Our Simon Pearce Champlain Ring Holder joins The New York Times’s stylish lineup of holiday gifts:

Explore our collections Simon Pearce’s handcrafted glassware, engagement gifts, and ring holders.

A gracious lifestyle is its own reward, but a little help never hurts. So we’ve made our Gracious Style Rewards program even better and easier to use.

• 1 point for every $1 spent.  Earn points on every purchase – including sale items and purchases for clients.  Rewards start at just 1,000 points.
• 5% Rewards: Every 1,000 points can be redeemed for a $50 gift card, 2,000 points for a $100 gift card, and so on. 
• Easy to redeem.  Spend your gift cards on anything you want!  Use them anytime by clicking on the “Gift Card” box and entering your code as you check out.
• Free to join!

For more details about Gracious Style Rewards or to get started, click here.

So enjoy your gracious lifestyle.

Share it with your friends and family.

It’s on us!

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Seeing our Georg Jensen Sky Ice Cubes in Vogue’s Holiday Gift Guide certainly made us feel a lot more stylish today:

These little pebbles aren’t just a statement of contemporary Scandinavian design. They can actually keep your drinks cool without watering them down, since they’re stainless steel and won’t melt. Just keep them in the freezer and then drop them in your drink. They’ll keep the drinks cold and the conversation going. They come in a set of four and safe to use in drinks:

Designer Aurelian Barbry has a strong belief that design should be beautiful but stay true to its purpose. These pebbles are complimented by his Sky bar set, with sculptural asymmetric shapes working both aesthetically and practically:

They’re all part of Georg Jensen‘s tradition of modernist designs that are functional and democratic, yet still beautiful with flowing curves and lines:

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4) See if someone else in your household, office, or neighbor accepted your delivery.

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After so many weeks at home, the mantra “fewer, better things” has become more meaningful to us than ever before. We’ve always leaned toward drilling into understanding the things and experiences that surround us, but now … with the confluence of sustainability and a strong pull to understanding who we are and what we stand for, we’ve become ever more discerning.

From the pencils we write with to the content we’re watching (fascinating to see how Ken Burns crafts his documentaries or to dive deeper into the work being done by the Gates foundation!), down to the candles we burn at night, we’re thinking about experiences in a whole new way. Is this the best we can do? And are we surrounding ourselves with the best partners in our work at Gracious Style?

Caracole, a company we started working with recently, helped me answer this question. I first became familiar with them several years ago while touring a large home in Los Angeles. It had been staged by Meridith Baer, one of the top staging firms in the city. While walking through, I noticed an extraordinary desk in one of the bedrooms, and it was obviously on a completely different level than anything else in that room. It looked fresh, but the details pointed to a more thoughtful design, so I leaned in to take a closer look: it was made by Caracole.

I dug around and learned more about the company. It was a fairly young line (founded in 2009), and I loved that their approach was modern. Modern in that they understood that furniture no longer gets purchased in sets. Modern in that details matter, from the lining of a drawer to the hardware on a cabinet to the legs on a dining chair. And modern in that anyone who owned one of these pieces would do so knowing that they’d enjoy it for years to come.

Seeing these kinds of details made me realize that Caracole would be a perfect partner for Gracious Style. Their designs are modern classics … confident but not too flashy; just a quiet attention to quality and detail at every stage, from the development, to the construction, to the presentation of a piece.

Let’s take a closer look. Beyond the choice of appropriately durable raw materials and a consistency in design – which really should go without saying with well-constructed furniture – what are the things the production team thought about when they conceived each piece?

At Caracole, so many minute details come into play. For example, take a look at “At Water’s Edge,” one of their consoles tables.

Now take a closer peek at how the interior is lined with turquoise green and crackled gold gloss:

Here’s the Aristocrat nightstand. Notice the supple quilted leather base:

And see how this same detail is echoed inside the drawers, with a quilted fabric-lined drawer.

And take a look at the Skyline Credenza, an extraordinarily gorgeous piece on its own right:

See how the doors are cut asymmetrically so they fit together like a puzzle?

These are the meaningful touches that set Caracole apart, and that you’ll truly appreciate for years to come. So you can live with fewer, but better things.

Love this collection? See the entire Caracole range here.

We all have our favorite linen napkins and hand painted dinnerware.  But sometimes you have a lot of guests or a crowd shows up for a last-minute pool party (hey, we live in L.A.), and it’s gracious to never fuss when you entertain. 

Those are perfect times to use paper napkins and acrylic.  The good news is that you can still do it stylishly. We love making our friends feel special, so here are a few of our tried-and-true tips for entertaining with paper:

1. Mix and match your table settings. If your plates have an intricate motif, pick up the colors in your napkins or glassware. Or, if you are using plain dinnerware, choose a festive napkin to commemorate a special occasion.
2. Layer your settings. Whether you lay simple placemats, or chargers, or a tablecloth underneath, layers help bring color and dimension to your table.
3. Don’t skimp on table decorations. Try greenery from your garden or fruit from the market or a few candles sprinkled throughout … it all helps.
4. Use paper napkins effectively. Place them near your beverage and hors d’oeuvre stations, but also use them to line any clear bowls you might have. For example, parfaits served in coupe bowls can be beautifully presented on top of cocktail napkins.
5. The grand finale: make sure your plates complement your dessert. We all look forward to indulging a little at the end, so think about what you’re serving and dress it up accordingly.

Keeps things simple, and get to work on that new drink you are dying to try out. Let’s get the party started.

Click here to see how you can entertain with paper napkins, placemats, and plates.

We hear you … it takes effort to cook meal after meal while quarantining, so why not take the whole family outdoors and do a seaside escape?

Let everyone pitch in … the kids can set the tables, the adults can help carry the plates and the drinks, and uberEats can bring the food. So now all you have to do is choose the music and wear that gorgeous straw hat with your biggest shades.

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To see more Seaside Escape pieces, click here.

In our entire time at Gracious Style, we’ve never really come across a line that resonated quite like the one we’re about to share with you.  On the surface, this Portuguese company produces charming pieces reminiscent of a simpler time, but wait until you hear how it all started, and you’ll see why it’s more relevant now than ever before.

Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro was a Portuguese cartoonist in the 19th century.  He created a character called “Ze Povinho,” who personified the average Portuguese man: a rustic farm laborer who was kind to his friends and utterly disrespectful of the rich and powerful who took advantage of him.  Pinheiro was also an artist who widely drew inspiration from nature.

His characters – like his animals – were common folk, the kind who are usually forgotten.  So it is astounding to think how, almost 135 years later, the same themes are now at the forefront of our lives.  Before, they were caricatures; now, they are also perfect teaching tools for our current conversations around nature and politics.  What happens when we don’t listen to those with no voice?  Can we survive if we don’t care about those around us?  How do we maintain the integrity of our environment?  How can we leave our world in a better place for future generations?  Can we change enough to make a difference?

