Category: Decorate
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Instant Makeover: Your Pillow Personality
This outdoor courtyard from Traditional Home‘s February 2014 was a major project — just look at the inset of the before picture: Wow! An outdoor fountain has become an indoor/outdoor living space. But for whom? The matching pillows and cushions makes this space look like a showroom. Pillows should be the most exciting part…
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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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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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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…
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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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Just In: Seaside Pillows
Let the peaceful colors of the seaside add serenity to your home, and transport you to your favorite beach escape. To see more throw pillows, click here.
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Just In: Lime and Navy Pillows
The contrasting hues of bright lime and classic navy add the perfect amount of zest to any room. To see more throw pillows, click here.
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Just In: Lemongrass Pillows
Muted by neutral tones, we love adding a touch of color with the beautiful citrus shades of lemongrass. To see more throw pillows, click here.