Brighten up Your Bedding with Manuel Canovas Prints

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

When Manuel Canovas first started designing textiles in 1963, the world of French design was dominated by faded colors and fabrics.  So inspired by his travels and plenty of imagination, Mr. Canovas launched a line that referenced exotic ikats, Indian paisleys, and vibrant florals.
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Au Naturel: Unique Hand-Glazed Dinnerware From Jaune de Chrome

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Used at Alain Ducasse restaurants around the world, Jaune de Chrome dinnerware features a glazing technique that combines rich, deep, metallic glazes with sophisticated colors.

Created and managed by ceramist and painter Christian Le Page and fashion designer Catherine Badaire, Jaune de Chrome is the only brand to master these unique glazing methods. A stunning effect is created when colors develop and crystals group together. Due to the nature of the glazing, each piece will show slight variations in color and pattern, for a truly unique dinnerware collection.
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Banish Boring From Your Bathroom with Boho Luxe Towels from Fresco

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Ready for a bathroom style update? Maybe you’ve just finished remodeling your bath. You’ve carefully chosen the paint, fixtures, flooring and art. Your new, beautiful bathroom is a unique statement of your personal style.

Time for the finishing touch – towels. Should you buy the plain, solid white or the plain, solid ivory? Maybe a color to complement your walls…plain, solid blue or plain, solid…now wait just a minute, you’re thinking. Plain, solid towels are so…plain. Don’t I have any other options?
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Behind the Scenes with Insect Artist Christopher Marley

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Did you ever chase butterflies as a child?  Or collect a jar full of lightning bugs on a summer evening? I’ll bet you never thought of it as a day job!  For artist Christopher Marley, it’s a career.  Marley’s work brings a fresh perspective to both the disciplines of design and insect collecting, combining the two for a unique collection known as Pheromone.  Bright beetles, creepy katydids, and pretty butterflies are displayed with an eye towards form and composition. (more…)

Bugs are Beautiful – Pheromone Art by Christopher Marley

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Here at Gracious Style, we love nature.  We also love design and art.  So we were thrilled to find out about the unique new artwork by Christopher Marley, called Form and Pheromone.  An Oregon native, Marley has been mixing nature with art in a fresh, new way that is just stunning.  We’re so excited to be able to bring you the best of Form and Pheromone.  If you ever chased butterflies or bugs as a child, you’re going to love this nature-inspired art. (more…)