Bordallo was highly trained, but his artistic language was generally more whimsical and caricature-like.  He was part of the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid- to late-19th century that rejected industrial manufacturing and fanciful Victorian designs that appealed to aristocratic tastes.  Rather, he and his fellow Arts and Crafts artists proposed a return to the folk art traditions and using art to celebrate the common people.  His art is similar to Staffordshire figurines, but more exaggerated in a way that reminds us of the dramatic, even grotesque, features of Goya’s earlier paintings.

Surprisingly, the factory that still makes Bordallo’s pieces today was established by the artist himself in 1884 in Caldas da Rainha (the Queen’s Baths), a town on the west coast of Portugal known as the capital of Portuguese pottery.  It is rich in a special clay that gave rise to the town’s fame as a spa town dating back to 1484, when Queen Leonor of Portugal found some peasants bathing in a smelly pond.  When asked why, they told her that the water cured them.  She tried it herself, felt much better, and ordered baths to be built on the site.  The minerals of the baths and the clay are probably related, giving the clay special properties for making the faience pottery that the factory uses.

Every piece of Bordallo Pinheiro pottery is still crafted by hand in Portugal.  And now, they are enjoying a resurgence in popularity given how much more we understand about the role of nature and fair treatment in our world.

To those who follow his work, Bordallo Pinheiro’s pieces are best known for:

– Naturalistic pottery shaped like fruits and vegetables (the cabbage-shaped pottery is a staple of the Portuguese table)

There is an active collector’s community around these works, with some vintage pieces going into the thousands of euros at auctions.  So whether you’re looking for something more rustic or more contemporary, you should know about Bordallo Pinheiro.  And next time you’re in Portugal, visit the Museo Bordalo Pinheiro, a hidden gem in Lisbon.

To see more Bordallo Pinheiro pieces, click here.  And after you’re done, we’d love to hear about your favorites!  Obrigado!

We know it’s been hard to keep track of time these days, but Father’s Day is coming up soon (June 21st this year), so we’re here to help you out.

1. Brand new from Simon Pearce (it was literally developed by their VP of design while quarantining), this handcrafted glass phone/tablet holder is perfect for dad’s office or in the kitchen, so he can go hands-free while whipping up a new recipe.  A good companion to the Woodbury desk clock.

2. You know you’ve been eyeing his Patek. In the meantime, why not help him keep his killer watch collection in top form?

3. Since washing hands is practically a way of life these days, might as well upgrade his soap game.

4. Speaking of games, how about a gorgeous chess set?  Maybe he can finally teach you how to play.

5. He says the fish he caught was how large?  Here’s a good-natured reminder of how big it really was.  Bonus: these hand-finished, world-famous Bordallo Pinheiro sardines have a pierced hole for hanging, but they also make great knife rests.

6. He took you on your first road trip.  Thank him with this gorgeous tome on Uzbekistan.

7. And don’t forget the bookstand, for his library or coffee table.  Here it is in black; it also comes in clear and red.

8. Truly the finest towel we have ever used – Graccioza’s Egoist 800-gram Giza Cotton bath towels are a connoisseur’s dream. Silver’s nice (let’s face it, your dad really does look more handsome with age), but you can have it in any of thirty colors:

9. Because, all kidding aside, he’ll always be top dog.

For more Father’s Day gifts, click here.  And to all the dads out there, Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Gracious Style!

Based in Porto, near the heart of the Portuguese textiles industry, Graccioza is one of the best kept secrets in linens.  Traditionally, they specialized in private-label products for other luxury vendors, but now they’ve finally made their own collection of bath linens available directly to us.  The result is a line like none other on the market today: one that uses ultra high-end raw materials, layers in technology to create some truly innovative bath products, and does so while staying away from harmful substances.

Here’s what sets Graccioza luxury bath linens apart:

1) All their towels are woven using the extra long loops of the finest Egyptian cotton . This produces towels with longer, denser threads, so the they are plusher, softer, and have more surface area to dry you off.  If you are looking for the ultimate in bath linens, take a look at their Egoist and Milano collections, which feature Egyptian Cotton Giza.  Traditionally, Giza is only reserved for ultrapremium shirts and bedding (like Sferra’s renowned Giza 45 percale and Giza 45 sateen), so it is extraordinary to find it in bath towels.

2) Bacteria Repellent Treatment. For their signature Egoist line, Graccioza devised a method to attach microscopic silver particles to the fiber of the towels. Why?  Because this inhibits the growth of bacteria which causes musty smells when the towels are not fully dried. Given that the Egoist towels weigh in at a hefty 800 gsm, this is a game changer which allows these extra fluffy, luxurious towels to feel fresh and require less frequent laundering.

3) Lint-Free Finishes. If you’ve ever run towels through a dryer, you know they leave lots of lint behind. By treating their rugs and towels with a lint-free finish, you’ll see a noticeable reduction (up to 50%) in lint, so that means less time doing laundry.  This treatment also improves the absorption of dye and softens fibers, so you get towels that look brighter and feel softer.

4) All towels are prewashed, preshrunk, and treated to resist pilling.  This means they are fully absorbent from the first use, and you’ll have a towel that keeps its size wash after wash.

5) All towels are finished with rounded corners, bias binding, and double stitching for added durability.  Some, like the Double Tone collection pictured below, are even reversible … with terry on one side and fabric on the back.

6) Standard 100 certification by OEKO-TEX on every product, which means it is free of harmful substances and therefore safe for use with peace of mind.

7) GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification on their organic cotton products.  This is the leading textile certification available, and it limits the uses of toxic bleaches, dyes, and other chemical inputs while ensuring that the materials are sourced in the most ethical and sustainable ways.  For Graccioza, this covered a large number of processes, including spinning, trading, dyeing, finishing, weaving, manufacturing, and washing.

8) The Clean Ocean Collection.  Made by mixing high-grade cotton with Seaqual, Graccioza has produced a groundbreaking collection of bath towels that looks and feels like premium towels, but draws attention to the plastic pollution in the ocean.  For this line, plastic is collected from the ocean and turned into recycled polyester yarn, which is then mixed with cotton and finished with ecological dyes to minimize the consumption of water and energy at the plant.

9) Their signature line: Egoist bath towel collection.  You will simply not find a plusher, thicker towel.  Woven using Egyptian long-staple Giza cotton, these towels are prewashed, preshrunk, and treated with their innovative antibacterial process.  If you like your towels to be plush, these come in at a hefty 800 gsm (whereas most towels in the market are a more common 500 – 650 gsm), so you’d be forgiven for spending a few extra minutes in the shower each day.  They are also available in a stunning collection of colors, so you’ll find something to match that custom tile in your master shower.  For the kids, get each of them a set of towels in their favorite color, and watch how much easier it will be to get them to take their showers.

