Author: Carolina
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Review of Etoile Towels by Yves Delorme
What makes Yves Delorme‘s Etoile Bath Towels so luxurious? Here at Gracious Style, we just had to find out for ourselves! From the vividly saturated hues to the thick but lightweight texture, these towels are an experience worth sharing. When our Etoile Bath Towels arrived, we had the following reactions: “What beautiful colors!” – Eve…
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What is a Matelassé?
Matelassé (pronounced matt-le-say) is a French word meaning padded, lined or quilted. It is used to describe fabric that appears to be quilted, but actually has no padding within the fabric. Specialty jacquard looms are used to give a matelassé fabric a unique appearance of intricate designs, raised patterns, indentations, and the padded look often…
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Make Your Mark: Memorable Monograms
Throughout history, monogramming has become the perfect way to make your mark. In ancient Greece, monograms were used on coins to identify the city from which they originated. However, it was not until the Victorian Era that monogramming became a prominent decorative art, with members of the aristocracy identifying their clothes, tableware, and cutlery with…
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In Bloom: Easter Entertaining
Spring has sprung, and Easter is just around the corner! With flowers in bloom and birds taking wing, there is no better time to celebrate family, friends and all who are dear. Whether giving a token of affection, or simply celebrating the joy of life that spring instills, it is hard to resist the fervor…
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Just In: Seaside Pillows
Let the peaceful colors of the seaside add serenity to your home, and transport you to your favorite beach escape. To see more throw pillows, click here.
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Just In: Lime and Navy Pillows
The contrasting hues of bright lime and classic navy add the perfect amount of zest to any room. To see more throw pillows, click here.
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Why should I use a mattress pad?
A mattress pad is designed to lie on top of a mattress. It can have an elasticized skirt that is placed over and around a mattress, similar to a bottom fitted sheet. Or it can have anchor bands at the corners that keep it in place. A mattress pad serves several purposes: Extra cushioning, so…
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Christofle Kawali Crystal: The Perfect Punch of Color
We love reading Marisa Marcantonio’s sophisticated design blog Stylebeat, and were thrilled to see Christofle’s Kawali Green Crystal Goblet featured in today’s post! These richly hued glasses embody luxury with their saturated color and geometric design, and add a touch of bright elegance to any cocktail hour, dining table or nightcap. For more stylish ideas…
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Just In: Lemongrass Pillows
Muted by neutral tones, we love adding a touch of color with the beautiful citrus shades of lemongrass. To see more throw pillows, click here.
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For the Connoisseur: The Herend Reserve Collection
Herend’s exclusive Reserve Collection features a limited selection of spectacular, hand-painted porcelain sculptures. Collected by Herend connoisseurs worldwide, each piece is an extraordinary composition in white porcelain adorned with 24 kt gold accents. And to make gift giving easy, every Reserve Collection masterpiece is elegantly wrapped in a Herend presentation gift box – perfect for…