Part of the new Couture Collection by Marie Christophe available from Vivre, the name translates to Golden Hot-Air Balloon, and the design translates the classic chandelier into a whimsical modern sculpture. Completely handmade, swooping wires strung with prune and gold beads gracefully arch from one arm to another, while faceted crystals dangle and six stations illuminate.

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Long Island native Ben Busko started decoupaging as a child and his passion for this form of decorative art led to his opening Ben’s Garden, a home goods shop with branches in Oyster Bay and Huntington, New York. In addition to decoupage magnets, paperweights and plates, Ben’s Garden also has a cheery line of notepads and napkins scripted with inspirational quotes from famous mouths. Visit BensGarden.com to go shopping.

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Maison Martin Margiela extends line 13 – Objects & Publication  by creating three new white objects for Spring / Summer 2010. The Trompe l’Oeil stickers are a series of black and white photos that trick the eye. There are two doors are printed in real size on adhesive fabric as well as one candlestick. Available from Colette.fr.

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Handmade decoupage wastepaper baskets from online boutique Marye-kelley.com. All designs shown here plus many more on the shop’s site are available in boutique tissue box covers as well and each piece is created by hand in Houston, TX.

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A classic style lever manual brewing espresso and cappuccino coffee machine for the home from the century old Italian manufacturer La Pavoni. Visit LaPavoni.com to purchase for Europe or USA.

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Tobias Meyer, a chairman of Sotheby’s and the worldwide head of the auction house’s contemporary art department, is often referred to as the  the 007 of the art world. With his cool demeanor and market expertise Meyer also has the custom made suits, slick Time Warner Center apartment and glamorous aura to live up to the title. Continue reading to view additional photos and video.

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Get your liquid eyeliner and BumpIts out because this photo gallery is going to make you want to channel your inner Sophia Loren. The Italian actress and her film producer husband Carlo Ponti began renovating this villa in 1960 and were photographed in it for Life magazine four years later. Loren called the villa her first “real home” and said, ”A house is like a person, you must be together for awhile to be comfortable.” The interior of the villa is very classically Italian, as you will notice, and Loren wears some classic 60s outfits while showing off her pad. Continue reading for additional photos.

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George Terbovich is an interior designer based in Kansas City, Missouri. Apart from his stunning interior creations, which run the gambit of modern, rustic and classic looks, Terbovich also owns George, a lifestyle boutique. Currently in stock on the web shop are some amazing essentials, like these Canvas totes, that are handcrafted in New York City, using fine threads, dyes and leather; Pair of 18th century Delft Plates and Charger; and French Linen jackets made of a mixture of Belgian Linen and Nylon in Morocco. Below are some of our favorite rooms designed by Terbovich.

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Lodged in an 18th century building, complete with rickety floor boards, stacked boxes of Cranes paper and an endless array of engraving molds, on West Main Street in Oyster Bay, New York, the Printery is a century old bespoke stationery company owned by engravers Bill and Mary Miller. Known for their crisp and elegant designs, the Printery’s products are stocked at select boutiques across the States and at Liberty’s of London. Visit IPrintery.com for further details.

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This extraordinary lakefront jewel, built in 2007, offers the ultimate in Palm Beach living. The grand iron gates create a formal entrance to the meticulously maintained landscape and residence. Enjoy incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway from every major room. The well designed floor plan offers a wonderful flow through the spacious rooms which open out onto outdoor loggias providing elegant entertainment spaces inside and out.

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