Just in time for the holidays, Vera Wang has created a fabulous collection of sculptural crystal pieces for Wedgwood.

The gently-priced Orient line was featured in the September 2011 issue of Architectural Digest as one of their top Discoveries for the month.  In AD’s words: “Designed by Vera Wang for Wedgwood, the Orient giftware collection recalls fine gemstones with its faceted-crystal silhouettes.”
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Ready for a bathroom style update? Maybe you’ve just finished remodeling your bath. You’ve carefully chosen the paint, fixtures, flooring and art. Your new, beautiful bathroom is a unique statement of your personal style.

Time for the finishing touch – towels. Should you buy the plain, solid white or the plain, solid ivory? Maybe a color to complement your walls…plain, solid blue or plain, solid…now wait just a minute, you’re thinking. Plain, solid towels are so…plain. Don’t I have any other options?
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As the days grow shorter and the nights chillier, it’s the perfect time to think about cozy get-togethers indoors. In the October 2011  issue of Traditional Home Magazine, this warm and stylish autumn luncheon gave us lots of great ideas (and some tasty recipes):
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We love this expert tip from interior designer Susan Ferrier of McAlpine, Booth, & Ferrier via House Beautiful:

“Mirrors are one of my favorite objects for giving a room character.  A large-scale mirror creates a generous window.  Don’t be afraid to stretch the idea of it.  Lean it against the wall.  Distress and age the glass to create a textured atmosphere.  Have the audacity to cover some of the mirror with a suspended piece of art or an architectural fragment: it will compel you to stop and take notice.”

 
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We’re in love with the adorable Amore Plates by Vietri. In two designs, the white plates are inscribed with “Amore” – Italian for “love”. They make great gifts for weddings or loved ones. And from now until the end of October, Vietri will donate 25% of total Amore Plate sales to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Last week, Thomas Keller delighted diners at Harrods London with a temporary pop-up of his renowned restaurant, The French Laundry. Monday was the final day of this venture, but chef Keller left us with a tasty behind-the-scenes tour of the pop-up:
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Because home decorating and entertaining are fairly new to me, and because I have a new husband/family to impress, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade along the way that I think are worth sharing.  The most important lesson I’ve learned when it comes to entertaining is learning to fake it.  Wouldn’t it be lovely to have all the time in the world to press the linens, whip up a gourmet meal, and serve every dining victory on handcrafted china?  Sure it would – but I don’t always have the time to put together the five star look, though I do strive for a bit of pizzazz. Read more

Chilly fall weather is upon us, and we feel like curling up in a cozy room with a cup of tea and a good book! These bedding and table linen collections from Libeco Home are beautiful, environmentally friendly, and bound to get softer with every wash.
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We love creating inspiration boards in the office, so we’ve signed up for a free account at Polyvore and we are completely hooked! Polyvore allows you to create sets using a virtual styling tool and any images you’d like to use.  You can use it to plan out rooms, put together outfits, and even test out party-planning ideas.  How cool is that?
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We love this ideabook created Debbie Snider (owner of ds design studio in the San Francisco Bay Area) on Houzz.com.  The weather is getting chillier, so now is a great time to warm up your decor, starting with the bath. Check it out:
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