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SUMMER 2017
Chinoiserie
CHIC
By katy danos
Chinoiserie – the French word for Asian-inspired decoration and design – enjoys enduring popularity
because it brings elevated style to a wide range of aesthetics. With exotic ornamentation, spirited colors
and whimsical flair, chinoiserie will always be simply irresistible.
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ld world motifs of flowering branches, long-plumed
birds and delicate lotus blossoms lend themselves
naturally to exquisite details and flourishes
of barely there mandarin and gold. Trailing cherry
blossoms, celadon mums and lush peonies provide an air of
sophistication and shimmering elegance to everything from
hand-painted wallpaper to fabric to porcelain.
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