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This article from Veranda magazine showcases the latest textiles, wallpapers, and tableware inspired by flora and fauna. The designs feature vibrant and untamed patterns, including twisted ivy, climbing flowers, birds, butterflies, and palm trees. The colors range from playful shades of blue, green, and yellow to saturated hues. The designs draw inspiration from various cultures, including English, North American, Indian, and South Asian influences. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses three furniture collaborations that reflect the personal experiences and cultural identities of their designers. The first collaboration is by Nicky Haslam, Colette van den Thillart, and Justin Van Breda, drawing inspiration from Marie-Antoinette's château and 18th-century English antiques. The second collaboration is by Susan Hable, who created an outdoor furniture collection inspired by her travels to Egypt. The third collaboration is between textile designer Alice Sergeant and furniture maker Luther Quintana Jr., combining their cultural backgrounds to create unique pieces. Each collaboration brings a distinct perspective and aesthetic to the world of furniture design. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Veranda magazine showcases modern updates to classic jewelry pieces, such as pearl necklaces, signet rings, and tennis bracelets. The article features various designs, including cluster earrings with pear-shaped and marquise diamonds, a charm necklace with pendants and medallions, and pearl drop earrings with detachable pendants. It also highlights other pieces like an emerald tennis bracelet, a chunky pearl necklace, and an enamel cocktail ring. The article emphasizes the versatility and contemporary appeal of these heirloom-inspired jewelry pieces. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Veranda magazine explores the influence of Italian architecture on high jewelry designs. The article highlights three jewelry collections that draw inspiration from iconic architectural landmarks in Rome, Milan, and Venice. The designs feature elements such as Roman domes, Milanese towers, and Gothic arches, incorporating gemstones that reflect the colors and atmosphere of each city. The article provides a brief overview of each collection and showcases photographs of the jewelry pieces. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Veranda magazine explores the beauty and significance of turquoise gemstones in Mexican culture. The author highlights the use of carved turquoise in sacred and decorative objects, as well as its incorporation into high-end jewelry designs. The article features various pieces of jewelry from renowned designers, showcasing the unique qualities of turquoise and its ability to elevate a piece. The photographs accompanying the article display a range of turquoise jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and bracelets, demonstrating the versatility and allure of this gemstone. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Veranda magazine explores the cultural significance of candles in Mexican religious ceremonies and festivals. The article highlights the craftsmanship and techniques used in creating sculptural candlesticks, such as the pinched pottery technique in San José de Gracia and the looped ribbons in Bajío earthenware. It also mentions the tradition of offering a candle as a gift of good luck in marriage proposals in Teotitlán del Valle. The article showcases various candleholders and candles as works of art, including those made from 100 percent beeswax by Doña Viviana. [Extracted from the article]

Studio Renn is a Mumbai-based jewelry design practice founded by Rahul and Roshni Jhaveri. They challenge conventional notions of fine jewelry by creating abstracted, organic forms inspired by succulents, seeds, and other natural elements. The studio collaborates with artists, engineers, illustrators, and goldsmiths to create their designs. They incorporate gemstones like emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, as well as unconventional materials such as onyx, limestone, and discarded wood. The studio believes in the rearrangement of existing materials and ideas to create something new and fresh. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers brief information on several upholstered beds including the French Knot Bed from Ann Gish Inc., Chesterfield Upholstered Sleigh Bed from Restoration Hardware Inc., and Louis XV-style Estampe bed from Roche Bobois.

The article evaluates various chaise loungues including Calcutta II Chaise from John Caldwell for Brown Jordan, Rusa Adjustable Chaise Lounge by KAA Design for Design Within Reach Inc., and Resded Armless Chaise by John Hutton.

The article offers information on the dinner party celebrated by interior designer Celerie Kemble on the launch of her book "Black and White." It stated about the bamboo dining area that have the ayers of black and white ticking stripes. It also discusses on the other decoration of the party which includes long table, picnic-style seating and black-and-white cushions.

The article focuses on the increasing significance of ecofriendly textile fabrics and furnishings. With increase in environmental awareness more companies are attaching an eco-label to their products. Different certification agencies are also working to keep a check on the companies. Fabric companies including Fabricut Inc., Schumacher Corp., Kravet Fabrics Inc., Duralee Fabrics Ltd. and Pinder & Pindler Inc. are introducing eco-textiles with synthetic fibers made from 100% recycled polyester.

The article profiles Eric Cohler, one of the leading interior designer in New York. It states that his designs are inspired by classical and traditional forms. It mentions that his work appears in books, magazines, and on television design shows, despite his regular participation in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House. Cohle has master's degree in historic preservation from the Columbia University and a certificate in design from the Harvard University.

The article offers information on the designing style of interior designer John Saladino who has been inspired by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Saladino's work at a modern condominium located in Manhattan, New York City has been inspired by art. He is known for creating different effects by using lighting and backlit sofas and beds.

