The Agraria Story

Agraria, the next generation of luxury home fragrance. Presented in beautiful Italian crystal perfume bottles with glass stoppers, filled with only the finest fragrance oils and elegantly gift-boxed with twenty 9-inch bamboo reeds. Choose from four luxury fragrances: Bitter Orange, Lemon Verbena, Balsam, and Lavender & Rosemary. For your home choose only the finest, Agraria.

The Alain Siant Joanis Collection of Flatware and Cutlery

Manufacturer since 1876 Located in the south-central part of France, near the city of Thiers, an area known since the Middle Ages for its cutlery expertise. The Saint-Joanis family started in business as cutlery masters and then translated its design flair and craftsmanship into high-end flatware, utilizing natural resources such as wood (boxwood, rosewood, ebony, bamboo), real horn and precious metals (silver, gold). Then when new materials such as stainless became available, the Saint-Joanis family added to their range colored handled flatware with stainless steel fittings.T

Alain Saint-Joanis company has been manufacturing a range of articles for the table for 3 centuries in the purest tradition of the cutlery industry in Franch adapting their craftsmen's know how to new manufacturing techniques. Their single concern - quality.

All of the Anali collection will delight and astound your sense of refinement and decor. Every collection has coordinating bed linens to compliment the bath linens. Anali has also recently designed towels with modest embellisments around the taping to enhance the embroidered collections. All towels are imported from Turkey and are 600 grams of pure Turkish cotton. All Anali's designs are embroidered in the U.S.A.

As an international designer, Anna Weatherley's career has included designing and manufacturing couture fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, and printed textiles. In the early 1990's she established a studio in Budapest, Hungary where she trained a group of highly talented painters to create her collection of hand-painted porcelain. Hand-painted porcelain has a long tradition in Hungary going back almost two centuries. The artisans in Anna Weatherley's studio are trained in the classical painting tradition. Only the best painters are capable of mixing the colors and painting the delicate details of her designs. Each piece is not merely a pretty painted object, but also a work of art. Although her painters are trained in the traditional style, Anna Weatherley's designs are not classical porcelain patterns. Her designs are inspired by the early botanical illustrators and flower painters of the 18th Century Europe such as Redoute, Hooker, and Ehret. Dutch still-life paintings have also been a source of design inspiration. Ms. Weatherley's porcelain tulip collection is based on the work of Alexander Marshal whose rare paintings are preserved in the Royal Library of Windsor Castle.

The Annie Glass Story

Annieglass, handcrafted sculptural glass dinnerware, serving pieces, drinkware and accessories, is designed by artist Ann Morhauser of Santa Cruz, California. The studio was founded in 1983 when Ann translated her love of ancient Italian relics into an abstracted modern design for a plate. A simple circle of transparent glass with a handpainted 24k gold rim, it was an instant hit in the tableware marketplace and is now a recognized industry icon. She titled the design Roman Antique, subsequently offering a variation with a platinum rim. Over the years, this signature pattern has been joined by a wealth of complementary styles. Imaginative, unexpected shapes inspired by the artist's oceanside locale -flowers, rocks, leaves, fish, boats, rippling water, rounded triangles, stars, and shells -are available in clear or frosted glass and in a palette of lush, tropical colors.

Annie Modica

These products are designed and hand crafted with much care and thought.

Each piece is unique, durable and designed for everyday use. With proper care you will be serving in style for years to come.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them for you.

The uniqueness of Aromatique's products is evident throughout all stages of production. Aromatique employs talented in-house artisans who design or choose each accessory piece and container. From the initial design phase of each product to its finishing touches, much of the work is done by hand. Finished candles are hand-tied with unique accent ribbons to compliment each fragrance. Each accessory piece is hand packaged as well. High quality and attention to detail are the foundation upon which all Aromatique products are created.

Kiwi Pear, Mango Melon, Orchid, Splendor Decorative Fragrance, Berries, Natural State, The Smell of Christmas, The Smell of Gardenia, The Smell of the Tree.

