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Hermes

Websites that Inspire
Art, Design, Fashion, Gifts, Interior design

Websites that Inspire

During my online wanderings, I am often underwhelmed by the sameness of so many sites. With the ubiquitousness of certain… Read More

Because It’s All About the Story
Design, Fashion, Interior design

Because It’s All About the Story

Thank you dear readers for being patient as I prepare many wonderful features coming soon. This coming week will include… Read More

Gift of Fragrance by Hermès
Fashion, Gifts

Gift of Fragrance by Hermès

When compiling my list earlier this week for June discoveries, I accidentally omitted this wonderful find. Over the years, I have unfortunately… Read More

The Chic Table | Hermès Voyage en Ikat
Design, Interior design

The Chic Table | Hermès Voyage en Ikat

While many of the recent introductions from tabletop market will not be out until late summer, one stellar debut is available now for… Read More

Créations Métaphores at Paris Deco Off
Interior design, Travel

Créations Métaphores at Paris Deco Off

The triumverate that is Créations Métaphores represents the brilliant blending of three distinct brands that are as different as they… Read More

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Design, Gifts, Interior design

The Exceptional Silver of Puiforcat

While the house of Puiforcat was founded in 1820, it was fourth generation visionary Jean Puiforcat who really established the… Read More

Inson Wood
Art, Design, Holiday, Interior design

Holiday House 2012 | Inson Dubois Wood

While I enjoy a wide spectrum of design, wild and chaotic is not normally on my list. But Inson Dubois… Read More

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Art, Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Study

Equestrian chic may be a popular theme these days, but it doesn’t get any more authentic or elegant than Patrick… Read More

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Entertainment, Food and drink, Interior design

Supper in the Stable

Going to Churchill Downs this weekend? Have your hat selected? Your picks ready? Lucky you!! But for those of us… Read More

petit h light
Design, Fashion, Gifts

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If you were in Paris within the last few weeks and happened to stroll by the Hermes flagship store at… Read More

hermes-kelly-so-black-bag-profile
Fashion, Interior design

Happy at Hermes

They must indeed be very happy at Hermes since they just reported a 55.2% jump in first-half net profit and… Read More

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Fashion

Here Comes the Sun

As you now know, I go out of my way to avoid getting sun. Despite my good sunscreens, sometimes you… Read More

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