Dining Dreams

A lot of single folks can't say this, but I eat at least one meal at the dining table every day. Generally that meal is breakfast, and since it's the most important meal of the day, the morning experience should be special. Do you see where I'm going with this? Breakfast is an important meal...Enjoyed at the dining table....In a special space...

Since I'm already planning the moulding and wall trim for the living room, I also need to consider the dining room since the two areas are within the same open space. The idea is to be consistent with colour and trims, but add an element which I've wanted for so long and never had the chance to incorporate into my home: a chinoiserie pattern. I've mentioned my love of chinoiserie fabrics and wallpapers here, here, here and also here.

The colour choice for the walls and trim has been finalized, and I've decided on Marine Bay (P5156-75) from Para Paints:

The living room wall will remain low key, but the dining room wall is going to be a showstopper. I cannot wait to see this come to life!!!!! The plan is to insert two Griffin & Wong silk panels within the inset wall trim. It is going to be un-believable!!

I have yet to get a quote on these two panels, so my fingers are crossed that this will be somewhat affordable... 

Chinoiserie Wallpaper: Fromental

A small feature in the Discoveries section of this month's Architectural Digest managed to catch my eye and spark my imagination. I stumbled upon Fromental, an AMAZING fabric and wallpaper source out of the United Kingdom. I would love to have just one wall covered in any one of these gorgeous chinoiserie papers. The Paradiso pattern (pictured above) has inspired me to start planning a lavender scheme for the master bedroom in the new condo.

All images via www.Fromental.co.uk

Ralph Lauren Red Pagoda

Today at Homesense, I spotted this fabulous chinoiserie china, Ralph Lauren's Red Pagoda. By Homesense standards, it's a tad expensive, but it makes such a pretty place setting!!!

Bowl $14.99

Small Plate $12.99

Large Plate $14.99

Chinoiserie Fabric

I've been searching for a chinoiserie print with an aqua background for a project I'm working on, but not having much luck finding just the right fabric. Apparently, however, these fabrics do exist, and I have found some great examples online. Now I just have to figure out how to get my hands on a couple of yards.

GP&J Baker
Oriental Bird

Kravet
Hemiola

Waverly
Mandarin Prose

Thibaut

Tea House/Chinoiserie Floral

Great Estates/Marco Polo

Spring Lake/Lillian
(Yes, it's a botanical print, but so pretty!!)