The Bulova Story

The Bulova Corporation was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova in New York City. Joseph opened a small jewelry store and it would end up evolving into one of the world's most prominent clock and watch companies the world over. During WWI, the military were issued wristwatches for convenience and assistance with their tactical operations. As the veterans returned home, the wearing of wristwatches became a fashion craze that Bulova was able to capitalize upon. He was the first company with the capability to produce wristwatches fot he masses and had the first line of diamond wristwatches for both ladies and men. "The world runs on Bulova Time" became the motto of the times. Bulova was also an instrumental part of WWII by assisting the diabled veteran s with careers after they returned home. Bulova set up a watchmaking universi ty which enabled the veterans to learn a trade to support their famlies. The university was entirely funded by the Bulova Corporation and provided thousand s of veterans with careers and self esteem they so desperately needed. Bulova now is responsible for incredible advances within the space industry and is also responsible with keeping official time on Air Force One. It is often given as a Presidential gift of State to visiting dignitaries. Bulova has been an entirely a U.S. based company and has been an inspiration to companies all over the world for their philanthropic deeds and their ingenous inventions throughout the course of histroy.

Carrol Boyes, funtional art.

Carrol Boyes is an innovative South African woman who is the creative designer and owner of the business. She has been producing high quality tableware and home accessories for the past 12 years.

CARROL BOYES FUNCTIONAL ART is a manufacturing company specializing in innovative, contemporary designs for the kitchen and home. With our emphasis on "functional art" , we produce a variety of distinctive and uniquely South African items that are both useful and beautiful to own.

Carrol Boyes Functional Art currently designs and manufactures a Pewter, Aluminum and Stainless Steel range of more than 2000 exclusive lifestyle products. Carrol Boyes permforms the initial design of all the products from her Cape Town Studio, after which most designs are sent to the company's own manufacturing facility, located in the Northern Province, South Africa. On Completion, all finished articles are returned to the Cape Town Head office where a final quality control check is performed. Once the quality control process has been completed, the final product is packed and shipped to the designated local and international markets. This comprises the largest part of the collection and includes unusual cutlery, flatware, tableware and gifts. Pewter (which is lead-free), an alloy of antimony, copper and tin, is used on its own or in combination with stainless steel or spun aluminium to create unique and aesthetically pleasing sculptures for everyday use in the home. In order to keep the collection dynamic, we continuously add new items and update designs. From time to time we produce a limited edition item, which has proved very popular with collectors.

The Chelsea Textile Story

Chelsea Textiles was formed in 1992 to faithfully recreate antique textiles, cushions and furnishing accessories, the originals of which are becoming vanishingly scarce. Chelsea Textiles' meticulous research and use of authentic materials and colours, their unparalleled attention to detail and hand-crafting all combine to produce items of unique excellence... antiques of the future.

The Classe Collection

A beautiful collection of hand forged knives and cutlery designed with the discerning chef in mind. All aspects of the knives are made entirely by hand and one by master craftsman in Italy.

A 45 - YEAR TRADITION

As seen on Martha and Oprah

Experience the quality. Creative Candles make beautiful candles of exceptional quality and performance. Time, effort and care go into each Creative Candler. Their trained artisans handcraft each candle in small batches to ensure quality and integrity - a tradition they have celebrated for over 45 years. Our candles are created from the finest blend of waxes combined perfectly to create an exceptionally performing candle. Mass produced candles are not an option. It is always about the quality not quantity as that is our benchmark.

See the beauty. Old world craftsmanship combined with current styles and home trends has created an extensive product line. From the 39-inch tapers, which are among the tallest in the world, to our Gourmet Candles in delicious fragrances, Creative Candles has the perfect candle for every style and occasion. With over 47 color choices, one of the widest color spectrums offered, there will always be the right candle in the right color.

Cunill USA is the stateside partner of Barcelona Spain 's renowned Cunill Silversmiths. Cunill enjoys 85 years of silversmithing experience, and offers an unsurpassed selection of silver products.

The NEW Earth Elements Collection

New fragrances inspired by old world traditions of Williamsburg, such Lavender Trace, Roses are Red, Garden Peony, and many more. Also, Earth Elements has introduced a new floral collection, from simple topiary balls to elaborate centerpieces, all made with the durability,style and beauty expected from one of the most premiere scent companies.

Edgar Berebi

An old world sensibility has been a hallmark for Edgar Berebi. Each piece is 24K gold plate or burnished silver and accented with Austrian crystals and hand guilloche enamel. Edgar has brought you a piece of art created by one of 42 artisans who have been trained in the Old World craftsmanship of hand engraving. In addition to picture frames and decorative boxes, we also carry Edgar Berebi Limited Edition stemware. Each stem (wine, water, champagne or martini) comes with a removable and replaceable glass. The decorative stem is 24K gold plate accented with a variety of crystals and hand guilloche enamel, in museum gold or burnished silver. All stemware, frames and boxes come in their own gift box, complete with a certificate of authenticity. All items are made in the USA.

