Chinoiserie shelf styling

Here's everything you need to know about decorating with chinoiserie, from its timeless appeal to mixing it with your current decor.

My favorite thrift store finds

The quintessential blue and white ginger jar! The vintage double happiness jar is a timeless, must-have addition to any home. I love this jar styled on a shelf, mantle, or console! Or remove the lid and you have the perfect vase for displaying a fresh floral arrangement. The lid of the jar has a few tiny (and I mean TINY) imperfections. I believe these happened when they were made. Dimensions: 9.5" H Please note that this is a vintage item. Although it is in excellent shape for its age…

Welcome to the first official post of summer! Here in the South, the days are now wonderfully long, it's much too hot for coffee, and the humidity gives everyone's hair a life of its own. I love every single minute of it! My bookshelves have been the same for a good while, except for a tweak here and there, and I'm thinking of making some changes. Before I do, I thought I'd show you how they are currently styled and share some of my favorite styling tips and ideas. We have dark built-ins on…