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Trend Report: Malachite
Inspired by the lustrous mineral, Malachite trends have been striking both the runway and the home. The rich green hue and organic shape add the perfect decorative accent to any room or tabletop. Flooding the catwalk with color, Malachite is one of the season’s most dynamic looks. Finished with 24 karat gold details, L’Objet‘s Malachite…
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L’Objet: The Cabinet of Curiosities Collection
Surrounded by the constant motion of today’s busy world, it is easy to overlook the smaller details. But occasionally a vision can ground us, reminding us how fantastic natural beauty can be: a colorful sunset, the feathers on a bird, or the texture of a mineral. “Cabinet of Curiosities,” L’Objet’s fall collection, is a feast…
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Gracious Style Featured in Flower Magazine!
Emphasizing floral shapes and patterns, flower magazine loves to introduce new ways to bring flowers to life. Their Fall 2013 issue, which features interior designers Thomas Jayne and Prince of Chintz Mario Buatta, is full of beautiful and sophisticated interiors. For a fall table, they’ve picked Moser’s Lady Hamilton Gilded Hock Set, which adds…
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Christofle Silver: Where Every Piece Passes Through One Hundred Hands
Since its founding in 1830, Christofle has always been one of the most prestigious names in French silver. Known for the quality of their silver flatware, picture frames, and hollowware, Christofle pieces are coveted by collectors worldwide, including Emperor Bonaparte, the royal households of the Ottoman Empire, and the Tsar of Russia. Today, Christofle is…
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Medard de Noblat: Tres Chic Limoges Dinnerware
Have you ever taken an old recipe and added a new, unexpected spice? Like a pinch of salt on chocolate chip cookies, Medard de Noblat is all about combining the old with the new to create elegant pieces that are both chic and whimsical. Founded in 1836, this French dinnerware manufacturer takes the art of…
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Made in France: Jars Handcrafted Everyday Dinnerware
Jars Ceramistes has created the perfect mix of beauty and function: rustic dinnerware pieces that are made entirely by hand, coated with beautiful glazes, and fired at such high temperatures they become durable enough to be used everyday. Founded in 1857 by Pierre Jars, the Jars factory (located in southern France near Provence) employs no…
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Mottahedeh’s Blue and White Dinnerware: Endless Possibilities
Have you ever wondered why so much traditional porcelain dinnerware is made in blue and white? Mottahedeh has truly mastered this timeless look. The rich, saturated blue seen in this dinnerware is produced by using cobalt, a naturally occurring element. Discovered in Persia, cobalt was first used by the Chinese before 1200 AD, and is…
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As Seen in Flower Magazine: Le Jacquard Francais Provence Table Linens
In the spirit of all things floral, Flower Magazine loves fresh ways to brighten up your table scape. Inspired by the vibrant hues of Le Jacquard Francais, they have highlighted our Provence Tablecloth in Lemon Green in their Summer 2013 issue as the perfect way to add a splash of color to daily dining. To get…
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For the Wedding Party: Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
Wedding season is a busy time filled with excitement and anticipation, and bridesmaid gifts are great keepsakes to remind your closest girlfriends how much you appreciate them. Designed by French designer Andree Putman, Christofle’s elegant silverplated Vertigo tray is perfect for jewelry, keys, and cards. In bronze-finished alloy, this architectural vase from Nambe adds a contemporary…
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For the Wedding Party: Groomsmen Gift Ideas
Wedding season is a busy time filled with excitement and anticipation. At a time when family and friends all come together to celebrate, groomsmen gifts are great keepsakes that will always remind your best friends how much you appreciate them. Not just an ordinary timepiece, the sinuous shape of this Nambe Flame Clock gives a…