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Spring 2012 Trends from Sferra
Spring is officially here, and it’s brought with it a riot of wonderful colors! Sferra’s new bed and table linens are right on trend. And to get you started, we’re offering free shipping on every order over $100 (see details below). Two big trends this season are pastel colors and distressed linen. The popular Classico…
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Lands’ End Meets Bottega Veneta: A Classic Tote Reimagined
The Lands’ End tote is an American icon. When I was younger, I carried mine all summer long to the beach, and it always had a towel, a paperback, sunscreen, and M&M’s. My bag and I went everywhere together, and for years, it’s been the perfect tote for anyone looking for something easy, affordable, and…
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What’s So Special About Giza 45 Sheets?
You may have heard about Sferra’s Giza 45 bedding, called the “world’s finest” sheets. But are they really the world’s finest? What’s so great about them? The answer lies in the name.
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As Seen in House Beautiful: Mottehedeh’s Tea for Two
The March issue of House Beautiful is entirely devoted to the color green … … and one of their favorite green items is Mottahedeh‘s Tea for Two ($340). This set includes two tea cups, two saucers, a teapot and a sugar bowl, all stacked into a compact little sculpture: As House Beautiful says,…
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Sferra Bedding, Throws, Pillows, and Table Linens on Sale at 25% Off
We just heard from Sferra that they’re putting many of their collections on sale at 25% off, so this is a great opportunity to stock up and freshen up your rooms for spring.
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A Tour of Tory Burch’s House in the Hamptons
Every once in a while, a house comes along that is so extraordinary, it literally takes my breath away. Tory Burch’s twenty-five room neo-Georgian estate in Southampton (featured in the March issue of Vogue) is ravishingly beautiful. Reminiscent of homes from the Gatsby era, it is classically proportioned and detailed, but it’s been freshened up…
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Caskata Dinnerware: Contemporary Artisan Pieces for Everyday Use
Do you love graphic, contemporary designs that are practical enough for everyday use? Then you’ll love Caskata, artist Shawn Laughlin’s new line of contemporary dinner and servingware. Named for the place ‘where the bay meets the ocean’, Caskata specializes in designs that fuse a modern, graphic sensibility with traditional New England themes like sea life…
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What’s Softer than Cashmere and Stronger than Wool? Alpaca!
The answer is ALPACA! These furry little guys are Suri Alpacas, South American cousins of the llama. Alpacas come in a rainbow of colors, so there are 22 colors of natural Alpaca fleece available, all of which is harvested without harm to the animals.
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Museum Reproductions from Mottahedeh Porcelain Dinnerware
We love the rich, colorful patterns of Mottahedeh’s porcelain dinnerware. A favorite of bridal registries, the company has an interesting history to go along with their beautiful dishes. The company was founded by a husband and wife, Rafi and Mildred Mottahedeh, who were avid collectors of antique porcelain. They began by making reproductions of museum…