After our recent trip to visit Peter Marino’s new Chanel stores in Paris, we’ve been seeing gold everywhere.  But this time around, it’s more chic and textural.   The trick?  Find a softer gold that’s infused with champagne, so it feels warm and organic.  You want to bring just enough luster into a room to make it come alive, but not so much that it feels overdone.

Here are three ways to do it:

1. Combine gold with neutrals.

2. Combine gold with faded antiques.

3. Combine gold with anything exotic.

Interested in learning more?  Check out our Gold Rush board on Pinterest.

The holidays are a time for family and friends to come together. To maximize your time spent with loved ones, keep things simple! If you are hosting, use these five quick tips to ensure you and your guests have a meaningful and memorable season.

1. Keep things simple. Set the table with stain-resistant or easy care linens. This will allow for less mess, and quicker clean up, especially if you are hosting several meals in a short time.

2. Let guests help themselves. When you have visitors from out of town, keep snacks easily available. Put a bowl of fresh apples on your table, or add a candy dish to your counter for those with a sweet tooth.

3. Cater to the kids. If you are expecting little ones to join in the festivities, have some durable tableware handy that won’t require constant supervision. Try glamorous silhouettes and jewel tones to make drinkware feel all grown up.

4. Add a soft scent. Keep closets and drawers in the guest room fresh for visitors with a light, natural scent.  From inviting rose to woodsy cedar, sachets will ensure a low-maintenance source of fragrance that will last all season.

5. Stay toasty. Make sure your guests feel a warm welcome by having throws  ready in every room.

For more Holiday inspiration, click here!

We love indoor/outdoor rugs because they won’t fade and they really add warmth underfoot.

But did you know they’re also super easy to clean?  We’re really grateful for this video our friends at Dash & Albert prepared to show us how to clean our indoor/outdoor rugs.  It will just take minutes and make your house feel fresh all over.

Don’t have your own?  Click here to view our selection of indoor/outdoor rugs.

With guests arriving from out of town and the holiday fervor in full swing, there’s no better time to add that little extra something to your home decor. Snag one of these great sale items and start sending those invites!

To view our full sale section, click here!

Perfect on the mantel, at the dinner table, or in your favorite niece’s stocking, Simon Pearce’s handmade animals are sure to delight.

Enchanted?  Click here to see the entire collection of Simon Pearce collectibles, including angels, buddhas, sailboats, and evergreens.

There are times when you want an instant burst of color in your dining room, and nothing will do that more quickly than a brightly printed tablecloth.  Beauville’s collections, designed and printed in the Alsace region of France, are meticulously silk screened with up to 20 colors for a look that is vibrant, yet sophisticated.

Here’s a sneak preview of the line, which we’ve just introduced at Gracious Style:

And to match these linens, solid napkins in fifteen colors:

Are you in love?  See the complete collection of Beauville table linens here.

It’s that time of year again, and friends and family are planning parties! If you are attending a seasonal soiree, grab one of these gifts to delight your host:

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The season of giving has just begun! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with new additions to our sale section.

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When setting your table, the details are just as important as the main course! That’s why, for a limited time, we’re putting all our Le Jacquard Francais Dinner Napkins on sale for 30% off! Whether you match them to a tablecloth in the same collection, or use them to spice up classic solid linens, grab them by December 14 to take advantage of this amazing Holiday offer.

To view all our Le Jacquard Francais collections, click here!

The holidays are coming! With busy homes filled with family, friends and out of town guests, the bathroom gets a lot of traffic during this time of year. Here are five ways to keep your bathroom fresh and guest-friendly throughout the season.

1. Start with the basics, and replenish your towel supply. Have several extra sets to cover your entire household plus visitors.

2. Bath accessories are a quick and easy update that can make a big impact.

3. Swap out your shower curtain.

4. Robes are essential for keeping cozy around the house; make sure you have some spares for guests, too!

5. Add some fresh hues! A bathmat or rug is the perfect place to try a small splash of bold color.

For more on choosing bath linens, click here!