Category: Trends
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Are You Ready for the Vermont Lifestyle of Simon Pearce and Farmhouse Pottery?
Have you ever wanted to just leave the city? You’re sick and tired of it all and can’t do another conference call. So you drive, drive, drive. All of a sudden, there are no more billboards. No more big box stores. No more fast food joints.
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Celebrate the Year of the Monkey February 8
Did you know 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey? Mischievous. Curious. Clever. The monkey of Chinese myths is a favorite companion to children of all ages. He’s an underdog who thumps his nose (and tail) at the authorities and somehow always comes out ahead in the end. Here ares a few of our…
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Just $15: Pretty in Plaid Flatware from David Stark and Martha Stewart
Cold weather might bring back plaid and tartans, but they don’t have to make your home look like those oversized lumberjack shirts in the back of the closet. In fact, plaids are a great way to mix things up and introduce different colors. Says renowned NY event producer David Stark in his recent Pretty in Plaid…
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The Architecture of Light at The Broad Museum in Los Angeles
How would you display one of the most coveted contemporary art collections of our time? Eli and Edythe Broad, by now L.A.’s most famous art collectors, were so particular about how their art was to be displayed, they actually turned down just about every museum in town and commissioned their own $140-million museum by Diller…
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Obssessed with Empire? How to Recreate Cookie’s Office
In the glamorous world of Fox’s new hit show, Empire, work is as decadent as play. If you love this opulent style, take a look at some of our favorite picks to transform your work space into queen’s quarters, just like Cookie’s! For more ways to make your office over the top, click here!
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No More Broken Glasses!
I’m always thrilled when my boyfriend volunteers to do the dishes… until I hear the chilling sound of another glass shattering in the sink! Between him and his brother, those 4 hands have broken a good 20 or 30 glasses over the past year. My solution? Mario Luca Giusti‘s durable, beautiful, boyfriend-proof drinkware. In so…
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Host a Harvest Party!
Can’t wait until Thanksgiving to get this Holiday season started? The transition from summer to fall is the perfect time to host a harvest party! Head to your local farmer’s market for some seasonal garden delicacies, and invite over some friends to celebrate the brisk breezes, turning leaves, and maybe even some sprinkling showers… Have…
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Occasions Magazine Parties in Sunflower Yellow and Scarlet Red
Marrying the magic of summer with the anticipation of Holiday merriment, Fall is the perfect time for a truly enchanting wedding. And who better to keep us on trend than Occasions Magazine? Here, we give a peek at their Fall 2014 issue, where they feature our Vietri Fantasia Dinnerware and Waterford Lismore Crimson Champagne Flutes…
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Fresh-Squeezed, Summer Style: Decorating with Citrus Hues
Summer is on the horizon, and we’re captivated by the citrus palettes making a splash on the design scene! From tangerine to grapefruit, pops of punchy colors are perfect for adding a tangy twist to traditional interiors. Combine two or more extroverted hues, like lemon with lime, for a juicy, ‘Happy Chic’ look, a la Jonathan Adler…
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Make Your Mark: Memorable Monograms
Throughout history, monogramming has become the perfect way to make your mark. In ancient Greece, monograms were used on coins to identify the city from which they originated. However, it was not until the Victorian Era that monogramming became a prominent decorative art, with members of the aristocracy identifying their clothes, tableware, and cutlery with…