10) The Spa Sponge Memory Foam Bath rug, the ultimate luxury for your feet.  Available in white, natural, and silver, this innovative collection features a super soft rug with memory foam.  On the outside, the bath rug has a very plush cotton surface, so it feels very soft. But on the inside, it has a removable memory foam core with a water-repellent cover, so it will feel plusher than anything you’ve ever stepped on.

11) A charming line of bath robes and towels for the kids!

Are you ready to learn more about Graccioza?  Click here to see the entire Graccioza luxury bath linen collection.

Like so many of you, we’ve been staying home for the past few weeks. And gradually, we’re regaining our footing: from confusion and disbelief, we quickly moved on to (over)educating ourselves, to finding out what we had to do and how we could help, to finally deciding to stop letting the news bring so much unnecessary anxiety. It’s a change, to be sure, but what a gift to be able to meditate, clear our minds, and reconnect.

We’ve become deeply grateful. For the folks who are on the front lines working to contain this virus to the restaurant workers to the supermarket employees, to the thousands of people working at utilities and sanitation and all the other services that make our cities work. And during this time, we’re also seeing lots of resiliency and optimism and learning from so many others who are dealing with their crises, and yet still go full speed ahead focused on finding solutions.

For us, here are a few ideas that have helped us remain grounded:

1. Don’t Over-News

There’s a lot of sensationalism out there today, trying to claim your eyeballs and sell advertising. Unfortunately, it’s confusing and depressing. So I’ve made it a goal to only read what I absolutely need to know, and then disconnect.

2. Connect with People

Instead of watching the news, I’ve tried to connect with the real people I know. Sometimes it’s just a text to ask how they’re doing, and sometimes I’ve video called and spoken with people I haven’t seen in a while. I was glad to have been able to make them feel better and also happy to know they cared about me too.

3. Order a Meal for a Loved One

Since I can’t go see the people I normally do, I’ve been ordering them meals through doordash or ubereats instead. It makes me feel good to be doing something for them and it helps out a local restaurant.

4. Exercise and Meditate Remotely

Even if you can’t go to your favorite gym or yoga studio, keeping up your exercise routine will give you positive energy and make you feel better. Check if your gym or instructor is doing the same. If so, join in remotely and stay healthy and in touch.

5. Watch Something Soothing

Put something soothing on your screen. Watch and relax. Find an album with old pictures and show them to your kids. Remember that the world is still a beautiful place.

6. Maintain Calm in Your Home

When everybody is together at home more than expected, set some rules for TV, noises, and just general calm. Children can learn to be respectful. So can adults. Now is a good time for us to all do so.

7. A Word about Online Shopping

Believe me, we appreciate your business and support, and so do the artisans and factories who depend on online retailers to keep their businesses open and employees paid. But if you’re worried about your job or income, don’t shop online to relieve stress, even if you see a sale or notice your neighbors stocking up. Our goal is to help make your home a soothing and calming place so you can ride out storms like this one, and there are plenty of ways to help without your buying something you don’t need.

That being said, home and travel have always been what centered us. So if you’re like us, take some time to look around your own home and see what you can do to make it better. Move things around, and rediscover a piece of art you already had. Layer in some scent. Light candles at night. Bring out a new set of sheets. Take a long bath, or curl up with a good book. We promise you will come out ahead.

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We love the “Good as Gold” feature put together by Mary Beth Jones in the Dec 2019 issue of Southern Lady.  Whether you decide to go modern or traditional, gold is a great way to bring warmth to the table. And during the holidays, mixed with red and persimmon, it’s a look you can enjoy from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

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• Custom logos and monogrammed dinnerware, stemware, flatware, and linens for the bed, bath, and table
• Complementary designs for the entire table, bed, or bath
• Specially sized tablecloths and fitted sheets for oversized tables or extra-deep mattresses
• Specially made handles for flatware with custom designs
• Plates and dinnerware with required thinness for stacking and stowing on private jets and yachts.

Custom Monogrammed Stemware

Custom Monogrammed Table Linens

Custom Embroidered Bedding

with Table or Bath Linens to Match

Coordinating Table Linens and Dinnerware

Custom Designs Just for You

Contact us to create your custom dinnerware, flatware, or linens.

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– 10% discount when your total purchases add up to $1,999.99
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– 20% discount when your total purchases add up to above $5,000.00
Purchase amounts exclude promotional discounts, coupons, shipping, and taxes.  Trade discounts cannot be combined with other offers and are not available on prior purchases, gift cards, sale items, shipping charges, or taxes.

2) Applicable tax exemptions will be automatically applied to qualified orders.

3) Get rewards for all your purchases through Gracious Style Rewards.

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4) If you have questions or prefer to shop by e-mail or telephone, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

These terms and conditions are subject to change at any time; all changes become effective immediately after they are posted in this section.  See Terms of Use for additional terms and conditions of this program.

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• Guide to Choosing Down
• Guide to Choosing Comforters
• Guide to Choosing Pillows 
• Guide to Choosing Bath Linens
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One of the happiest things you can do is create a room for a little one. And whether you have kids or are just constantly surrounded by them (ahem … you’re a grandparent, so you’re doing the school run again), it’s important to create an environment that is cheerful but also timeless.  Too often, kids’ rooms have to be redone after a few years, but with a little planning, it’s easy to avoid this by just sticking with classic patterns and colors.

Instagram darling Gray Malin, who first shot to fame with his pictures of pools and beaches around the world, has hit it out of the park with his new collection of furnishings based on his shots of animals prancing around his favorite hotel, the Parker Palm Springs.  Malin, who recently had twins with his husband Jeff, knows what it’s like to think like a child and truly create magic.

Take a look at how these beautiful shots were transformed (by the way, did you know that this gentle elephant is also the star of the movie Water for Elephants with Reese Witherspoon?).  Here’s the original photograph, Always Welcome at the Parker II:

And see the charming print it inspired:

Here’s another. This one’s called Love Birds:

And see what it became:

The best part about it?  This collection of pillows and nursery furniture were conceived by the brilliant team at Cloth & Company just outside of Chicago. Led by Meganne Wecker, who with her dad Ted runs the family-owned furniture maker founded by her grandfather, Cloth & Company is all about marrying traditional construction with state-of-the-art technology.

By utilizing digital textile design and 3D rendering technology, they can print just what is needed for production, so their waste and carbon footprint is minimized. And as soon as this is done, the folks at the plant rush to handcraft each piece. It’s a brilliant process, and so streamlined that these pieces can be finished in under three weeks. Imagine that for custom furniture!

The collection is available in five classic colors to go with any decor: blue, pink, tan, grey, and multi.

Here’s a peek into Gray’s son’s nursery, with the Toile Blue Oga Skirted Storage Bench:

While across the hall, here’s his daughter’s room, with the Toile Pink Oga Pillow:

And who’s this friendly bunny sitting on the Parker Parade Multi Oga Settee?

There’s lots to love in the new line!  Headboards and beds in twin, full, and queen sizes:

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There are chairs and settees (for little ones and adults):

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Lots of storage benches (to keep everything neat):

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And a whimsical assortment of pillows:

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Like what you see? Click here to see the entire Gray Malin x Cloth & Company collection!

