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What’s the Difference Between Chevron and Herringbone?
Both herringbone and chevron patterns have been very trendy lately. Long used on hardwood floors throughout Europe, they are also very popular in textiles because the subtle weave brings a sophisticated edge to every piece. Can you tell the difference between the two? Here’s how we keep them straight: – In a chevron pattern, the…
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10 Things You Forgot to Add to Your Wedding Registry
Florist? Photographer? Caterer? Check, check, check. Feel like you’re forgetting something in your wedding plans? Don’t neglect your registry! Your friends are dying to get you some memorable gifts to mark the occasion, so take a look at our list of the top ten gifts you might have forgotten to add: Your wedding marks the…
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Featured: Seashell Napkin Rings
These charming seashell napkin rings are just perfect for a casual summer meal, but they would look just as nice on a formal table. Crafted with intricate detail, Hans Turnwald’s napkin rings feature a heavy silverplate base and four large shells. Each set includes four assorted rings. They are just right for the beach…
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Sweet Treats – New Dessert Sets from Mottahedeh
Mottahedeh just introduced two lovely new patterns for summer. Both collections include dessert plates and cups & saucers in sets of four. Perfect for afternoon tea and cake! Everybody has been going “nuts” over the first pattern – Nut Leaf. Beautiful, rich green foliage is dotted with different nuts and decorated with 22 karat gold.…
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How To Care For Your Bed Linens
Sferra, known for their fine bed linens, recently sent us some great information on the best way to care for your linens. Luxury bed linens are an investment – keep them in top condition for years with these tips. Most bed linens are made from natural fibers such as cotton or linen. These are designed…
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In the Artist’s Words: Evoca
The Evoca collection from L’Objet is a whimsical design of bamboo branches, curved and twisted in fantastic shapes, and detailed with gold and platinum. Creator Elad Yifrach talks about the inspiration behind Evoca: Most of my clients have no idea how complicated the welding is on these pieces. The gracefully intertwined stems are a modern…
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In the Artist’s Words: Introducing Perlee
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the pearl, each piece in L’Objet’s Perlee collection is hand-gilded with three layers of 24 kt gold or platinum. Each piece is hand-crafted from Limoges porcelain with a raised border of pearl shapes. Making Perlee is quite an intricate process. L’Objet’s Elad Yifrach explains: The first step involves very…
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L’Objet Designer Elad Yifrach’s Favorite Pieces
L’Objet’s jewel-like gold and platinum tableware, gift and decor pieces make us swoon. We love them all so much it’s hard to decide on a favorite – the Evoca candlesticks? Or maybe the adorable bird napkin rings? We were curious which L’Objet products were the designer’s favorites. In a recent post on his own blog,…
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From Candle to Desk Collection: Crocodile by L’Objet
I spend a lot of time at my desk, so I really appreciate a well-designed set of desk accessories. There’s absolutely no reason why office tools can’t be fashionable – work is so much more of a pleasure when you’re surrounded with beautiful objects. Of course, they need to be useful, too. L’Objet’s crocodile desk…