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Located in the ancient Ecusson quarter of Montpelier, the Hotel Baudon de Mauny has been family owned for seven generations. The current heirs renovated the building, keeping all of the classic 18th-century features intact, and created a five-room hotel. Soaring high ceilings, original polished flagstone floors, and decorative molding provide a backdrop for the mix of period furniture and contemporary pieces. For more information, go to Hotel Baudon de Mauny.

Above: Two Bertola Diamond Lounge Chairs with a side table with a Philippe Starck Miss K Table Lamp.

Above L: A peacock lampshade in one of the suites.

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Advances in tile technology have been wowing us for a number of years, and this year is no exception. Inalco, the Spanish tile manufacturer, has created a line of ultra-thin tiles in varying sizes that may just revolutionize the use of tile in design.

At 4mm thick, the tiles are lighter in weight and more versatile; opening up many more design options. Wondering how they fare as far as longevity compared to their thicker brethren? Not a problem – these tiles are just as resistant and sturdy as more conventional tiles.

Producing these ‘slim’ tiles actually causes less harmful emissions to be released in the environment. Using

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If you are looking for something to do to your home to improve it and add to its value, you should think about adding new windows. Doing this both adds to the beauty of your home and also adds value to it. If you don’t know much about adding windows, you should do some research before going forward with the project. The first pat of doing this is to develop a budget, so you know how much money you have to spend on the project. The important thing is to not spend more money than you have. You should never go into money you have saved for essential bills. When you have a budget in mind, you can start thinking about the type of windows you would like installed. A Read all post…