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    DESIGN: ROCHE BOBOIS CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS

    September 1, 2020 - By 

    On the sixtieth anniversary of Roche Bobois, so long known for their iconic Mah Jong Sofa seating arrangement, the Parisienne design house looked to artist Joana Vasconcelos to add her unique, playful and expressive touch to their latest collection BOMBOM. Creativity at the heart of the designs, it offers organic fluidity to the shapes in juxtaposition of the geometric pulse of the Mah Jong. Optimistic and celebratory color theory makes for eye catching statements in the home. It offers a massive opportunity for decorators to choose from for the palette of the space it will belong to. Joana Vasconcelos notes…

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    PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2019: LIVING CORAL

    December 28, 2018 - By 

    The scientific results from product development and trend analysis from Pantone are out and they have predicted that 2019 will be offering up a bright and refreshing splashy pigment that will be found all over fashion, beauty and design elements throughout the new year. This comforting, playful, and eye catching color says a lot about the energy of the marketplace who is looking for a lighter, vibrant mood in comparison to the previous year. “In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: FIRE OPAL

    November 14, 2018 - By 

    Likened to fire yet born of water, Fire Opal is a very intriguing jewel with an ancient and storied past. Fire opal is a particular variety and color range found within the opal family. From India, Persia, and all the way to deserts of Australia, opals have been cherished as a symbol for everything from passionate love to giving the gift of prophesy. One thing is certain, opal made a mark on every culture where she was found. The Mayan and Aztec Empires in particular had access to the mining locals where the special Fire Opal variety is found. They…

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    COSTES: SIGNATURE SCENT

    July 20, 2018 - By 

    PARISIAN DESTINATIONS: COSTES Parisian luxury candles that create the aura of romance and glamour. Have you ever went on a vacation and wanted the perfect souvenir? Something that instantly reminds you of all the wonderful memories you had while you were there? The Costes brothers do just that. At the Hotel Costes, they have a fragrance boutique where you can choose between several different fragrances for your body and home. These luxurious scents were created by the lovely and talented Olivia Giacobetti. She created them to remind us of some of the best places that Paris has to offer. This…

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    DIPTYQUE: VETYVERIO

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Exploring the volcanic mountain side of Haiti diptyque brings a fresh and unexpected interpretation of vetiver from this exotic Caribbean local into their latest unisex fragrance. The loose volcanic soil has been patiently cultivated to bring the beautiful, tall, fragrant and perennial  grass to harvest. The precious golden oil is grown and  extracted by a community-assistance project focused on this essence  set up with support from Givaudan. diptyque will invest in this project over the long term, committing to buying certified organic, ESR* vetiver essence sourced from plots of land in three villages—Massey, Faucault and Bazelais—to use in its Vétyverio…

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    COOL FOR THE SUMMER: DEBORAH LIPPMANN

    May 24, 2017 - By 

    From the perfect nude manicure to her top-selling Happy Birthday glittery nail polish, Deborah Lippmann knows a thing or two about how to have the most elegant hand shake. You might say she has the touch. And, this season she created a palette that offers a fun color blast for any occasion that you might find yourself in this summer. Here the name says it all as this dreamy, creamy pink bursts out in full technicolor, on the scene ready to hit the dance floor at a night club in Ibiza, L.A., or a barefoot Sunday morning kitchen improv sesh.…

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    LORENZ BAUMER: JEWELRY LOOKBOOK

    January 17, 2017 - By 

    French jewelry design Lorenz Baumer is a favorite among the art gala shows throughout the seasons as he produces some of the most eye catching pieces. Bright bold jewels, exotic shapes, and a love of the unexpected makes for jewelry that is not only beautiful but intriguing. Diamonds adorn meteorite rings while scarab brooches whose wings open by pushing on the center stone, has at its heart a new alloy of gold that allows it to contain several drops of perfume, which can be released on demand. Lorenz Baumer takes a fantastical approach to design with his own unique savoir…