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HOLIDAY 2012


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26HAPPY HOSTESS

28STYLISH SIDEKICK

30LITTLE MISS LUXURY

32TOTALLY TECHIE

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IN EVERY ISSUE

GIFT GUIDES

INSIDE SCOOP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

08EDITORS LETTER

10MEET THE TEAM

12EXTENDED FAMILY

14LETS NETWORK

18PREPPY PAL

20ETSY ENTHUSIAST

22WHIMSICAL

LADY

LAID BACK BOYFRIEND

60EDITORS PICKS:VICTORIA

62EDITORS PICKS: MAIA

64EDITORS PICKS: CRYSTA

38RUE SHOPS MANHATTA

WITH NATE BERKUS

46GAP STYLD.BY RUE

52MEET THE DESIGNER

TOM DELEVAN

67FALL IN LUV WITH

LUVOCRACY

70MEET MARK AND GRAH


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FEATURES

92A SPLASH OF THE HOLIDAYS

IN NEW YORK CITYS LITTLE ITALY

110HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

THERE IS NO HOLIDAY LIKE A RUE HOLIDAY.

HANDS ON

74DO-IT-YOURSELF

HOLIDAY CIDER

78DO-IT-YOURSELF

HOLIDAY WREATH

84RUE COOKS

WITH JENNIFER CHONG


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CRYSTAL GENTILELLO

EDITOR IN CHIEF

TWITTER: @CRYSTALG

MAIA MCDONALD

ART DIRECTOR

TWITTER: @DESIGNCONUND

VICTORIA DE LA CAMARA

STYLE EDITOR

TWITTER: @VICTORIACAMARA

MEET T

EGGNOG OR HOT CHOCOLATE?:

Hot Chocolate.

NUMBER 1 ITEM ON YOUR WISH

LIST? A solitaire diamond pen-

dant necklace.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE? The

Holiday. Jude Laws character

melts me.

HOW DO YOU STAY STRESS-FREE

DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

Thankfully, I never get stressed

during the holidays. Its the most

magical time of the year!

YOUR GO-TO HOLIDAY PARTY

OUTFIT? A cocktail dress, killer

heels, and holiday cheer.


Hot chocolate with marshmallows.


LIST? A road bike to ride around

Rio de Janeiro, my new city.


Muppets Christmas Carol.



By remembering that its about

the basics: being with family and

enjoying quality time.


OUTFIT? A form tting black

dress, my Stella McCartney-style

bag, and high-heeled ankle boots.

EGGNOG OR HOT CHOCOLAT

Hot chocolate.

NUMBER 1 ITEM ON YOUR WIS

LIST? iPad mini.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE?

Home Alone.

HOW DO YOU STAY STRESS-F


Haha I dont know that I do, e

though this year Im trying to

gifts early, so hopefully that w

help.


OUTFIT? My red and white An

thro dress, black tights and

sparkly ats.


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EDITORS LETTER

CRYSTAL GENTILELLOCO-FOUNDER & EDITOR IN CHIEF

IT SEEMS THAT EACH HOLIDAY SEASON

arrives quicker than the last. And this year,

we couldnt help but get wrapped up in the

holiday cheer early. Welcome to Rues Ulti-

mate Holiday Gift Guide - were so excited to

share it with you!

WE BELIEVE that these weeks should be

lled with love, joy, and laughter- not anxiety.

So, with this issue weve done everything

we can to help you get through the busiest

shopping time of the year. Weve curated

gift guides for everyone on your list- from

the tech fanatic in your life (page 32) to your

stylish best friend (pg 28), and everyone in

between.

OF COURSE, it wouldnt be a Rue Holiday

issue without some DIYs to make your days

merry and bright. If youre in need of a little

more decor around your home, youll love

Scot Meacham Woods gorgeous holiday

wreath (pg. 78). Or, warm your soul with

deliciously darling Holiday Cider (pg. 74). And

of course, we made sure to share the best

entertaining inspiration (pg. 110) and deco-

rating ideas (pg. 92) for those of you who

nd yourselves hosting a holiday party in the

weeks to come.

