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Custom-made - High thread count in Ecru or White. Smooth Italian sateen sheeting with a classic hemstitch. The art of making a bed is setting the tone for the right kind of night's sleep - soft, solid and peaceful.
One of a Kind - 1880s Sterling Silver Link & SweetHeart Padlock Bracelet. I have a few of these. They were popular during Victorian Era. I just did research on gate bracelets, the sentiment is quite sweet and made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. My affinity for these now makes sense to me.
Ovation - Ponies & puddles. These are some sporty looking rain boots. I love rain boots.
Chairish - Octagonal hand-painted side table. Morocco. This feels nice.
Brother Vellies - Butter Yellow Palms Pump. You had me at bench-made pumps with feathers. I think these are so worthy of some mundane tasks.
Mottahedeh - Chinoise Blue Dinner Plate - Everyday dishes with a snazzy gold rim.
Lockwood Umbrellas - Crafted to last a lifetime. Limited Edition. The best part - made to order. Every one is hand sewn! PS, these umbrellas come with instructional suggestions. BTW, did you know there is a right way to close an umbrella? Carefully, methodically and it's called furling. How about that! :) Love when it rains it pours.
Celebrating
Mauviel - M'heritage 250B Copper Skillet is perfect for making Mimi's magic scrambled eggs and omelets. Established in 1830 in the village of Villedieu-les-Poêles, known as the "city of copper" steeped in generations handing down fine expertise and tradition. Made in France. Comes with a lifetime warranty.
Amazon - Paper Straws - Jumbo. OMG!! WELL these say LET’S HAPPY BIRTHDAY! with a world of blessings X.O.
SFERRA- Festival Napkin + Placemat in linen. Generous size, hand-drawn hemstitch in a gorgeous shade of green. Oh and there are only 101 colors to choose from.
P E Guerin - Dolphin Basin Set Nº 10201 with Levers - When it is tub time, this is in the realm of a good long deep relaxing serious soak. Add the slow steady trickle of warm water from this beautiful spout.
Alain Saint-Joanis - Horn Handle Salad Servers. I oscillate between the nomad comfort of the one bowl utensil meal, and love for the formalities in creating a beautiful meal with a coordinating setting. I feel these handsome servers lend a level of respect to the love poured into making the dish on the platter. Made by hand in France.
1stdibs - We all need a cow creamer. A silver one. This one was silversmithed in Germany in the late 19th century. and now resides in CT. That is one pretty cute tail. ha. Love this.
Sloane - Petal Sconce. Hand forged with a square silk shade; pushes the warm lighting down on the subject. I love the idea that lighting is an opportunity to create transitions with feelings in ambiance no matter what time of day.
Finding the beauty
Alfi - Carafe. I make a full pot of coffee and transfer it into this insulated carafe. It stays hot or cold for hours. I mean hours. It has a vacuum tight seal. Made in Germany since 1914.
Oh Linen Heart - filled with dried lavender. Awh. Put them in your drawers, in your suitcase, or in your closet between your favorite things. :) Elevate.
Summerill and Bishop - The Pretty Glass - I just love this goblet. It reminds me of that optical illusion painting; either a challis or two people with their lips touching. It makes beautiful presentation for my chocolate pudding with shaved chocolate on top.
Roger et Gallet - Cedrat Bath Soap. I am a self professed body & bath product connoisseur. Ha. This is a bath time staple and one of my favorites. These bath bars are truly fine milled; the lather is super fine and bubbles tight. And the bar is very long lasting. The percentage of authentic essential oils is very high and no artificial coloring is added. Many of the recipes are from the origin of the French company of 1862. Extra Vieille is also a beautiful scent.
Chemex - What a fabulous story. A chemist adapts a lab vessel to make the best coffee. I believe making really good coffee is an art in scientific form. I make it a ritual, taking it seriously. And the end result proves it is well worth it. Drip via chemex makes a nice creme head in the brew. The key is also use their filters. I will do a taste test for you - Chemex vs. French Press. They are both really good. Oh and Summer means, superior iced coffee.
Gilmour Flexogen - Super Duty Garden Hose - Eight layer construction for kink resistance. I have pet peeves; hoses are one of them. Roll it back up after use, or the shape changes. I have many theories; one of them - How you treat your hose says a lot about a person. Ha.
This & That
Stubbs & Wootton - Crest Blue Slipper - Needlepoint. Handmade. There is something proper and yet relaxing about these slippers. I wear mine as outerwear. Made for both men and women. I’ve been a Woottener since the 1990s, when they launched.
Lothantique - Linen Water. Verbena. Add to your iron or spray to line-dry linens - to infuse this refreshing citrus fragrance on things you hold close. Did I mention - I love ironing?
Harry Josh - Pro Tools Blow Dryer. One of my simple pleasures - having a hair beauty machine with a good powerful blow - THIS IS 80 MPH of good blow!. This cuts drying time in half. And it comes with a generous 9ft. cord. And is only 1.16 pounds. WAY Blown away. :)
Kopari - Coconut oil and sage deodorant. I love this product. For those who are mindful of ingredients; this one is Aluminum Free, smells lovely and passes my P U test. So worth the glide. HA.
Naturopathica - Ginger Oil with lemongrass - So soothing. This is made for the full body massage. Head to toe bubba. I am a full believer in touch therapy with Ayurvedic medicine. Oil + Healing Touch.
SFERRA - The Berkley Robe. Wrap up after bathing. The Berk is a Plush and thirsty Turkish terry lined interior with a smart waffle weave exterior. And note: two very generous pockets to hold important things while relaxing. :)