Earth Elements Home Fragrances, Diffusers, and Containers.

Scents include Black Bamboo, Briarcliff, Garden Peony, Lavender Trace, Lemon Soleil, Lime Tea, Los Cabos, Mission Fig, Ocean Rock, Peach Blossom, Pear Grass, Pond, and Shell Walk.

The Ercuis Story

In 1867, a young curate decided to rehabilitate a village both morally and economically by creating an artistic gold smithing tradition offering silverware with gold relief enamel decoration. Dinnerware quickly became the rage in Paris and the new managers of Orieverie de Ercuis turned to industrial manufacturing to produce their wares. During this time, they increased their production capacities to enable them to fulfill the orders for the large hotels. By becoming one of the largest hotel suppliers, Ercuis in turn snare some of the wealthiest clients around the globe. Today, Ercuis is still associated with opulence and wealth, because of the inherent quality that has never wavered from the advent of the company in 1867. Thus, the still outfit some of the world's most uxorious hotels such as the Plaza Athens, the Orient Express, Park Hyatt Vendome, and Apricus.

Faberge is one the unconditional archetype of style and taste, the name says brilliant designs and craftsmanship. Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920) is one of the most famous creators of exquisite and extravagant works of art. This collection of Faberge fine crystal, giftware & accessory pieces will astound you and your guests with sophisticated style and design.

The Frankliwild Collection

In 1934 in Johannesburg, Frankli Wild was established to pay homage to the majesty of South Africa's natural wonders. The design team's fascination with nature has been the motivation behind this award winning line of functional fine art. Each piece is exquisitely crafted to bring the beauty of our homeland to your home.

Product care and repair information

The first rule for caring for pewter is to use it; handling gives pewter its distinctive patina.

After each use hand wash your pewter in mild soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.

Do not put pewter in the dishwasher as hard detergents and excessive heat will cause discoloration and pitting of the metal.

Hand buff with a green Scotch-Brite type pad and use silver or brass polish to revive soft luster.

In an industry rampant with trends and the impersonal repetition of mass marketing, the collections of GIANNA ROSE ATELIER offer a uniquely personal signature. Working closely with expert fragrance houses, we have developed hallmark scents. Natural botanical extracts and luscious, nurturing emollients are carefully chosen to create beautifully molded, triple-milled soaps, soothing lotions, and rich cremes.

Gift-boxed with exquisite letterpress images, graceful calligraphy and such delicate adornments as fine silk ribbons, iridescent tissues, and velvet trims, GIANNA ROSE ATELIER products are as elegant to look at as they are to use. Our products' unique attributes have helped to re-define the prestige soap category, and have catapulted GIANNA ROSE ATELIER into the upper echelon of luxury soap and bath care accessories. Carried at more than 3,000 fine stores in the United States and around the world, GIANNA ROSE ATELIERr continues to set the pace for innovation in soap and personal care.

ALL GIANNA ROSE ATELIER PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN THE USA (except Bath Bees and Soap Petals).

The Story of Gien

Gien was founded in 1821 by Thomas Hall, and Englishman who wanted to introduce fine English earthenware manufacturing techniques in France. Production first began with functional tableware, then went on to make fancier dinnerware, decorative pieces and tableware emblazoned with notable families' coats of arms. The factory works non-stop on improving quality and developing artistic creativity. By following this philosophy, Gien has produced exceptional pieces, which it has presented at the various Universal Exhibitions from 1855 to 1900. In the 20th Century, in spite of wars and other crises, modernization and creation continue. Today, Gien is both the number one producer of the highest quality earthenware in France, and a top-selling company both at the national and international levels. Its product lines are highly unique and distinguish themselves from other pottery with rich, refined and varied shapes and styles

