Author: Carolina
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Why Are You Seeing Enamelware Everywhere?
If you grew up in the 60’s and 70’s or went camping as a kid, chances are, you’re familiar with enamelware. And like so many things from that era (Gucci, anyone?), it’s hip again. It’s loved by the editors of food52, popping up all over Instagram, and being used in countless outdoor weddings. Today, enamelware…
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Just Dropped: The Haas Brothers + L’Objet Collaboration
In less than eight years, artists Simon and Nikolai Haas (collectively known as Haas Brothers) have taken the art world by storm. Known for their colorful, biomorphic, and imaginative furniture, ornaments, and objects, the Los Angeles-based twins started out by making furniture for Tobey Maguire when he was redoing his office at Sony Studios in…
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Setting the Table: Celebrating Lunar New Year in Style
If you’re like us, you’ve probably moved way past the heavily sauced Chinese dishes from your younger days and sampled your share of truly spectacular Chinese food. Today, Hong Kong and Macau have 82 Michelin starred recommendations. And on our last trip to Singapore, the dim sum at Jiang-Nan Chun (at the Four Seasons Singapore)…
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Free Herend Gift with Purchase
Our Herend Monogrammed Coaster Gift with Purchase starts today! Get a free Herend gold monogrammed coaster or a platinum monogrammed coaster with your purchase of $200 or more. Plus, get free shipping on all orders over $75. Known around the world as both Queen Victoria’s and Princess Diana’s favorites, Herend is prized for its delicate…
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Art Deco in Los Angeles: Our Favorite Buildings
Although New York and Miami are widely considered to have the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the U.S., Los Angeles has its fair share. Here are some of our favorites, all of which can be visited in one day. In Westwood, the Bruin Theatre, named after the mascot of the University of California, Los…
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Game Night: Molly’s Game with Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba
If you haven’t caught it yet, you need to watch Molly’s Game: it had us watching nonstop at the edge of our seats! The story – Aaron Sorkin’s (The West Wing, The Social Network) directorial debut – unfolds nicely, with Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) training to become an Olympic skier, glimpses into her brilliant mind, and…
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A Natural Find: Undyed Wool Rugs
If you’re anything like us, you’ve made quite a few changes to the way you live … using less water, shopping more frequently at the local farmers market, and using safer detergents in your laundry. On top of it, we’re also living simpler lives. At home, almost everything we own is in neutral colors (yes, we…
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How to Decorate Red Rooms: The Essentials
Red rooms make a statement. In deep red, they are rich, elegant, refined, sumptuous, and dramatic. Brick reds are more earthy, so they’re evocative of country interiors. And bright reds – like lipsticks – are passionate, powerful, and stimulating. Here are some of our favorite red rooms. Red Library: Assouline Paris Details: Here, the strong…
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Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakesh Home: The Essentials
When Yves Saint Laurent visited Marrakesh for the first time in 1966, it transformed him forever. The strong sun, lush colors, and intricate patterns you see everywhere left an indelible mark in his mind. “Marrakech taught me color,” he said. “Before Marrakech, everything was black.” Indeed, one of the most important parts of Saint Laurent’s…
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Decorating the Modern Penthouse: The Essentials
Soaring ceilings. Dramatic windows flooded with light. Views across Manhattan to the rivers. Today’s ultra-luxurious penthouses, like those you’ve seen on Million Dollar Listing New York, have a wonderful Master of the Universe feeling to them: But in fact, they’re quite challenging to furnish correctly. The angular walls, metal casement windows, and double height ceilings can…