Category: Decorate
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Who’s the Real Gatsby? Design and Architecture from the 1974 and 2013 Movies
The Great Gatsby will always get my vote for The Great American Novel. Here’s the tale of a man from humble roots who reinvents himself to pursue an idealized dream, a lost love from his youth. But what is Jay Gatsby like? What was going through his mind as he looked out from his mansion…
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How We Design Today: Contrasting Styles in Architectural Digest
Is there a defining design style today? The latest AD cover actually sums it up: Look carefully, and you’ll notice a traditional chandelier: On top of a very sleek, modern coffee table: You see small bursts of exoticism and color, but the primary design is neutral and comfortable Lest you take this for granted, take…
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Do it Yourself: How to Install a Stair Runner
The classic stair runner is like an instant facelift for an old wooden staircase. It adds a touch of personality in an unexpected place. Our friends at Dash & Albert have shown us how to recreate this look with just a few simple steps. What you’ll need: Woven cotton or indoor/outdoor stair runner of your…
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The Inspiration Behind L’Objet’s Fortuny Collection
The L’Objet Pour Fortuny collection of dinnerware and accessories is a beautiful line inspired by the creative minds behind Fortuny. Known around the world for their richly colored and patterned fabrics, the Italian company is the work of designer Mariano Fortuny. First a painter, then an etcher, a sculptor, a photographer, an architect and inventor,…
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Trend Report: Decorating with Pink
Pink is a very versatile color which really comes alive when combined with other colors. Soft pinks are soothing, while bright pinks are bold and exciting. For softness, mix pink with white or cream; for elegance, mix pink with gray; for warmth, mix pink with taupe and gold; for freshness, mix pink with green; for…
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Pattern Play: New Graphic Bed Linens from Sferra
Patterns are popular this season, and our friends at Sferra have created some amazing new bedding ensembles with plenty of pattern and color. Here are a few of our favorites: Andover duvet covers and shams are just the thing to brighten the master bedroom, add warm welcome to a guest room, or enliven a summer…
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Sferra Answers: How Do I Use Euro Shams?
Question: What are Euro shams? How do I use them? Answer: Euro shams, also known as European or Continental shams, are sized to fit a 26×26” European pillow. These pillows and shams are generally used for decorative purposes, but they can also be used as floor pillows or reading pillows. Euro shams are often designed…
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New Belgian Linens from Libeco Home
The new collections from Libeco Home have us dreaming of lazy summer days on the beach. Inspired by vintage surfboards and coastal style, we think you’re going to love these gorgeous table, kitchen and bed linens. Malibu is a beachy bed linen collection where blue is combined with red, green and sand-colored shades brought together…
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A Quick Escape From Holiday Activities
It’s the most magical time of the year – and often the most stressful. From shopping and traveling, to baking, cleaning and decorating, we have a lot to do and never enough time to do it all. To help keep us sane, never mind in the holiday spirit, we’ve found it’s important to take some…
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Books We Love: Martyn Lawrence-Bullard: Live, Love, and Decorate
With a foreword by Sir Elton John, this book evokes luxury from the very beginning. With a knack for beautiful spaces that don’t sacrifice comfort, Lawrence Bullard-who stars in the Bravo television show Million Dollar Decorators-reveals how he creates a sensational home. The designs featured here balance the contemporary with the traditional, the occidental with…