AS WE REFLECT BACK ON 2012, we count

your support amongst our greatest bless-

ings. From the entire team at Rue, we wish

you the happiest of holidays. May this sea-

son bring you a bounty of peace, love, and

good cheer.

SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR with some veryexciting changes and surprises from Rue!

Sincerely,

PHOTO COURTESY OF ILENIA MAR


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CRYSTAL GENTILELLO

EDITOR IN CHIEF

TWITTER: @CRYSTALG

MAIA MCDONALD

ART DIRECTOR

TWITTER: @DESIGNCONUND

VICTORIA DE LA CAMARA

STYLE EDITOR

TWITTER: @VICTORIACAMARA

MEET T


Hot Chocolate.


LIST? A solitaire diamond pen-

dant necklace.


Holiday. Jude Laws character

melts me.



Thankfully, I never get stressed

during the holidays. Its the most

magical time of the year!


OUTFIT? A cocktail dress, killer

heals, and holiday cheer.


Hot chocolate with marshmallows.


LIST? A road bike to ride around

Rio de Janeiro, my new city.


Muppets Christmas Carol.



By remembering that its about

the basics: being with family and

enjoying quality time.


OUTFIT? A form tting black

dress, my Stella McCartney-style

bag, and high-heeled ankle boots.

EGGNOG OR HOT CHOCOLAT

Hot chocolate.

NUMBER 1 ITEM ON YOUR WIS

LIST? iPad mini.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE?

Home Alone.

HOW DO YOU STAY STRESS-F


Haha I dont know that I do, e

though this year Im trying to

gifts early, so hopefully that w

help.


OUTFIT? My red and white An

thro dress, black tights and

sparkly ats.


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KELLI RYDER

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

TWITTER: @KELLIRYDER

KAT MCEACHERN

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

TWITTER: @PERCENTBLOG

E TEAMMANDY MORTIMER

PUBLISHER

[email protected]

SUZANNE COPPOLA

SALES, WEST COAST

[email protected]

CANDACE KALASKY

Web Coordinator

LOREN CROSIER

Design Intern


Hot chocolate, marshmallows

required.


LIST? Pretty gold stacking rings

with jewel-toned stones.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE? White

Christmas.



Making my list and checking it

wice.


OUTFIT? Something sparkly

paired with ats so I can make it

o the end of the night.


Eggnog!


LIST? A DSLR camera so I can get

back into my long lost hobby- pho-

tography.


Family Stone.



I am too wrapped up in excitement

to let the stress get me down.


OUTFIT? A LBD and a statement

piece like an oversized necklace or

leopard booties!


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EXTENDED FAMILY

ALEXANDRA THURMOND

STYLING

CATE SHANKS

COPY

EDYTA SZYSZLO

PHOTOGRAPHY

ERICA HENDERSON

STYLING

JADE BOKELAND

HAIR & MAKEUP

JEN MCGOWAN

PHOTOGRAPHY

JENNIFER CHONG

RECIPE

JILL DE HAAN

CALLIGRAPHY

KEIRA ROWLAND

MAKEUP

LORENZO DIAZ

HAIR

MAEGAN CAMP

STYLING

MICHELLE DREWES

PHOTOGRAPHY

SHOKO WANGER

COPY

FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHERS

EMILY JOHNSTON ANDERSON

ILENIA MARTINI


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BE BETTER RECEIVED

THAN CHAMPAGNE AT

A POLO MATCH.

SCOTCH & SODA $193

SIR JACKS $130

BARNEYS $150

CLUB

MONACO

$15

JCREW $375

MIN $73


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SPERRY $90

RAY-BAN $14

BROOKS

BROTHERS

$95

BLUE CLAW CO $80

PILOT

$146

JCREW $60


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THESE GIFTS WILL

BE BETTER RECEIVED

THAN CHAMPAGNE AT

A POLO MATCH.

SCOTCH & SODA $193

SIR JACKS $130

BARNEYS $150

CLUB

MONACO

$15

JCREW $49

MIN $73


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GIFT GUIDE PLUMETEXTILES $85

PAULOVA $32

SUITE ONE

STUDIO

$68

MADE BY

CASSANDRA

SMITH $98

UPPERMETALCLASS $50

LEAHDUNCAN $24

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SPICE F

CA

ACRIMONY $18

FERM LIVING $100

A PEACE

TREATY

$85

SELTZER

GOODS

$7.50

PENDLETON

$102


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MOST WHIMSI-

OUR LIST.

