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June 1, 2016 By Shirley

Hydrangeas and Chinoiserie

Hydrangeas and Chinoiserie?

I say that is a great combination for summer decorating.

This past weekend, I was on the hunt for chairs

to replace the ones I am giving to my son.

Although, I was not successful in my quest,

there was one item that I found that had to come home with me.

Chinoiserie Crock & Hydrangeas - Housepitality Designs

Yes, I broke my rule again;

however, how could you refuse a voice coming from the corner of the furniture showroom,

saying, “take me home, you won’t regret it!” And I did and I don’t!

Chinoiserie Crock/Hydranges - Housepitality Designs

I have never seen a pattern on a crock such as this chinoiserie pattern.

I can see many uses for this crock.

Chinoiserie Crock with Hydrangeas - Housepitality Designs

To carry out this blue and white chinoiserie theme,

I grabbed a couple of pieces ( a sugar bowl and gravy boat)

of the china I recently acquired from my friend Martha.

Chinoiserie and Hydrangeas - Housepitality Designs

Chinoiserie and Hydrangeas - Housepitality Designs

Chinoiserie and Hydrangeas - Housepitality Designs

I cut hydrangeas early in the morning.

I then soak them in a sink filled with water

to release any bugs that are lurking in the blooms.

Hydrangeas - Housepitality Designs

Incorporating various textures to create a balanced vignette.

Coffee Table Vignette - Housepitality Designs

After I completed this little vignette for the coffee table,

I realized that this is my first Summer coffee table vignette for the year

and so happy that my hydrangeas bloomed and were able to be a part of it!

Coffee Table Vignette - Housepitality Designs

Summer Coffee Table Vignette - Housepitality Designs

Do you start thinking about summer decorating after Memorial Day?

Or do you wait until the first day of Summer (June 20th)?

Have a great day!!

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  1. Kim says

    June 1, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Great crock! Love your purple hydrangeas and so glad they are back this year!!

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  2. Pam Richardson says

    June 1, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Shirley, the crock is fabulous! I have to say, I have never seen one like this! And of course, your beautiful hydrangeas were the perfect pairing! Happy Wednesday, Pam

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  3. Jenna says

    June 1, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Beautiful Shirley, love your new crock and how you’ve created your hydrangea vignette. Great tip too, thanks!

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  4. Penny at The Comforts of Home says

    June 1, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Stunningly beautiful!! I love that crock with all of it’s crazing…

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  5. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    June 1, 2016 at 8:45 am

    It’s simply beautiful, Shirley! I’ve never seen a crock like that! Your hydrangeas are gorgeous, too! hugs…Debbie

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  6. laura@duke manor farm says

    June 1, 2016 at 8:47 am

    your blooms look gorgeous as does that new crock. Happy day to you !

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  7. Donnamae says

    June 1, 2016 at 9:01 am

    The crock is gorgeous…I can see why you wanted it! So glad your hydrangeas are thriving this year too. Do you know about the new rule….if you donate/sell 3 items…then you can go ahead and buy one item with no guilt? It’s my rule, I use it….it works! šŸ˜‰

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  8. Joann says

    June 1, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I love the crock, Shirley! I am so glad that your hydrangeas are blooming this year as they are beautiful with the blue and white.

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  9. Gretchen says

    June 1, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Just beautiful Shirley! The combination of flowers and crockery remind me of Summer’s past.

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  10. bonnie says

    June 1, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Love the hydrandeas

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  11. Pinky at designs by pinky says

    June 1, 2016 at 11:30 am

    OMGoodness, where did you find that FABULOUS crock!!?? I love it!!! Your hydrangeas are just beautiful. I don’t have any blooms yet but am hoping soon! Your coffee table vignette is beautiful, as always!!! Have a beautiful day. XO

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  12. Janet (Shabbyfufu) says

    June 1, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    And when you are tired of it you can just send it to me…lol. It’s gorgeous and a great find!

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  13. Nancy Brantley says

    June 1, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Nice find! Yeah, I would have bought it!! Your hydrangea bush is beautiful.. So is your Summer vignette on table.

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  14. Betty Brown says

    June 1, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    I love everything you do in your decorating. I’m loving blue more now than I use to.

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  15. becca says

    June 1, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    That is the most beautiful Chinoiserie crock I’ve ever seen … leave it to you to have found it (and listened to its “voice!”) I love how you placed your gorgeous hydrangeas in there, too … such a great idea!

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  16. Dawn says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Shirley is the crock a new piece? It looks old and worn, just perfect! and those flowers…..I would love to grow hydrangeas like that…..how beautiful.

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  17. Stacey Keeling says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Shirley, the combo of the blue and white crock and your hydrangeas is just stunning! What else can be said? You’ve got it going on!

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  18. Joan says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:10 am

    Your first summer vignette……..gorgeous with your new crock and lovely hydrangeas! Love the composition, you are always an inspiration ?

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  19. Nancy @Slightly Coastal says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:37 am

    So pretty! You know I love anything chinoiserie. I couldn’t have passed that one up either. I love that you have a Charles Faudree book as part of your vignette. I love his timeless style and look at my books all the time for inspiration. What a great way to kick off summer. I start right away…it is 92 degrees here today. Feels like summer

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  20. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    June 2, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    I’m jealous of your hydrangeas … and your crock!

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  21. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    June 3, 2016 at 7:13 am

    Oh I do love the new crock and would have had a hard time passing it up too! The hydrangeas look so pretty- mine are a long ways off. I just read somewhere that if you dip the freshly cut hydrangea stem into alum it helps them last longer.

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  22. cindy says

    June 3, 2016 at 10:56 am

    That crock it beautiful!!! Love the way the mantel looks in the backdrop too:) Chairs? and what kind of chairs are you looking for? Did you ever decide whether or not you were going to recover those twin chairs you picked up sometime last year? Have a wonderful day:)

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  23. mary says

    June 3, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Love your new crock Shirley and it’s perfect for showing off your pretty hydrangea blooms! I rarely have any hitchhikers in my hydrangea blooms but peonies are a different story.

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  24. lorb says

    June 5, 2016 at 11:03 am

    That’s exactly what happens to me each and every time I say I will not buy anything else… Lovely arrangement…

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  25. Linda (more fun less Laundry) says

    June 6, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Hi Shirley, I think so many of us are in this same situation of trying to say NO to those tempting goodies, but I must admit that I am failing and am so happy to hear that others give in too! šŸ™‚ Your crock is so unusual and I definitely approve of the combo of chinoiserie and hydrangea. Yours are gorgeous. Ours have just leafed out, with flowers to come in a month or so. The peonies are just popping now. Your blues and purples are so intense! Truly gorgeous! Linda

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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