Porcelain is a material that is perfectly suited to everyday life. It can safely be put in the dishwasher, which will not hurt the decoration, but give it a radiant shine. Great care must be taken when putting a porcelain dish in the oven. 1400°C fired porcelain can withstand your oven's 300°C, but not thermal shocks. When you take it out of the oven, do not run cold water on it and avoid putting it on a cold surface, lay it on a wooden or material-covered surface, or on a cloth. As for microwave ovens, you must make sure there is no metal (gold or platinum) on the decoration - Raynaud does not today make decorations with microwave-proof fake metal. Only white or color decorations can go in the microwave. Be creative in your use of the various pieces, for instance... a presen- tation plate can be used as a single-dish dinner plate, as a cake plate, a cheese plate... the dessert plate is perfect for an appetizer or cheese, the fruitcake dish is ideal for "pâté" and also "canapés", "petit-fours" and smoked salmon. The soup tureen is today used for soup, "consommés", "bouillabaisse", "pot-au-feu", pasta... all the convivial and generous dishes. Salad bowls are also very practical for pasta, risotto... sauceboats can be used for fruit sauces. Exotic cuisine is very fashionable, and if you don't have a Thai dinner every night, remember that the bowls will look lovely filled with "hors d'?uvres" or sauce, and the cups can turn into sugar bowls.

In L.A., wearing jeans is practically a requirement.  We invest a lot in our denim, so we’ve learned how to care of it.  Here are our tried-and-true formulas.
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Discover a nice movie about the production process from flax flower to Belgian Linen fabrics. Belgian Linen has earned a worldwide reputation based on centuries of knowledge, local expertise and traditional craftsmanship. The Belgian Linen quality label is an internationally recognized trademark that was created to promote Belgian Linen, which is known around  the world as the finest available.

Enjoy watching the amazing steps in making these fine linen fabrics !

We recently introduced the super-luxe woven leather pillows and totes from Lance Wovens. We’re enamored with the great design and beautiful colors in the whole line, so we asked designer Stefano Bruni to tell us a little more about his inspirations. Here it is, in his own words.
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These colorful, modern totes are thoughtfully created one at a time. Made from dyed, woven leather, they are as stylish as a Bottega Veneta handbag. As they age, they will become even softer and more beautiful. Available in two sizes and a rainbow of colors. By Lance Wovens. Read more

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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Have you ever noticed how chic French waiters look?

I was thinking about this the last time I was in Paris, and it occurred to me that they’d simply pared their look down to a sort of minimalist elegance: no logos, no stripes, nothing at all to get in the way.
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Give Mom the gift of luxury this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13th). We’ve gathered a collection of great gifts for moms of all styles.

Here are our ten favorite gift ideas this year:
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What’s a Taboret? It’s anything you want it to be. This versatile piece from Bungalow 5 can be a side table, a plant stand, a chair, ottoman, or anything you can dream up. Read more

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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