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Moser Cubism Double Old Fashioned Feature in HGTV Magazine
Ready for some fun decorating? HGTV Magazine sure looks like it is…
And featured in this colorful issue is our Moser Cubism Double Old Fashioned glass:
A Parisian Find: Hand-Embroidered Linens from Renaissance Paris
In the 8th arrondissement in Paris near the elegant Musee Nissim de Camondo, there’s a small shop devoted to hand-embroidered linens, like the ones the fashionable Camondos would have enjoyed during their heyday. And even though the space is small, you’ll quickly see why the Palais de l’Elysee (the official residence of the President of France), the Ritz Paris, and designer Jacques Garcia all turn to Celine Perrin-Davy’s Renaissance Paris for their custom embroidered linens.
Returning to Laguiole … the Birthplace of the Classic French Pocket Knife
Thirty years ago, a group of knife-lovers in southern France were worried that the skills for making their traditional knives were going to be lost. After all, who still cared about bone-handled hunting knives once used by traveling shepherds in Spain? Apparently, Philippe Starck did. As did the French government, which recognized that these were irreplaceable treasures. So with their help, this little group of artisans started a thriving business making these knives.
In an era of mass-market production, this seemed like an impossible dream, but through the efforts of those folks, today this company – Forge de Laguiole – makes the highest-quality Laguiole implements in the world. And every piece is completely made, from beginning to end, in the place where it all started: the original village of Laguiole.
Video: The Lotus Layered Napkin Fold
Kim Seybert’s table settings are so gorgeous that you practically don’t even need food to have a party. Part of her secret is knowing how to add volume to her napkins.
For the lotus layered napkin fold below, all you need are:
1) One organza napkin
2) One regular napkin
3) One napkin ring
And to learn how to put them together, just follow the instructions in the video below. We promise you everyone will be impressed.
The Definitive Guide to Christofle Flatware
Founded in 1830, Christofle is the most renowned name in French flatware. Whether contemporary or classic, whether its contours are rounded or architectural, Christofle flatware is manufactured to exacting standards: Every piece of Christofle flatware must pass through 52 people, an impressive process known as “100 hands.” Amazingly, they’re also easy to use — every piece of Christofle flatware is designed to be dishwasher safe.
Each Christofle pattern has a fascinating story behind its design and creation. Here, we’d like to share the stories behind all of Christofle’s current flatware collections with you.
Alain Saint-Joanis: The Poshest Flatware Maker You’ve Never Heard Of
Wolfgang Puck knows his forks and knives. Same with three-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire. As does, of course, the King of Morocco. And when each of these opened celebrated restaurants in the last few years, they all turned to Alain Saint-Joanis for custom flatware. This small, family-owned company has been making cutlery in La Monnerie-le-Montel in the center of France since 1876. And although they’re not a household name, they are – for a certain group of folks – the only go-to when you want custom handmade flatware.
Whether you prefer lacquered (for your city dining room), olivewood (for the beach house in Martinique), resin (for your annual 4th of July bash), or a custom color to match your yacht, they can make it for you. We sat down with Alain Saint-Joanis President Alain Poujol for a few questions.
– What makes Alain Saint-Joanis unique?
The huge variety of looks … people come to Alan Saint-Joanis for quality and design. We have collections inspired by Art Deco, Celtic, Greek, nature … it goes on and on.
For Coffee Lovers: The Most Elegant Espresso Spoons Ever
If you own a Nespresso or a De’Longhi or a Breville, you can now up your coffee game with these new espresso spoons from Christofle, which come artfully encased in a drop-dead gorgeous presentation egg case.
The silver option ($360) includes six silverplated espresso spoons, a polished stainless steel chest, and a dark walnut wood insert.
Alberto Pinto: Dinnerware to Match His Interiors
First there was the red-eye to London. The customs and immigration line snaked around the terminal like a coiled serpent, lethargically moving in the early morning. Then there was the bumpy, stop-and-go rush hour ride into central London.
But the moment you walk into The Lanesborough hotel, your jaw dropped. The dull, harried modern world outside melted away. You were in a magical place filled with gilded carvings, cream and black marble, and shimmering silks and damasks.
How to Create the Amazing $30,000 Met Gala Table Setting
What’s THE party of the year?
Probably the Met Gala, held the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to raise money for their Costume Institute. It’s like the Oscars, but with more panache, since it’s all about fashion.
Each year the event has a theme. Guests are encouraged to dress accordingly, so stars and their stylists go into overdrive planning their looks. For many celebs, being photographed at the Met Gala is almost as important as appearing in Vogue. That’s why stars like Gisele and Tom, Beyonce, and Rihanna really, really dress up:
All About Anna Weatherley and her Handpainted Porcelain Dinnerware
Who is Anna Weatherley?
Although she’s probably best known for her line of handpainted dinnerware, Anna Weatherley has had many careers: from arms dealer (yes, really!) to famous couturiere to setting up handpainting studios in Hungary. Eventually, she was even commissioned by First Lady Laura Bush to design a collection of china for the White House.
