 2023

Today I'm sharing a fall vignette that you can easily put together with items you have around the house. My fall vignette is filled with chinoiserie ginger jars, pumpkins, candles, fall floral picks and a farmhouse wood bead garland, all tucked inside a whitewashed woven wicker tray. I ask you: what's not to love?


wicker basket filled with mini pumpkins on dining room table

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Thrill Of The Hunt #117

August 24, 2021

Welcome, friends, to another fun-filled Thrill of the Hunt post where I share my latest thrifty (and usually) vintage finds with you.

faux pink tulips vintage urn planter mantel decor

My hope is that by sharing my thrifty finds I can motivate and inspire you to explore your own local thrift stores, estate sales, flea markets and barn sales and make your own fabulous finds for yourself. So let's get started.

DIY Chinoiserie Vase

February 15, 2021

Today I'm sharing how to make your own DIY chinoiserie vase.

chinoiserie vase with pink flowers on mantel collage

Yes, you can DIY your own chinoiserie vase -- and I can show you how. I've become a huge fan of chinoiserie -- that pretty blue and white pattern seen on ginger jars, as well as many other home decor items including artwork.

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