Issues: Spring 2009
Photo by Morgan Howarth
Alison and Bo Jia populate their colorful home in Georgetown with an ever-changing display of accessories from their company, Middle Kingdom Porcelain. They built a lighted display case in their dining room to showcase the latest designs. Bo’s artistic talents are further reflected through the Chinese birdcage, which he converted into a chandelier.
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