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    WELLNESS: Seed To Skin’s Mood Therapy Collection

    December 14, 2025 - By 

    Born at the Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany, Italy, Seed To Skin is a deeply important skincare brand for those who know the power of purity in the ingredients that they put on their skin. Founder Jeanette Thottrup, who couldn’t get pregnant, got very curious on her trying to conceive journey and started to look at what she put on her skin and into her body. The brand was given life on a beautiful farm in Tuscany, where they control 100% of the production process, utilizing herbs from their garden and always using the purest ingredients. And in 2006 her…

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    JEWELRY: Jewels Fit For A Princess by Giampiero Bodino

    December 15, 2023 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Sometimes the occasion calls for something special. Sometimes the special occasion is the woman. Italian jewelry designer Giampiero Bodino creates exquisite, delicious works of arts fit for a queen. Lightyears beyond typical his jewelry is dripping in large juicy gems, set with the finest craftsmanship. An addiction begins once you’ve had the pleasure of wearing one of his pieces. Suddenly other designs seem to pale in comparison. Not for the average collector. Not for the average woman. Giampiero Bodino draws from the masters of his people who have gifted us with their instrumental contributions to the…

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    Design: Versace Home Collection

    June 2, 2022 - By 

    She’s a bold one, with unexpected curves and a personality to be remembered. Always ready to entertain. The Italians call it ‘bella figura’, and Versace’s newest home collection perfectly encapsulates all the iconic style that they are known for. Fans can now essentially live in an unending fashion show with the golden 3-dimensional moniker playing a supporting role to life as you now know it. For Milan Design Week, the Versace Home boutique will also host a special installation by Paul Kneale, a young Canadian artist promoted by Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. The brand’s new La Greca pattern evolves from…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Zanotta House, Tihany Design & Alessia Genova

    September 8, 2021 - By 

    New York based hospitality design atelier Tihany Design, has explored new boundaries of a true flexible space in their latest design, the Zanotta House. Is it a showroom? Residence? Event Space? The famous 23 Cornelia Street brownstone featuring an extremely rare private NYC indoor swimming pool, previously owned by singing legend Taylor Swift and inspiration for the 2019 song entitled “Cornelia Street”, has experienced a metamorphosis under the watchful eye if the managing partner, Alessia Genova, to become ‘A Space To Celebrate Relationships’. Evolution of use, designed to fit every need. A meeting place that embraces people, stories, cultures, passions,…

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    ONCE MILANO: Living Softly

    April 22, 2021 - By 

    From ancient civilizations to modern fashionistas, linen has stayed on the style spotlight throughout the millennia. There is just something that speaks to us when we touch these beautiful flaxen fibers, a grounded and reassuring energy that welcomes you to come close without pretense and invites you to stay awhile. Once Milano, a luxury home goods and fashion brand based in Italy has embraced this fabric of our ancestors and created timeless pieces for our homes and wardrobe. Founded by Allegra Marchiorello and Valeria Piovesana Thompson in 2013, they were inspired by a rich Veneto tradition of craft and textiles. …

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    GIFTS: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    February 3, 2021 - By 

    So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…

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    HOLIDAY: CELEBRATE WITH CHAMPAGNE, CAVA OR PROSECCO

    December 20, 2020 - By 

    This holiday season it’s time to celebrate and there is only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles. What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava?Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that makes wine fizzy is a by-product of a…

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    FASHION: Bruno Magli’s Fall/Winter Handbag Collection

    November 25, 2020 - By 

    Bruno Magli, the famous Italian Maison known the world over for their beautifully crafted leather shoes, puts their insignia on more than an exquisite pair of boots. As part of their Fall/Winter collection they have also released a lovely collection of women’s handbags that feature their expert craftmanship in classically cool styles just in time for the holiday season. Fabulous and cheerful reds, warm rich chestnut shades and soft baby pink nudes, they are the perfect treat. How has Bruno Magli’s heritage influenced your latest collection?The collection takes inspiration from Bruno Magli’s heritage and extensive archive with a contemporary twist.…

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    EDITOR’S PICK: FASHION EDIT

    July 28, 2020 - By 

    With a summer reaching sizzling temps you should be up to the challenge of matching the digits with your own heat inducing style. This season lighten the mood with a brightened palette in juicy shades and sunshine rays. Flashy, flirty and fun we love this little number for the high impact and figure flattering cut. The cinched ribbon belt will always sit perfectly at every woman’s waistline and accentuate curves perfectly. While dancing in the sun you might be tempted to look for shade – or maybe not, when your sunnies are as fabulous as these. Nobody knows how to…