Just Curious...

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Have you ever seen anything like these?


At this point I'm sure you are thinking that I'm a little obsessed with all things Asian.


What can I say?


But...


Yes! I am!


It's those exotic details that capture my imagination.


I think this definition I found for Chinoiserie sums it up nicely...

Chinoiserie decoration has the unique 

feature of combining real elements with 

fantasy, encouraging the rest of us to mix

favorite decorative details with abandon.  In

short, it's fun and pretty.  Chinoiserie also

has the unique ability to look right at home 

with many different decorating styles."



Aren't they beautiful for candles?


Comments

liv said…
They are Fabulous! But if anybody burned them, they should be shot :)

O adore Chinoiserie too for all the same reasons. They're very special Terri - great find!
May 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Sarah said…
Admire your eye for detail! Yes, they are beautiful! One of my all time favorite find is a pair of Chinese roof topr tiles of a Chinese man riding a rooster. I use them in my bookshelves as book ends. Just a touch of Asian! Your pair of figures are great!
May 12, 2016 at 5:50 PM
La Dolfina said…
Sarah, they sound amazing!!! Please share them on your blog!!!
May 12, 2016 at 5:53 PM
La Dolfina said…
Thanks Liv, I agree how could anyone possibly burn them?
May 12, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Mimi's Poor Blog said…
Do you have a resource for these or candles like them?
May 13, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
Oh...I could never light those.
May 13, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Nancy said…
simply divine. i'm with you...anything asian or chinoiserie goes! if that's wrong i dont want to be right!
May 17, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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