All images courtesy of Gray Malin/Cloth & Company

We always look forward to Kim Seybert’s spring collections. One of the more gorgeous reminders of the changing of the seasons, her new Bouquet runner and placemat create a spectacular floral backdrop for entertaining.

Take a look at how quickly you can change the look just by editing the accessories around it.

Here are some other ideas for accessorizing these amazing runners:

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There’s nothing more timeless than a space which goes back to nature and blends into the surrounding environment. Think back to your days spent at your grandparents’ lakeside lodge or those nights roasting S’mores in a open fire pit on the beach. Wasn’t it glorious to spend time outdoors?

Now, after hours spent in front of screens or sitting in traffic, we need to do the same at home: get ourselves closer to nature, so we can take a deep breath and relax.

Luckily, if you’re the sort who appreciates true craftsmanship and the perfect imperfections created by nature, there are lots of materials found in both land and sea that are being used to produce exquisite pieces to connect you back to where it all began.

Here’s a look at some of our favorites.

MATERIAL: PLANT

BALI, made from organic water hyacinth.  A free-floating aquatic plant, water hyacinth is used for making textiles, paper, and fish traps.

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MATERIAL: EGGSHELL

CALLAS, featuring gold lacquered eggshell.  Made using a technique originating in Asia, this mosaic-like finish is the result of delicately cracked eggshell, meticulously placed and lacquered over.

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MATERIAL: BONE

MARRAKESH, made using hand-placed bone. Inspired by traditional Moroccan design, these pieces add an exotic appeal to the bath.

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MATERIAL: SHELL

ADANA, in marbleized young pen (saltwater clam) shell.  Notice the subtle iridescence in these pieces; look for this next time you’re out eating shellfish.

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To see more bath accessories using shell, click here.

MATERIAL: ROCK

RHODES NERO MARBLE WITH BRASS. In classic black and white, this marble – a material that harkens back to the 1930’s – has gorgeous veining throughout and creates distinctive abstract patterns.

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As you plan your summer travels to Bali, India, and Morocco, here are some easy ways to update your home with a relaxed vibe.

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What do you do before you plan your trips?  For me, I always look to see what hotels are available first.  It’s probably because I generally already know what the must-sees are, but at the end of the day, if I can’t come home to a great room, then it’s not really a vacation.  I’m probably crazy to admit this, but once I realized this, everything started falling into place.

So of course there’s a ton of information out there, but the good places generally stand out pretty easily: they’re across parks or near major embassies, and almost always near the major museums and shopping areas.  But here’s my twist: while I’m checking out the properties online, I always look closely at pictures of the bathrooms.  Why?  One, because I don’t unwind in the lobby.  And two, because in a bath you can really tell how much attention the designers paid to creating the perfect experience for their guests.

I look at everything — the light fixtures, the tiles, the towels, the bath accessories, and the soaps and lotions — and then I take it all in.  Does everything belong there?  Are there surprises along the way?  Is there enough space for toiletries?  I keep asking these questions until I can finally imagine myself there. Then I’m ready to look for flights.

Here’s a list of some of the hotels that have most inspired me, and ten great ideas on how to take a little of these special places home with you.

1. If you have a view, keep things airy and minimal.

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2. Highlight handmade details with natural materials.

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3. In the countryside, embrace honest creature comforts.

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4. Add a touch of bling with warm metal accents.

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5. Up the glam factor (and make the room feel larger) by incorporating mirrors everywhere.

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6. If you lean toward more urban, contemporary settings, slate, graphite, or black accents are timeless.

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7. If you’re near the water, embrace traditional motifs but stay within colors found in nature.

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8. Channel old-time Hollywood glamour.

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9. Embrace the exotic.

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10. Experiment with color.

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As we all know, high-end hotels are the best at choosing sheets that are luxurious, soft, and durable, so they look good wash after wash.

New York Magazine’s The Strategist recently set out to find the sheets that hotel insiders loved in a column “The Best Sheets, According to Hotel Insiders.”  Featured was the Garnier-Thiebaut’s Nice bedding collection:

It seems they tracked down some of the insiders at the Four Seasons Hotel, New York, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC, Park Hyatt, Chicago, Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Cheval Blanc, Courchevel, not to mention Per Se in New York, Qatar Airways, and the Chateau Restaurant Joel Robuchon in Tokyo. One of the most respected names in the hospitality industry, Garnier-Thiebaut supplies linens to some of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, so it was probably inevitable they would make it on such a list.

Just take a look at their linens:

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See the entire Garnier-Thiebaut selection online here.

We love working with coffee tables, as they are both beautiful and infinitely practical.  Here are some of our best design tips.

1. Generally, your coffee table should be about two-thirds the length of your sofa.

2. A coffee table should either align with the seat of the sofa or be about one to two inches lower.

3. Place your coffee table 18 inches away from your sofa, or any other seating in the room.  If it faces a TV stand or fireplace, leave at least 30 inches from the edge of the coffee table for walking around.

4. In oversized rooms, you can often combine coffee tables to create what you need.  For a large square, place two rectangular ones side by side.  Or get creative and join three triangular ones to form a neat whimsical shape.

5. For a more relaxed feel, an ottoman is a practical option, beloved by kids of all sizes.  For drinks and snacks, you can always add a tray on top.

6. If you have small children, avoid sharp corners by either choosing an ottoman or an oval or round table.  Waterfall edges are also a great choice.  Also, you may want to stay away from glass until the tots are a bit older.

7. In a small space, glass or acrylic coffee tables almost virtually disappear, so they’ll make the room feel lighter.  Plus, you can easily wipe them down, so they’re great for drinks.

8. Mirrored and metal coffee tables are a great way to bring glamour and light to a room.

9. If you have rounded or curved seating, a circular or oval coffee table usually work best.

10. Unusual geometric shapes are appropriate in rooms inspired by foreign travels.

11. “If the room is neutral, a pop of color in your coffee table can serve as the art in the space. (Nicole Fuller of Nicole Fuller Interiors via The Wall Street Journal)

12. Bring the outdoors in with a beautiful wood coffee table.  “We love to offset straight lines of furniture with a natural, organically shaped tree stump coffee table. The irregular, natural shape is a great contrast to furniture and straight lines within the room and is a great way to bring in natural elements inside. (Holly Waterfield, designer for The Brooklyn Home Company via The Wall Street Journal)

13. A stone coffee table can elevate any space.

Ready to pick out your favorites? Check out some of our most popular coffee tables:

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Want to see more?  See our entire selection of coffee tables here.

What do you get when you combine a stylish artist with a musician in a city full of soul and manufacturing prowess?  Regina Andrew!

Founded in south Detroit (the Paris of the Midwest, as they love to say) over twenty years ago, this talented couple has created a very personal collection full of classics with a an edge (modern, rock and roll, funk), so you can use them over and over again, no matter how often you move.

