What is it about blue and white ginger jars that are so awesome?? They are a little bit asian-inspired, a little bit traditional, and for whatever reason they are absolutely stunning in every single space.
Sculptural. Check.
Classic. Check.
Beautiful. Double check.
My mom has some beautiful planters in a similar pattern, and her dishes - the Blue Danube pattern - have always been a favorite of mine as well. Something about the royal blue and crisp white, combined with the ornate details (whether it's floral, or a whole Japanese garden scene), makes them so lovely, and elegant.
Isn't this just gorgeous filled with those ruffly full peonies???
They of course look right at home in traditional spaces - flanking an antiqued console (below), or displayed in a large collection like this formal dining room (above).
But they also look lovely in more contemporary spaces - it looks just as natural and pretty next to a piece of abstract art, and a coral lacquer box...
I've read about people finding these lovely vases and lamps at thrift stores, but while I've had my eyes peeled for a long time, I have yet to stumble upon one myself.
A collection of blue and white ginger jars is on my "one day" wish-list, but for now, I'll probably just continue to admire them from afar.