The Jay Strongwater Story

In 1981, Jay and his mother were shopping at the illustrious Bonwitt Teller in New York City, when his mother became enamored with a necklace. She wished to purchase it, but Jay persuaded her to refrain, as he would make her his own creation. Armed with craft beads, some black paint, and some twine, he produced his first Jay Feinberg jewelry. His mother was thrilled and wore his jewelry proudly around town. A local owner of a boutique inquired into its origin and his mother booked his first sale. As the interest in his product grew, he learned of "open days", were one could present their jewelry to the likes of Saks, Henri Bendel, and Bergdorf Goodman. After each presentation, he came away with orders and was pleased to see his designs paired with such designers as Oscar de la Renta. After much success and little time for school, he drops out and opens his shop in New Jersey, where he becomes acquainted with Oscar de la Renta and is then noticed in such major fashion magazines as Vogue and WWD. Unfortunately, he decides to pair up with a partner and within a month the deal goes sour. He is unable to retain the name Jay Feinberg for his business and decides to take his mother's maiden name, Strongwater. In 1994, he manipulates some jewelry components and makes his first frame-which he gives as gifts to his co-workers- and thus "Jewels for the Home" is born.

At Labrazel, we focus exclusively on the design and creation of luxury accessories for the bath. Our stocking assortment includes over 100 collections, available through luxury boutiques, showrooms, and select design firms.

Each Labrazel accessory is crafted entirely by hand. We use only natural, authentic materials like solid marble, rich leather, blown glass, lead crystal, tooled metals, natural shell, inlaid woods, ceramics and cast pewter.

The feel and finish of these fine materials is easy to recognize, and the quality of the craftsmanship is exceptional.

All Pieces are Sold Seperately in all the Collections.

Lady Primrose's Products have gained acclaim and recognition for unsurpassed quality and stunning presentation of its products for many years. Created originally as a custom amenity line for the discriminating guests of the Lanesborough Hotel in London, England, our retail line was born from customer requests who loved our product so much they wanted to continue using it in their own homes. Today, we are known for exceptional bathing and skin luxuries as well as the finest quality personal care, home accessories, candles and fragrances.

Product lines include: Ambience, Blue Topaz, Celason, Necture, Personal Pampering, Provencal, Royal Extract, Tryst Fragrances, Soaps, and Luxury items.

Created with imagination and designed in crystal, stoneware, ceramic or Limoges porcelain, each Lampe Berger is an objet d'art that has particular attraction for today's purchasing consumer-one who seeks added experience, luxury, quality and high design.

Simply, the Lampe Berger removes odors, kills bacteria and fragrances the air. Developed by Monsieur Maurice Berger, a pharmaceutical chemist, each lamp features, under its' stylish cap, a patented catalytic burner that destroys odors and helps purify the air, eliminating up to 68% of any airborne bacteria before the fragrance is dispersed. The Lampe Berger is successful at destroying a whole range of odors at the molecular level.

The Plata Lappas Collection

As technology has become more advanced, Plata Lappas has continued to refine its production, pioneering the most up-to date techniques to achieve near perfection, in the complex art of silversmithing. Plata Lappas uses a very special method of electrolysis to create its lustrous hard silver coating. Thousands of tiny, iridescent silver crystals combine to produce silverplate comparable in hardness to metal sheeting produced by rolling. All holloware pieces are manufactured with a hard metal base composition, an alloy of metals which gives each item the superior strength necessary for years of continuous usage and enjoyment.

The Lori Bonn Story

Traveling the world, Lori Bonn created her first collection in 1991 from Eastern European design in silver and amber. Soon after, Lori expanded her line of contemporary jewelry, combining ancient designs with Balinese silversmithing and beautiful stones of every color.

The jewelry is handcrafted from the finest stones and silver, with great attention to detail. Every piece of jewelry is touched by hundreds of hands from around the globe, fusing cultures with authentic gemstones, genuine metals, and true inspiration.

Lori credits her parents, who encouraged her creative efforts from an early age. "I grew up in an artistic and entrepreneurial family. We were always experimenting with different crafts. From early on, I knew I wanted to develop a business that would couple my love of world cultures and artistic expression."

The Luna Bella Story

Every six months new pieces are designed. Each piece is hand crafted and painted individually in their Miami factory, creating not only functional lighting and furniture, but also pieces of art. Some of the mediums used are hand blown glass, glass stones, forged iron, brass, ceramics, silk, linen, and organic hand made papers.

In 1997 the first expansion of Luna Bella, Inc. began with a line of table clocks, which doubled their existing business of exclusive lighting. In January 1999, they proudly introduced furniture and home accessories consisting of metal and glass cabinets, end tables, consoles, dressing tables, mirrors, accent floor vases, upholstered pieces, sconces and chandeliers.

