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Ming Circus Football

I hope everybody had a great weekend. Mine was fun. On Saturday morning, I had this feeling I should head off to HomeGoods even though it was pouring rain. When I got there, I instinctively headed to the furniture section and spotted a beautiful silver faux bois bar cart for $179.99. I wheeled it up to the cash register and the check out person was on the phone with a woman who had seen it at closing the night before and wanted it. The one thing I have learned about HomeGoods is to grab it. It probably won't be there if you go back. Pictures of it in my dressing room are below. It is just hanging out there temporarily - it's permanent home will be in the Chinoiserie Man Cave that I am planning for my husband. Every man cave needs a bar, right?

Speaking of man caves, after finding that, I took the rest of the weekend off and watched all four football games. Did you watch any football? I thought we would take a peek at football and Chinoiserie. I created these three hand-painted silk Chinoiserie football wallpapers for last year's Super Bowl post and nobody got it. Everybody was pinning them to their Chinoiserie Pinterest boards. So I thought I would try posting them again!

Also below is a photo of the bedroom Linda at Calling It Home did for a past One Room Challenge that had lots of great Chinoiserie. What cracked me up was that when I was looking for photos for this post, I found that somebody pinned it and put this comment -


They actually took the time to read the book jackets and diss them.

This week will be the wrap-up and finale of my series on the Top Ten Chinoiserie Trends for 2014.

Chinoiserie Football in the Park

Singerie Touch Football

Linda's One Room Challenge master bedroom with sports books

My new HomeGoods bar cart

A close-up

Inspiration for the Chinoiserie man cave

Danika's Zebras at Spoonflower

Scalamandre's Zebras

Yes, we all love Scalamandre's Zebras wallpaper and fabric but some of us have mortgages and college tuitions, right? Enter the uber-talented Danika of O'verlays and Gorgeous Shiny Things. You can get her take on frollicking zebras starting at $17.50 a yard for fabric and $60 a roll for wallpaper at her Spoonflower store here. (Scalamandre runs about $150 a yard or roll). Lots more great Chinoiserie designs too.

This week we will be wrapping up our Top Ten Chinoiserie Trends for 2014 series.

Daniela at Aesthetic Oiseau posted yesterday on this incredible pagoda fireplace above. Wow. It is in the lobby of the Hotel Monaco in Portland. It reminds me of this pagoda door from a 2005 issue of House Beautiful. Do you think Danika at O'verlays/Gorgeous Shiny Things could fabricate something like this? Or perhaps Linda at Calling It Home? I love the contrast of the crisp white against the Chinese red walls - stunning.

In working on my post featured over at Calling It Home today, I discovered that Kelly Wearstler is the unrivaled Queen of Driftwood. These are all by Kelly Wearstler. So if you are a fan of hers and a fan of driftwood decor (No and No for me), you have found your interior designer. For more on my Just Say No To Driftwood campaign, please pop over to Calling It Home. BTW, the driftwood donkey is life size and was for sale on One Kings Lane for $899. No word on whether or not it sold.

Linda's idea of Coastal Tropical

Today I am guest posting over at Calling It Home. Linda and her family are moving to Florida this summer. She is busy house hunting for her dream home that she wants to decorate in what she is calling Coastal Tropical.

The bad news is that Linda loves driftwood decor. I hate it. Luckily, her current location in New Jersey has kept the driftwood demons at bay. I am terrified that they will be let loose in Florida. Linda posted about how much she loves this dining room above. She said it stopped her in her tracks. Oh my. I have visions of her new Florida home being turned into Restoration Hardware at the Beach also known as Coastal Dumpster Chic.

Here are her driftwood finds from her latest trip to Florida over the holidays. She "died" over the driftwood coffee table. Me too, but not in a good way.



Linda asked me to guest post about Coastal Tropical Chinoiserie Chic style. What I am really doing is staging an intervention today over at Calling It Home. This is the kick off to my Just Say No To Driftwood campaign. Please stop by and help Linda say no to driftwood and yes to Chinoiserie. I know she can do it with our support.

My idea of Coastal Tropical - Bunny Williams' Punta Cana home

i worked with this e-design client on a whole house remodel--picking out flooring, paint colors, cabinetry and lighting. (yes! it IS possible to work with a designer remotely on a remodel or even a new construction project! these types of projects are my favorite! and honestly, hiring a designer will save you money in the long run and ensure you spend your money where it matters.)

the powder room was one of the last spaces we worked on, and is a great complement to the rest of the house--warm, rich, and textural with a punch of graphic pattern!


interested in working together to create a more beautiful and functional space?
email me at autumnclemons@yahoo.com to set up a consultation.
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PS:
*these consultations also make GREAT gifts!

I am thrilled to welcome Jennifer of The Pink Pagoda to talk about my #9 Chinoiserie Trend for 2014 - Blue and White Chinese porcelain. Blue and white Chinese porcelain is always in style, but lately it has taken center stage, gracing virtually every beautiful room you see. This trend will continue to be very strong in 2014.

Jennifer is my go-to source for blue and white inspiration. Her blog The Pink Pagoda, as you all know, is a wonderful resource for inspiration on decorating with blue and white. Jennifer has a gorgeous post each Monday aptly named Blue and White Monday. Several months ago, she started her Blue and White Bash Linking Party inviting all of us to link up with our own blue and white posts. Her Etsy store is filled with blue and white giclees that are a huge hit in the interior design world.

Her accessories store is my favorite source on the internet for stunning blue and white Chinese porcelain pieces. And Jennifer has just added a "Walls" section where she will be selling original works of art by several artists including Kerry Steele. These pieces are originals and exclusive to The Pink Pagoda, and will either feature blue and white Chinese porcelain or be designed to work perfectly with blue and white Chinese porcelain. What an amazing idea!

An umbrella stand from The Pink Pagoda in my One Room Challenge laundry room

Now sit back with a cup of coffee or tea on this brisk winter morning and enjoy Jennifer's insights on blue and white for 2014. Thanks so much Jennifer!