Derived from the French word for Chinese, the term chinoiserie (pronounced ‘sheen-wah-zuh-ree’) refers to the western European interpretation of traditional Chinese motifs and techniques. Popularized in the 17th century, the style encompasses furniture, wallcoverings, fabrics, and pottery. Porcelain and ceramic designs often feature intricate blue-and-white patterns depicting natural elements, pagodas, and scenes of leisure. Now, the classic Chinese-inspired style has made its way into pumpkin decorating, too. Faux pumpkins decorated in chinoiserie designs are now widely available on sites like Etsy, or you can create your own using paint or decoupaged fabric....