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Introducing NEST Fragrances

Some of the most beautiful memories we have are all the more magical because of smell.  It is the only one of the five senses that is fully developed at birth, so even newborns are sensitive to smell.

As a child, I remember visiting the Giacomin bakery in my neighborhood every day after swim class, enticed by all the aromas of their pastries and breads.  In the summer, the smell of hot, buttered popcorn at the movies always meant we were in for a treat.  During the holidays, the Christmas trees in our living room (and later, the smells of sausages and chestnuts roasting around Central Park) always marked the beginning of the season.  Even while travelling, the clean scents of the Hotel Costes in Paris and the warm smells of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles are unforgettable parts of our trips.

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Are You Ready for the Vermont Lifestyle of Simon Pearce and Farmhouse Pottery?

Have you ever wanted to just leave the city?

You’re sick and tired of it all and can’t do another conference call.  So you drive, drive, drive.  All of a sudden, there are no more billboards.  No more big box stores.  No more fast food joints.

Vermont has no billboards or big box stores
Courtesy: OnlyInYourState.com, Flickr/Sean_Marshall

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Flora Danica: The Amazing Story of the World’s Most Expensive Dinnerware

War.  Diplomacy.  Royal backstabbing.  A Russian Empress who loved art and beauty.  All that went into the making of the world’s most expensive dinnerware, Flora Danica by Royal Copenhagen.

Our story begins with Catherine the Great of Russia.  In 1788, she was at the height of her power and prestige, having come to power 26 years earlier by deposing her husband in a coup.  The formerly impoverished German princess was now the absolute ruler of the largest empire in the world, and she followed up one stunning achievement with another:  Expanded Russia into the Black Sea and Crimea.  Made Russia a major European power.  Annexed Alaska.  Reformed the government.  Ushered in the Enlightenment.  Check, check, check.

Catherine the Great of Russia by Fedor Rokotov, Tretyakov Gallery
Catherine the Great of Russia by Fedor Rokotov, Tretyakov Gallery

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Guide to Area Rug Materials

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For more detailed information, please see Understanding Area Rugs: Materials and Construction.

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Guide to Area Rug Construction

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For more detailed information, please see Understanding Area Rugs: Materials and Construction.

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[VIDEO] How 3 Parisian Star Chefs Show Off Their Amazing Dishes

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In France, life is lived as art, and every moment must be lived beautifully.  Nowhere is this more true than the Michelin starred restaurants, where culinary skill and presentation play equal parts to create unforgettable dining experiences.  But how do they do it?  In this video, you can see how three Michelin starred Parisians chefs, Guillaume Delage, Thierry Marx, and Toshitaka Omiya, show off their amazing creations with our Raynaud Essential dinnerware.  Check it out:

https://youtu.be/RXr0WUXxmUg

21 Easy Tips for Caring for Your Linens and Bedding

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Don’t you love the fresh scent and smooth feel of new linens?

Classic Hemstitch Bedding
Classic Hemstitch Bedding

Would you like to keep them looking and feeling fresh year after year?  Here are our favorite common sense tips to help keep your linens beautiful:

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As Seen in HGTV: Place Mat Napkin Matchup

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Does your home need a pop of our color?  If so, there’s no better place than the October issue of HGTV Magazine:

HGTV October 2016
HGTV October 2016

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Wastebaskets Featured in Elle Decor September 2016

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Elle Decor has always been our favorite for exotic and exciting destinations, and the September issue is no exception.  Isn’t this cover amazing, with all the textures in different shades of white?

Elle Decor September 2016
Elle Decor September 2016

So we’re thrilled to have been included in their section on chic and stylish wastebaskets:

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We’re in Coastal Living Magazine’s June 2016 Issue!

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Don’t you ever love to go to the best beaches or try the tastiest seafood dives?  Even though we’re here working, being part of Coastal Living magazine‘s June 2016 made us feel like we were there:

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