Transcontinental‚ naturally. Travel by ocean liner always tendered an
opulent clarity‚ that intriguing way Porto Moniz beckoned even from
afar‚ the moon high‚ inky waves lapping under a serene twinkle of stars
while you savored a soft Rosolio on the top deck. How the years have
passed. Through the looking glass and back to the amaranthine brio of
youth! Perhaps the elegance of de Gournay’s English Oval Chippendale
period George iii mirror can recall those wilder days. Water gilded‚
hand-finished‚ the new hand-carved mirror and baguette collection
positively screams grandeur. The company fastidiously studied mirror
and frame production from the 17th to 19th centuries and translated
the knowledge into these fanciful, artisan quality reproductions‚ many
featuring authentic clays for the bole and a choice of 23 karat gold‚
palladium or silver leaf. With a grey bole finish and gilt highlights‚ this
piece flaunts a certain distinctiveness‚ echoing that most magnificent
reflection. For showrooms‚ degournay.com
Covet
The neighborhood has changed. Strollers and lattes everywhere‚
it’s a baby-themed world now. One new arrival does not
sound thunderous alarm of procreation: welcome‚ Baltus. The
contemporary furniture collection from Marbella‚ Spain impresses
with stunning linearity—every enticing angle more captivating
than the ordinary‚ excess gestures. When lacquered arms and
raven black velvet can induce a certain ardor‚ founding designer
Javier Martin is obviously keeping our interest. Those chic round
details on the Rocio armchair are meant to evoke morning dew.
A romantic overture‚ though it maybe it was that sort of breathless
poetry which got you here in the first place. The opportunity for
in-person swooning can take place at Baltus’ recently opened
showrooms in LA‚ Chicago and SoHo this spring. For information‚
baltuscollection.com