KATE SPADE $30

JONATHA

ADLER $

FURBISH

STUDIO $16

POKETO $46

MODCLOTH

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$98

JCREW

$49

JCREW $150

PUBLIC $399


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FANCY

HAT FIT

T!

SIGG

$25

RAY-BAN $150

CLUB MONACO $65

AMAZON $240

CONVERSE $99

95


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GIFT GUIDE

TERRAIN $40

ZARA HOME $20

ZINC DOOR $336

MARK ANDGRAHAM

$35

JAYSON HOME $22


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URE WHAT TO

HE ENTERTAIN-

AVEN ON YOUR

FOLLOW SUIT

OU WANT TO

E AN INVITE TO

NEXT SOIREE!

WEST ELM $9

IACOLI & MCALLISTER $44

HERRIOT GRACE $175

ANKASA

$15

MARIMEKKO $52

JAYSON HOME

$108


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GIFT GUIDEKELLY

WEARSTLER

$185RIZZOLI $85

LOEFFLER

RANDALL $395

ZARA HOME

$50

REISS $195

GEOR

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KATE

SPADE

$38


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YOUR BESTIE IS

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RAG & BONE

$695

NORDSTROMS $26

N & ASSOCIATES

ZARA $26

THE FUTURE FUTUR

$40

MIU MIU $150


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GIFT GUIDE

FRESH $12

HAUTE PUP $42

JCREW $85

LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT $45

SCOTCH & SO

$39MICHAEL

KORS

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ETSY $48

AHA LIFE $50

RAIN

COLLECTION

$30

AERIN $150

RIFLE

PAPER CO.

$10

ONS OF

M FAIRIES

DS), THE

LITTLE

ESERVES

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GIFT GUIDE

MICHIEL

CORNELISSE

$17

FRENDS $149

FRESHLY

PICKED

$35

JOEY ROT

SHARPER IMAGE $30

KATE SPADE $50

B&H PHOTO $395


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FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THE GLOW

OF A SCREEN TO THE GLOW OF

TWINKLING LIGHTS.

22 DESIGN STUDIO $200

INSOUND $150

BLOCK &

SONS CO. $95

SOCIETY6 $35


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GIFT GUIDE

CLUB MONACO$190

GIG

ANTHROPOLOGIE $48

SHOPBOP $180

GORJANA $75

SUPERGA $100

FLYBIRD

DESIGN

$28.50


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HETHER THEYRE HEADED

MANHATTAN OR MILAN, A

FROM YOU WILL GET THEM

THERE IN STYLE.

RK $52

BYREDO $120+

PHAIDON $10

WAYFAIR

$128

BRIXTON $74


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GIFT GUIDE

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UP ONE (OR TWO!) TREATS FO

CHRONICLE BOOKS $17

MADEWELL $40

MODCLOTH $12

SORT OF COAL $30

LAYLA

GRAYCE

$30

LANCOME

$30


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DONE

EN PICK

SELF!

ANTHROPOLOGIE $36

WEST ELM

$10

SCOTCH

NATURALS

$16

FURBISH

STUDIO$20

BUMB

A

BUMB

AMAZON $5


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with NATE BERKUSPHOTOGRAPHY: EMILY JOHNSTON ANDERSON

Somehow, between the blatant success of his new book and a triumphant Target collection, Nat

Berkus found time for a shopping break. The debonair designer took us to his favorite shops an

showrooms, lending his style expertise along the way. Follow along as Rue Shops Manhattan w

the man of the moment.

INSIDE SCOOP

RUE SHOPS

M A N H A T T A N


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DE VERA26 EAST 81ST STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10028

DE VERA OBJECTS is a huge source of in-

spiration for me. I have received many gifts

from De Vera and given a lot of gifts from

there as well. They are one of the stores in

the city that has the most exquisite objects

and jewelry and the most interesting, abso-

lutely one of a kind things.

