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To deodorize and get rid of that stale-kitchen-sink smell, drop citrus peels into the disposal—you might want to use tongs to ensure they are in—then let running water and grinder mash it all up into DIY aromatherapy. This method can be done with cold water. Grab Green Garbage Disposal Freshener Alternatively, pour a mixture of […]
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Louis XIV then hired the most illustrious architects of the time for the expansion of the palace. “The most famous architect is Louis Le Vau, who is at the origin of the construction of the castle of Louis XIV and designed the envelope around the hunting lodge of Louis XIII,” says Garnier. “André le Nôtre
Palace of Versailles: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
The first image that pops into your head when you think of Josephine Baker is probably of the Jazz Age performer dancing in a barely there skirt made of faux bananas—it is, after all, one of the most enduring images of the Roaring ’20s. But there is so much more to Baker’s life story that
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Previous experiments with lava stone inspired her firepitâs organic form. The intricate stoneware creation also features a gradient that augments light from the flames. âWe did this hot-cool effect where the glaze crackles and you put some black stain into it, so that makes it a bit more volcanic,â Cognet says. Indeed, the melting effect
Firepits Are Getting Artsy—And We’re Here for It Read More »
Over the years, interior designer Annalise Taft-Gersten and her husband James Gersten, principal at Silver Street Hospitality, have weathered their share of renovations—a 1900s Connecticut farmhouse where they channeled London charm, a midcentury gem designed for entertaining, and two New York City apartments in historic buildings. This past year the couple decided to pivot and
Tour a Light-Filled Sag Harbor House With Scandinavian Influences Read More »
You have said that you process memories with your jewelry. What do you mean by that? Ever since I was little, Iâve been collecting objects, books, and little treasures. My sister had the great idea of building shelves in the open-plan kitchen, my favorite room, where I can store and look at all these things.
Alina Abegg: Inside a Jewelry Designer’s 1,800-Square-Foot Berlin Home Read More »
Traveling by train may seem like a thing of the past, but Belmond is singlehandedly keeping luxury sleeper train experiences alive. The Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, is next in its very stylish lineup. (Earlier this fall, Belmond unveiled its LâObservatoire Suiteâconceived by artist JR, the experience spans across
The Britannic Explorer Sleeper Train Is Coming—And It’s Going to Be Very Chic Read More »
A Carlo Bugatti throne chair in a Greenwich Village home designed by Studio Shamshiri. Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson / Styling: Michael Reynolds For most, the word Bugatti conjures images of sleek, sculptural, speedy automobiles—or maybe some song lyrics referencing them. But for a growing number of design aficionados, that’s no longer the case. What comes
Interiors in 2024: 7 Looks That Defined the Year Read More »
Since we’re in and out of our closets every day, closet organizers are some of the best tools to keep our most overwhelming spaces in tip-top shape. But with so much hanging, limping, stuffed, and crowded into our closets and entryways, it can still be a challenging feat to find storage solutions that fit all
These 9 Closet Organizers Will Bring You Peace of Mind in 2024 Read More »
The streets of the Savannah Historic District in Georgia are hugged by dreamy oaks draped in Spanish moss and carved fountains that anchor squares steeped in history. And it’s a must-visit for architecture buffs: The colonial city boasts charm and a sampling of American architecture unlike others of its age. On even a short walk,
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