Planning a Birthday Party in Costa Rica … How It All Began

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I grew up in Costa Rica.  My dad is one of eleven in his family and my mom is one of seven, so I grew up surrounded by lots of cousins, aunts, and our family’s friends.  Aunt Carmen, the oldest of my dad’s siblings, has always been extremely capable and well-connected; she’s the Vito Corleone (from “The Godfather” movies) in our family.  Anytime anyone had a problem, they went to visit Aunt Carmen and Uncle Arturo.  Do you need a doctor?  Call Aunt Carmen.  An architect?  Aunt Carmen.  An attorney?  Aunt Carmen.  A visa?  Aunt Carmen.
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Get the Look: Add Patina with Belgian Linens and French Dinnerware

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In the September 2010 issue of House Beautiful, there is a story about interior designer Penelope Bianchi’s house in Santa Barbara, California that really resonated with me.  As many of you know, at Gracious Style we really believe in buying timeless objects because we only want to own things that we’ll still love ten, twenty, and thirty years from now.
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Ten of My Favorite Summer Sale Items at 50% to 75% Off

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It can be hard to say goodbye to old friends.  Because every collection you see at Gracious Style was personally chosen for you, they all have a special place with us.  But things change, and eventually some things have to be discontinued.  That’s why each year we have a Summer Sale, where we put many of the collections we’ve loved for years at 50% to even 75% off.
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Cleaning Fine Linens: Ten Reasons Why We Love Le Blanc Linen Wash

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One of the questions we are asked most often at Gracious Style is, “What do you recommend for cleaning fine linens?”  And our answer is always Le Blanc Linen Wash.  There are many products out there for doing laundry, but here are ten reasons why we reach for Linen Wash again and again.

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Save Up to 75%: Gracious Style Summer Sale

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It’s that time of the year again!  I’m out looking for sales at all of my favorite stores, and I’m sure you’re doing the same thing.  So we’ve put together a summer sale at Gracious Style, with up to 75% off on our table linens, dinnerware, bed linens, and bath linens.  Quantities are limited, so be sure to shop early for the best selection.
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