The Finer ThingsChristiane Lemieux explores the elements of resilient home design. In this beautiful, lavishly illustrated 400 page volume, she covers the traditions, tools, and major players in the home goods industries so that homeowners learn how to identify the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom quality pieces. Christiane and dozens of other home design experts also offer advice on how to live well with these pieces. A visual timeline shows the history of artisan

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Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses

Materials: Verde Alpi Marble and Norwegian Rose Marble

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Charcoal gray ceramic vase with cotton gray fringe featuring a knotted braid detail around the vase by artist Karen Tinny

Carved solid wood vessel with circles carved through out the top of the vessel

Vanity: 35”L x 18”W x 30”H

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Vintage tall brass pedestal with a  black marble top

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