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Mad about Mosaics

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When artist Sybil Sage made one of her mosaic vases for food writer Ruth Reichl, she did her homework. Many of the picture frames, planters, candlestick holders, lamps and vases Sage designs are customized to reflect the person who will display it. For Reichl's vase, she nipped shards from plates with pictures of vintage food-can labels. For a well-known flutist, she found antique French opera plates, The mosaic style Sage uses is called "pique assiette" which loosely translates as "broken plate." But Sage's work is far from traditional.

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Lily Lodge Flowers the Antidote to Boring Red Roses on Valentine's Day

by Deb West (RSS feed) —

Tired of overpriced not particularly beautiful red roses that often don't even open for Valentine's Day? Maybe your significant other doesn't even like roses? One woman I know married the man who finally figured out her favorite flowers were tulips and showed up with a bouquet of her favorite flowers rather than roses on Valentine's Day. Regardless of the reason, there are options available for those who want to give truly beautiful flowers to that important person in your life.

Ariana Lambert Smeraldo the owner of Lily Lodge, a spectacular flower shop in Los Angeles, California is no stranger to designer style. She was appointed West Coast Director of Stores and Public Relations of Bottega Veneta in 1998. It is not surprising that her store offers so much more than just the run-of-the-mill red roses. Just like many grandmothers have whispered to their granddaughters over the years that the women who choose Bottega know that their own initials are enough, Lily Lodge offers up floral arrangements for those with quiet but exquisite taste. Ariana understands that a combination of beautiful raw materials, a trademark style and understated elegance will always be chic.

Gallery: Lily Lodge Flowers

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Heath Ceramics Summer Collection

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Filed under: Dining

Heath Ceramics' newest seasonal collection features an upscale picnic bag that comes with a caddy and two three-piece place settings, plus features a wine slot and and a pocket for linens and flatware. The bag is multi-purpose and is "made to last a lifetime (just like your Heathware), from industrial materials," by designer/maker S. Stein in Santa Fe, N.M. Available April 1-October 1, picnic set, $548; bag alone, $348. Comes in persimmon (shown) and olive (see gallery).

The collection also offers a variety of pieces that don't look especially summery (the colors are more fall-like) but are nice enough to use all year, indoors or out. They are: two styles of bowl, a bud vase, a bud vase set, a bulb vase, two single-stem vases, a vase set with all three kinds, and a two- or four-cup set. See the gallery for a few photos of these simple, lovely pieces.

Via Food & Wine.

Gallery: Heath Ceramics Summer Collection

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Piso, a Sculptural Vase

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I love big groupings of vases because they usually mean big groupings of flowers, although this group of sculptural Piso vases might just be prettier without blooms. Designed by Olav Slingerland, each Piso is available in your choice of 7 bright colors and has a tilted round opening leading down to a simple, squared off base. Can be equally impressive as a single element, as part of a small group, or like this in a larger mass of haphazard colors and directions. Made of porcelain, each Piso measures 2.5" x 2.5" x 11" and sells for $109 individually or $1,374 for a group of 16.

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Arim Candle Holder and Bud Vases

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These Arim Candle Holder and Bud Vases are inspired by contemporary influences combined with ancient Turkish forms. Mouth blown out of lead-free crystal, the slim stems and pastel coloring fits well with their name (arim), which in Turkish means "sweetheart." It's too bad they don't make a variety of sizes, as I'd love a grouping all bunched together with white blooms in each, but that's not to say one as part of a summer centerpiece wouldn't be gorgeous also. They are only available in two colors, green and blue, and are actually quite tall at 14". $215 each.

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Heath Ceramics Bud Vases

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Earlier this year we covered Heath Ceramics and their partnership with Alice Waters and Chez Panisse. Heath Ceramics also does a variety of seasonal limited edition gifts that are worth checking out. Their winter offerings include tea sets, vases and bowls in a deep pomegranate red. I also love this set of three bud vases in silver, gold and white on a white tray. Even with just bare branches in them they would make a striking display. The set sells for $92.

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Ying Yang Vases

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A good vase is hard to find, so getting two is even better. Celebrating good floral displays and the "dualistic nature...in our universe," the Ying Yang Vases are definitely unusual as far as vases go. Each is handmade, with a sculpted, curving cavity in black or white that has bee sunk into a frame of clear glass. Each can be use separately, but the pair fit neatly together. When viewed from the front, the outlines of the color areas for an elongated oval "adding harmony to any room." Price: $320.

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Phuzion Tower Vase

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Layers of clear and colored glass are carefully created and because fused together to create the many layers of this handcrafted Phuzion Tower Vase . Because of the method used to make the vases, each piece may contain tiny bubbles, use different colors or have other minor "imperfections" that make each vase completely unique. The rainbow of colors means that the vase should complement any long-stemmed flowers, regardless of their color, but white flowers (such as the one pictured) are clearly the best choice for showcasing the glass alone. The vases measure 14" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" L and are hand-signed by artist Ofteo Quagliatae. Price: $390.

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Football Finale! Vases

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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German designers Markus Gogolin and Hedwig Rotter were counting on the German football team to make it to the World Cup finals this year. Unfortunately for them, the team lost to the Italians. There is one final match for the German team tomorrow against Portugal, playing for third place. Considering that the team could still score a trophy, the finale! vases are still rather appropriate. Made from porcelain, they measure 39x25x9-cm and are modeled on a real footballer's lower leg and foot. There are no distinctive German-team markings on the shoe, so any fan could enjoy them and still support his or her favorite team. The foot is not included - and that's probably just as well. Price: €155.