The Lynn Chase Story

In the 1970s she traveled extensively throughout Africa whilesketching and photographing wildlife. A self-taught painter, Lynn Chase displayed her paintings in one-woman and group-exhibitions at galleries across the country and abroad throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

In 1988 she launched Lynn Chase Designs. One of her first patterns, Jaguar Jungle, continues to be a best seller. Building upon continued success, she now offers over two dozen designs, including eleven complete dinnerware collections and a wide assortment of giftware and accessories. Lynn Chase remains the sole designer and guiding force behind her company.

The Mariposa Story

Design is essential to a modern vision of life. In Brillante we celebrate the voluptuous forms and ever-new textures of aluminum - a flexible array of serveware collections with an enormous range of themes and moods.

Ever since being presented at the Paris Exposition of 1859, aluminum has been significant in the modern decorative arts. People love its casual, sculpted elegance - a strong, virtually carefree material.

Moser Glass Founded in 1857, Moser boasts a long tradition of superior artistic and technical standards in lead-free crystal. The quality of the crystal and perfection of Moser's hand cutting, engraving, gilding and brilliant colors are unsurpassed by any contemporary glass or crystal company in the world.

Created by Ludwig Moser & Sons, the line originated as an engraving studio in the spa town of Karlsbad, located in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), a region with deep roots in superior glass-making. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Moser developed its now famous technically perfect crystal production, employing a unique formula for producing a substance as hard as rock and as brilliant as lead crystal - but without using a trace of lead. This composition is very suitable for Moser's marvelous engravings, is ecologically sound and remains free of all concerns associated with lead.

Moser's innovative techniques in cutting, engraving and coloring quickly won the line great acclaim at many prestigious international art exhibitions. Soon Moser became the proud possession of royalty, heads of state and well-known personalities throughout the world, an esteemed reputation that has held fast and continues to grow now in the 21st century

Perin Mowen Beeswax Candles

Perin Mowen began hand rolling their honeycomb beeswax candles in 1984 around the SoHo district of New York City. The collection first began with 12" dinner candles and since their advent the collection has grown greatly. These candles come in both solid and honeycomb and are no longer available in various colors. The neutral color offered is the most appeasing and aesthetically pleasing with all candleholders. Once you have experienced beeswax, it is difficult to go back to any other form of candle. So experience the longer burning power and the less drip candle that is perfect for all occasions.

Raika

Everything you may ever need in the way of leather foods. All products are handcrafted and made in the United States of American from the finest quality leather. Most of these items can be customized and come in array of colors and textures. Please inquire into availability. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for any custom work, once the logo/engraving has been approved.

The Rance Story

Since 1795, the Ranc family has dedicated itself to the development of the finest bath and body products, which historically were favored by Napoleon. Originally founded in Grasse by Fran ois Ranc , this family owned perfume house now operates in Milan. Each generation continues the Ranc family tradition of utilizing only the highest quality flowers, cultivated in the Grasse countryside, to produce extracts, distilled flower waters, cologne waters, perfumed creams, soaps and aromatherapy products. Ranc is available in 17 countries throughout the world and most recently the United States.

The Rigaud Story

The Rigaud candle was created in 1950 by Madame Rigaud who had the original idea of opening a House Gift shop, offering, of course, environmental fragrances. This is how the Rigaud candle was born. Rigaud's great achievement was to combine successfully in a candle, fragrance and wax which, when burning, released the wonderful Rigaud scents. They are also, the only candles in the world with a long burning capacity. The Standard and Recharge burns for 50 hours, where as, the Demi and Mini burn for 25 hours and 12 hours respectively. The best known of the Rigaud candles is the first created, CYPRES (green). Then came CYTHERE (red), CHEVREFEUILLE (dark blue), SANTIFOLIA (pink roses), TOURNESOL (yellow-sunflower), VIOLAINE (purple)-RETIRED, GARDENIA (white). Rigaud's "Les Pastels" RETIRED. Two new fragrances, the GARRIGUE (lime green) and the LAVANDE SAUVAGE (lavender, deep blue), are available from Rigaud.

One of the premier producer of fine bone china. With renowned patterns such as Stafford Flowers, Imari, Kyushu, Worchester Herbs, Blue Italian, and Floral Haven. The recent introduction of their giftware, Java and Sumatra have been an overwheming success. Spode has also decided to dedicate themselves to diversity of religion by offering challah knives, mazel tov plates, kiddush cups, sabbath candlesticks and entire judaica collection of fine bone china to brighten any holiday table.