Their first product – a designer doghouse for a charity fundraiser – speaks volumes to their commitment to living a well-lived life and to supporting the local community.  They’re also super passionate about the environment.  Regina Andrew’s headquarters and warehouses are 100% solar powered, they use as much recycled cardboard as possible, and they transform reclaimed objects into beautiful things.

Here are some of our favorite looks:

THE CLASSICS

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L.A. MODERN

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THE NEW SOUTH

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MODERN GLAM

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Explore the entire Regina Andrew collection here, and enjoy free shipping on all orders over $75!

Have you seen the latest in melamine dinnerware?  Many of the newest collections from Los Angeles-based TarHong are inspired by natural materials, so they’re perfect for indoor dining.

Escape to the wine country with the Marin and French Oak melamine collections:

Their Pewter platters are substantial, but lightweight:

Carrara plates mimic marble, but won’t scratch your tabletops:

And copper chargers bring warmth, but will never need polishing.

Drinks look their very best when served from the Cabo Acrylic carafe.

And for a bit of whimsy, bring in the colors of the sea with the Cube Double Old Fashioned.

Like these?  Explore the entire TarHong collection here.

Living in Los Angeles, we can’t help being drawn to anything that reminds us to spend more time outdoors.  And whether it’s in Beverly Hills or Lake Como, images of folks on vacation always make us smile.

Gray Malin and his fine art photographs will do the same for you.  The series which shot him to fame, Prada Marfa, is Marfa, Texas (known for its modern art installations) like you’ve never seen it:

Let’s dismount and go shopping:

Aerial photography is his strength.

Often starting work at 6 a.m. to shoot these, Gray stumbled upon his now-signature aerial pieces on a road trip to Las Vegas in 2011, where on a Saturday morning, he got up early to photograph the pool below his hotel room.  The pictures went viral and the rest, as they say, is history.

Here’s what he saw flying above a beach in East Hampton … perfect in a pool house.

And here he is in Lake Como … #vacationgoals:

Closer to home, we love his series at the Parker in Palm Springs:

And here’s a retro look at the Beverly Hills Hotel:

And for all those days when you need to get away?  Sometimes this is all it takes:

Hope we got you smiling!  Here’s a selection of Gray Malin art that you could take home:

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Want more?  Click here to view our full collection of Gray Malin’s photographs, trays, coasters, and beach towels. 

With streamlined silhouettes, acrylic furnishings are functional and add no visual weight. Also known as Lucite or Plexiglass, these pieces are clearer than glass and quite a bit lighter. Cleaning is a breeze: just use a soft cleaning cloth and warm soapy water, rinse with clean water, and allow to air dry.

Here in L.A., you see them used at a lot of homes in the Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and in more traditional settings to help lighten the overall scheme or create contrast against more vintage pieces.  In New York, almost every new high-end development has them in their model units.  And editors at design magazines like Elle Decor and Architectural Digest love them.

What we know for sure: if you stick with well-made pieces, they’ll give any space an instant boost of glamour.  Here are some of our favorite ways to use them:

1) In rooms where you don’t want furnishings to compete with the view.

2) In smaller spaces (desks in small nooks, console tables in hallways).  Tuck a chair under a makeup table, and it virtually disappears.

3) To showcase a special feature in the room (like that that gorgeous rug you got in Marrakech).  Collectors love them next to contemporary art pieces.  In the kitchen, acrylic stools are a much sleeker alternative to bulkier upholstered seating.

4) In bathrooms, where you could always use an extra perch.

5) As an occasional piece. Whether it’s a bar cart or a backgammon table, an unexpected piece crafted in acrylic always becomes a conversation piece.

6) To avoid competing with other strong elements in the room.  And as an added bonus: mixed with shearling or leather, they’re the definition of chic.

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Inspired by Gray Malin’s photographs at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club in Santa Barbara, we styled a collection to help you dress up your poolside in minutes.

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It’s time to go bold!  As the sun finally shines through, Veranda Magazine tells us to go bold with pattern and color for Spring and Summer:

And take a look this table settings, filled with lush greenery.  It’ll definitely bring the garden indoors, if not the jungle in you:

Featured here is the Altea Olive Green 5-Piece Place Setting:

and the Altea Lime Green 5-Piece Place Setting:

Here are some more ideas to get your green table setting going:

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Happy Summer Entertaining!

If you grew up in the 60’s and 70’s or went camping as a kid, chances are, you’re familiar with enamelware.  And like so many things from that era (Gucci, anyone?), it’s hip again.  It’s loved by the editors of food52, popping up all over Instagram, and being used in countless outdoor weddings.

Today, enamelware feels as appropriate in the Adirondacks as it does in a condo in Brooklyn.  Why?  Because it’s functional.  But it’s also urban and rural; universal in the best sense.

Plus, it’s a treat to reach for something that’s so lightweight, carefree, and fun for both kids and grandparents.

To channel a retro vibe, Crow Canyon Home makes pieces that are charming pieces of Americana, full of nostalgic, old-fashioned goodness.  Used outdoors, they’re a great alternative to glass and disposable paper and plastic containers.

And if you’re going camping, enamelware is easy to carry and safe to use on the grill or the campfire.

For sailors, Crow Canyon Home recently released a collaboration with Fishs Eddy, one of New York City’s most iconic shops.  Here’s their Knots collection; it also comes in Sailboats and Buoys.

Farther afield, we recently found enamelware (in dinnerware, it’s actually porcelain fused onto heavy gauge steel) at Maison et Objet in Paris, where a duo of Turkish sisters were introducing Bornn, a new line of handcrafted enamelware.  Their Marble Swirl pieces, each of which is hand made and colored, is stunning.

I mean, how is this even possible?  Every piece is hand dipped and colored, so the pattern changes throughout.

Or for something simpler, there’s the Bloom collection, available in seven colors:

So what do you need to know?  Enamelware dinnerware is made using a steel base, which is hand dipped in porcelain multiple times to build a base and topcoat to withstand heat.  To create splatterware, a second color is flicked on using a special brush.  Marble patterns are dipped and swirled multiple times until the colors are just right.

Enamelware is dishwasher, oven (up to 500F), grill, and stovetop safe.  It’s also easy to clean and lightweight, so it’s great for kids.  With heavy use, it might chip at the edges; don’t worry, that’s part of its appeal.  And it’s completely food safe (even with chips).  But don’t use it in the microwave, as the metal inside won’t do well.

Love it?  Click here to see more enamelware pieces.

In less than eight years, artists Simon and Nikolai Haas (collectively known as Haas Brothers) have taken the art world by storm.  Known for their colorful, biomorphic, and imaginative furniture, ornaments, and objects, the Los Angeles-based twins started out by making furniture for Tobey Maguire when he was redoing his office at Sony Studios in 2010.

