Author: Carolina
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
Ever wonder why it’s so tricky to get that sweep of eye liner perfectly straight? Or apply your concealer in just the right spots? The reason is that most mirrors have at least some distortion. Chances are, you’ve never given much thought to the quality of the mirrors you look into every day. But if…
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Mason Pearson Brushes: A Beauty Regimen That Has Stood the Test of Time
The secret to beautiful hair is no longer hidden. We’ve recently discovered Mason Pearson hairbrushes and we’re not alone in our infatuation with them. The company has been producing the same top-quality brush since 1885 and continues to impress beauty icons the world over. Heidi Klum has revealed her love of these handmade brushes both…
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Get the Look: Bringing Hawaiian Style to the Mainland
I’ve just returned from a fantastic trip to the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Staying at a friend’s house right on the water in Kailuah Bay, about thirty minutes from Honolulu, I was able to get a first-hand look at how Hawaiians and visitors achieve that classic island style. My friend’s house was well-appointed and…
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Books We Love: Living Architecture
This incredible book from Assouline brings together the work of some of the most important architects of the 20th century. Design lovers will delight in the full-size color photographs by today’s leading photographers. An intimate glimpse into the world of recent American masterpieces. View Living Architecture here. To see more, browse the extraordinary Books Section…
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An Afternoon Tea Tasting: Le Palais des Thes
Did you know the French are also passionate about tea? While the English are famous for their tea-drinking, the French have loved tea since the early 1600’s. Tea was a favorite drink of the French royalty, who believed it would cure illness and old age. Eventually it became associated with the aristocracy and the upper…
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Easy Care Decorating Solutions with Dash & Albert Rugs
Massachusetts based company Dash & Albert makes rugs in every style and pattern you can dream up. Their cotton rugs, like the Garden Stripe Woven Cotton Rug, are so versatile they look great in a sunny beach cottage, a traditional home, or a modern apartment. Their wool rugs, like the Gypsy Rose Wool Hooked Rug,…
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Assouline, Luxury for Your Library
“As Cartier is to watches, Assouline is to books.” This quote from Time Out New York says it all. Assouline takes the best of art, culture, fashion and travel and presents it in the highest quality form. Just as a Cartier watch is not merely a watch, so too an Assouline book is not just…
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Gracious Style – New Sale Items Added!
Join us for a Gracious Style sale! Items from some of our favorite tabletop, bath, and bedding collections have just been added to our sale section. Incredible prices on Fresco Towels, Linen Way, Garnier-Thiebaut, and Couzon! View our complete sale section at GraciousStyle.com
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Books We Love: Dior Couture
We hope you’ll enjoy perusing the breathtaking photographs in this very special book as much as we do. It’s the perfect way to gear up for Fashion Week. Written by Ingrid Sischy and photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, who’s known for his work in Vogue, Elle, & Harper’s Bazaar, Dior Couture comprises a portfolio of portraits…
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Lucky U! Graphic Image Goes Back to School with Lucky
We’ve just spotted one of our favorite brands, Graphic Image, on LuckyMag.com. The Orange Crocodile Leather Dictionary was featured on their list of luxurious school supplies. Take a look!