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Afternoon Tea
Of all the British customs, afternoon tea is one of our favorites. It’s a perfect time to unwind: not as rushed as lunch, and never as serious as dinner. Plus, you get to have sweets, savories, and drinks, all in miniature portions, so you can really have one of each. Enjoy! [prw username=”graciousstyle” boardname=”afternoon-tea” maxfeeds=”30″…
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Trend Report: Decorating with Pink
Pink is a very versatile color which really comes alive when combined with other colors. Soft pinks are soothing, while bright pinks are bold and exciting. For softness, mix pink with white or cream; for elegance, mix pink with gray; for warmth, mix pink with taupe and gold; for freshness, mix pink with green; for…
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Le Jacquard Francais Table Linens
The Jacquard Francais story is one of generations of people with a passion for their work. Since 1888 they have created a collection of table linens without equal. Weavers, warp beamers, knotters and other specialists work in harmony to perfect the weaves and colors of all of their table linens. Traditional techniques and state-of-the-art technology…
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Finally, Green Cleaning Products That Work!
We love a clean home, and we want to keep the earth clean, too. But we were disappointed with the quality of natural cleaners. That is, until we found The Laundress! Their naturally-derived cleaning products work great and they are safe for the environment. The Laundress was started by owners Lindsey Wieber Boyd and Gwen…
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How do Italian Men Shave?
What is about those Italian guys, always so smooth, suave, and charming? It might have something to do with the shave: Italian men take shaving very seriously. The Romans were cleanly shaven and regarded everybody else barbarians — literally, someone with a beard. During the Middle Ages, barbers in Italy were trusted confidants and advisers, like…
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Do You Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
What’s your favorite holiday jingle? Ours is I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, because it makes us laugh every time we hear it. In the song, 10-year-old Gayla Peevey sweetly asks for a hippopotamus for Christmas, promising she’ll take good care of it in her parents’ two-car garage. Who could say no? Not her listeners: The…
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Books We Love: Martyn Lawrence-Bullard: Live, Love, and Decorate
With a foreword by Sir Elton John, this book evokes luxury from the very beginning. With a knack for beautiful spaces that don’t sacrifice comfort, Lawrence Bullard-who stars in the Bravo television show Million Dollar Decorators-reveals how he creates a sensational home. The designs featured here balance the contemporary with the traditional, the occidental with…
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Holiday FantaSeaLand from Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
When it comes to holiday gingerbread houses, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel really takes the cake. Every year the pastry chefs there show off with a sugary holiday landscape. Some years it’s the North Pole. Other years it’s a little village. This year, though, they outdid even themselves with a seascape that includes Godzilla, pirate ships,…
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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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Making it Yours: One Customer’s Stylish Table Setting
We were delighted recently when a customer shared with us her beautiful table setting using our chic black Festival table linens. Here’s what she had to say: My guests thought the table looked lovely; I agreed with them. I greatly appreciate all your help with shipping it to me quickly. The quality of the linen…