The word “crystal” tends to conjure up a very specific set of images; a diamond the size of a pomegranate; a salt cave as vast as a gothic cathedral; a tasteless piece of jewelry sold with the snake oil promise of spiritual rejuvenation. In the context of luxury goods, however, “crystal” tends to denote a… Read More In Celebration Of Crystal
For those of us who live in the Western hemisphere of the globe, January’s conclusion signifies the end of the beginning of the New Year, but for those in the Eastern hemisphere, the annual calendar is still approaching its great rebirth. The Chinese New Year is a seasonal festival whose advent is marked by the… Read More Year of the Tiger
In the heart of autumn’s bittersweet grasp lies one of the oldest harvest celebrations in recorded history, Thanksgiving. The earliest conclusive account of the holiday dates as far back as 1621, wherein the Pilgrims and Puritans who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts celebrated not only the traditional English festivals of fall – the Days of Fasting… Read More November Mood Board: Welcome Thanksgiving
The verdant symphony of summer recedes from view as the blush harmony of autumn comes into focus – cooler days made more precious by fleeting daylight contrast against the radiant yellows, sunburnt vermilions, and twilight purples of the changing foliage in a bittersweet chorus. Warmth persists as our wardrobes become cozier, as our gatherings become… Read More October Mood Board: Autumnal Harmony