Softer than cashmere and available in a wide range of colors, Alpaca is one of the world’s most luxurious fabrics. We love the Herringbone throw in Royal Grape, seen here in the June issue of Elle Decor:

These luxurious woven throws are made from 100% baby alpaca, the softest Alpaca fiber available. It is collected without harming the animal. These throws are hypoallergenic, extremely soft and warm yet lightweight.

See our 40+ beautiful colors of Alpaca Throw, in both solids and classic herringbone.

Who doesn’t love foo dogs? They’re endearing to look at and charming, to say the least. And they look great in nearly any room in the house. We adore these new mini Foo Dog Lamps by Barbara Cosgrove:

These brightly colored lamps are made from cast resin with brown shades and are slightly smaller than the Original Foo Dog Lamp (which only came in beige). Sold as pairs for $548, including one right and one left Foo Dog, they are meant to flank a sofa, table or any object. In four lively colors: Red Pepper, Caribbean Blue, Key Lime or Watermelon. We’ll take eight!

Buccellati has long been known for their exquisitely detailed gold and silver work.  A family business with traditions rooted in the 18th century, the company started in earnest when Mario Buccellati, then an apprentice at the prestigious Beltrami & Beltrami jewelry shop, took over the firm in 1919 and renamed it Buccellati.

Mario first exhibited his wares in the 1920 Exposition in Madrid, where his booth was completely sold out.  Soon after, he was invited back for a solo show, and Spanish aristocrats, including the royal family, became ardent supporters and lifelong clients.  After nearly a century in business, Buccellati’s creations have been exhibited at the Smithsonian and joined the Pope’s private collections in the Vatican.

Although Buccellati is well known on the red carpet for its jewels, it’s actually the light-as-air engraving on the metal pieces that sets the company apart.  Buccellati pieces are often covered with multiple engravings and piercings, so in the hands of its artisans, metal often resembles fine fabrics like linen, tulle, or lace.  This distinctive Buccellati technique, practiced in the company’s workshops around Milan, Florence, and Venice, has allowed Buccellati to remain one of the world’s foremost gold and silversmiths.

For the home, Buccellati has created an exquisite line of sterling silver flatware, frames, and dishes.

The Buccellati flatware collection of 14 patterns represents the beauty and excellence of fine craftsmanship. Timeless and elegant, the designs span many centuries from the classic to the contemporary, giving the collection versatility suited to today’s eclectic lifestyles. The weight and balance of each piece of flatware make it a pleasure to use, while the many serving pieces in each pattern add sophistication to the table. All Buccellati flatware is crafted from sterling silver.

 

 

Buccellati also makes intricately detailed, sterling silver picture frames. Available in a range of styles, they make wonderful wedding or anniversary gifts.

 

 

Buccellati’s exquisite dishes showcase the beauty and elegance of nature. Handcrafted from sterling silver in the shape of flowers, leaves and shells, they make lovely gifts that will become heirlooms.

 

 

Surprisingly, Buccellati is still a family affair, making it one of the last great family-owned Italian luxury businesses. It is run by Mario’s son Gianmaria Buccellati, his wife, and several of his children.  Together, they’ve kept Mario Buccellati’s voluptuous Renaissance and Art Deco look intact, while bringing it forward into the present.  Click here to see our entire collection of Buccellati flatware and gifts.

Meet the man behind VIETRI favorites, Old St. Nick and Blu Bianco Tableware… A ceramicist for 30 years, Alessandro Taddei studied at the Montelupo School for Ceramics, but he got his finest training by working beside some of the best ceramics maestros in the world, catching their many secrets essential for mastering the art of [...]

Quest is a fun, fresh magazine that covers society and lifestyle in New York, Greenwich, The Hamptons and Palm Beach. Oomph’s style fits them perfectly. We recently spotted the oomph Backgammon Table in the June issue as a “Fresh Find.”

Customize your own here.

This timeless, classic toile de Jouy bedding collection is the essence of French elegance. It is illustrated with peaceful, pastoral scenes: a manor house, a mill, a village by a river…What a romantic settings in soft colors!
 

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In Ingelmunster a little village nearby our company, in the heart of Flanders, there are plenty of nice flax fields at this period of the year. We have the intention to take on a regular basis a picture of the same field so that you can really “see” this Belgian flax growing. The growing cycle of the flax plant is short : only 100 days between sowing and harvesting. As climatic conditions in Belgium are perfect for growing flax, we hope that we can show you a nice blooming field within a couple of weeks.

The farmer of the field that we will ‘follow’, has sowed the flax seeds in April.
Our first pictures dates from early May when the plant just started growing. At this stage you cannot really see that it is a flax plant. You do can see that the flax plant grows in nice lines. This is the beginning of the growth of an exceptional plant with very valuable characteristics.

On the pictures of early June we already see the stalk of the flax plant which has the unique flax fibers inside. A flax plant of a nice quality has a height of +/- 1,2 metre. So this is just the beginning, the plant still has a long way to go !

When we were at the field we saw a white sign at the border of the pasture which we definitely want to share with you : the farmer makes in his own particular way publicity for linen ! The text on the sign says in Dutch : “Ladies en gentlemen, the more linen in your clothing, the more you will be appreciated !” It’s a very simple but strong way to communicate the value of Belgian linen to passers-by.

Keep an eye on our blog if you’re interested to see the continuation of the growth of this flax plant. More images soon !

We think that Oomph’s colorful furniture is simply “the best”! So do the editors at House Beautiful – they included the Scallop Slipper Chair in the “The Best” column in the June issue.

The Scallop Slipper Chair is destined to be a classic piece – with it’s great scale and chic detailing it will really stand out in any room.

Available in four standard colors, which you can see here. Or to customize your own (like the warm red version above), contact us.

Nobody does colorful, embroidered linens like designer Kim Seybert.  Her table accessories are like jewelry for the table – which is fitting, since Seybert was a evening wear designer before delving into home decor.

Her brilliant tabletop for the June issue of House Beautiful bears the trademark Kim Seybert color and vibrance:

To recreate this cheerful look at your own table, try these pieces from Kim Seybert’s tabletop collection:

All things beach- and pool-related are in right now, as summer is upon us. It’s no surprise that Fresco Towels are getting some attention. Fresco’s “fresh summer style” is featured in July’s issue of Architectural Digest:

 

We just love the new soft colors of these towels in the Venetian Brocade pattern. They are available in Grey/Lime, Grey/Lemon, Sky/Mint, and Strawberry/Sand.

 

 

See all of our Fresco Bath Towels and Beach Towels.