Fish upholstery

Credits: photographs by Bob Hiemstra; styling by Lance Boyd

A stylized pond spills across an ottoman from George Smith, upholstered in Oriental Fishes fabric from Lee Jofa.

Côte d'Azur dinner plate and dessert plate, both from Ralph Lauren Home, are topped with a shallow dish from Pearl River; bone-handled silver tray from Ampersand); flatware (a five-piece place setting) from Source Perrier; blue goblet from William Yeoward; Brunschwig & Fils pillow; Chinese-antique reproduction rug from ABC Carpet & Home; and shoes by Jimmy Choo.
Room with ocean theme

Credits: photographs by Bob Hiemstra; styling by Lance Boyd

Maybe it starts with a seashell you found, maybe your grandmother's favorite plate. Collections are simply oceans of possibility.

Decoupaged fish plates, platters and compotes on wall, shelves and mantel are all from John Derian; porcelain jars from Areo Home; half-moon table from Country Swedish; nineteenth-century Louis XVI-style mantel from William H. Jackson Company; chaise lounge, upholstered in Aquarius fabric from Pierre Frey; pillows, from left, are from Jane Shelton, Grey Watkins Ltd., and Lars Bolander; screen, Aero); shell table, Currey & Company); and needlepoint rug, Peel & Company.
Room with bird theme

Credits: photographs by Bob Hiemstra; styling by Lance Boyd

Bird-watchers can revel in this room built around a modern, fabric version of bird-guide illustrations framed with a jolt of spring green paint.

Georg Bird print fabric from Country Swedish; desk and chair, Richard Wrightman Designs Ltd.; chickadee pillow, National Wildlife Federation; desk lamp, Shades of Light; desk blotter, Vera Wang Silver and Gifts; Ancienne Royale Limoges cup-and-saucer set, Scully & Scully; bird figurines, Herend); Saxony area rug; and modular "À la Carte" camera, Leica.
Table setting with bird theme

Credits: photographs by Bob Hiemstra; styling by Lance Boyd

By bringing the outdoors in—to a room, a shelf, a table—the cold winds of winter are summarily dismissed in favor of spring's soft sunlight and balmy breezes. Beautifully feathered birds can inspire an entire place setting.

Tablecloth is made from Barranquilla cotton-print fabric from Brunschwig & Fils; gold-rimmed charger, Anna Weatherley; dinner plate and bread-and-butter plate from Herend; Twigware fork and knife (a five-piece place setting,) Michael Aram; silk napkin, ABH Design); porcelain sparrow, Summer House on green water glass, Baccarat; bronze bird's nest, Sur la Table; and bluebird figurine, Lladro.
Porcelain with butterfly theme

Credits: photographs by Bob Hiemstra; styling by Lance Boyd

You can splurge on exquisite porcelain and dazzling jewels that capture a butterfly's beauty…

1. Teak Lutyens bench, Smith & Hawken. 2. Hermès bread-and-butter plate (Michael C. Fina. 3. and 4. Garden tools, New York Botanical Garden. 5. Teapot, Anna Weatherley. 6. Leaf dish, Mottahedeh. 7. Porcelain vase, Tiffany & Co. 8. Campo de Fiori terracotta planters, John Derian. 9. Sugar bowl, Herend. 10. Creamer, Herend. 11. Glass butterfly napkin ring, Dransfield & Ross. 12. Diamond and sapphire butterfly brooch, Fred Leighton. 13. Pink sapphire and diamond butterfly brooch, Tiffany & Co. 14. Chartreuse cashmere throw, Muse.
China with butterfly theme

Credits: photographs by Bob Hiemstra; styling by Lance Boyd

Equally charming china pieces at garden-variety price!

1. Eucalyptus-wood Lutyens bench, Netshops Inc. 2. Dessert plate, Sur la Table. 3. and 4. Fork and trowel, Lee Valley Tools. 5. Teapot, Lenox. 6. Leaf dish, Spode. 7. Vase, Lynn Chase. 8. Red-stone pots, Jamali Garden. 9. and 10. Sugar bowl and creamer by Home Essentials & Beyond, Fortunoff. 11. Beaded napkin ring, Kim Seybert. 12. Pink butterfly pin, Eliza Gray. 13. Purple butterfly pin, RJ Graziano. 14. Wool throw, Nancy Koltes at Home.