Search for Luxury

The Eva Zeisel coffee table may be my favorite rebellion story. Recognized world wide for her ceramics, at 90 she started a new career designing tables. In her continuing “playful search for beauty,” she declared “war” on the purism of modern design. If you think that modern has to be all straight lines, you need to see this curvy, sensuous table. It’s a perfect companion to the Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, or many other seating options. Second careers so often show a person’s true passion.

Perfect toddler costumes for portraits, pageants, Halloween or just dress up play. Elaborate confections with hand beading and embellishments, tulle and sparkles will transform her into a Mermaid, Tooth Fairy or Princess. Each has a matching headpiece. They are custom made sizes 2 to 7. Each is entirely lined in satin for comfort. Also toddler special occasion dresses with unique woven ribbon bodices and layers of tulle skirting edged in ribbon. At recitals or parties she’ll be the star attraction.

Birthstones are gems associated with each month that are said to be lucky or character reinforcing to people born in that month, e.g., the sapphire for September represents clear thinking. Zodiac candles are similar, taking their inspiration from the colors, scents and characteristics of each astrological sign. They make great gifts, but even if you aren’t close to your special day, pieces like the award winning Plume Rouge Necklace by Dori Csengeri or the Celestina Tiger Eye and Shagreen Cuff are hard to resist.

Il Baule D’Elianne Italina baby dresses are made of fine Italian cotton and are embellished with hand embroidery and smocking finished with a ruffled collar. It might be the prettiest thing in her new wardrobe.

Celine Bittersweet handbags are loved for their easy style and qualilty. Now they’re available in more finishes than ever: metallic gold leather, shiny kangaroo skin, laminated metallic leather, smooth leather with elaborate tonal chain embroidery, or basic pebbled leather. A great handbag just got better.