I recently learned about La Divine Comédie boutique hotel in Avignon, France, and I just have to share it because it’s so beautiful. The hotel has five stunning suites and several well-appointed common spaces. The hotel also has a gorgeous garden area. The hotel is classic French in design, but if you look closely, there are a number of quirky elements, too.
Cashmere is the ultimate in winter wear as far as I’m concerned. I can feel put together and warm when I’m wearing a cashmere sweater. Cashmere is super soft, and it doesn’t itch, so it’s a great option for sweaters, cardigans, and turtlenecks, too.
I’m ending the week with five lovely cashmere sweaters at a range of price points.
cashmere sweater, $124 USD
turtleneck sweater, $240+ USD
sweater, $492 USD
cardigan, $683 USD
cardigan, $1371 USD
Have a great weekend, everyone! Stay warm!
Do you know what this object is?
It’s a candle snuffer. A very modern one at that! Here’s a more traditional version:
candle snuffer, 1st Dibs
Historically, a candle snuffer was used to trim the wick of a candle without actually putting out the flame. It looked more like scissors than a cone. Now, we used the snuffer to extinguish the flame. With a snuffer, there’s no need to blow smoke across your living room. This little gadget does the work for you. It’s actually very quite civilized.
candle snuffer, Mark & Graham
candle snuffer, Tiffany & Co.
Do you use a snuffer? Where’s it from?
I enjoyed reading Jacquelyn Clark’s predictions for 2018 design trends a couple of weeks ago. I agree with her point about curved couches. I think we’re going to be seeing more of them in the months ahead. At the Interior Design Show a couple of weeks ago, one of the hot spaces was Avenue Road, which included this gorgeous curved sofa.
curved couch (It’s ready for some new upholstery, but I love it in white!), Autumn Hachey
a curved couch for curve home theatre, The Fox Group
  Vladimir Kagan sofa, Parisian room designed by Pierre Yovanovitch via Scandinavian Collections
Maison Van Gend, NY Times
Here are a few sofas with curves that I’ve sourced from around the Internet…you know, in case you’re in the market for one.
curved armless sofa, Baker Furniture
Velago sectional, Wayfair
curved sofa, 1st Dibs
curved sofa, 1st Dibs (sold)
