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Everyday Luxury

Using only the finest raw materials, the most talented artisans and elegantly colorful designs, J.Fleet Designs creates lacquerware to last a lifetime. It is no coincidence that today’s post borrows the tagline used by Susan Unger in her home collections. … Continue reading

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A Sunny Disposition

We love summer, and all that comes with it. Going to the beach being on the top of the list, we dedicate this post to one of the basic summer accessories: the beach bag. One of the classics in the … Continue reading

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Sense of Touch

When a company has a sense of purpose that goes beyond increasing its profits, that is what makes for a truly great project. Since its establishment in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 1983, Teixidors has been committed to generating well being for … Continue reading

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Slipping into Classics

Every summer, countless feet slip into these comfortable and stylish classics. Espadrilles have been around longer than many people realize. Although espadrilles as we know them today originated in the Pyrenees, they are also thought to be inspired by the … Continue reading

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From Rattan, with Style

Southeastern Asia has a centuries-old tradition of making handcrafted furniture from the palm species known as rattan. This tropical plant, which grows prolifically in the forests of Indonesia and surrounding countries, is used for its durable and flexible wood and … Continue reading

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A Singular Space

What first captivated my attention at Espasso was its scent. When you walk in, a fresh and lively citrus note comes to greet you at the door, and as you walk in the amber middle note continues to seduce you … Continue reading

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Japanese Indigo

Sometimes, the connection one feels towards a culture foreign to one’s own is uncanny. Especially if you’ve never visited the country, certainly don’t understand the language, and are not especially knowledgeable about its history and culture. Yet, the connection and … Continue reading

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Second Skin

Based in Copenhagen, Lis Beck and Anna Sondergaard launched their first collection in 2003 using recycled eel skin to craft truly unique, beautiful, vintage-chic pouches, wallets and purses. Becksondergaard‘s inmediate success all over Europe soon spread around the world, and … Continue reading

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The Giving Trees

I often pass through the university square near my home, and notice a type of tree I find absolutely hypnotic.  Not only are its spindly leaves green and lush, providing a wonderful shade in the summer, but it has a … Continue reading

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Timeless Objects

Above, Rebotijo by Martín Ruiz de Azúa, the 21st century version of the botijo. Often, the truly ingenious objects are those that use natural resources and the laws of physics to their advantage. The “botijo” is one of these objects.  … Continue reading

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