3 Things You Should Know About Chinese Blue & White

A blue and white peony and vine ginger jar - 3 Things You Should Know About Chinese Blue and White Porcelains

Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! Here are the 3 things to know for a better understanding of Chinese blue and white porcelains: Shop this peony ginger jar here In this week’s Curio IQ Series, I’m discussing the 3 things that make collecting blue and white Chinese porcelains challenging…

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I’m A Blue & White Snob

Here's why I'm picky about blue and white ceramics...Blue and white Chinese jar with white peonies on dresser with Wedgwood and marble lamp

Confession time…I’m a blue and white ceramics snob and not ashamed to admit it! I’m tired of the trending blue and white, but not giving up on my passion either. I am never going to own a $5,000 Kangxi jar even though my tastes could easily go there! Instead I buy 19th century export and…

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Blue & White Done Right – But How?

Collection of blue and white Chinese porcelains on skirted table with bamboo branches, calligraphy brush, and pink flowers - the right way to do blue and white!

#blueandwhiteforever The keys to decorating with blue and white in a traditional way that is NOT trendy and WON’T feel overdone! In preparation for my upcoming blue and white ceramics collection on May 20th, I’ve been pouring over blue and white designs and researching the best ways to decorate with this timeless duo. I re-visited…

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Grandmillennial Cues for Decorating with Blue

Tips for decorating with blue in a Grandmillennial style showcasing Katherine's blue dining room

Don’t ignore these cues for decorating with blue to achieve that classic Grandmillennial style in your home! And a little advice from my fellow “grannies”! Are you a fellow “granny” who loves blue? Yes…well let’s talk about how to incorporate this hue into your home decorating! As you know Grandmillennial interiors are all about that…

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Collector’s Notes: Blue and White Chinese Porcelain

The Peacock Room, Smithsonian

An overview of blue and white Chinese porcelain for the budding collector that delves into the history and how to authenticate antique porcelains. Think you’ve got a consuming passion for decorating with blue and white Chinese porcelain? Take a look at these obsessive displays! Image via La Gazette Drouot Don’t be confused by the perspective.…

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Planning for a Family Room Refresh

Family room refresh mood board for planning

Our plans for a family room refresh adding color and pattern for a brighter space, and tips to help you plan your next re-decorating project! My family room needs some lovin’! It has been rather neglected in the decorating department and is in need of a refresh. I made some solid efforts when we first…

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Lemon Berry Tea Hot Toddy + My Holiday Bar Cart

Lemon berry tea hot toddy in blue and white china on a blue rattan bar cart decorated for Christmas

A cozy winter drink perfect for evenings at home curled up with a good book or the latest Netflix binge – The Lemon Berry Tea Hot Toddy! Anyone else dreaming of fireside snuggles cozied up with your handsome honey or frankly a good book just might do? ? Yes? Well then I’ve got the perfect…

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Red Loves Navy – Casual Fall Outfit

Woman wearing red beret and navy jacket with striped shirt and circle handbag for a red loves navy everyday chic look

Red loves navy: a classic color combo perfect for everyday chic. Try pairing pops of red with a navy jacket, jeans, and red flats for a casual fall outfit perfect for weekend adventures! Oh and don’t forget the beret! We all have our favorite colors. Maybe your favorite is blue or like me green. But…

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Tulips & Stripes

Tulips & Stripes for the perfect casual spring outfit...#ModernClassicStyle #Blueandwhitestripes #SpringLook #WIW

Tulips & Stripes for the perfect casual spring outfit… What pairs perfectly with blue and white stripes? Why tulips of course! Over Easter weekend S. and I went home to visit my parents, and while spring was not fully in swing there yet these tulips at our home town’s historic courthouse were in full bloom…

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Blue and White Mantel Decor: Fall to Christmas

Transition your blue and white mantel decor from fall to Christmas in just a few easy steps with pops of a seasonal accent color. Switch the orange for red and decorate for two seasons with little effort!

Transition your blue and white mantel decor from fall to Christmas in just a few easy steps with pops of a seasonal accent color. Switch the orange for red and decorate for two seasons with little effort! I hope y’all remember my blue and white fall mantel with the DIY monogram sign and my pair…

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