Where in the World Is... Paper and Pearls?

Where has Paper and Pearls gone to lately?

Well – for the last months we’ve been traveling (San Deigo) and moving… We are slowly emerging from the piles of boxes and enjoying our new historic home very much. I will be sharing some great decorating discoveries and photos soon. Do keep posted from some great ideas and new inventory in my shop. Better uncover all my supplies, eh?

In the meantime, let me share one of my favorite inspirational interior design books. I used to work at a high-end furniture showroom, and the style was very English. I loved it. Cheryl MacLachlan’s book “Bringing it Home: England” is a great resource I discovered during my time there. Doesn’t this product description just make you want to rush out and get the book?

“Cheryl examines England's comfortable interiors--the overstuffed sofas and chairs, rich, dark woods, classic patterns, and vibrant colors. She takes us on a room-by-room tour of the quintessential English home, providing insider tips, easy how-to's, and decorating hints, along with more than 250 gorgeous, full-color photographs. We get a close look at the furniture, fabrics, and decorative touches that make English style so appealing. We examine the English penchant for striking graphics, their celebration of flora and fauna, and their irrepressible knack for the eccentric touch. We are given a brief overview of the history of English style and explore various aspects of daily life in England, from entertaining to housekeeping, including, of course, the national pastime--taking tea. Cheryl MacLachlan also takes us for a stroll outdoors to study the key components of the lush English garden. The author closes her tour with an entertaining and enlightening discussion on the language differences between British English and American English. Bringing It Home--England explores the beauty and appeal of this fascinating country, revealing its many timeless charms. Learn what makes English life so welcoming--and then bring its best qualities back to your own home!”

For all you Anglophiles out there… this is a must-have for your coffee table or book shelf.

I love the classic English pattern Blue Willow. We've started collecting that in our new antique china cabinet. That's just one example of how we are incorporating the English style to our new old house. I'll post pics of our new house soon...

Much more to come...