Author: Shannon
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From Candle to Desk Collection: Crocodile by L’Objet
I spend a lot of time at my desk, so I really appreciate a well-designed set of desk accessories. There’s absolutely no reason why office tools can’t be fashionable – work is so much more of a pleasure when you’re surrounded with beautiful objects. Of course, they need to be useful, too. L’Objet’s crocodile desk…
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Gracious Style is on Apartment Therapy!
In praise of all things gold and gilded, the editors at Apartment Therapy rounded up a dazzling collection of glamorous home accent pieces which included our Orange and Gold Elephant Tray from Waylande Gregory. (But we have to admit we’re in love with that gold hippo!) Curious? See the post at Apartment Therapy.
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Charlotte Moss’s Room for the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse
Charlotte Moss designed a master suite for the 2012 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse. Following her signature style, she was inspired by the tranquility of a garden setting. Isn’t the green soothing? The colors and patterns in the room remind us of her dinnerware patterns, also inspired by Southern garden elegance: See all of Charlotte Moss’s…
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How to Turn Your Closet into a Luxury Boutique
Do you love the way it feels when you walk into the Ralph Lauren store and everything is organized just so? How the clothes just hang beautifully, and it always smells clean and inviting? I do. And although we can’t all move into a boutique on Madison or Rodeo, you can easily recreate the look…
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Show Your Pride with Americana Beach Towels
In honor of Independence Day week, we’re loving these patriotic beach towels from Fresco! These large Turkish cotton towels are artistically decorated, reconstructed by hand, and patched together to create a one-of-a-kind luxury beach towel. And of course, they are made in the U.S.A.
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Love This Look: Lara Spencer’s Connecticut Bedroom
The charming Good Morning America lifestyle anchor was featured in House Beautiful’s column “I Love My Bed” for June. We fell in love with the fun yet relaxed style of the bedroom in her Connecticut home. We couldn’t help but notice the resemblance of her thrift store nightstands to the Bungalow 5 Jacqui side table:…
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The Laundress and LeBlanc Clean Up in Elle Decor
Laundry sure has come a long way from the days of the washboard and tub. We now have computerized washing machines and dryers. Laundry detergent has improved, too. Two of our favorite modern laundry soaps, The Laundress and LeBlanc Linen Wash were featured in Elle Decor this month. Lindsey Wieber Boyd and Gwen Whiting, co-founders…
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Blu Mare Makes a Splash in Elle Decor
It’s summertime and our thoughts are turning to the beach, what about you? If you can’t make it to the seaside, bring the seaside to your home with these great ideas from Elle Decor. They love the Blu Mare salad plate by Vietri for adding some cool ocean blue to the table. They would look…
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Bernardaud Naxos Salad Bowl in Elle Decor
The editors at Elle Decor were “bowled over” by the Naxos Salad Bowl from Bernardaud. We love the bright, sharp lines contrasted with the soft simplicity of the shapes on pure white. Designed by Olivier Gagnère, the Naxos dinner service shows masterful use of the transparency and finesse of white porcelain in a striking, three-dimensional…
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Guess Who Can’t Live Without Her Royal Copenhagen?
Hollywood director Nancy Meyers, whose films include Something’s Gotta Give and Father of the Bride, has a great eye for decorating. Interviewed in Elle Decor, she lists one of her favorite things as her set of Royal Copenhagen dinnerware. Learn more about Royal Copenhagen. View more Royal Copenhagen patterns.