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SCALING VINES Twisted, and never timid, herbaceous ivy and climbing flowers arrive in sweeping, all-over pattern. Playful shades of blue, green, and yellow (as in Sanderson's Sycamore and Oak hand-painted [...]

Nicky Haslam's THEATRICAL REVEAL English designer and consummate bon vivant Nicky Haslam's imaginative collection feels like a long anticipated cabaret--clever, electrifying, and with a killer ensemble cast. His former creative [...]

FIT FOR A QUEEN Historically, carved turquoise was used for sacred and decorative objects; here, a mix of emeralds, enamel, and diamonds elevates the vivid stones to high jewelry. Arrowhead [...]

PHOTOGRAPH BY STUART TYSON PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY CATHERINE LEE [...]

ROMAN DOMES OF DISTINCTION The Eternal City's vaulted skyline swells with centuries of stories, including that of Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith who founded his eponymous jewelry company there in [...]

More than sources of light, candles, or velas, play symbolic roles in Mexican religious ceremonies and festivals. These sculptural candlesticks illuminate a tradition of craftsmanship while elevating everyday rituals. PINCHED [...]

CALL IT FATE OR NATURAL INSTINCT. But years spent observing artists in studios and strolling galleries, coupled with a family business in rough diamonds, culminates in Studio Renn, the Mumbai, [...]

COUNTRY COOL For aficionados of the great outdoors, a roundup of goods that elegantly bridge the rustic and the refined. 1. Pea pod, onion, and tomato ornaments, $10 each; shopterrain [...]

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]

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 ideal bedroom is more than just a place to rest a weary head. The best are sanctuaries, soothing escapes where daily troubles just melt away. Few things can enhance [...]

an outdoor chaise is one of the most pleasurable ways to enjoy warm weather, be it napping on a sun-dappled patio or basking by the pool. Often called loungers, they [...]

UPPER EAST SIDE RICHARD MISHAAN Interior Designer Like his luxe, polished interiors, Richard Mishaan's Upper East Side neighborhood embodies urban elan. Flagship stores, world-class museums and some of the city's [...]

Not many things stand the test of time. Fads and trends come and go, but the love for damask has remained constant for over 2,000 years. Used sparingly or with [...]

REFRESHMENT IS A MORE SPIRITED CONCEPT IN THE SUMMERTIME, especially when ice-cold drinks are pail of the mix. Nicole Aloni, Seattle-based chef, restaurateur, caterer and author, offers a refreshing twist [...]

Barry Dixon knows a thing or two about packing up and moving house. After all, he spent his early childhood as a global nomad, shuttling between countries. In fact, it [...]

Dressed in a bowtie and houndstooth jacket, Eric Cohler may look like an academic, and, in fact, he is much like an archetype of the modern Renaissance man: art historian, [...]

As One Of The Great Dutch Painters Of The Seventeenth Century, Johannes Vermeer Transformed Scenes Of Everyday Life Into masterpieces revered for their silent intensity, purity of light and form. [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Irish-born but globally bred, New York designer Clodagh is a one-name wonder and a star in her chosen profession. With her steadfast vision, Clodagh designs everything from home [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT WAS THE BOHEMIAN ARTIST SEEKING VOLUMINOUS SPACE AND NOT TOO MANY Amenities, not the family with three little ones, who introduced [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Growing up in an lying Chicago suburb, Laura Kirar was full of creativity, constantly drawing, painting a I making things 'her own' at an early age. As the [...]

WHEN NICOLA AND ELDA FABRIZIO RELOCATED from the outskirts of Venice to Milan in the early 1970s, they wanted to find an ideal place for raising their young children. Today, [...]

The Loro Piana name has become synonymous with the manufacture of exquisite cashmere For six generations, the Italian maker has maintained access to the world's most lued raw materials, and [...]

Bold geometric patterns, shimmering black pleats and refined textures define the latest collection from legendary designer Giorgio Armani. But don't think these seasonal trends are exclusive to the fashion runway. [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPENING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: William Yeoward's 'Brancaster' flatware with Royal Limoges' pagode (rectangular) 'Herbier Zen.' Jaune de Chrome's bronze-encrusted 'Clematites' cup and saucer. Royal Limoges' 'Herbier [...]

