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Photo Essay I Reclaimed Wood Furniture
Incorporating reclaimed wood furniture into your home is a great way to become more green.
Photo Essay I The Farm Table
There is nothing better than a great, big farm table in your dining room.
Origin of the Champagne Coupe
The first evidence we have of the champagne coupe was in a painting by Jean-François de Tory in 1734. The painting depicts a feast, in which one person is popping the champagne while the rest wait with their coupes at the ready.
Photo Essay I Alex Marshall China
Alex Marshall makes the most perfect staple ceramics. Each of them are made by hand, and have unique features that make them special. We love the colour ways and subtle patterns that Alex Marshall chooses for her pieces too. Pick your favorite.
Moroccan Tea Ritual
Although the Morrocan Tea ritual is a tradition practiced to conclude meal times, it is also be practiced in isolation at various times of day. Often before or after school or the wok day or when guests come to the house. It is an act of love, and hospitality, and a reminder to take a minute to unwind, and connect with those that you appreciate.
Photo Essay | Moroccan Glass
We think moroccan glass is so special. Each piece is hand blown and made from recycled glass. They are perfect for both warm and cold beverages, and come in different shapes and sizes.
Caring for your Vintage Furniture
A good vintage piece can last for generations if it is properly cared for. Here are a few of our tips.
Photo Essay I Champagne Flute
Champagne flutes are so special. They remind us of all the little moments that call for celebration, both big and small. A glass of champagne to celebrate a big promotion or the start of a new year, or a mimosa on Sunday morning just because. You choose.
How It's Made I Block Print
Block print is a beautiful art form that is produced through the carving of wooden blocks. A seperate block is carved for each part of the pattern, meaning most textiles require the carving of various blocks to produce a finished block print. It is a trade that is typically passed down and learned from elder family members.
Origin of the Champagne Flute
Champagne flutes were first introduced in the 1950's. The skinny, tapered shape of the glasses were thought to prevent spillage and to preserve the bubbles longer than the alternative, champagne coupes.
Champagne Coupes Versus Champagne Flutes
The age old question of which style of glass is superior, the champagne coupe or the champagne flute? The answer, well it depends.
The History of the Baumann Dining Chair
Baumann was founded by a Swiss man named Emile Baumann, in France in 1901. Although the company originally produced only small, simple chairs for children, they proved successful and began to expand their range. They were later introduced to showrooms across France.
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