Dream Vacations

Sitting at our country home in Litchfield, CT, watching the snow and temperature fall.  Loving the beautiful picturesque scenes created by all the white stuff, but dreaming of our vacation we took this past fall a little bit north of Los Angelas.


Our first stop was the fabulous Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, CA.  What a spot... The old world Spanish Colonial architecture and the magnificent gardens.  The spa is the center of the world at Bacara.  We worked out in the gym with our trainer, Barbara, then had a great breakfast at the Spa Restaurant.  What a way to start the day.  Then, a hike at the 1100 acre private ranch, another spa treatment, lunch on the terrace overlooking the ocean, take a nap, get ready for dinner, and repeat, repeat, repeat.

Residence #10, Michael Jordon's favorite!

Pool Deck overlooking the Pacific on overcast morning!  Fires were just North of the Bacara! 

Great Spanish Architecture looking at the Spa in the Dome building.

Stairs to our magnificent Suite!

Our second stop was the Biltmore Four Season Santa Barbara.  Over the top!    More Spanish colonial architecture and real sophisticated style.  This place is elegant, yet relaxed.  The staff cater to your every need, without going over-board.  The gym and spa are much smaller than Bacara, but has a real intimate feel.    Visit both places and tell us what you think!

 

Front Entry into the Biltmore - Santa Barbara

Outside Courtyard overlooking Pacific.

Pool Area in the center of the Biltmore - Very Private!

We stayed at the Bacara for five days and the Biltmore for another week.  We mixed this up between business, working on an interior design job in Palm Springs and the best vacation ever!  On a day like today, can't wait to go back!

Merry Christmas

Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season.  Lots of left overs and time for returns and exchanges!  Talking this week off to spend with the family, then going down south for a bit of sunshine!   Happy New Year!

Arte Italica Added to Cobble Court Home Website

Cobble Court Home has added Arte Italica to our website.  We are so impressed with this hand made Italian line of tabletop including dinnerware, flatware, glassware, and many very impressive home accessories.  We wanted to highlight a few of the beautiful new products:

The Bella Bianca Collection is crafted using a delicate white glaze over a rich, black clay. The patterns were exquisitely designed by an Italian fashion designer using details found in fabrics and accessories. The scalloped edges, antique lace, beading, emblems and subtle floral motifs all combine to create this elegant, unique tablesetting. Handmade in Italy.

 

 

The elegant beading and hammered detail, of the Arte Italica Bella Bianca flatware collection, showcase the natural beauty of Italian pewter. This collection is made from 18/10 stainless steel and paired with the highest quality, pewter handles. Like all Arte Italica flatware, Bella Bianca is handmade in Italy.

This Arte Italica Bella Bianca stemware collection, shown above, continues the tradition of simplicity of form and handcrafted uniqueness. These delicate pieces have fine rippled glass detail and elegant shapes. Handmade in Italy.

Check out the entire collection of Arte Italica on our website:  Cobble Court Home

Cire Trudon

Cobble Court Home is so excited to announce the addition of Cire Trudon on it's website, the oldest candlemaking company, dating back to 1643. Candlemakers to the kings of France, the Trudon candlemaking process was considered the most exclusive, using solid beeswax.

Cire Trudon has a rich history and is still in existence today. Founded by merchant Claude Trudon, the company has built a solid reputation dating back to the time of Napoleon and throughout the revolution and final hours of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. There are so many delicious fragrances to choose from.

The  Cire Trudon 'Trianon' candle, which was inspired by Marie Antoinette is described as follows, "The picking of jacinth, roses, white flowers, wild herbs from the meadows and graminaeceous plants, this bunch of flowers reminds us of an ideal nature, that of the Nouvelle Heloise and the country life dreams of Marie Antoinette. Vibrating with the memory of a summer evening and the warm musk scent of torches, this candle is a homage to the Queen of taste who inspired so many candles to Maison de Cire Trudon."

I love the "Les Bustes de Cire" molded wax bust candles of those who marked the history of France, such as Napoleon, Marie Antoinette and L'esclave. Expensive? Yes, but beautiful with a rich history.

My favorite

Cire Trudon La Grande Bougie

Over six pounds of natural wax are filled in a hand-blown glass container which is engraved with gold lettering. This extraordinary 3-wick candle will burn for hundreds of hours and makes a luxurious gift.

Check out:  6.3 pound candle at Cobble Court Home.