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Written by Eva
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009 21:38 |
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The Trina Turk Boutique in Los Angeles is a feminine and glamorous shop designed by Interior Designer Kelly Wearstler. One particular piece of furniture caught my eye.
The white painted display table with two gold bases featuring a pair of addorsed dolphins is beautiful and has alot of history. This is no doubt a replica. Dolphins in design are quite ancient and can be dated back to the days of Greek mythology. The dolphins are symbolic to Neptune and Venus and were carved into friezes at the Temple of Neptune.
Andrea Palladio recorded the design found in fragments of the temple in his book The Four Books on Architecture published in Venice in 1570 (since rewritten). This motif became popular again in the late seventeenth and eighteenth century, during this time in England William Kent made the dolphins a signature of his. Above is an antique English Giltwood Dolphin Console from that period.
Oscar de la Renta has a table identical to this in his Dominican abode. The outdoor dining table with dolphin base is made of cast resin and stone. The antique dolphin motif is a very glamorous timeless design. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 23 August 2009 21:25 |
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Written by Eva
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Friday, 14 August 2009 20:03 |
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Can you guess which of these handkerchief vases is a steal at $25.99? How about the one that retails at $950.00? Take a good look then scroll down to see the answers. 
Answers: A. Clear Handkerchief Vase by Target $25.99 B. Steuben Handkerchief Vase Large by Bergdorf Goodman $950.00 C. Extra-Large Handkerchief Vase £29.50 or $48.81 Either way, the handkerchief vase is a gorgeous curvaceous shape that allows flowers to fall into organically shaped arrangements. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 14 August 2009 20:34 |
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Written by Eva
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 09:28 |
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Looking for nautical-themed accessories for your cottage or lake-front home? Here are a couple picks to make your home sea worthy. The Glass Octopus by Plantation Home comes in five different colors, this blue-black inky hued specimen is hand-sculpted by a US artisan.  This Limited Edition glamorous designer pillow is hand made using genuine natural sea fan flash etch burned made of hand dyed silk and velvet. The Sea Fan Pillow is in ombre and kohl.  For the dining room, here is a great ensemble by Ralph Lauren Home from their Spring '09 Black Sands Collection. The woven placemat and boat cleat napkin ring are very fun. 
Other ideas? Paper Affair Inc. carries coral themed invitations for dinner parties, or if you are going all out and using the summer getaway for a wedding reception. More thoughts: Find faux red coral and display them in your unused fireplace. Install nickel plated boat cleats for curtain tiebacks. Lay down seagrass or sisal carpet. *Most of all enjoy- this season of sun does not last too much longer up north. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 August 2009 14:02 |
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Written by Eva
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Thursday, 09 July 2009 08:26 |
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Layers of pure silvery-champagne silk and duck feathers compose this beautiful cushion by Emma Jane Designs. A wonderfully elegant accessory for bedroom or sumptuous living room! Deco Layers Cushion is available on Etsy by the artist. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 08:53 |
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Written by Eva
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Saturday, 06 June 2009 11:59 |
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This clear contemporary occasional table is composed entirely of clear acrylic! It is meant to look like draped fabric, but sits on its own with each of the four corners lightly touching the floor as the "legs" of the table. The "Ice" model is an opaque white, but I like this clear model best. Wouldn't it look divine in a room with the Louis Ghost Chair? |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 July 2009 15:26 |
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