The article offers information on the professional achievements of New York based designer Clodagh. As stated, she designs several things ranging from home furnishings to luxury spa resorts and hotels. Reportedly, she opened a boutique at the age of seventeen years and within a decade she became a successful fashion designer. Clodagh Design International Inc. creates interiors for private residences and aims to ensure that each project is as eco-sensitive as possible.

Photographs of a house designed by New York designer David Kleinberg including the interior decoration, furniture and textures are presented.

The article presents a profile of the interior designer Laura Kirar. Laura attended School of the Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois pursuing fine arts and interior architecture and sculpture. Kirar is the founder of TRUdesign, a New York based firm specializing in high end interior design and licensing. In 2003, Kirar founded Laura Kirar Design Licensing (LKDL) after securing contract with the Kohler Co.

The article reviews the architectural design of interior designers Nicola and Elda Fabrizio's countryside residence in Fino Mornasco, Italy.

The article presents information on cashmere products manufacturing company Loro Piana & Co. SpA. Originally In an Trivero, Italy, the Loro Piana family started as wool merchants early in the nineteenth century. Loro Piana offers exclusive collections of sportswear, leisurewear, accessories and gifts for men, women and children in 127 retail stores worldwide.

The article evaluates the architecture of the Greystone estate, in Beverly Hills, California, the venue of the show house of the journal and photographs showing the estate, furnishings, interior accessories along with the names of the designers. One the Porte Cochère designed by Stephen Block, a marble-floored garden oasis greets visitors. Arched doorways are stated to give architectural dimension to Greystone's hallway. Photographs of central tables, chairs and rugs are also given.

The article reports that rose gold, a contemporary yet classic alternative to yellow gold, which dominated watches for much of the twentieth century,is gaining popularity among customers. Its warm reddish hue is derived from the addition of copper and is a fashion favorite. Julien Tornare, president of Vacheron Constantin of North America says that it has gained popularity because it was introduced as a contemporary yet classic alternative to yellow gold.

The article reports on New York designer Larry Laslo, who has received the Design Icon Award from the World Market Center, Las Vegas, which honors influential works by prominent designers. Laslo's segue into the interior design world began with his early career as an artist and an director. .After winning the coveted project to design the interiors of Takashimaya's Fifth Avenue stateside flagship store, his name and reputation became established as one of the leading interior designers.

Several photographs of the interior decoration of a show house designed by Charlotte Moss for the periodical "Veranda" are presented.

Several photographs of diamond jewelry are presented including Cartier's Secrets de Boudoir necklace with 229 diamonds, Tiffany's Majestic fringe necklace with 319 diamonds, and Piaget's Limelight Cuff watch in 18k white gold with 698 brilliant-cut and pear-cut diamonds.

The article focuses on the fabric collection of Charles Faudree, an interior designer, and his collaboration with Oklahoma-based fabric company Vervain to develop a fabric line. His first licensed fabric collection for Vervain has been aptly titled as the Charles Faudree Collection. The collection expresses inspiration from many sources, including antique textiles and signature elements of his interiors.

The article focuses on The Royal Collection and offers information about its producer, Tricia Guild and the Designers Guild Inc. It relates how Tricia and her colleagues produce the collection inspired by the fabrics and wallcoverings from. Tricia said the real challenge in making The Royal Collection were how to take inspiration from the royal palace and on how to create a new collection that is not just a mere replica of anything in the palace.

The article focuses on the architectural design of the luxury hotel White Elephant in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The White Elephant, which was founded by Elizabeth Temple Ludwig in 1920, is a famous landmark hotel and a classic example of the island's architecture. The hotel had undergone several renovations and upgrades and developed into a combination of Nantucket's traditional local charm with the modern-day luxuries of a sophisticated hotel.

The article reports on an exhibition of sculptures by Roy Lichtenstein at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida through May 31, 2008. The exhibition will display ten of Lichtenstein's sculptures. Lichtenstein's sculptural additions are expected to enhance the settings of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Several photographs showing gold bracelets from Elizabeth Locke Jewels, Pindler & Pindler and Brentano are presented.

The article focuses on the works of interior designer Richard Hallberg, Barbara Wiseley and Dan Cuevas, who have opened their own interior design showrooms Formations and Dennis £ Leen. For almost thirty years, Hallberg and Wiseley have been partners in Hallberg-Wiseley Designs, a firm specializing in residential interiors with a strong emphasis on architecture. In 1986, Dan Cuevas, principal of Daniel Cuevas Design, joined Hallberg and Wiseley to open Formations.

The article focuses on various styles of interior designs by Jamie Drake, a designer. It mentions that Drake, having a flair for decoration since childhood, launched his company Drake Design Associates. He creates interiors in traditional and contemporary settings and his style ranges from interior designs to product designs like textiles, bath accessories and furniture. It is stated that his interiors are characterized by strong color combinations and juxtapositions of furnishings and art.

The article presents various designs of cocktail watches from different designers. Wrist watches slowly came into fashion by the early 1900s as women were no longer required to wear long sleeves and long gloves for evening attire. Examples of these wrist watches created by jewelry designers include the Montblanc Star Gold Ministar Automatic and the David Yurman Thoroughbred watch.