1


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SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE40 WEST 25TH STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10010

YOU CAN USUALLY FIND ME HERE on the week-

ends. Its a multi dealer antiques mall and the best

part is you never know what youre going to find

there. The inventory and merchandise is constant-

y evolving and you can find something spectacu-

ar for $10 or $10,000. Its just a really fun place to

shop.

2


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THIS STORE IS AMAZING. They carry a lot of

signed vintage pieces from Hermes, Gucci,

Cartieryou name it. Theres also great vin-

tage lighting and fantastic accessories. Itsdefinitely my go-to when I need a gift idea.

MANTIQUES MODERN146 WEST 22ND STREET #1

NEW YORK, NY 100113


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1ST DIBS AT THE NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER is

another go-to source for meboth personally, as

well as for my design firm. They have a collection

of furniture, decorative arts and decorations from

he best antique dealers around the world. It

started as a website and this is their first show-

oom so youre able to see the pieces that are

posted online and interact with them before mak-

ng a decision which is so great.

1ST DIBS AT THE NEW

YORK DESIGN CENTER200 LEXINGTON AVENUE

NEW YORK, NY 10016

4


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TARGET REALLY IS A ONE STOP SHOP

for everything. They have so many differ-

ent things that range from what you needto what you want. The environment is so

fantastic. I grew up shopping at Target

its so energetic & you know youre go-

ing to find whatever it is youre looking for.

Period. The end.

TARGET IN HARLEM517 E 117TH ST

NEW YORK, NY 100355


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NATES TIPSfor Surviving the Holidays in Style

INVESTin things you can have inyour home year round like clear glass,

mercury glass, and metallic accesso-

ries. Buy things that dont necessarily

overtly say holiday but read as festive.

EDITyour space right before the

holidays and look at it with a fresh eye.

Get rid of furniture and accessoriesyou dont use. Before you start enter-

taining take a last look and do a clean

sweep of the space.

LIGHT a candle. People really re-

spond to the smell of a space, so pick

up a great scented candle but make

sure it is not something that is too over

powering. Subtle is best.

EDITORS NOTE: FLAMELESS CAN-

DLES ARE GREAT FOR THOSE HARD

TO REACH SPACES.

STOCKyour guest room for those

out-of-town visitors. Leave bottled

water on the side table, clean or new

sheets on the bed, and a book on the

nightstand. And why not pre-set the

DVR to shows you know they love and

watch at home? Theyll feel right at

home!

WRAP UP THE GIFT OF ST

BY MR. BERKUS HIMSELF.

N A T E S

NATE BERKUS FOR

TARGET $23

SALLI HOME

$32


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WITH A WISH LIST CURATED

G I F T G U I D E

NATE BERKUS FOR

TARGET $13

THINGS THAT MATTER $27

A-PORTER

ORLABAR BROWN $230

NATE BERKUS FOR

TARGET

$25


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+

SHOP SWEET THINGSJEANNE CHAN

BLAZER:Jeanne of Shop Sweet Thingsknows a good deal when she sees one. The

Gap ACADEMY BLAZERis the perfect ad-

dition to this shopping experts wardrobe.

Pairing it with a polka dot blouse and a

cute baby bump, Jeanne looks sweeter

han ever.

HOTOGRAPHY: MICHELLE DREWES

HOTOGRAPHERS ASSISTANT:

EN MCGOWAN

WARDROBE STYLING:

RICA HENDERSON

TYLISTS ASSISTANT:

ALEXANDRA THURMOND

HAIR: LORENZO DIAZ

MAKEUP: KEIRA ROWLAND

HAIR & MAKEUP ASSISTANT:

ADE BOKELUND

CHAIRS: PALECEK

PECIAL THANKS TO:

CHLOE ROSE BOUTIQUE

CARROTS

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY


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THE GIRLY GIRL

Jeannes Gift Guide for

Shopping or her Girly Girl has been

made easy by Gap: the Tulle Sweater

Dress and sweet Fur Vest are what little

ashionistas are made o.

SERENA & LILY $58

ETSY $40

SEED HERITAGE $25

GAP $50

GAP $30

JELLYCAT

MINI BODEN $24



+

OH HAPPY DAYJORDAN FERNEY

BELLA CARDIGAN:Chilly weath-er is no match for Jordans play-

ul attitude! The lifestyle & design

expert behind the blog Oh Happy

Day uses the BELLA CARDIGAN

as the perfect finishing touch to

her always colorful look.


