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What Does Design Say About You: A Walk Through Our Neighborhood in Los Angeles
Alain de Boutton recently wrote a book called Art as Therapy, where he asked: “What does art do for us?” His answer is that art completes us — it gives us what we yearn for but are missing in our day-to-day lives. For example, why does this painting, “A Courtyard of a House in Delft”…
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Party Ideas: Spa Day
Need a little pampering? Chances are, your girlfriends do, too! Catch up with friends while enjoying some downtime with a relaxing and rejuvenating spa party. Indulge in comfort and luxury with soft bath robes. We love how Yves Delorme combines the silkiest materials with floral, feminine designs, perfect for girl time. To view more party…
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How to Care for Down
With proper care, your down comforters and pillows should last many years. – Comforters should always be used inside a duvet cover. For additional protection, pillows should be used with a pillow protector. – Fluff your pillows and comforters every day when you make your bed. – Comforters may be spot cleaned for spills and…
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The Best Specialty Finishing Salts
We have a kitchen shelf full of condiments, but the one I reach for most often is salt. Now, if you’re ready to move beyond regular table salt for baking and kosher salt for cooking, here are the best finishing salts you need to own. And remember, since they’re only used on finished food, a…
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Le Bresil Dinnerware: A Collaboration with Zuber Wallpapers
Created in collaboration with Zuber & Cie, Haviland’s Le Bresil Dinnerware is as much a work of art as Zuber’s famous Les Vues du Bresil scenic mural wallpaper collection. Originally introduced in 1829 and printed in 247 colors from 1693 blocks, Bresil is one of Zuber’s most complex productions. Each Zuber panel contains large expanses of…
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10 Tips for Hosting Fun Parties
It never rains in L.A. in August … except a couple of Sundays ago. Which could have been a disaster, since we had planned a post-wedding garden brunch for 45 relatives. At the last minute, we cleared the living and dining rooms to set up the party indoors, and the party turned out to be…
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For Opera Lovers: Dinnerware Inspired by Mozart’s The Magic Flute
Written in the late 18th Century, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, or The Magic Flute, is one of the best-loved operas in history. With this as his inspiration, whimsical Danish artist Bjørn Wiinblad created the Sarastro dinnerware collection for Rosenthal. Each piece in the line features a different scene from the opera depicted in relief, so they…
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Decorating with Florals
We’re seeing flowers everywhere, and we couldn’t resist bringing them indoors. For more blooming summer ideas, click here.
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How To Give a Thoughtful Wedding Gift
Wedding season is in full swing! I’ve sent in my RSVP’s, picked out my outfits but have yet to buy a gifts for my friends. There’s something impersonal to me about a wedding registry… yes, I know that one absolutely needs to have flatware and matching towels, but I feel that my friendship with the…