Hello, it’s been quite a while since I have been able to blog. With the opening of our occasional shop, Le Bee Marché, we have been so busy!

Each month, we feature different themes and this month is one of my favorites, chinoiserie! Chinoiserie is a French word that means, “in the Chinese style,” pronounced Shin-WAH-zer-ee.

Chinoiserie refers to the European interpretation of East Asian traditions (décor, textiles, gardens, architecture, and more) and it dates back centuries. It was especially popular in the 1700s, and still is to this day, especially by lovers of timeless décor.