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THE NEW BORN

Jordans Gift Guide for

For the baby boy on Jordans list,

nothing says winter comort like a

little Print Lab Bodysuit rom Gap and

darling Penguin Hat. Hes sure to be

the best dressed at all o the holiday

parties!

ZARA HOME KIDS

$60

AMAZON $8GAP $23

LAND OF NOD

$39 GAP $17

FAWN &

FOREST $40

GAP $60

FLORA

AND

HENRI

$64



+

SACRAMENTO STREETCAITLIN FLEMMING

COWL SCARF:The decoratingguru behind the blog Sacra-

mento Street is all too familiar

with mixing styles- both in fur-

niture and fashion. The CABLE

TWIST COWL SCARF by Gap is

he perfect match for Caitlins

winter wardrobe.


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THE MINIFASHIONISTA

Caitlins Gift Guide for

This holiday season, shopping or the

mini-ashionista on Caitlins list has

been made easy thanks to Gap Kids.

The Glitter Ballet fats and darling

heart Allover Sweater rom Gap willput a skip in any little girls step.

SERENA & LILY $68

JCREW

$138

LAND OF

NOD $149

GAP

GAP

OYOY

CONTACT FOR PRICE


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TOM DELAVAMEET THE DESIGNER

PHOTOGRAPHY: ILENIA MARTINI

COPY: SHOKO WANGER

CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF GILT HOME


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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE

DESIGN MASTERMINDS

ON GILT, GIFTS, AND

GETTING COZY.

HI, TOM! WERE SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU AS

PART OF RUES 2012 HOLIDAY ISSUE. TO START

WOULD YOU MIND SHARING A LITTLE BIT ABO

YOURSELF, AND YOUR HISTORY AS A DESIGNE

As the Creative Director of Gilt Home, I curate

the sites product assortment as well as the

overall design, look, and feel of the site. To g

you a bit about my background: I have my ow

interior design business outside of Gilt Home,

and prior to joining Gilt, I was the Editor at

Large of domino magazine. In the past, Ive al

served as the VP of Art Advisory at Deutsche

Bank and as a Specialist in Contemporary Art

Sothebys.

TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU DO AS CREATIVE

DIRECTOR OF GILT HOME WHAT DO YOU LOV

MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB, AND WHATS A TYPI-

CAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?

What I love about being at Gilt Home is that

every day is different- there really isnt a typi

cal day for any of us! On any given day, I cou

be working on new pieces for the Gilt Home

Collection, a product line I designed that just

launched on our site a few weeks ago; teamin

up with our buyers to curate new brands and

sales; meeting with the art directors to deter-

mine how we want to shoot upcoming editoria

discussing how the site looks with our mer-

chandisers and graphic designers; or heading

to trade shows and appointments to meet with

new designers and brands.


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WHATS ON THE TOP OF YOUR HOLIDAY WISH LIST?

Lindsey Adelmans Halo Candlesticks are high on my wish list this year. Each candlestick rests on a

brass base, with a shallow brass disc that catches melting wax it looks like theyre floating. They

imple yet so elegant at the same time.


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F YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOUR AESTHETIC IN JUST A FEW CHOICE WORDS, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY

d say relaxed elegance.

LASTLY, WILL YOU BE MAKING ANY NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS COME JANUARY?

My New Years resolution is to travel to places Ive always wanted to visit but never have had the tim

o. I want to go to Iceland and Denmark, and Ive been dying to see the Carlo Mollino house in Tur

taly in person.


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Staying true to trends, Gilt hosted a Pop

Up Shop to showcase all the different de-

partments. From Taste to Home, every Gil

business was festively represented.


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GRAND GRAND BAZAA

SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE

AND CZ DROP EARRING

$80

CASEMATE CALLIE

CROSSBODY BAG

$36

HAPPY S

MULTI C

PACK GI

$29GET GLOWING

Toms simple, yet elegant tips for

getting your home holiday readyIF YOU DONT HAVE TIME

to get a tree and deck it out with orna-

ments, simple white Christmas lights

strung throughout a room go a long

way. String them up indoors or out, and

theyll give o a beautiful glow.

