Author: Carolina
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Guide to Choosing Down
Ever wonder why a down blanket or comforter is so warm and comfy on a cold winter night? It’s because they’re made from one of nature’s best insulating materials. Tucked safely under the long feathers of ducks and geese, down is actually many soft, fluffy plumules which connect with each other through thousands of strands…
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Product Review: Le Blanc Specialty Laundry Products
At Gracious Style, we are introduced to some of the most luxurious materials on a daily basis. It’s our job to find the best of the best, whether it’s Giza 45 Egyptian Cotton sheets, or hand-embroidered Italian table linens. Given the quality of the products we love, we know that proper care and cleaning are…
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Guide to Choosing Comforters
It’s easy to find a comforter that’s just right for you. For an unparalleled sleeping experience, you should consider these two factors: 1. YOUR LEVEL OF WARMTH To select the ideal comforter, you should consider such factors as season, climate, heating system and thermostat setting. Most of our classic comforters are now offered in three…
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Peacock Alley’s Vienna: A Truly Dreamworthy Matelasse
The first time I saw Peacock Alley‘s Vienna Collection, the stunning beauty immediately captivated my attention. The elegant pattern, the soft finish, the perfection in every detail – I knew wanted a piece for my own home. After ogling beautiful images and planning the perfect layout for my own boudoir, it became time to experience…
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Celebrate Bastille Day and Save 20% off ALL Yves Delorme
With summer in full swing, Yves Delorme is helping us celebrate Bastille Day with their biggest sale of the year. Offering beauty, sophistication and incredible comfort, Yves Delorme has all the finest indulgences for bed and bath. Whether you need something for that perfect summer birthday gift, or want to treat yourself to a little…
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Celebrate Bastille Day from Miles Away!
The fourth of July has come and gone, but don’t put away your red, white and blue just yet! Bastille Day, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, is France’s national day of independence, and it’s right around the corner on Monday, July 14. Whether you have French heritage in your family, or…
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Five Easy Steps to Cleaning Your Indoor/Outdoor Rugs
Summer’s here, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate outdoors! Pool parties, barbecues, picnics and brunches are great ways to spend time with friends and family… but what do you do if your indoor/outdoor rug gets dirty? Fear not! We asked our friends at Dash & Albert, and they shared these easy steps to cleaning…
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Royal Inspiration: A Herend Wedding Cake!
Herend‘s beautiful dinnerware and precious figurines have been inspiration for tables, displays and gifts for centuries. For South Carolina couple Mary Mungo and Ross Dubisky, their love of the Queen Victoria Dinnerware resulted in this spectacular wedding cake: Adorned in delicate flowers and darling birds and butterflies, this cake is a work of art! Our…
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Gracious Style Reviews Peacock Alley Throws
For over thirty years, Peacock Alley has produced exquisite bed and bath linens, combining classic elegance with incredible comfort. This season, we’re loving their new throws (so many amazing colors!) so we worked with Janie at Peacock to choose our favorites and we took them home for a spin. Here’s what we thought … All…
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Raynaud’s Tresor Dinnerware
Inspired by a vintage cup designed in the Raynaud archives, Mariela Schwarz Montiel’s Tresor collection is a modern line with a fluid and feminine spirit. Plates are flat and rimless, while shaped pieces like tea pots and tureens are sleek and generously sized. Mariela, a French-based footwear and accessories designer, chose colors that reminded her…