On May 10th, 1908, the first Mother’s Day celebration was held by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, West Virginia, thus initiating an annual event that would become globally recognized as the official holiday to commemorate the miracle that is motherhood. The inspiration for the holiday was unsurprising but not by any means uninspiring, Anna’s own mother,… Read More A Marvelous Mother’s Day
“In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it…” looking for the grandest bunny in the Easter Parade. Easter is upon us, and as quickly as real rabbits multiply, it is time to grow your collection.… Read More Easter Bunny Parade
March has arrived and what is a more beloved theme than blue and white? While this month tends to lean green, we thought it best to switch up the supposed norm. Porcelain or crystal, there is nothing quite like this traditional motif.… Read More March Mood Board
Haviland has been creating beautiful porcelain for more than 175 years. David Haviland, the founder of the porcelain manufacturer, started this journey by creating an import company of ceramics and porcelain in 1838 in New York. After becoming captivated by Limousin “white gold,” Haviland moved to Limoges in 1842 and founded his manufacturer. Notable figures… Read More Historic Collections: Haviland Héritage
The trajectory of wedding planning is adapting to the times but the need for a signature china pattern will remain eternal. We put high importance on the needs of our clientele here at Scully & Scully, but we now want to show you off too! More specifically, we are embarking on a new feature: Bride… Read More October Bride of the Month: Pinto Paris Belle Saisons
The time to dust off your holiday decorations is fast approaching – but do not take out your seasonal china quite yet. After 21 years, Bernardaud has retired their holiday collection only to introduce the Noel pattern. The delicate pattern embodies the sparkle that can only equate to that of freshly popped champagne or the sparkle… Read More Holiday Tabletop: The Bernardaud Noel Collection
Soup has been a household staple for, well, since the dawn of time – or, according to evidence, as far back as roughly 20,000 BC. The word itself comes from the French word soupe, which has strong Latin and Germanic ties. Alongside “soup”, “restaurant” also hails from France to refer to establishments run by street… Read More The Season of Soup: An Oft Overlooked Course
With Christmas gift shopping barely beyond the horizon, it is only natural to feel slightly stumped for Valentine’s Day gifts. And while flowers and chocolate are staple add ons, they should never be the main course; after all Valentine’s Day is just another excuse to celebrate the special person in your life, and celebrations of… Read More A 3 Step Approach to Buying a Valentine’s Day Gift
ArtXHome is a new series on our blog that explores the relationship between art and home design. Stay tuned for more blogs about the most popular design trends and the influence of fine art on their origins. A style culminating from years of trade and cultural exchange between the East and the West, Chinoiserie is… Read More ArtXHome: Chinoiserie
The season’s first wisp of cool crisp air is an instantaneous reminder that not many pleasures compare to a cozy night in. You can make such an enjoyable night even better by setting aside a time to do nothing but soak in your immediate environment. Studies show that activity free downtime has important soothing… Read More “The Dolce Far Niente”: How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing