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Olivia Chang’s deep-rooted respect for nature and appreciation for childhood delights inform the designs for her label, Daupinette. The ensembles feature the self -taught designer’s signature preserved botanicals encased in nontoxic resin discs, connected by silver-plated stainless steel jump rings and hardware for a thoroughly unique look for spring!
Continue reading Eye On Design: Botanical Chainmaille Dress By Olivia Cheng for Dauphinette
Grandmothers hold a special place in our hearts, providing love, wisdom, and guidance throughout our lives. One beautiful way to honor and celebrate your grandmother is by gifting her flowers. This article will help you choose meaningful flower gifts, via same day flower delivery in Boston, that convey your love and appreciation, making a lasting impression on her heart.
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In the practice of Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, selecting a vessel is an important step in design and informs the meaning of the composition. In Ikebana there are also designated vessels for seasonal compositions with corresponding lighter and darker color palettes as well as design elements that help shape the artist’s choice of flowers and plants.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Mid-century Modern Ikebana Vessels
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Throughout his decades-long career, Oscar De la Renta was renowned for his romantic eveningwear, which was characterized by sculptural shapes and saturated colors. Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, designers who were appointed co-creative directors of the brand in 2016, have expressed a desire to capture the joie de vivre in De la Renta’s designs.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Oscar De La Renta, Embroidered Floral Mini Dress
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There are certain long-running cultural attractions here in NYC that you can ‘sit on’ a bit before making a definitive plan to check it out in person, but the annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden  (NYBG) is not one of those the things; this year’s exhibit ends May 1st, which means you have less than one week to get there. Here are some reasons why you should go.