Scandia Down

About Down Down is a natural substance and is the soft pumule found under the breast of geese and ducks. This pumule or cluster allows theses birds to withstand the coldest of weather. The highest quality white goose down comes from birds that are raised in colder climates and the size of the birds. Since down is a by-product of the food industry and the Unites States doesn't eat many geese or ducks, most of the down is imported from either Europe or the Orient. Scandia down only uses down from Europe because it is more mature, larger, better lofting, and more fully developed than the down originating in the Orient. This high quality goose down is the preferred choice in white bedding for its clean appearance and also for its lightweight and insulation properties. Scandia Down specializes in a multitude of different weights and styles to suit any climate or taste.

Cleaning Process At Scandia Down, they utilize a 12-step process that is unrivaled in the industry. It begins with Dust Removal, Sorting-separation of down from the feathers, Pre-wash dust removal, Washing-hot water and biodegradable soaps, Rinsing-a minimum of 7-10 rinsing cycles, Centrifuge-a spinning device that removes the excess moisture, Drying, Dust Removal, Cooling, Dust Removal, Ozonation-electrical charge that neutralizes any remaining impurities. Although about 30% of the product is lost because of this rigorous process, Scandia Down insists upon this cleaning process so you can be assured that you will receive the highest quality product available. Random tests have shown that Scandia's product is 300% cleaner than the U.S. specifications. Scandia Down' dedication to quality is unmatched in their pursuit of the finest quality materials and craftsmanship. They travel the world to locate the finest down and fabrics and then bring them all back to the United States to painstakingly craft the most luxurious bed accessories available to the consumer. Each piece comes with a certificate of quality and a lifetime warranty. This assures you that the quality of your product will be enjoyed for years to come.

The Sferra Company Profile

SFERRA Fine Linens set the standard in luxury for the bed, bath, and table. Since its inception in 1891, the company has evolved to become the most exclusive name in home textiles. With a steadfast commitment to unsurpassed quality, SFERRA continues to design for the times, creating a one-of-a-kind marriage of comfort and modern day elegance.

The secret of SFERRA's enduring reputation lies in its insistence on the finest materials. Everything begins with first-quality fibers. Using only the natural fibers of linen and long staple Egyptian cotton, Italian and Western European textile masters apply state-of-the art technology to spin, dye and finish each individual yarn to the precise specifications and stringent standards required to create fabrics of distinction.

SFERRA Fine Linens have enlivened society homes, graced the tables at White House state dinners, and been selected for use in the sleeping quarters at the Vatican. A company rich in history with roots in Italy, SFERRA appeals to consumers who aspire to all levels of luxury by offering premier linen collections with thread counts ranging from 200 to 1,020-each of which possess SFERRA's signature style and quality.

It may come as a surprise to some that Simon Pearce is an actual person and not just a well-known custom trademark for high quality glassware and pottery. Raised in County Cork Ireland, Simon Pearce began his career in glass at the Royal College of Art in London and worked in some of Europe's most renowned glass houses. These wine glasses, martinis, pilsners, decanters, lamps, hurricanes, vases, bowls, candlesticks and cake plates feature an intricate, internal air twist. This is an old and nearly extinct technique in hand-blown glass design. Capturing such intricate air patterns within glass has largely vanished due to the skill required in its creation. Each piece in the Stratton Collection demands rare talent and precision by expert glassblowers. In fact, only a handful of Simon Pearce's 70+ artisans can create the Stratton designs. The first gather of glass is carefully spun and then crimped, using special tools made in our workshop. This creates air grooves in the warm glass that are then covered with a second gather, trapping the air inside. Next, the glassblower rhythmically manipulates the formation of air and glass to produce the internal air twist. Finally, the piece is removed from the pontil iron and cooled. The result is exceptional and the effect is exquisite.

The South African Collection

We have cherry picked the collections coming out of South Africa and while all the designs are absolutely stunning and different, we decided to stay within the confines of our look and style at Casa Chameleon. We hope that you are as fascinated with the wild and creative designs as we were.

Studio Vertu: The Original Fresco Collection

In a short time Mark Schmidt, developed what is now our patented "Fresco TileT". With this development, Studio Vertu began creating murals made with a Fresco look. One of our first clients was The NFL Headquarters in New York City. This mural consists of 396 tiles and is still our largest single mural project. The dream had begun to materialize.

