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The friend of a friend announces her engagement and privately you
vow to avoid the outlandish whims of wedding registry theatrics (a
chafing dish, for two people?). Bestow the showy couple with essentials:
Linens from Malaika—they are the rare beauty of grace and social
responsibility. Crafted from fine Egyptian cotton, this line of bedding
imbues a lush simplicity in the bedroom. The throw from the Luxor Silk
collection takes a full month to create with traditional Ottoman motifs
and hand-embellishment by artisans in Cairo melting slowly, gorgeously
in their care. To the trade, Luxe Brands International 888 999 0770
luxe-brands.com
Elvis suffered the heartache of an address unknown. Perhaps
with the luxe writing accessories of Pinetti and more substantive
prose, The King might have avoided this little misunderstanding. An
Italian trove of extraordinary leathers, woods and colors—every
handcrafted item the Pinetti family presents sparks a deeper
infatuation with correspondence this passionately refined. True
love is spelled out best on the Lettera, just as the gift-wrapped
apology speaks volumes. For stores, pinetti.it
The presidential election has ceased and no one is more
elated than red and blue. Finally, an end to all the banners
and rallies and soporifically drab gigs as set design for
televised debates. The So-Ho side table by Jean de Merry
is captivating, all 1940s Parisian élan with an antiqued
ebony shagreen top, dramatic architectural legs and the
sleek absence of color—the bipartisan allure of substance
and style. Seek it out in the phenomenally unexpected
showroom of Kara Mann, painted an independent shade
of bittersweet chocolate. To the trade, Kara Mann 312 893
7590 karamann.com; to view collection jeandemerry.com
