We have a thing for Chinoiserie - we tend to gravitate towards items with Chinese details or style, and especially like it in combination with simple finishes and more modern pieces. From the past year or so, a roundup of a few posts on topic:
Above the jump: Janel's January Jumpstart Project: Desk #4 - Finished!
Ellen's Thirties Style Small Space
Juan's Garage Turned Modern Guest House
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Commercial Flour Sa...
10 Picnic-Ready Salads to Eat Outside
Recipe: Thai Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
A couple years back I was looking for a Danish Modern teak credenza for my entry hall/landing strip to replace some crappy IKEA cabinets. Month after month, the search went on...
...finally on Craigslist, I saw an amazing Elm-Burl Neo-Chinese credenza from the mid 60's offered for sale - I knew I had to have it, and bought it sight unseen.
The day it was delivered I was so excited and pleased - it's in immaculate condition and fits the space perfectly. It instantly became my favorite piece of furniture in the entire apartment and has influenced my progression from MCM towards Hollywood Regency.
bepsf . . . inspiring story; I love the way a single piece can steer us in a new design direction. I had a similar moment with my own fave CL find, a 1940s chinoiserie breakfront cabinet--my house has never been the same and now every room reflects this new passion.