The Journal

Blue-and-white grapevine plate with a scalloped border, displayed on a wooden stand against a red wall.
How to Display Porcelain Plates at Home
A plate's border deserves to be seen. How to choose a viewing position and a suitable support, with a closer look at stands, wall mounts and adhesive hangers. Read more...
Small red porcelain vase held in two hands, with leafy twigs rising above its white rim
A Small Vase for a Sprig of Green
A small vase gives a leafy twig or a stem of grass a place beside your tea, without waiting for a bouquet. Read more...
Blue-and-white Millefleurs gaiwan with its fitted lid and broad saucer on a wooden surface
What Size Gaiwan Should You Choose?
Start with the cups on your table. Capacity, serving volume and rim width each tell you something different about the gaiwan you will use. Read more...
The Return of Ritual Living
The Return of Ritual Living
Modern life moves at a relentless pace. We are saturated with information, yet deprived of sensory depth. The fatigue we feel in the digital age often stems from a lack... Read more...
Front view of an Azure Blanc nine-peach Tianqiu vase with a rounded body and tall neck
How to Choose a Porcelain Vase for a Console, Cabinet or Floor
A practical guide to measuring height, depth, width and base stability before choosing a porcelain vase for a cabinet, console or floor position. Read more...
Blanc de Chine and the Modern Interior
Blanc de Chine and the Modern Interior
Among all Chinese ceramics, Blanc de Chine integrates most seamlessly into the contemporary home. It lacks the graphic intensity of blue-and-white. It avoids the ornate complexity of Famille Rose. It... Read more...