MAKE YOUR FRONT DOOR FES-

TIVEwith a wreath its an easy, af-

fordable way to add a touch of holiday

decoration, and will make your home

feel welcoming all season long.

I LOVE DECORATING WITH

PAPERWHITESor white amaryllises

during the holidays in lieu of traditional

poinsettias. Display vases of them

throughout your home to bring some

winter whites indoors.

KEEP YOUR BAR FULLY STOCKED.

You never know when youll have unex-

pected guests or when youll be hosting

an impromptu cocktail party!

COZY IT UP! Get out your cashmere

throws and soft pillows and crank up

the re.


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CUISINART CHEFS CLASSIC 10PC SET $159

AIRFLOW COLLECTIBLES

CLASSIC TRUCK $213

R.J GRAZIANO STRETCHY

SPARKLE BRACELETS $30

PHILLIPS

COLLECTION

GOLD LEAF

LOG STOOL

$199

ARCADIA

HOME EL-

EPHANT

STOCKING

APPLIQUED

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$37GIFT GUIDEGilt has a gift for everyone on your list.Take your pick of products from their

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TOM DELEVAMEET THE DESIGNER

PHOTOGRAPHY: KIMBERLY GENEVIEVE

COPY: SHOKO WANGER

CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF GILT HOME


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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE

DESIGN MASTERMINDS

ON GILT, GIFTS, AND

GETTING COZY.

HI, TOM! WERE SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU AS

PART OF RUES 2012 HOLIDAY ISSUE. TO START

WOULD YOU MIND SHARING A LITTLE BIT ABO

YOURSELF, AND YOUR HISTORY AS A DESIGNE

As the Creative Director of Gilt Home, I curate

the sites product assortment as well as the

overall design, look, and feel of the site. To g

you a bit about my background: I have my ow

interior design business outside of Gilt Home,

and prior to joining Gilt, I was the Editor at

Large of domino magazine. In the past, Ive al

served as the VP of Art Advisory at Deutsche

Bank and as a Specialist in Contemporary Art

Sothebys.

TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU DO AS CREATIVE

DIRECTOR OF GILT HOME WHAT DO YOU LOV

MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB, AND WHATS A TYPI-

CAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?

What I love about being at Gilt Home is that

every day is different- there really isnt a typi

cal day for any of us! On any given day, I cou

be working on new pieces for the Gilt Home

Collection, a product line I designed that just

launched on our site a few weeks ago; teamin

up with our buyers to curate new brands and

sales; meeting with the art directors to deter-

mine how we want to shoot upcoming editoria

discussing how the site looks with our mer-

chandisers and graphic designers; or heading

to trade shows and appointments to meet with

new designers and brands.


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WHATS ON THE TOP OF YOUR HOLIDAY WISH LIST?

Lindsey Adelmans Halo Candlesticks are high on my wish list this year. Each candlestick rests on a

brass base, with a shallow brass disc that catches melting wax it looks like theyre floating. They

imple yet so elegant at the same time.


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F YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOUR AESTHETIC IN JUST A FEW CHOICE WORDS, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY

d say relaxed elegance.

LASTLY, WILL YOU BE MAKING ANY NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS COME JANUARY?

My New Years resolution is to travel to places Ive always wanted to visit but never have had the tim

o. I want to go to Iceland and Denmark, and Ive been dying to see the Carlo Mollino house in Tur

taly in person.


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Staying true to trends, Gilt hosted a Pop

Up Shop to showcase all the different de-

partments. From Taste to Home, every Gil

business was festively represented.


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GRAND GRAND BAZAA

SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE

AND CZ DROP EARRING

$80

CASEMATE CALLIE

CROSSBODY BAG

$36

HAPPY S

MULTI C

PACK GI

$29GET GLOWING

Toms simple, yet elegant tips for

getting your home holiday readyIF YOU DONT HAVE TIME

to get a tree and deck it out with orna-

ments, simple white Christmas lights

strung throughout a room go a long

way. String them up indoors or out, and

theyll give o a beautiful glow.

