{chinoiserie}

{spotted this on decor8 but originally featured on this Swedish blog, roomservice}

I've been noticing recently chinoiserie-inspired patterns and designs in decor.

{Suzanne Rheinstein featured on ELLE decor}

It reminds me a lot of Brighton Pavilion with all its 19th-century 'orientalisms': 

{Brighton Pavilion via historical belles and beaus

{visits with my cousins to Brighton Pavillion}

It also reminds me of Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vincenza with frescoes by Tiepolo:

{from seattle art museum, porcelain stories}

I love these chinoiserie-inspired interior decorations:

{from cote de texas}

{love this print by harrison howard}

{Baldwin Bamboo wall covering by Scalamandre}

{via victoriadreste}

You should check out this great chinoiserie blog, which has a feast for the eyes, especially this great wall paper:

...& a selection of some of my favourite pieces from the chinoiserie blog:

& remember, the key is not to go overboard--just a few select pieces is all you need.