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Elegant Cutipol Flatware from Portugal
On our wish lists for a while now: sleek Cutipol cutlery from Portugal, made by a family-owned company in the village of São Martinho de Sande. Above: Goa Five-Piece Brushed Steel Cutlery Set; $66 at...
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Modern Menu Minder
Danish graphic designer Mette Bonavent of Oh So Fine created this stylish and straightforward weekly planner to answer the endless question,"What's for dinner?" Bonavent's work evokes the subtle hues...
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Green Glass as Decor
Bring a touch of springlike green to the winter interior with watery green glass; here's a roundup of examples. Above: A kitchen in Uruguay on the European Real Estate Network, via AT. Above: An...
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Style Counsel: Dress as Decoration
Here's an idea worth considering: Dress as decor. Why let your favorite frock languish in the closet when you can display it as wall art? Take a cue from the rooms below (go a step further and layer...
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Cafe Vitoria: Colorful Collisions in Porto
Tropical colors and midcentury style predominate in Café Vitoria's modern take on a classic Portuguese cafe. Set in the newly hip historic center of Porto in northern Portugal, Café Vitoria is an...
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Tiered Brass Pendant at Urban Outfitters
Our friend Allison, a perpetual design sleuth, turned us on to this retro-inspired shade, a steal at $68 at Urban Outfitters. We think it's a perfect way to spruce up a rental apartment or add a...
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Designer David Stark's Pop-Up Shop
Designer and event planner David Stark takes over Haus Interiors in Nolita with a limited-edition line of products. We stopped by the grand opening a couple of days ago to chat with Stark and interior...
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Make Your Own Dip-Dyed Pouf
We've been enjoying the dip-dyeing trend, so we couldn't resist sharing these charming rattan poufs. Spotted at La Galerie Vegetale in Paris, these paint-dipped poufs are made by Kok Maison, a...
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Required Reading: Tile Designs from Portugal
For those who can't get enough of the striking patterns of Portuguese tile, here's an inspiring book. Tile Designs from Portugal (The Pepin Press), by D. Hurtado de Mendoza, features more than 100...
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Our Favorite Hotel in Porto
On our dreamed-of destination list: the Pensao Favorita, featuring a low-key bohemian ambiance. Discovered via Yatzer, the Pensao Favorita is located in Porto, the Portuguese capital of the north,...
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Historic Adobe + Modern Architecture
Some firms specialize in pitch-perfect historic renovations; others focus on modern architecture. It's rare to find a firm that can segue gracefully between the two, like Dutton Architects in Los...
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House Call: Aurélie Lécuyer in France
Last week, editorial staffer Alexa and I discovered Le Dans La, the blog of French stylist Aurélie Lécuyer, and found ourselves admiring her whimsically romantic interiors. Lécuyer recently moved from...
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Photographer Bill Cunningham's Work Outfit
Last year's documentary Bill Cunningham New York had us entranced with the New York Times' iconic street-fashion photographer. Cunningham can be spotted out and about wearing a classic French work...
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A Week in Provence
Good friends of mine in London recently invited me to spend a week with them at their French mas, or farmhouse, near the Alpilles, a small mountain range in Provence. My friends are Greek but live in...
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Industrial Light Mashups
Noticed (and admired) lately: Installations of mixed industrial lamps, for an unstudied look. Above: The interiors of Viajante in London feature a mix of reclaimed vintage industrial lights. Above: A...
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Artists' Hangout in Arles
On my recent trip to Provence, I visited the Hôtel Nord Pinus in Arles' Place du Forum, which resonates with the ghosts of Hemingway and other noteworthy artistic figures including Picasso and...
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Steal This Look: Pastel-Bright Children's Room
In her rustic home In Nantes, stylist Aurélie Lécuyer creates a playful, graceful, yet somehow sophisticated space for her toddler, a little girl. Yesterday, we wrote about the calm interiors of...
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Instant Vases from Milk Bottles
Spotted on Laura Parke's A Girl Who Makes: milk bottles transformed into vases, wrapped in twine with a touch of neon color. For instructions on how to re-create this look, see below. Photography by...
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Baby Blankets for the Royals
Wrap a baby in the same exquisitely soft wool used for kings and queens with these Liberty Born blankets from Scarlet & Argent. Scarlet & Argent is the new retail arm of Hainsworth, a British...
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Chic French Children's Beds
Why are the French so good with children's furniture? Here's a roundup of nursery furniture featuring clean lines, streamlined forms, and modern shapes—we see these beds as a good investment in a...
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