Following this, they landed a slew of high-profile jobs, including designing monster masks for Lady Gaga, outfitting Louis Vuitton Shanghai’s digs with Peter Marino, producing furniture for Donatella Versace, and working on the lobby of the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.  As if that’s not enough, they’ve also shown their work at Art Basel Miami.

Now, they’ve collaborated with Elad Yifrach from L’Objet to create a family of unforgettable, whimsical creatures:

Inspired by the otherwordly landscape of Joshua Tree, they have brought to life a gathering of creatures that will be sure to delight.

Here are some of our favorite monsters:

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Love the Haas Brothers?  Click here to see the entire Haas Brothers + L’Objet collaboration.  Quantities on these pieces are limited, but all are available for pre-order and worth the wait.

If you’re like us, you’ve probably moved way past the heavily sauced Chinese dishes from your younger days and sampled your share of truly spectacular Chinese food.

Today, Hong Kong and Macau have 82 Michelin starred recommendations. And on our last trip to Singapore, the dim sum at Jiang-Nan Chun (at the Four Seasons Singapore) was out of this world. Closer to home in L.A., Chang’an in the San Gabriel Valley shows us how a new generation of Asians likes to eat: in restaurants that are well-designed, specialize in serving premium food, and can just easily welcome the local family of ten as well as the Gucci/Prada/Lamborghini students at the local college.

So if you’re a fan of this next-caliber Asian food, how do you do it justice at home?  We’ll show you show.  And once you’ve got the hang of it, a Lunar New Year’s celebration, which falls on February 5th this year, is the perfect time to try it out.

1. Start by incorporating red (luck, joy, and happiness) into your table setting.

2.  Layer it with gold, which symbolizes prosperity.

3. Top your plate with an exquisitely detailed napkin … like this one with a dragon motif, a classic in Chinese mythology.

4. Accessorize with a smashing napkin ring; this one reminds us of a spectacular fireworks display.

5. To the right of each setting, add a sleek pair of chopsticks.

6. Don’t forget nice chopstick rests.

7. If you’re serving soup, add a Chinese soup spoon.

8. Around the table, add containers for condiments.

9. Asians take their tea seriously; make sure yours is served hot.

10. And as parting gifts, a beautiful candle to keep your loved ones warm all year round.

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Who could resist a cover that helps you “Design Your Parisian Retreat”?

Part of their “Silver and Gold” feature is our Arte Italica Vintage Pewter 2-Arm Candleholder:

This classic pewter candleholder, handmade in Italy, brings the traditional style of the Renaissance to your home:

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Although New York and Miami are widely considered to have the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the U.S., Los Angeles has its fair share.  Here are some of our favorites, all of which can be visited in one day.

In Westwood, the Bruin Theatre, named after the mascot of the University of California, Los Angeles, features the school’s blue and gold colors. In its heyday, its circular facade and ornate marquee hosted countless movie premieres.

When it was built, The Bullock’s Wilshire/Southwestern Law School was the first department store in the country designed to accommodate automobiles. It features large display windows facing the street and a main entrance facing a parking lot in the rear.  The success of this building spurred the development of Wilshire Boulevard, a major thoroughfare connecting downtown Los Angeles with the west side.

Built in 1930, the Eastern Columbia Lofts was once one of the tallest buildings in downtown Los Angeles.  Its signature turquoise terra cotta exterior combines deeply inset vertical windows with sunburst motifs, geometric shapes, and stylized animals and plants.

Also known as the Cal Edison, One Bunker Hill was originally the headquarters of the Southern California Edison utility company, and its facade has numerous references to light, power, and hydroelectric energy.  The fully restored lobby is stunning, and it boasts ceilings, floors, and walls composed of at least seventeen types of marble.

The extensive use of narrow, vertical windows gave the Wiltern Theatre the illusion of a much taller building than its 150 feet (the maximum height approved by that time).  Inside, the Wiltern boasts a signature sunburst in the ceiling combined with opulent murals.  On opening night, Hollywood heavyweights including Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, and Douglas Fairbanks were in attendance.

Designed by New York architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, The Los Angeles Central Library includes figures from different cultures depicting various disciplines and literary luminaries.  The building, opened in 1926, also features Egyptian, Roman, and Byzantine details to reflect the public’s fascination with the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922.

And finally, the spectacular Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.  Boasting unobstructed views from every room, this new hotel is inspired by the glamour of Hollywood and the sleek lines of Art Moderne.

If you are looking for an uberelegant place to stay, this definitely fits the bill.  And while you’re there, be sure to visit the outdoor rooftop bar.  On a sunny day, there’s no better way to enjoy the city.

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Inspired? To see more Art Deco pieces, click here.

If you haven’t caught it yet, you need to watch Molly’s Game: it had us watching nonstop at the edge of our seats!

The story – Aaron Sorkin’s (The West Wing, The Social Network) directorial debut – unfolds nicely, with Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) training to become an Olympic skier, glimpses into her brilliant mind, and then it takes us front seat into her career-ending injury.  After that it gets really interesting.

To deal with her cracked nerves, she decides to temporarily put off law school and flies to Los Angeles to sort things out.  Once there, she becomes a cocktail waitress.  A patron at the bar ends up hiring her to become his office manager, and not long after that she’s running his underground poker games.

Little by little, she learns about card games … the terms, the odds, the styles, the players … until she ended up running the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game, hosting players like Tobey Maguire, Ben Affleck, and Leo DiCaprio.

An intelligently written and superbly acted (Kevin Costner plays her dad, while Idris Elba is her high-powered attorney) tale that will have you gasping at how quickly our lives can turn.

And if you’re feeling like sharing in the fun, get a few buddies together for game night. Of course, be sure to rub the rabbit’s foot for good luck:

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If you’re anything like us, you’ve made quite a few changes to the way you live … using less water, shopping more frequently at the local farmers market, and using safer detergents in your laundry.

On top of it, we’re also living simpler lives.  At home, almost everything we own is in neutral colors (yes, we feel right at home at the Brunello Cucinelli store!) because they’re both calming and really practical since everything goes with everything.

So imagine our joy when we discovered that Jaipur has introduced a pretty extensive line of undyed rugs!  Made using wool sheared from roaming sheep, these rugs are super soft underfoot and come in lots of colors, ranging from light grey to bright white, butterscotch brown to soot black. Each is different, just like Mother Nature intended:

And while they are meticulously cleaned, all these wool rugs are free of dyes and chemical treatments.  So they’re better for the environment, and better in your home.

For our library, where we have dark gray cabinets with oak floors, we’ve selected the Konstrukt Kelle White/Gray Undyed Rug.  We wanted something that would brighten the space, but in a very soft and natural way, so the subtle bits of gray are just perfect.

But there are so many other styles to choose from, all of which would work in dens, casual living rooms, bedrooms, and libraries:

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If you’d love an undyed rug but don’t see your size, EL01 and EL03 are both available in custom sizes.

Would you use undyed wool rugs in your home? Then click here to see more.

