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Design Your Own Furniture with A Little Oomph
What’s green, American, and oh-so-chic? Oomph’s stylish line of modern furniture! We love this collection of tables, chairs and mirrors – because every room could use a little ‘oomph’! Oomph was founded by Amy Rice, Patty Hopple and Louise Brooks. These stylish women believe that simple elements of great design can totally transform any…
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What’s Hot: Lagon Dinnerware Featured in Elle Decor
If you haven’t seen the April issue of Elle Decor yet, hurry to a newsstand! The issue is devoted to international design, a topic we’re very fond of here at Gracious Style. There are so many beautiful, exotic interiors with tips on how to add an international flair to your own decorating.
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As Seen in Traditional Home: Blue Dragon Dinnerware
2012 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac, and to celebrate Traditional Home Magazine went wild with dragon themed accessories. Included in the roundup was one of our favorites, Blue Dragon Dinnerware by Mottahedeh:
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Star-Crossed Sculpture: Royal Copenhagen’s Zodiacs
Whether you’re an astrology aficionado or simply appreciate beautiful sculpture, the latest series of figurines by Royal Copenhagen will capture your fancy. Rendered in fine porcelain, they depict the twelve signs of the zodiac with classical grace and form.
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And Now for Something Refreshing … Marvis Italian Toothpaste
You surround yourself in luxury with fine bed linens, bath towels, and luxe, beautifully scented cleaning products. Why should brushing your teeth be any different? Pamper your pearly whites and your tastebuds with Marvis Toothpaste. Made in Italy using a traditional recipe, Marvis whitens, protects, and cleans your teeth with seven couture flavors like Ginger…
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Friday Fave: Zebra Stripe Umbrella Stand
It sure has been a rainy spring here in Los Angeles. Hopefully we’ll soon have lots of May flowers to make up for it! Meanwhile, this fun umbrella stand is just the thing to chase away those rainy-day blues:
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California Chefs to Wield Their Spatulas in Fight Over Foie Gras Ban
Thomas Keller, of the French Laundry in Yountville, Calif., is among the chefs opposed to the state’s coming ban on foie gras. By JESSE McKINLEY Published: April 30, 2012 NEW YORK TIMES A collection of some of California’s best-known chefs…
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The Top 50 Best Restaurants
Organised by Restaurant magazine, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list is an annual snapshot of the opinions and experiences of over 800 international restaurant industry experts. What constitutes “best” is left to the judgment of these tru…
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Denmark’s Noma Wins World’s Best Restaurant Third Time
Click Here Danish restaurant Noma was crowned the world’s best restaurant for the third year in a row in an annual list, beating out top eateries in Spain, Brazil, Italy, the United States and elsewhere. The S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna…