Author: Carolina
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Herend’s Lone Wolf Joins The Pack
Both fearsome and fascinating, wolves have a long and complicated history with humans. While they have been the subject of debate for thousands of years, wolves have managed to avoid total extinction, even when their population number dropped to 300 in the 1960’s. In honor of the wolf’s perseverance and prowess, Herend created the Lone…
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Rachel Zoe’s Dinner Party Must-Have: Christofle Vertigo Serving Tray
If there’s one thing Rachel Zoe knows, it’s style. The designer, author, and distinguished fashion icon is recognized for her glamorous aesthetic and high-profile clientele. When she’s not busy running the Zoe empire, the self-described perfectionist enjoys hosting dinner parties at her chic California abode. In an interview with Domaine Home, Zoe shares which entertaining essentials…
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L’Objet Napkin Rings Featured in A Purple Wedding from David Tutera
Renowned wedding planner and designer David Tutera knows how to make anyone’s special day unforgettable. So when he asked to feature our L’Objet Antique Bow Tie and Lorel Napkin Rings in an upcoming wedding, we were thrilled to participate! With a regal purple, cobalt, and gold color palette, these beautiful table accents have never looked…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With A Sale on Yves Delorme Robes and Towels
This Mother’s Day, give Mom the gift of wrapping up in comfort in any of Yves Delorme’s sumptuous bath robes and towels. Gracious Style is celebrating the occasion with a special Mother’s Day sale, coming soon! From April 26 – May 11, enjoy a 20% discount on all Yves Delorme towels and robes. Show Mom how much you…
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Bold, Bright, & Beautiful: Nanette Lepore Debuts Fashion-Inspired Home Collection
Color can be controversial when it comes to decorating your home. Some people instinctively gravitate towards it, while others shy away, preferring more muted, monochromatic environments. Not Nanette Lepore. The contemporary fashion designer, known for her peppy, pattern-splashed clothing, is making a major statement with her new home collection, Nanette Lepore Villa. Inspired by her…
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Herend Rabbits: Not A Hare Out of Place
With Easter coming up, we thought we’d share this story we read in the Herend Insider … Rabbits have distinctive personalities and can be as playful as puppies, as independent and fascinating as cats, or as loyal and affectionate as dogs. Long-time rabbit owners claim that domestic rabbits are every bit as smart as cats…
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Creating ‘California Chic’ Interiors with Trina Turk’s Bedding Collections
With spring in full bloom and summer drawing nearer, it’s the perfect time to refresh your interiors with a dose of sunny, California style. For an effortless West Coast vibe, trust Trina Turk, who brings her signature fashion sense to a new line of bedding. Casual but chic, Turk’s eponymous home collection reflects the fashion…
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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…