Author: Harmony Allor
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Suzanne Kasler Lighting and Rugs: Casual Elegance, Inspired Interiors
We’re proud to announce that one of our favorite Gracious Style designers, Suzanne Kasler, was included by Architectural Digest in this year’s 2014 AD 100 List, a prestigious annual list of the most elite talents in architecture and design. Her sharp eye for mixing European sensibilities, vintage modern elements and architectural details has long earned…
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Jardin d’Eden: Exquisitely Engraved Flatware
Every now and then, a collection comes along that is so exquisite, it’s impossible not to fall in love at first sight. A spring daydream comes alive in Christofle’s newest additions to their fine flatware collection, Jardin d’Eden. A collaboration with Marcel Wanders, one of the world’s most distinguished designers, delicately engraved floral swirls span the entirety of…
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How Do I Care for Christofle Silver?
Purchasing fine silverware is an important investment you want to protect, perhaps for generations to come. Since its founding in Normandy, France in 1830, Christofle’s silver creations have been prized for well over a century by serious connoisseurs, gracing the tables of maharajas, presidents, luxurious resorts, and the finest restaurants in the world. With proper care, Christofle silver…
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John Robshaw Artisan Textiles
At Gracious Style, we love to bring you the newest, most unique handcrafted collections, and we’re excited to introduce these truly divine textiles by John Robshaw. Painter and Pratt graduate John Robshaw began his art career studying block printing in China, when a quest for the perfect indigo dye took him to India. He fell…
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We’re Obsessed: Chevron!
Chevron is a classic pattern that’s making a huge resurgence. With its dynamic, graphic zigzags, chevron is the perfect design element to give fresh contrast to both traditional or modern home decor. A chevron rug gives new life to this otherwise understated living room: We’re obsessed with chevron in the nursery: A bright chevron…
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Lighting Guide: Simple Tips for Lighting Any Room
Lighting is an important aspect of home design that often goes overlooked. It can make or break your environment, and create an atmosphere full of serenity and visual interest, or lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Understanding how lighting works, and following some simple rules will not only enhance your decor, but will make…
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We’re Obsessed: Captivated by Coral
There’s just something about coral patterns. The bold lines, the movement, the mystery. Organic and graphic at the same time. In any color: red, orange, blue, or black: coral makes a statement. We’re obsessed! Set a table with coral dinnerware for an automatic conversation-starter. Add a touch of deep-sea mystery to your home or…
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Black Friday Sale: 4 Days of Savings!
Happy Thanksgiving! We at Gracious Style are having a wonderful start to the holidays, and we hope you are too! We’re so thankful for you, our treasured customers, that we’ve created some incredible offers so you can get a jumpstart on this gift-giving season. Valid for four days only: FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS From Thursday…
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Coast Magazine’s Thanksgiving Tablescape featuring Gracious Style
Creating a picture-perfect Thanksgiving table can seem daunting with so many choices available. Luckily, the editors of Coast Magazine have done the hard work for you! They’ve curated an excellent Thanksgiving selection in their new blog, Creating a Thanksgiving Tablecsape, featuring several items from Gracious Style’s catalog. They’ve included some of our beautiful tableware in seasonal hues of gold:…
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Designer’s Secret: Visual Comfort Lighting
The secret is out! For over twenty years, Visual Comfort has been the premier American resource for signature designer lighting. Home to a small group of labels featuring some of the most influential names in style, this exceptional brand has consistently produced a wide range of high-quality, sophisticated lighting for every room. Formerly known only…