Red rooms make a statement.  In deep red, they are rich, elegant, refined, sumptuous, and dramatic.  Brick reds are more earthy, so they’re evocative of country interiors.  And bright reds – like lipsticks – are passionate, powerful, and stimulating.  Here are some of our favorite red rooms.

Red Library: Assouline Paris

Details: Here, the strong orange-red details are lightened by warm beige (in the rug and the limestone walls), but then given a graphic punch by the dark wood cabinetry.  This is a perfect way to balance two dominant colors (red and black).

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Red Sitting Room: Carolyne Roehm at Weatherstone

Details: The reds in this room contain shades of blue which are expertly picked up by the blue vase, blue matting around the paintings, and blue details in the upholstery and the rug.  To create a warming effect (perfect around a fireplace), this setting is tied together with gold details.

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Red Drawing Room: Michelle Nussbaumer

Details: While predominantly red and blue, Michelle’s room shows how you can layer different tints of the same color (reds with pinks, blues with light blues) for a foolproof scheme.  The presence of yellow, warm greens, and wood accents warms up the room.

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Red Living Room: Alessandra Branca’s 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse

Details: Mixed with lots of ivory, this red room feels fresh and lighthearted.  So if you love red but don’t want a heavy look, just use it more sparingly.

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And for those who can’t get enough, you can always take it with you:

Red Wheels: Michelle Nussbaumer’s ikat red truck

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When Yves Saint Laurent visited Marrakesh for the first time in 1966, it transformed him forever.  The strong sun, lush colors, and intricate patterns you see everywhere left an indelible mark in his mind.  “Marrakech taught me color,” he said.  “Before Marrakech, everything was black.”

Indeed, one of the most important parts of Saint Laurent’s legacy has been the Jardin Majorelle, the garden he restored with Pierre Berge and a must-see on any trip to Marrakesh.  (Tip for visitors: they don’t take credit cards, so bring plenty of dirhams to cover your entry fees.)  The original garden has been joined by the Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, and plans are now being made to open up Saint Laurent and Berge’s private home (Villa Oasis) to the public.

When it opens, you should think about going to Marrakesh just to see this.  Not only is the house itself spectacular, it captures all the iconic elements of Moorish and Arabesque design, which then fed our favorite Mediterranean, Tuscan, Spanish Revival, and Southwestern styles of architecture and design.  Indeed, there’s literally so much to see at Villa Oasis, it could be hard to absorb in one visit.

Starting from the outdoors, this space is surrounded by a riot of warm weather plants.  Here, fuchsia bougainvillea creates a vibrant canopy in the outdoor patio:

Pink against cool turquoise.  Maybe not a combination you’d naturally pick out in the morning, but it works so well here.

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A hand-carved and hand-painted cedar door, framed with intricately carved molding.

The darker and cooler colors of the interior walls contrast with the bright door that still hints at the light outside.  Here are some ideas inspired by this scene:

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Decorated by Jacques Grange, the blue and green furnishings echo the palette of the tiled fireplace.

The cooler colors and lavish yet elegant patterns could work in many interiors:

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Designed for musicians to entertain visitors, this nook in the entrance hall was frequented by Marella Agnelli, Betty and Francois Catroux, and Loulou de la Falaise.

Party time!  The hot colors suggest fun, and using them consistently inside and outside create one space for indoor-outdoor entertaining:

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The intricately detailed Moorish library is too gorgeous for words:

There’s simply so much color, pattern, and rich decoration.  It’s as if not just books but the whole world of design is being collected in this one space.

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Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge’s master bedroom; the hand-carved headboard was painted to match the space:

Isn’t this space a pure work of fantasy?

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The villa’s top floor, called the Minzah, was designed and painted by Saint Laurent.

This space is at once pure Marrakesh and at the same time gives us ideas that could bring a little fun anywhere:

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And finally, more shots of Jacques Grange’s custom upholstery:

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Soaring ceilings.  Dramatic windows flooded with light.  Views across Manhattan to the rivers.  Today’s ultra-luxurious penthouses, like those you’ve seen on Million Dollar Listing New York, have a wonderful Master of the Universe feeling to them:

But in fact, they’re quite challenging to furnish correctly.  The angular walls, metal casement windows, and double height ceilings can feel cold, generic, and even a bit too industrial.  These spaces are begging for the right finishing touches to make them soar and feel like home.

To decorate these spaces correctly, you first have to take a step back and study them.  What does a space like this really say?  How do you want to feel when you’re living here?  Imagine yourself standing there underneath 20-foot ceilings.  At the corners you have huge structural columns going up.  Surrounding you are metal windows with rhythmic angular lines.  You look down and see rows and rows of old buildings crammed together.  You look up and see to the limitless horizon.

In a word, it wants you to feel “This Is What I Have Wrought.”  That you have brought this world at the top of the city into being with your own strength.  None of it existed before.  None of it was given to you.  But as you stare out into the distance, the world still beckons with even further opportunities.  There are no limits.

Now what would happen if you filled this space with pastel colors?  Or gilded furniture and damask curtains?  The riot of colors and patterns would quickly take away the views and the strong envelope of the space.  On the other hand, if the space only had the predictable modern furniture, it would feel unimaginative and probably uncomfortable.

This is the basic dilemma of such a space: How do you capture spirit of the space, while lending it the richness of your life?

I found a really great example of this with architect-turned-developer Cary Tamarkin’s newest building on West 29th Street.  The marble walls, hardwood floors, and soaring space really came to life with the right furnishings:

This space came together well because it followed these important guidelines:

– Stay within a narrow, neutral color palette.  The City is a serious place, with glass and steel buildings and people in grey and black.  You don’t see neon signs outside.  Don’t put them inside.

– Reference all the major materials in the space: the marble surfaces, the concrete, the wood floors, and the white gallery walls.  That way your design feels like it naturally belongs here.

– Keep it abstract.  Your space is forward thinking.  Just like you.  And your art and furnishings.

– Do not compete with the views.  Keep furnishings low and sleek.

– Choose objects that are large enough for the space.  Remember, you are working with soaring ceilings, so you want to highlight that.

– Make the space comfortable, but edit yourself.  Choose tailored furnishings.

– Layer in antiques.  You did, after all, exist before this penthouse.   You’ve traveled and collected, and those pieces belong here.  They should just look like they belong in this space, not like there’s been an abrupt turn in your life.

If you’re decorating a space like this, here are a few pieces to get you started:

1. Large, minimalist low pile rug in a neutral color.  The rug defines a comfortable seating area.   It also helps to muffle noise, which could be an issue for such a large space.  The minimalist design, low pile, and neutral color like taupe, grey, or even charcoal are perfect for a space like this:

2. A sofa like this one is sleek, neutral, and comfortable; the low profile maximizes your views.

3. Bring in the various textures of the space in the accessory pieces, like this coffee table with a stone top that complements, but not exactly matches, the marble on the wall:

4. Similarly, echo the warmth of the floors with wood and leather furniture.  Get extra points for finding quirky, sculptural shapes.

