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I'm Livingetc's Italian Lifestyle Editor and These Are the Best Rome Restaurants for Dazzling Interior Design. Buon Appetito!Spectacular modern glamour design is the cherry on top at these mouth-watering Roman eateries, where the Eternal City's storied past and animated present coexist in an unforgettable dining experience
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Your Essential Guide to the Best Paris Cafés — 7 Unmissable Coffee Stops Serving Interior InspirationAfternoon breaks have never looked better than at the best coffee shops in Paris, where the hottest design trends take center stage
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Carry-On Luggage for the Design-Conscious Traveler — So You Can Roll into the Holidays in StyleWhether you're looking for minimalist or instantly recognizable suitcases, we've rounded up our favorite hand luggage options for a stylish and comfortable trip
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hôtel Dalila is the New "Petite" Montmartre Stay Bringing Parisian Bohemia to Life — I Checked InOpened in September in the 18th arrondissement, this quirkily decorated Paris hotel lived up to my arty fantasy of the city, despite its modest spaces
By Gilda Bruno Published
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YDF Interiors is London's New Exclusive Design Think Tank — I Went Behind the ScenesNestled in Knightsbridge, the luxury furniture haven and private members' club can make your most ambitious creative projects a reality. Co-founder Julia Danilova showed me around the store-cum-academy
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Joyful, Retro-Inspired "Maximalism" is Making a Splash at the Best Paris Hotels, and It's Got Us ObsessedFrom under-the-radar palatial chateaux immersed in the greenery of Montmartre to petite retreats imbued with the spirit of the city's bohemia, these are the Parisian stays we're dreaming of now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Our Go-to Packing List for Design-Led Globetrotters — 12 Sophisticated Travel Essentials to Wander in StyleUp your journey with the Livingetc's traveler edit, bringing you only the most elevated luggage options and accessories for the adventurous design lover
By Gilda Bruno Published
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A Trailblazing "Residential" Gallery, David Alhadeff's Hollywood Home Is an Ever-Evolving CanvasThe Future Perfect founder talks the beginnings of his intimate, three-location contemporary design project, "living with art" in his LA house, and the forever-becoming essence of his ambitious talent incubator platform
By Gilda Bruno Published
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To Art Basel Miami 2024 and Beyond — 8 Surreally Beautiful Installations Not to Miss in Miami This WeekWith the fair returning to the Sunshine State’s creative capital alongside Design Miami, we've selected the best exhibitions to explore starting today
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This Jeremiah Brent-Designed Door Showroom Is Every 70s Furniture Lover's DreamlandInspired by a love of craftsmanship and lasting, personalized décor, the designer's latest project for PINKYS Iron Doors invites you to make yourself at home
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The Best Reed Diffusers — 9 Buys That Look As Great as They Smell, and Won't Break the BankWhether you're after fresh notes for a floral feel or smoky fragrances that evoke the crackling of a lit fire, these compact and stylish diffusers will breathe new life into every corner of your home
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What Do the Miami Concept Stores We Love Most Have in Common? Hint: It's All in the ShapesIn Vice City, our favorite shopping destinations all draw on one of the 1980s' hippest design movements
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I'm a Travel Editor — These Are the Coffee Table Books to Gift to Loved Ones With WanderlustForget ordinary destination guides: our curated edit of volumes for design-minded travelers brings you unexpected stories from across the world, told from fresh, captivating perspectives
By Gilda Bruno Published
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At This Designer’s LA Flagship, an Unexpected "Neutral" Paint Color Captures the Feel of California SunLaunched earlier this fall, Natasha Baradaran's West Hollywood Design District showroom channels her globe-trotting inspirations into a peaceful oasis brought to life by her signature shade
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Candles, According to Our Editors — 9 Scented Buys to Bring Invigorating Fragrance and StyleFreshen up your house with our curated selection of the best candles, chosen for their captivating scents and good looks
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Looking for the Best Cafés in Miami? Pin These Upliftingly-Designed Hotspots on Your MapAs a new edition of Design Miami returns to town next week, we've compiled a list of coffee stores that expand on the creative pulse of the fair, from Wynwood and Miami Beach to Little Gabbles
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At These Modern Miami Restaurants, Exuberant Interiors Come With the MealMore is more at the Magic City's most irreverent dining destinations, which bring culinary delights and bold design together under one roof
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The Best Hotels in Miami — For Stays That Embrace the City's Culture and Design HeritageThe best hotels in Miami blend Art Deco and Cuban to become some of the most vibrant beach clubs in the world
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Le Creuset Just Released a Tote Bag for Transporting Their Dutch Oven to Dinner PartiesWhether you need it is certainly not the question, here. But whether you want it... well, why wouldn't you?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"What's a 'Culinary Artist'?" Inside Instagram's Hottest "Sculptural" Banquets With Imogen KwokBlending art, design, and gastronomy, the London-based chef and creative director's spectacular food installations turn every dinner party into the talk of the town. Here, she shares her ingredients for a memorable hosting experience
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Make Your Home SoCal-Ready With Our Favorite Showrooms and Furniture Stores in Los AngelesInterior aficionados, rejoice! We have selected the best Los Angeles home décor shops for you, and they all put an hyper-sophisticated spin on "California casual"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Iconic Byron Bay Hotel's New 10-Suite Guesthouse Is a Paradise for Laidback Design LoversDesigner Tamsin Johnson has crafted a masterful balance between playful, spirited design and mature elegance at Raes Hotel and Guesthouses on Wategos beach
By Marina Rabin Published
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Feast Your Eyes on the Radiant, Quirky Interiors of the Best Los Angeles CafésFrom brutalist cubes serving aesthetics galore to freshly refurbished, art-plastered hotspots, refresh yourself with our curated edit of the best coffee shops in Los Angeles, CA
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Searching for Things to Do in LA This Week? Look No Further Than Julia Wong's 70s-Inspired, Exclusive Design "Lounge"Offering a sneak peek at her forthcoming project, Hudson House, the acclaimed designer's latest WestEdge Design Fair appearance reunites some of the best names in the contemporary interiors scene to celebrate innovation
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The Best Los Angeles Concept Stores — 7 Captivating Boutiques True Design Insiders Must KnowFill up on art, design, and shopping inspiration with our edit of the most unique Los Angeles shops, from candy floss-hued beauty havens to multidisciplinary, independent creative hubs
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The Best Los Angeles Hotels for a Design-Led Escape — 10 Bold Stays You Can't Miss Out on This YearFrom freshly revamped motels embodying the spirit of Americana to oceanfront, contemporary interior paradises with unexpected Mediterranean flair, these are the luxury hotels in Los Angeles we're dreaming of right now
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Meet the Artist Taking Blue-and-White China to New Heights at Kew Gardens, LiterallyIn her new solo show, British ceramics disruptor Felicity Aylieff manifests her larger-than-life vision of craft in a series of awe-inspiring, 16-foot-tall vases, and other skillful creations. Here, she shares how she's made them
By Gilda Bruno Published
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6 Mesmerizing London Chocolatiers Every Sweet-Toothed Visitor Should Add to Their ItineraryGet lost in Harrods' Wonka-esque Chocolate Hall and discover lavish newcomers to the British capital's confectionery scene with our pick of the best London chocolate shops
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Ace Your Beauty Sleep With Our Edit of the Best Bedroom Fragrances — From Calming "Gourmand" Candles to Swinging Floral DiffusersStill wondering what the best fragrances for sleep are and how to incorporate them into your room décor? These are the scenting gems that grant us peace amid the storm, and they come in all formats!
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