Category: New Arrivals
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A Collector’s Field of Dreams: Daum Figurines and Vases
Coveted by collectors worldwide, Daum makes extraordinary pieces that take your breath away. From intricate vases that bring beauty and style to the home to lifelike sculptures that delight the imagination, Daum elevates glass to the highest art using a technique called pâte de cristal. So what is pâte de cristal? It’s a process which begins…
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Favorite Quotes from The Gospel According to Coco Chanel
Just what makes some people great designers? In an age where Steve Jobs has become synonymous with Creative Genius, I found it interesting to read about somebody with an arguably greater impact on how we live today: Coco Chanel. Whatever you may think of the Chanel products of today, Coco Chanel epitomized the trend that…
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Haute Dog! Chic Accessories For Your Pup
Who doesn’t love a puppy? The wagging tail, the slobbery kisses…and all of the dog gear. From beds and bowls to leashes and toys, dogs need a lot of stuff. Unfortunately for the chic dog owner, dog equipment has historically been, shall we say, less than stylish. Luckily for us, dog owners no longer have…
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
Ever wonder why it’s so tricky to get that sweep of eye liner perfectly straight? Or apply your concealer in just the right spots? The reason is that most mirrors have at least some distortion. Chances are, you’ve never given much thought to the quality of the mirrors you look into every day. But if…
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Mason Pearson Brushes: A Beauty Regimen That Has Stood the Test of Time
The secret to beautiful hair is no longer hidden. We’ve recently discovered Mason Pearson hairbrushes and we’re not alone in our infatuation with them. The company has been producing the same top-quality brush since 1885 and continues to impress beauty icons the world over. Heidi Klum has revealed her love of these handmade brushes both…
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Sir Elton John’s Favorites: Luxury Candles from NEST Fragrances
Sir Elton John’s love of interior design and gardens is legendary, so it’s no surprise that the luxury candles he has created with NEST Fragrances founder Laura Slatkin are extraordinarily scented and gorgeously packaged. Featuring a festive blend of evergreen evergreen and balsam fir needles combined with rich woods and sparkling citrus, the Sir Elton…
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Natural Wonders: Pewter Creations by Vagabond House
Vagabond House is a family-owned American company specializing in fine pewter tableware, servingware and giftware. Largely inspired by nature, their exclusive products are designed to be unique, functional heirlooms for those who seek to express tradition and style in both family and formal entertaining. Pewter was prized in colonial America, and continues to be a…
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“Happy Chic” Your Home With Jonathan Adler
We’re excited to bring you the best of Jonathan Adler’s quirky and cool home collections. Adler, originally trained as a ceramicist, is well known in design circles for his bright, cheerful colors, irreverent patterns, and generally groovy aesthetic. His bath towels and shower curtains will liven up any bathroom: And his whimsical brass sculptures are…
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An Afternoon Tea Tasting: Le Palais des Thes
Did you know the French are also passionate about tea? While the English are famous for their tea-drinking, the French have loved tea since the early 1600’s. Tea was a favorite drink of the French royalty, who believed it would cure illness and old age. Eventually it became associated with the aristocracy and the upper…
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Add Color to Your Bedroom with Pine Cone Hill
If you read any of the popular decorating magazines, you’ve probably seen Pine Cone Hill‘s bright bed linens on their pages. We’ve long been fans of the colorful collections designed by Annie Selke, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer them to you. They have so many wonderful designs. There are duvet covers: Sheets:…