Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: Pagoda Etagere

Ok, so a bit of a technicality.  This week's Favorite New Purchase isn't exactly a new purchase, but it is newly refinished. 

 

A few months ago (err, maybe it's been a year? where has the time gone?!) I had purchased a rattan pagoda etagere from Palm Beach Home Collection to be used in our home office.  But it didn't take long before the office became Hank's nursery! Storage is such a necessity no matter how much you've mastered non-hoarding skills.  Mine as well make storage beautiful with super chic chinoiserie-inspired shelving!

 

images via my Pinterest

So my etagere sat in our garage until this past weekend when motivation struck to give it a good lacquer finish and bring it back inside.

 
 

 I love how the etagere turned out! Though sometimes acessorizing can be a daunting task...but beautiful coral does the trick!

Some similar etageres from our other favorite local haunts!

 

 

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Luxe Decor: Chinoiserie Chic

Recently my sister-in-law accepted a new teaching position and will be moving to Japan in just two short months! As she delves into all things Japanese, it had me thinking about the overall inspiration of Asian culture.  And in design, influences from Chinese culture continue to be a chic element of style.  Chinoiserie references these elements as they are blended togther with Western design. 

 

Anything pagoda shaped...mirrors, headboards and cabinets...continue to be major statement pieces.  There are great, affordable chinoiserie fabrics to choose from for upholstery and throw pillows.  And blue and white pottery is a classic element that transcends styles from the most traditional of homes to the coastal, beach cottage.

 

 

 

images via my pinterest

 

 Luxe Picks for the Home

 

 My neighbor has this reedition pagoda mirror and it looks so much like the (more expensive) vintage versions!

 Pagoda Mirror

 

We've said it before, you can never have enough pillows! Such a great way to add a small touch of chinoiserie.  I have the brown Robert Allen pillows in my guest room.

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I would love to use this etagere in a bathroom for storage.

Pagoda Style Faux Bamboo Etagere

 

Love this tray for holding trinkets, or for use on a bar cart. 

Serving Tray

I am constantly looking to add to my collection of Chinese blue and white pottery.

Ginger Jar Set

 

 Light up with candles for luxe outdoor entertaining.

 Pagoda Lanterns

 

Garden stools are another great outdoor accessory, or use a pair to fill the space under a console table.

Garden Stool

 

Local Vintage Finds

 

Faux Bamboo Pagoda Chandelier

 

Pair of Ginger Jar Lamps

Pagoda Cabinet

  

Chippendale Dining Chairs

 

 In Our Homes

 

Lots of blue and white pottery.

 

 A pair of pagoda statues.

 

Chinoiserie Pillows in Robert Allen's Crystal Lake fabric.

 

Local Haunts: Palm Beach Regency

I suppose it wouldn't be right to keep this amazing source all to ourselves!

We love Palm Beach Regency!!

Their name says its all! It's the best resource to find any and all things that exude old Palm Beach! Faux Bamboo, Lucite, Chinoiserie, Chippendale, Hollywood Regency, Rattan, etc, etc, etc!

They are primarily web based but have a great local warehouse that is a complete treasure chest of goodies!

Our latest trip was such a treat! Not only was it a total feast for our eyes but the prices are great and the owners, Dawn and Patricia, are SO lovely!  The whole experience was so much fun!

Of course we couldn't leave without taking home some treasures for ourselves!

This Vintage Gilded Banana Leaf Chandelier will look perfect in my dining room! It's just the right touch of old Palm Beach! Can't wait to hang it!

Lauren snagged a pair of these Carved Regency Mirrors for such a steal!

They look amazing flanking her headboard! The only way to make them more perfect is a fresh new lacquer! Until then, they still look great!

How incredible do the vintage x benches look in Lauren's entry?! Perfect fit and they don't even need to be reupholstered! LOVE!

I'm already eagerly anticipating our next visit! Can't wait!

Check out their site and if you speak to Dawn or Patricia, tell them the Luxe Girls say Hi!

Local Haunts: Palm Beach Home Collection

 One of our favorite home decor stores to frequent is Palm Beach Home Collection.  They are located on Antique Row, Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.  But despite being in the company of high end antique stores, this shop has incredibly affordable prices!  Their inventory is ever changing and they consistently have great, unique finds for your home.  It's nearly impossible to go in there without walking out with something!

 Check out some of the great pieces they had during out latest visit!

Silver Clam Shell Bookends

Pair of White Ceramic Urns

Faux Bamboo Frame Desk Chair

Lucite Ice Bucket

Faux Bamboo Brass Bar Cart

Lucite Wine Rack

Large Faux Bamboo Frame Mirror

And my favorite piece of the day...!

Vintage Lucite and Brass Cocktail Table

I have no need for another a cocktail table but with a $50 price tag, there was no way I could pass it up!

Stay tuned for more photos of this beauty in all its glory!

Here are some other great pieces that have found a place in our homes!

Lucite Tray

Gilded Faux Bamboo Bar Cart

 Painted Rattan Chippendale Side Table

White Lacquered Chinoiserie Mirror

Lucite Side Table & Brass Faux Bamboo Mirror

Faux Bamboo Cabinet

Gilded Carved Mirror & Brass Oval Faux Bamboo Tray

Pair of Navy Velvet Parson Stools