Accessories: The Privet House

November 17, 2011

The charming entrance to the shop. It has a great front porch and welcoming ambience.Slideshow

On one of our weekend adventures we decided to revisit a shop that is just a bit off the beaten path (maybe only 3 miles or so on a country road). It is called PRIVET HOUSE in the hamlet of Warren, CT.

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Shopping Bags

November 16, 2011

The über cool Colette in Paris is clearly a destination for boutique lovers. The logo—two bold dots—changes color with the seasons. If only to carry a designer bottle of water, this is a bag to own.Slideshow

My dearest friend, Carole Glaser, has long been a collector of many things, none of them precious. There is the great grouping of candlesticks on her dining table, quirky handmade ceramics in her kitchen, and a most notorious collection of hats and pins. And finally, there is the outstanding collection of shopping bags accumulated over many years. Many of her prized possessions trace the development of graphic and palette preferences as well advertising trends.

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Ancient Mosaics

November 16, 2011

A simple pattern created with pebbles now rounded with age.Slideshow

Several years ago we had an amazing trip to Turkey that included a visit to the majestic 5,000 year old archaeological site at Ephesus. The architectural relics are extraordinary. But for me, personally, I thought I had gone to mosaic heaven.

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Waterworks: Kitchen Story

November 15, 2011

An Italian Cararra hand carved farmhouse sink. Stone sinks have been used for centuries and only improve with age.Slideshow

LIVING WELL is the story we tell in our newly launched Kitchen & Bar brochure. While we are well known for our commitment to the bath, we also have a robust assortment of fittings, sinks, surfaces and furnishings for the kitchen.

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