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Scott + Cooner

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This small Texas-based chain carries over 15 Italian brands, including Acerbis, Baleri Italia, Casa Milano, Dema, Fiam Italia, Flexform, Foscarini, Matteo Grassi, Porada, Tre-Pui and Zanotta. The retail store was founded in 1995 by architect Lloyd Scott and interior designer Josette Cooner. The company carries modern European-designed furniture that ranges from well-known brands such as Poliform to ones still fairly new to the US market like Tre-Pui. Scott + Cooner has retail stores located in Austin and Dallas. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 13, 2006

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Jim Thompson

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I love Jim Thompson silks. They have great colors and a wonderful variety of textures. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Jun 23, 2006

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Chelsea Editions

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Today, some of the finest Indian embroideries are still produced in Southern Asia. Chelsea Editions is considered the premiere source for embellished fabrics based on eighteenth-century patterns and made in India under the direction of Mona Perlhagen, the company’s founder. Perlhagen works with textile dealers and mills to create product true to historical documents when she’s not sleuthing around for antique textiles to use as inspirations for her own designs. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 12, 2006

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Crown City Hardware

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Growing up in California, Richard Perris was crazy about movies, and even got himself a degree in cinema. But instead of becoming a producer, he took over Crown City Hardware, the store his grandfather bought in 1936. As a youngster, Perris worked in the store on weekends and became interested in period hardware. "'Bungalow Heaven' is near here, and somebody was always searching for the right knob or hinge," he explains. "So now we specialize in Victorian, Craftsman and Deco hardware and restoration items." Crown City offers a 400-page catalog of the stores’s complete stock as well as a 60-page version that highlights popular items. As for the movies, Perris maintains a connection by providing hardware for sets requiring period authenticity. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 11, 2006

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Alkemi

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Solid material composed of at least 60% industrial scrap aluminum. Unique textured and honed finishes in a surprisingly wide palette. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 7, 2006

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PaperStone

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Solid surfacing material made from paper and plastic resins, both recycled, with an appearance often compared to soapstone. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 7, 2006

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Mats, Inc.

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Resilient flooring ideal for high traffic areas made from shredded car and truck tires combined with colored EDPM granules. Customized borders, inlays, colors available. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 7, 2006

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Select Stone

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Building stones reclaimed from pavements and condemned structures in US and abroad: Yorkshire flagstones, granite cobblestones, hand-shaped stones from 19th-century Montana homesteads. Check website for current offerings. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 7, 2006

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Alma Ston

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Master stone carvers are rare in the US, which makes California especially fortunate to have Clark Mitchel and his company, Alma Stone. Mitchel spends his time carving gorgeous fireplaces, sinks, moldings and other architectural elements; incising letters; drafting; and restoring old stone treasures. Originally a sculptor, Mitchel trained with the best. He learned restoration, sculpturing, drafting and carving techniques during apprenticeships in England and Italy. As for the name, it means "soul" in Spanish, volunteers Mitchel. It’s also the name of his grandmother and his daughter. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Apr 6, 2006

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Big Pagoda

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The Big Pagoda Company’s feng shui, everywhere apparent in its San Francisco store, is equally evident on its website, which now makes it possible to shop for design-savvy furniture and accessories online. While the Chinese connection is clear, both in antique and contemporary designs, the company also features items from France, Finland, Mexico and wherever else "neat stuff, stylish designs and brainy materials" emerge, says owner Kurt Silver. Offerings include custom furnishings and commissioned art. (via Elements of Living)

Updated Jun 5, 2006

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