Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Design Blog » Wisteria http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com Your online source for stylish Atlanta interiors and design. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 A Love Affair: blue and white http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/designing/blue-and-white-2/ http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/designing/blue-and-white-2/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:53:42 +0000 Darcie Dyer http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/?p=4326 From little Dutch figurines to my mother’s extensive set of Blue Danube china to an array of blue-and-white chinoiserie potting and decorative pieces, my childhood home is a exquisite reflection of my mother’s love of all things blue and white. And it is something I certainly plan on incorporating into my home as well one day. The fanciful imagery and whimsical designs of blue-and-white porcelain carry such an air of elegance and timelessness—I just can’t help but pine over it. Of course, there’s nothing like an antique or heirloom piece, but that’s not to say there aren’t stunning new pieces around every corner that are absolutely swoon-worthy. Here are a few things that have recently caught my eye:


Wisteria Blue and White Tea Jar Lamp $299 -Inspired by Asian jars used to store loose tea, this classic piece is sure to add color to any room!


Wisteria Happiness Pots $199 -This set of three different-sized pots has some truth behind their name, I think they certainly bring a little happiness to this space!

Burleigh Cobalt Mixing Bowls $179- Made in Staffordshire, England, these Burleigh bowls have less of the Asian inspiration but are still a stunning blue-and-white pieces that could make cooking that much more enjoyable for anyone!

Do you love blue and white? Tell us about your favorite items!

]]> http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/designing/blue-and-white-2/feed/ 3 New Arrivals from the Wisteria Catalog http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/new-product/new-arrivals-from-the-wisteria-catalog/ http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/new-product/new-arrivals-from-the-wisteria-catalog/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 18:07:06 +0000 Kate http://blog.atlantahomesmag.com/?p=2891 The Wisteria catalog, known for having less expensive versions of many of the stylish pieces we love, is constantly unveiling new stock of cool furnishings and accessories worth snagging for their on-trend looks great prices, which makes it one of my go-to sources when shopping for my own home. Here are a few of my picks from the latest edition and why I love them:

You may recall our editor Heather J. Paper’s post on chic acrylic side tables last month and why she loved their crystal-clear look and awesome utility: providing a spot to set down a drink while taking up little to no visual space. The traditional silhouette of this new 18th-century inspired table is just as fantastic at $699. Antique cage light fixtures are all the rage in new modern design, but if my weekend hunts through vintage stores don’t reward me with the perfect, affordable fixture, I may spring for this one at $129. Just think how pretty this pendant would look with a hand-blown, exposed-filament bulb!

I was really happy to see this new artichoke finial because of how much it reminds me of the cast concrete garden element by designer Ryan Gainey that we included in the Outdoor Living special in our May issue. Remember its pairing with a refined English knot garden also designed by Gainey? While the cast concrete version from Elegant Earth is priced at $82 through Pollen in Atlanta, the metal Wisteria finial is priced at an even more affordable $34! This set of three jewel-topped bottles, at $49, looks strikingly similar to the quad of Anthropologie vases Sales & Editorial Assistant Sejal Bhima posted in her own blog last week. Anthropologie’s Aughra Bottles are priced at $28-$44 each.

Lastly, if you admired the blown glass jars and Asian pool floaters used in Cheryl Womack and Alison Womack Jowers‘ cabana at the 2010 Decorators’ Show House & Gardens, then you’ll be as delighted as I am to snag these similar Glass Fishing Floats at $39 each.

Of course, an original antique or reproduction is always better, but for the frugal decorator willing to cut corners, there are always beautiful objects and furnishings to discover at Wisteria.com.

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