Category: Decorate
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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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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…
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L’Objet Loret Gold Napkin Rings Featured in French Style Magazine
Merci beaucoup to French Style magazine for having featured our L’Objet Lorel Gold Napkin Rings in their Summer 2018 issue:
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A Luxe Upgrade: 7 Instant Ways to Transform Your Bathroom
Bathrooms are the hardest working rooms in every home, so it’s really important to keep them looking fresh. Here are 7 easy ways to upgrade them: 1) A set of matching bath accessories. 2) A bottle of liquid soap. 3) A scented candle. 4) A set of linen guest towels. 5) A new robe. 6)…
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Check out the Kardashians’ Insane Gold Egg
The Kardashians are known for their crazy, over the top lives, but wouldn’t you love to be invited to one of Kris Jenner’s epic Christmas parties? Yes, we’d go too. Kris loves her Christofle silver; here she is showing off her Mood flatware set, which comes in its own gilded 24 kt gold egg. It’s so…
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Meet the Maker: Stunning Portuguese Flatware from Cutipol
Last year, we traveled to Portugal, and the trip was a revelation. The country, which for years was ruled by the Estado Novo dictatorship, is now in the midst of a spectacular design renaissance. Everywhere you see the contrast between traditional Portuguese buildings festooned with centuries-old tiles and clean, modern design. There’s also a move…
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How to Make Takeout Look Like a Million Bucks
Summer’s here, and although we can’t all be sailing with Beyonce and Jay Z around the Mediterranean, you can definitely live la dolce vita at home. Here’s how you do it.