Celebrate Earth Day with our Top 5 Eco-Friendly Products

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Earth Day is April 22nd, and what better way to celebrate than with some beautiful, eco-friendly home accessories?

Here are our five favorite “green” products for the home:
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Welcome Spring With Butterflies

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Spring is finally here, with butterflies landing all over the latest accessories for home and table. They’re catching up to birds as a popular design motif. Adding a bit of butterfly decor is a great way to welcome spring into your home.
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Gorgeous Green for Spring Entertaining

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Green is having quite a style moment. Elle Decor, House Beautiful and many other magazines have been going gaga over green table accessories and home decor. It’s such a fresh, vibrant color that is also wonderful for carrying you right into summer.
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Museum Reproductions from Mottahedeh Porcelain Dinnerware

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

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 pieces, available for sale in museum gift shops. Later, entire dinnerware collections were designed from antique patterns. Often one solitary plate would be the inspiration for a new design.
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Classic and Colorful Linen Damask Tablecloths from Linen Way

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Last year, we visited St. Petersburg, Russia and we were awed by the magnificent art and architecture in this city.  It reminded us of Paris; the buildings share a similar Classical style, but the colors were much more vibrant and the designs more extravagantly ornate.

Our two favorite sights were the Hermitage, truly the most magnificent museum we’ve ever visited …
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