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  • A Luxurious Shave with Proraso

    A Luxurious Shave with Proraso

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    Shannon
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    We love the luxury soaps from Claus Porto, our unique toothpaste from Marvis, and the scented body washes and lotions from NEST.  But the men at the Gracious Style team pointed out that something was still missing from our bath collection. We didn’t have any quality shaving products – or any shaving products at all.…

  • Lucky U! Graphic Image Goes Back to School with Lucky

    Lucky U! Graphic Image Goes Back to School with Lucky

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    Carolina
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    We’ve just spotted one of our favorite brands, Graphic Image, on LuckyMag.com. The Orange Crocodile Leather Dictionary was featured on their list of luxurious school supplies. Take a look!

  • As Seen in Elle Decor: Faux Bois

    As Seen in Elle Decor: Faux Bois

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    Shannon
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    Faux bois, or faux woodgrain, is a trend to look out for this fall. Elle Decor’s September issue had a sampling of stylish faux bois accessories. One of our favorites is the Sous Bois Dinnerware by Alberto Pinto. This fun and chic dinnerware features a hand-painted woodgrain pattern on Limoges porcelain. It’s a versatile look…

  • Handcrafted how?

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    Ellen Thompson
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    The steps used to create Italian ceramics remain unchanged from their beginnings over 500 years ago… The methods for forming ceramics are as varied as the artisans who create them. The clay can be modeled by hand, thrown on a wheel, pressed or sh…

  • The Art of Glassblowing: Simon Pearce

    The Art of Glassblowing: Simon Pearce

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    Shannon
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    When I was young, I remember going to the county fair and watching the glassblower create tiny, beautiful animal sculptures. He would deftly take a shapeless lump of molten glass and turn it into a prancing horse or a graceful swan. The process seemed quite magical.   This video from the Simon Pearce Company brought…

  • Introducing Art from Natural Curiosities: An Inside Tour

    Introducing Art from Natural Curiosities: An Inside Tour

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    Carolina
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    We recently took a trip to the curious world of Natural Curiosities. Set in Echo Park’s converted Jensen Recreation Center, the studio itself is an ode to the ever-evolving and fantastical nature of art. Once an Ancient Egyptian-themed bowling alley, it’s now an inspiring space for creating oversized prints, silkscreening, metallic leafing, and other artistic…

  • What is Pique?

    What is Pique?

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    Shannon
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    Our Marco bedspread from Sferra has a small diamond pique pattern that is simply classic. What is pique, you ask? Sferra explains: Piqué (pronounced “pee-kay”) fabric is characterized by raised designs – cords, waffles, or patterns. Technically, piqué fabric is known as a double-cloth, with the unique texture achieved by weaving two layers of fabric,…

  • What is a Hemstitch?

    What is a Hemstitch?

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    Shannon
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    Hemstitching is a very elegant addition to many types of linens, from bedding to tablecloths. Sferra explains the technique: A hemstitch is a decorative drawn threadwork technique. A section of parallel threads are removed from the fabric and the remaining perpendicular threads are grouped together with additional thread to make small ornate holes. Despite its…

  • Sferra Answers: What is a Flange?

    Sferra Answers: What is a Flange?

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    Shannon
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    Sferra recently sent us a great explanation on this popular accent to bed linen pieces: A flange is a classic decorative accent, typically added along three sides of a duvet cover and on all four sides of a pillowsham. A flange extends beyond the dimensions of a duvet or sham, creating a large, elegant flourish.…

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