5. Add a few, carefully chosen accessories to the space.  Starting with the coffee table, bring in interesting books, layer in dark details (to pick up the soaring metal windows) and add height with sculptural forms.

6.Warm up your sofas with pillows and blankets in cashmere, wool, and faux fur, again in subtle neutral colors:

7. On the walls, add interesting mirrors and artwork with simple lines:

8. For lighting, pick pieces that have clean lines, but are not too contemporary.  The space is already modern enough; a more transitional piece will make it feel timeless.

9. Add greenery or modern florals.  They’ll soften the space.

10. Don’t forget a bit of whimsy.

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To see more items in our Modern Penthouse collection, click here.

Merci beaucoup to French Style magazine for having featured our L’Objet Lorel Gold Napkin Rings in their Summer 2018 issue:

The Lorel handcrafted napkin rings are plated with 24kt gold and combine elegance with whimsy.

We loved how L’Objet’s Aegean gold espresso cup and saucer brightened up the “Great Finds” section of the Flea Market Decor March/April 2018 issue:

Reminiscent of the Greek islands, these espresso cup and saucer sets are available individually …

… or in a set of six – perfect for gift giving!

Although it’s best known for having been both Queen Victoria’s and Princess Diana’s favorites, Herend is prized for the playfulness of its designs.  Today, this hand-painted porcelain continues to delight adult and children around the world.

Here are a few ways to use it in your own celebrations. Which one’s your favorite?

VALENTINE’S DAY

Shown above: Chinese Bouquet Garland Raspberry Dinnerware, Golden Edge Dinnerware, Key to My Heart Raspberry Figurine, Fish Scale Pink Dinnerware, Silk Ribbon Raspberry Dinnerware, Golden Laurel Dinnerware, Gwendolyn Dinnerware, Connect the Dots Dinnerware, Heart of Gold Raspberry Figurine, Princess Victoria Pink Dinnerware, Fish Scale Gold Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Dinnerware.

MARDI GRAS

Shown above: Silk Ribbon Mint Dinnerware, Bonbon Barware.

BABY’S BIRTHDAY

Shown above: Golden Edge Dinnerware, Princess Victoria Light Blue Dinnerware, Blossom Bunny Blue Figurine.

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY (Luck o’ the Irish)

Shown above:  Chinese Bouquet Green Dinnerware, Connect the Dots Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Garland Green Dinnerware,  Golden Laurel Dinnerware, Fish Scale Jade Dinnerware, Leprechaun Bunny Figurine, Splendid Gilded Stemware, Royal Stemware.

EASTER (Hop to it!)

Shown above: Silk Ribbon Cornflower Dinnerware, Large Sitting Bunny Figurine, Silk Ribbon Lemon Dinnerware, Bunny Sitting Figurine, Silk Ribbon Raspberry Dinnerware, Large Bunny with Carrot Figurine.

MOTHER’S DAY

Shown above: Babos Gold Dinnerware, Fish Scale Evergreen Dinnerware, Silk Ribbon Olive Dinnerware, Silk Ribbon Raspberry Dinnerware, Fish Scale Pink Dinnerware, Connect the Dots Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Garland Raspberry Dinnerware, Dragonfly Dinnerware.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Shown above: Fish Scale Pink Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Garland Raspberry Dinnerware.

YOUR BEST FRIEND’S BIRTHDAY

Shown above: Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Garland Raspberry Dinnerware, Golden Edge Dinnerware.

DONUT DAY (D’oh!)

Shown above: Connect the Dots Dinnerware, Donut Figurine, Gwendolyn Dinnerware.

WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM DAY

Shown above: Ice Cream Cone Figurine.

4th OF JULY

Shown above: Chinese Bouquet Black Sapphire Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Garland Black Sapphire Dinnerware.

RISKY BUSINESS DAY

Shown above: Sunglasses Figurines.

WE’RE OFF TO THE BEACH DAY

Shown above: Miniature Scallop Figurine, Sand Dollar Figurine, Turritella Shell Figurine, Sea Urchin Figurine, Tulip Shell Figurine, Shark Eye Shell Figurine, Ammonite Figurine.

TOOTH FAIRY DAY

Shown above: Raspberry Tooth Fairy Box, Blue Tooth Fairy Box.

AN INDIAN SUMMER

Shown above: Silk Ribbon Pumpkin Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Rust Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Garland Rust Dinnerware,  Golden Laurel Dinnerware, Gwendolyn Dinnerware, Fish Scale Gold Dinnerware, Princess Victoria Rust Dinnerware, Connect the Dots Dinnerware,

HALLOWEEN

Shown above: Pumpkin Chocolate Figurine, Pumpkin Green Figurine.

THANKSGIVING

Shown above: Golden Laurel Dinnerware, Rothschild Garden Dinnerware, Royal Stemware, Pumpkin Chocolate Figurine, Cinderella Pumpkin Rust Figurine.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY

Shown above: Gingerbread House Figurines.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Shown above: Winter Shimmer Dinnerware.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Shown above: Silk Ribbon Black Dinnerware, Chinese Bouquet Black Dinnerware.

To see more Herend dinnerware and figurines, click here.

I’ve been obsessed with Christofle ever since we registered for their Malmaison sterling flatware for our wedding. Although we were just starting our lives together, Si and I knew that we’d be using our flatware for years, so we chose a pattern that we truly loved. It was a huge splurge for us – which my brother very generously indulged – but it has really served us well.

Except for when we’re not home, we’ve used our Christofle flatware for almost every meal, which means almost 20 years of daily use. We even use it for takeout, because disposable flatware just won’t cut it (ha, ha!).

Like all the best French houses, the craftsmen at Christofle really do what they do well: the products are well designed and they’re made to last. Their latest category – jewelry – is no exception. As with the rest of the line, Christofle jewelry is mostly comprised of timeless silverplate and sterling pieces, with a few in rose gold and rosewood. But because it was designed much more recently, it has a more contemporary feel.

All the necklaces are finely rendered, with just a bit of detail. The Lariat, part of Andree Putman’s “Idole de Christofle” collection, is my favorite:

There are earrings to match. These pearl and silver hoop earrings are classic, but unexpected:

The bracelets can all be mixed and matched. Rivage is very chic:

For men (or women, too), there are cufflinks. Code Royale is inspired by a beehive …

… and leather bracelets, which make great gifts.

And for the little ones, there are even pieces for babies and young children.

Want to see more? click here to view all of Christofle’s new jewelry pieces.

Bathrooms are the hardest working rooms in every home, so it’s really important to keep them looking fresh.  Here are 7 easy ways to upgrade them:

1) A set of matching bath accessories.

2) A bottle of liquid soap.

3) A scented candle.

4) A set of linen guest towels.

5) A new robe.

6) A new shower curtain.

7) A set of new towels.

To see more bath accessories, click here.