White

I've always loved white. It soothes and stirs the soul, and I never grow tired of its infinite subtlety. In my catering days, I cultivated a voracious appetite for ironstone platters, layering one upon other in precarious stacks that have since followed me from city to country. For inspiration and delight all about white, click here. Now, to you: How do you decorate (or entertain!) with white?  

 

Comments

[sherry hart]

If this isn't proof enough that the secretary NEEDS to be painted....well...not sure what else to say :)

[amy@maison decor]

I loved the antlers and the skirted sink~everything always is so inspiring over here~I just posted on using my opaline goblets..I saw the same ones on a fab table setting you did! So it is in the post too~I had a reader kindly tell me where you got those perfect blue candles, so I ordered some to be JUST LIKE YOU GUYS!!! xxooo

[Tonia]

Eddie: Thanks for renewing my interest in white dishes. I often overlook them when thrifting, but seeing them all together in the china cabinet makes all the difference.

[Robin Amerise]

Dearest Eddie,
I would like to get this issue! I went to the newsstand and they only had February 2012 then subscribed and called Country Living thinking it was Dec-Jan issue for which they are completely out of. Eddie when you post your magazine features can you please include in the posts issue date even page numbers if possible so we can collect your amazing articles? You are such a great designer and I love reading your blog! Love from the Big Apple!

[hooper patterson]

I just love it. So crisp and clean. I'm a huge color person and have an all white kitchen. It's like a break from the rest of the house. Thanks for the inspiration! I may need to add more white to the other rooms.
xo
hooper

[Free classified pakistan]

white is my fav color . mind blowing just fantastic collection .

[Annie]

I love white! And you use it so effortlessly! Love your home, thanks for sharing!

[Jennings & Gates]

My family teases me because when I help them decorate their homes, they know what I'm going to say, "More white!" Love the white carnation ball. Great idea.

[Fran Ryan]

I never get tired of seeing that incredible secretary makeover!

Fran

[Jodie Manchester]

You're such an inspiration! LOVE all that ironstone!

Jodie

[Kate from Party Resources]

Had to stop by and visit. Best to both you and Jaithan. Hope all is well! xx

[Marysol]

I once bought a piece of white ironstone with the intention of selling it in my shop. I turned away for a moment, and not only did I end up keeping that first piece, but a collection began to emerge.
Needless to say, I haven't sold any ironstone in years :)
From platters to pitchers (the latter being my favorite), I display and use them all, every blessed day.

[elizabeth@lovelylittleparties]

I absolutely adore white....and i love ironstone! My grandmother has given me several of her pieces which are so special to me :)

[diane]

that white carnation centerpiece is amazing and I love the collection of salt spoons..you always do it right!

[Ragland Hill Social by Gwen Driscoll]

All so pretty! Love....Happy Weekend!

[le@third]

loving the white linen - how divine :) best le

[designchic]

I am such a fan of white china where the white plates allow the beautiful colors in the food to shine, and there is nothing I love more than beautifully starched and pressed linens - yours are gorgeous.

[jane]

I agree, white is so easy to live with. I worship at the altar of Tricia Foley, as she is the high priestess of white decorating. Great post, Eddie!

[melissalee22@msn.com]

I have to say that I love the ironstone and have been a fan of it before it became the thing to collect..
Back in the 80's when still a teen, in Kansas of all places, I collected old linens and ironstone, so much more too.... It's funny that back then, I did not even know what to do with all these things but I loved them and collected them along with vintage clothing..... Years later all I was collecting became the vogue...

You have been able to take all of your experience and make a handsome living, ( I am sure) from it, not an easy task.....

I so enjoy how you also, let us into your life with your guy and your upstate home...

xoxo
m

[One Fabulous Mom]

That sink is killing meeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

[ann]

OMG! Can i just say how much I love you guys! White is my FAVORITE color and this post made me so happy. Now can you two rub off on my boyfriend please. If I got to look at this decor and accessories everyday, I'd be one happy woman! Always tasteful, I love your taste! I wish we were neighbors so I could drink wine, eat yummy and relish in your decor! xo

[Donna Atkinson]

Absolutely beautiful Eddie! Your collections are displayed in such a fresh and inviting fashion. Love the touches of black!

[Mid-Atlantic Martha]

Love your pretty whites --- it's like living in a white cloud.

[Franki Parde]

Black and White! Check! franki

[Karena]

Hi Eddie and Jaithan,

I love your collection of white, ironstone, linens, etc. Those little butterfly embroidered coasters are darling!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

[Suzanne]

So MUCH white
goodness to love
{and PIN} here!
Congrats on the
feature in CL, one
of my faces : )

xx Suzanne

[cj]

get out of my way, I'm going to the paint store! Also, kinda out of context, I've started wearing a lot of white on my upper self, very refreshing and brightens up the ol complexion.

[Judy Beeksma]

I absolutely love white and my all time favourite is milk glass...Love decorating with it!!

[Laura Casey Interiors]

Your execution on white is perfect! love them all.

[kathysue]

Love love it all especially the French baskets on the mantel. I am still on the hunt for two matching one's for my white mantel!! You always make everything look so inviting and warm. You have the magic touch, Miss you and Jaithan,
xoxo Kathysue

[Jennifer]

I love white. I love adding color around it during the different seasons and I love how it stands all on its own. Your ironstone collection is to die for.

xo, Jen (Fiddle Dee Dee)

[Hampton Hostess]

gorgeous images Eddie-I especially love the various guest towels that are layered in the bathroom next to the wash basin-so beautiful!

[bevy]

I adore white too! I always opt for it as often as I can.

[Jordana @ White Cabana]

Ah - this might be your best post yet! I adore white...and I've dedicated my whole blog to it. I love the simplicity and the texture of the carnation arrangement.

[Kat @Low Tide High Style]

I love old ironstone, and that image with the guest towels and the white pitcher...gorgeous!

Kat :)

[victoria]

Oh, most charming! I love white more and more!

[Parnassus]

White is both calming and classical. Also, if you have a lot of plain, white items, than any special or colorful ones will have an intensified impact.
--Road to Parnassus

[amy@maison decor]

Hi Eddie and Jaithan~I love the whites too! I have the same secretary desk, and I wondered if you painted the interior, and how you handled the mullions on the glass doors from the interior view~as they will be brown unless you take the glass doors/mullions all apart...any advice?