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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.

O 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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