Smell, our most intense and enduring sense, is an important source for feelings of comfort, well-being, clarity and joy. In our Research and Development Laboratory, our perfumer spends her workdays developing fragrances that capture these feelings, so each collection will reward you with a unique sensory experience. She works as an artisan works, mixing blend after blend, to find a crisper note of citrus, the lushest-smelling lavender, a bergamot with just the right bloom. Our attention to these small details ensures that the fragrances you experience will always be complex, delightful and more than a little surprising. Working in concert with our perfumer, our highly qualified (and all female) chemists are intent on finding the exact combination of ingredients to make a product that's effective, beneficial, safe and responsible to use. We begin with botanical sources whenever possible, from suppliers who are responsible and concerned with maintaining a balance in the environment. In our formulations, we favor vegetable oils instead of those derived from petroleum and essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances. Two recent collections -Fresh Basil and Ginger Milk - contain organic extracts.

Our current lines are: Cedarwood Mint, Eucalyptus, Everyday Essentials, Fig Leaf, Filigree, Fresh Basil, Ginger Milk, Goldleaf, Green Tea, Lavender, Limon, Luminaria, Mandarin Coriander, Olive Leaf, Sleep Well, Bath Soaps and Fragrances.

The Timeworks Story

Timeworks began with three brothers and an idea - to create a line of historically authentic clocks, which would be both affordable and functional.

Timeworks clocks are made individually, by hand - most of them at our factory in Berkeley, California. They use the finest components available - solid, hand-antiqued brass for cases and pendulums, die-cut steel hands with time-worn patinas and beautifully finished frames. The quartz clock movements are the finest obtainable to ensure reliability and trouble-free sevice.

-Timeworks

The Turnwald Collection

The Manhattan Collection, in both silver and gold, are sure to astound any table or bar. Beautifully crafted mouth blown glass in an array of functional pieces for both the home and table. Guy Corrie's newest creation, the Paris collection, is a whimsical yet serious artistic endeavor which is sure to please all who views it.

Varga Art Crystal

Sandor Varga,a third generation glass master, is known for his relentless dedication to perfection in his designs. Although most people cannot believe his unattainable standards, most of his stemware takes anywhere from 8 to 16 hours per piece. Some of his one of a kind pieces can take upwards to 6 months. Although his clientele is mostly the elite and collectors. his following is a very enthusiastic crowd. His offerings have only been allowed for export out of Budapest for eight years and he has teamed up with Devine Corporation to place his crystal in only the finest shops and department stores around the country. By pairing with an American company, the two have decidedly changed the direction of Varga, from old world European to more Americanized designs. Springtime, the number one selling design, is a perfect accompaniment with both Herend and Anna Weatherly dinnerware which appeals to the American market and also to his sense of beauty and style. Varga Art Crystal is not only beuatiful, but a true work of art, that has lasted throughout the centuries.

The Versace Collection of China and Giftware

Phillip Rosenthal founded his porcelain company in 1879, in Selb Germany. Today it has emerged as one of the world's finest porcelain manufacturers in the world. Gianni Versace, a name that has become synonymous for the ingenious interplay of the classical and the modern, has created Versace china and giftware designs exclusively for Rosenthal.

YVES DELORME of the family-owned French company Fremaux-Delorme, which maintains its corporate offices in Paris. Fremaux has produced fine linens since 1845-making us one of the longest continually operating textile manufacturers in France. The company draws its strength and skill from a hundred and sixty years of proud tradition, first as a manufacturer and now also as a worldwide distributor of fashionable linen collections for the home. Woven of natural fibers in the finest European tradition, the Yves Delorme collection is distinguished by the uncompromising quality and meticulous attention to detail that is the heritage of French couture. Soft hues and elegant florals and prints define this luxurious line, and it's Evelyne Julienne-our exclusive designer since the line was launched in 1989-who does the defining, creating fresh new looks season after season. In keeping with our fashion-forward approach, Yves Delorme presents a large collection every spring, and introduces several additional patterns in the fall. All of these must be worked out in various palettes, with an eye to international tastes. In recent years, the collection has expanded to include decorative accessories, fragrances, and furniture, encompassing not just bedding and bath, but a range of lifestyle products. As proof of its success, the company was elected to the Comit Colbert, an association of the most and prestigious French brands that represent a quintessentially French style of luxury and design.