A Dreamy Pastel Christmas Table in Jasperware & Jewels

Dreamy pastel Christmas table in Jasperware and jewels with white paper tree centerpiece, Wedgwood vases, pink goblets, green coupes, antique china, and vintage jewelry ornaments

Dress up your Christmas table in Wedgwood Jasperware and vintage jewelry for a fresh take on charming classics that will add a dash of playful sparkle to your holiday celebrations! What if your jewelry box met your dining room table this Christmas? Could dreamy pastels and playful sparkle add new life to old things? Could…

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Rose Medallion 101: Building a Collection

Flat lay image of various Famille Rose porcelains from the Chinese export market, featuring Rose Medallion

A Collector’s guide to understanding and buying Rose Medallion. What makes Rose Medallion so appealing? Is it the darling details? The whimsical flora and fauna? The curious figures strolling about in gardens? Or perhaps the vibrant play of colors? No doubt the appeal is a combination of all of these characteristics, and really it is…

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A Very Chinoiserie Christmas – It’s a Colorful Life Home Tour

a green pagoda lantern decorates the coffee table in my very Chinoiserie Christmas living room

A very Chinoiserie Christmas home tour inspired by Rose Medallion porcelain with whimsical florals, pink and green decor, and grandmillennial style! Welcome Friends! I’m so pleased you’ve stopped by my very Chinoiserie Christmas home tour with the It’s a Colorful Life Blog Hop! These ladies are such a joy to tour with, and I am…

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Luxe Gifts for the Grandmillennial

Selection of luxe gifts for the grandmillennial laid including Waterford crystal bowl, Rose Medallion platter, cloisonné vases, needlepoint pillows, and sterling silver

8 gifts for the grandmillennial on your Christmas list that she will literally swoon over, featuring unique vintage decor! Have you got a gal pal, daughter, or loved one who adores traditional decor with a twist? Drools over Chinoiserie? Wants to cover her sofa in chintz? Or spends hours needlepointing? Chances are she is a…

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Tartan Meet Chinoiserie Traditional Christmas Look

Katherine in camel sweater and gold pleated skirt lights candles on tartan meets chinoiserie traditional Christmas mantel

Plaid ribbon, red velvet, blue and white Chinoiserie, pine, ivy, and needlepoint mingle merrily in my den for a Tartan meets Chinoiserie traditional Christmas look. Deck the halls with Chinoiserie ? fa la la la la la la la la ?? Tis the season to be plaid ✨ fa la la la la la la…

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3 Antiques to Repurpose as Unique Christmas Ornaments

3 antiques remade into unique Christmas ornaments: horse brasses, Jasperware trinket dishes, and vintage brooches

Looking for a unique Christmas ornament idea? Love vintage and antiques? Here are 3 antiques you can repurpose into charming and unique Christmas ornaments! ? O Christmas tree, o Christmas treeHow lovely are thy branchesO Christmas tree, o Christmas treeHow lovely are thy branches… Especially when bedecked with unique Christmas ornaments transformed from vintage and antique…

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2 Ideas for Chinoiserie Christmas Decorations

Georgian Chinoiserie Garden Christmas Decoration inspiration shown in flatlay, featuring camellia prints, Wedgwood, pink gingham, Rose Medallion, greek key trim, feathers, and velvet ribbon.

Are you a themed Christmas decorations person? Me? Totally! I love the creative challenge and the focus it gives to my decorating exuberance. ? If you are searching for a theme or thinking about adopting one for this year’s decorating, let me suggest Chinoiserie! It is a decorating style filled with color, timeless allure, and delightful…

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Your Guide to Hosting an Intimate & Chic Thanksgiving

Your Guide to Hosting an Intimate and Chic Thanksgiving

Tips and tricks to host an intimate and chic Thanksgiving that will hearten your family with warmth, charm, and good food. Think back to your favorite Thanksgiving gathering from years past. What do you remember most? For me it is a feeling of comfort… The rumble of teasing laughter… Hands clasped as a family in…

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A Swan Centerpiece for Thanksgiving

Swan centerpiece with autumn florals and velvet bow

Let a graceful, grateful swan centerpiece decorate your Thanksgiving table this year for a unique centerpiece idea! Plus take a tour of 7 additional Thanksgiving tables! Sabrina the swan floats gracefully as the star of my Thanksgiving table this year. Yes, I named my ceramic swan planter! ?? After seeing The Pink Clutch’s talented Paige Minear’s…

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Leopard Print Flats & Pink For Fall

Detail photo of leopard print Natalies from Sarah Flint and vintage handbag with scarf bow

Leopard print flats like the Natalie from Sarah Flint are a closet staple and pair perfectly with feminine pink for a chic fall look! The other day the hubby and I headed downtown Clinton for a little antiquing and lunch. Don’t mistake me…I do the shopping, and S. is persuaded to tag along by the…

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