Each year in April the Friends of St Louis Children’s Hospital have their fund raising Table Top Event. The event is held at the Ritz-Carlton in St Louis. For the second year I designed a table for the event. My design for the 72″ diameter table was in the Chinoiserie style, a mix of Chinese…
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Chinoiserie
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary Chinoiserie (shēn-ˈwäz-rē), is, ” the fanciful interpretation of Chinese style in the designs of interiors, furniture, pottery, textiles and gardens.” Chinoiserie became popular in France and other areas of Europe in the 17th century. It is an Oriental design given a French aesthetic and it is wonderful. I have a…
Holiday Tablescapes
Whether casual or formal a beautiful tablescape is the focal point of holiday entertaining. Here are few examples showing how you can create a table that reflects your holiday style. The combination of fuchsia, silver and clear glass gives this tablescape an elegant and beautiful style. It could be in a dining room that is traditional…