VERANDA PRESENTED ITS THIRD SHOW HOUSE AT THE GREYSTONE ESTATE IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE. TWENTY-EIGHT OF THE COUNTRY'S TOP DESIGNERS PARTICIPATED [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] By definition, an icon is one who is the object of great attention and devotion. New York designer Larry Laslo Ear not Consider himself a legendary figure, but [...]

MUCH LIKE LUCY HONEYCHURCH IN E.M. FORSTER'S CLASSIC NOVEL, MANHATTAN-BASED DESIGNER CHARLOTTE MOSS KNOWS THE VALUE of having A Room With a View. But instead of the Arno River outside [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For Charles Faudree, a love affair with France began with a chair he bought in college. Unaware of its origins, the Tulsa-based interior designer found himself gravitating toward [...]

The formal festivities of the season are a clarion call to encircle necklines and wrists with dazzling diamonds While sautoirs, or long necklaces, and pendants are perennial favorites, it's time [...]

Like thousands of visitors, Tricia Guild clearly remembers how it took her breath away when she first saw the interiors of Britain's royal palaces. The wonderful decorative patterns and vivid [...]

Don't be fooled by the name. Or the large mascot named 'Trunket' perched on the front lawn. The White Elephant is not a famous theme park attraction, but a famous [...]

Yellow gold has adorned the wrists of humankind since the early Egyptians. From contemporary day wear to evening elegance, yellow gold is still the preferred metal for bangles, cuffs, bands [...]

With famous paintings entitled Whaam and Pow Wow, Roy Lichtenstein was an artist whose works were more likely to be found in a modern art gallery than a botanical garden. [...]

When three young design students met in their college cafeteria in the late 1970s, there was more than lunch on their minds. Richard Hallberg, Barbara Wiseley and Dan Cuevas were [...]

Years before his impressive roster of clients would include Madonna, Phyllis and Victor Grann, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who commissioned rooms at City Hall and the renovation [...]

After a hot Southern summer, Atlanta residents embrace the fall, when cooler weather makes outdoor entertaining sublime again. Local tastemaker Danielle Rollins couldn't wait until October to fete her friend [...]

My mother, C.Z. Guest, had an iconic sense of style. She always knew what was distinctive and appropriate. It didn't matter if it was a question of manners, how to [...]

Stepping into the recently unveiled Mish New-York boutique is like opening one of the jewelry brand's signature lavender boxes. Beyond a lacquered purple door, the chicly outfitted space, which opened [...]

The scene is Fashion Week, lair summer. New York. Danielle Rollins is cohosting a celebratory dinner with her friend, designer Miles Redd, at his Manhattan townhouse. On Redd's terrace, wrought-iron [...]

Like many new homeowners, John Willey could not wait to move into his new Brooklyn apartment: more space, modern amenities, great city views. If only, he thought, he had time [...]

Quietly elegant, this muted shade adds instant sophistication to whatever it touches and comes alive alongside metallic flecks. 1. Iittala X Issey Miyake Mini Plates In Pink. $30 each. momastore.org [...]

The Los Angeles-based 'entertainologist'--whose megawatt client list includes Madonna and Bill Clinton--hosts a cozy evening at her sister's Nantucket wine shop, with earthy elements getting the five-star treatment. I love [...]

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Mish's Camyteardrop earrings dangle from pave diamond caps, $9,200; 212-734-3500.A bracelet from Elizabeth Locke blends cushion-cut gems with hammered gold, $8,550; through Neiman Marcus, 800-937-9146. Stack [...]

TOP TO Borrom, FROM LEFT: A shell-pink ground sets off the Newbury damask (42239-198) by Duralee; 800-275-3872. Nilla Campbell's Folco for Osborne & Little is a sweet trellis; 877-322-7420. Geometric [...]

FROM LEFT: Rose gold accents on Baume et Mercier's Hampton gently echo the tone of its alligator strap; $2,650, through Tourneau Time Machine, 212-758-7300. The simple case on Alexei, by [...]

OPENING PAGE: Ippolita's Ondine medallion has an iridescent glow; $6,000, 646-664-4240. Labradorite stones form a snowflake pattern in Caria Amorim's Tattoo pendant; S8,400, through Squash Blossom, 970-476-3129. Katy Briscoe creates [...]

SLEEK, SHAPELY STERLING BANGLES ARE SIMPLE ENOUGH TO WEAR WITH A T-SHIRT AND JEANS-AND STUNNING ENOUGH TO ENSURE YOU'LL STILL MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: A cuff [...]