Hello, New Year. All eyes are on you, you sparkly, auspicious
prologue to our undoubtedly fabulous 12-month production.
It is cause for celebration, is it not? Bubbly will be on hand,
and must be served in something magnificent. The Jazz
collection by LSA International is perfectly grand—all that
swirling, spotted, spiraling black and white effervescence
streaming from the sides. So very theatrical and fashionable
is all the glassware from this UK-based company that our
late-night carousing has forgotten those earnest, early-to-bed
resolutions. To inquire, Lekker, 877.753.5537 lekkerhome.com
Waxing nostalgic is the role of a mirror, and the story of this one from
Mariana Antinori begins last winter with some fanciful musings in
Vienna. Draped in purple velvet with sterling silver embellishments, the
piece reflects a new luxurious, proper romanticism. Antinori’s New York
showroom is known for its confident European style—her original pony skin
ottomans and benches were all the rage—and yet this present collection is
emboldened with a wildly different spirit. To the trade, Mariana Antinori,
46 East 65th Street, New York, NY 917.697.2088 marianaantinori.com
Extravagance is a purely personal affair. Always absorbed in what
the beholder finds beautiful, few things are more thrilling than
these simple delights. Lavish linens and bedding from Muse are
profoundly perfect for this kind of indulgence. Hand-embroidered
in Italy, the superb collections for bed, bath and table lift the
vestiges of Old World provenance and imbue them with modern
verve a la the designs of Manuel de Santaren. While discerning
sophisticates have been seeking custom Muse creations for nearly a
decade, a ne w showroom, featuring beds from designer Christopher
Hubbard, has recently opened for those who cannot resist certain
luxurious temptation. Shown, Ephemeral Flowers napkin and
place mat (top), Vermicelli boudoir pillow. By appointment, Muse,
300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 866.212.6873
