Category: New Arrivals
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It’s All in the Details: How Caracole Creates Extraordinary Furniture Pieces
After so many weeks at home, the mantra “fewer, better things” has become more meaningful to us than ever before. We’ve always leaned toward drilling into understanding the things and experiences that surround us, but now … with the confluence of sustainability and a strong pull to understanding who we are and what we stand…
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Bordallo Pinheiro: Why this 19th Century Portuguese Artist is More Relevant Than Ever Today
In our entire time at Gracious Style, we’ve never really come across a line that resonated quite like the one we’re about to share with you. On the surface, this Portuguese company produces charming pieces reminiscent of a simpler time, but wait until you hear how it all started, and you’ll see why it’s more…
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What Makes Graccioza Bath Linens So Extraordinary?
Based in Porto, near the heart of the Portuguese textiles industry, Graccioza is one of the best kept secrets in linens. Traditionally, they specialized in private-label products for other luxury vendors, but now they’ve finally made their own collection of bath linens available directly to us. The result is a line like none other on the…
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Don’t Ever Grow Old: A Charming Nursery Collection from Instagram Darling Gray Malin
One of the happiest things you can do is create a room for a little one. And whether you have kids or are just constantly surrounded by them (ahem … you’re a grandparent, so you’re doing the school run again), it’s important to create an environment that is cheerful but also timeless. Too often, kids’…
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Inspired by Nature: Elegant Entertaining with TarHong’s Acrylic and Melamine Dinnerware
Have you seen the latest in melamine dinnerware? Many of the newest collections from Los Angeles-based TarHong are inspired by natural materials, so they’re perfect for indoor dining. Escape to the wine country with the Marin and French Oak melamine collections:
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Always On Vacation: Fine Art Photographer Gray Malin
Living in Los Angeles, we can’t help being drawn to anything that reminds us to spend more time outdoors. And whether it’s in Beverly Hills or Lake Como, images of folks on vacation always make us smile. Gray Malin and his fine art photographs will do the same for you. The series which shot him…
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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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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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What to Know About RabLabs Products
Which materials are used in RabLabs designs? RabLabs designs are created using semi-precious gemstones, combined with pure silver, 24k gold, and rose gold. They also utilize materials like stainless steel, plated metals, and glass. These materials are chosen to last forever, and to retain their quality for generations to come. Each piece is unique, because…
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Why You Need A Rock Star At Home: RabLabs’ Anna Rabinowicz
One of my favorite things about meeting new people is hearing their stories. I especially love hearing about people like designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who started doing one thing, moved on to something else, and then finally took all those pieces together and ended up creating something that’s unique to him. So when I found…