The article profiles interior designer and entrepreneur James Tufenkian. Tufenkian revolutionized the handmade carpet industry when he founded Tufenkian Artisan Carpets and recently, he opened the Tufenkian Heritage Hotels which is contributing to the revitalization of the Armenian economy through tourism. In 1988, he initiated Worker Welfare Programs in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal that included a ban on child labor and encompassed special training, higher wages and on-site housing among others.

The article focuses on a two-bedroom unit decorated by California-based designer Barclay Butera in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is stated that Butera designed an urban retreat for an imaginary Hollywood couple, mixing furniture, accessories and art collected from their international travels. It is informed that silk and linen fabrics and bamboo shades added warmth to floor-to-ceiling windows in the loft-style apartment.

The article presents information about the 150th anniversary of the crystal company Moser in the spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. The company commemorates its 150th anniversary with collection of historical replicas from the years 1882-1944 as well as with new art pieces by Czech glass artists. In the 150th Anniversary Collection, the art pieces represent the timeline of Moser's history, employing the glassmaking techniques of mouth blowing, facet cutting and artistic engraving.

The article reports that together with her younger daughter, interior designer Nancy Braithwaite has opened B Braithwaite, a chic boutique in Atlanta, Georgia that offers clients across the country a fresh and stylish approach to bringing up baby. The store is divided into six nursery vignettes, for both boys and girls, with a common playroom. Created with a European aesthetic, each nursery suggests a complete room with furniture, linens, wall decor and window treatments.

The article offers information on several developments by Mish New York including the opening of new boutique and jewelry line. Jewelry designer Mish Tworkowski with the help of his partner, architect Joseph Singer, and interior designer Ina Lindemann, has started furnishing rooms with fabrics, colorful artwork, and fine antiques.

Several photographs related to earrings are presented which include earring with diamond and emerald from Bulgari Spa, one from Harry Winston Diamond Corp. and earrings with delicate diamond panels from H. Stern & Co.

A personal narrative is presented that explores the author's experience of hosting a dinner party.

The article offers information on food service hostess Danielle Rollins and the catering service offered by her. Rollins is known as an avid tablewear collector and is famous for her culinary skills. It presents her soiree secrets which includes how she makes arrangements for a cocktail party for guests. It reports on how she layers the table with fabrics like burlap, canvas and ikats. She suggests searching unexpected items in EBay Inc.

The article evaluates several animal-shaped jewelry pieces, including a lizard-shaped bracelet from Chopard & Sie SA, dragon-fly shaped hairclip from Tiffany & Co., and bee-shaped brooch from the company Stephen Russell Jewelry.

The article profiles designer John Willey from Chicago, Illinois. He pursues interior design and enrolled in the city's International Academy of Design and Technology. He uses modern, custom-made furniture mixed with vintage pieces from 1940s to 1960s and draws inspiration from the urban culture and landscape in New York City, as well as from fashion and design books.

The article focuses on interior designer Sara Story. She was born in Japan and spent her early childhood in Singapore, traveling throughout the Far East before moving to Houston, Texas. She moved to New York in 2001 and launched her own firm Sara Story Design in 2003. The International Furnishings and Design Association named her as one of the 2009 Rising Stars of Interior Design. She has three children and over the years has completed many residential and commercial projects in the U.S.

Several photographs of tableware are presented including Jaune de Chrome's bronze-encrusted "Clematites" cup and saucer, Martha Stewart tablecloth and Mottahedeh's "Chinese Red" dinner plate.

The article presents information about author Stephanie Hoppen and her love for antiques. In her home, Hoppen fashions tableaux of antiques in every room including intaglios, crystal, bottles, vellum-bound books, and candlesticks. She is also the owner of an art gallery on Walton Street in London, England, which specializes in decorative pictures, contemporary paintings and photography.

The article offers brief information on several pendants including the Ondine medallion from Ippolita, the Tattoo pendant from Carla Amorim, and the Herkimer necklace from Verdura.

The article reports on the golden jewelries used by Italian women celebrities including Sophia Loren, Marella Agnelli Long, and Virna Lisi and several golden pieces including the Diamond Jaipur Link Bangle from Marco Bicego, bridge bracelet from Vhernier, and Gattopardo ring from Faraone Mennella.

The article informs on the diamond and platinum jewelry collection introduced by the company Chanel Fine Jewelry to mark the 80th anniversary of the company's Bijoux de Diamants collection, the designs are inspired by theme such as, comets, stars, fringes and feathers.

The article presents photographs of various silver bracelets and bangles, including one by designer Pilar Olaverri, one by designer John Hardy and one by designer Patricia von Musulin.

The article evaluates several sports watches including Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master from Rolex SA, J12 Marine from Chanel Inc., and Maverick GS Lady by Victorinox Swiss Army Inc.

Several photographs of bangles and bracelets are presented from various designer companies including John Hardy Ltd., Hermes International SA and Sorab & Roshi Design Inc.