MAKE YOUR FRONT DOOR FES-

TIVEwith a wreath its an easy, af-

fordable way to add a touch of holiday

decoration, and will make your home

feel welcoming all season long.

I LOVE DECORATING WITH

PAPERWHITESor white amaryllises

during the holidays in lieu of traditional

poinsettias. Display vases of them

throughout your home to bring some

winter whites indoors.

KEEP YOUR BAR FULLY STOCKED.

You never know when youll have unex-

pected guests or when youll be hosting

an impromptu cocktail party!

COZY IT UP! Get out your cashmere

throws and soft pillows and crank up

the re.


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CUISINART CHEFS CLASSIC 10PC SET $159

AIRFLOW COLLECTIBLES

CLASSIC TRUCK $213

R.J GRAZIANO STRETCHY

SPARKLE BRACELETS $30

PHILLIPS COLLECTION

GOLD LEAF LOG STOOL

$365

ARCADIA

HOME EL-

EPHANT

STOCKING

APPLIQUED

WOOL

$37GIFT GUIDEGilt has a gift for everyone on your list.Take your pick of products from their

top brands.


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VICTORIAS GIFT

EDITFROM A FORMER EAST

JANEIRO, THIS WISH L

OF BRAZIL WITHOUT

GIFT GUIDE

LOEFFLER RANDALL $395

JAYSON

HOME

$55

ABC HOME

$23

FASHIONOLO

$45

LAVIVA

HOME

$285BASKETS

OF AFRICA

$77


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E FOR THE EXOTIC GLOBETROTTER

RS PICKSR WHO HAS JUST RELOCATED TO RIO DE

HE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. GET A TASTE

THE COMFORTS OF HOME.

RABLABS

$128

NUX

$58

MIN $10

SHOPBOP $250

CALYPSO ST. BARTH $255


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EDITOMAIAS GIFT GUCITY LIVING DURING T

TO MEAN DINING OUT

MAKE YOUR KITCHEN

GIFT GUIDEBUSTED

TEES $20

DESIGN OBJECT $252

UMAMI MART $90

WILLIAMS-SONOMA $650

CANVAS

$70


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RS PICKSR THE URBAN KITCHENAYS DOES NOT HAVE

OODIE FAVORITES WILL

FANCY, AND BRIGHT.

BARNES & NOBLE $29

MARK & GRAHAM

$25

ANTHROPOLOGIE

$27

NATHAN TURNER $20

AHALIFE

$100

TEDONA $349

WINE.COM

$40


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CRYSTAL: GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

EDITORS

PICKSIF YOURE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO

GIVE AS A HOLIDAY GIFT THIS YEAR, WHY NOT THINK

OUTSIDE THE BOX. THIS SEASON, CRYSTALS GOT HER

EYES ON EXPERIENCES INSTEAD OF STUFF.

GIFT GUIDE

TAKE A TRIP

Make memories in the New

Year with a unforgettable

trip with your sweetie.

Keflavik $45

COOKING CLASS

As they say, a couple

that cooks together,

stays together!

Williams-Sonoma $15

CONCERT TICKETS

Bond over your favorite band and

rock out with tickets for two.


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DONATE TO A CAU

Honor a friend and

make a donation t

cause close to the

heart this season.

SPA PACKAGE

The holidays can be

stressful. Treat that

someone special to

a day at the spa.

Patyka $65

WINE CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Free wine delivered di-

rectly to your door? Who

wouldnt toast to that!

Swanson $25

GYM MEMBERSHIP

With New Years resolutions just around the corner,

help loved ones get a kick star on health.

Nike $90

SKI SEASON PASS

Send the ski bunny in your life

into winter with a free pass.

Rossignol $70


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Get to know theNEWEST THING IN SOCIAL

MEDIA with Luvocracy Creative Director,

CHRISTINE MARTINEZ LOYA.

LETS START WITH THE BASICS, SHALL WE?

WHAT IS LUVOCRACY?

Luvocracy is a new platform for social shopping based

on the simple concept that the best products in our

ives come through the recommendations of peoplewe trust. We all have that go-to person for makeup

advice, or know a friend that has exquisite taste in

home decor -- Luvocracy brings all these people and

heir product recommendations together in one easy-

o-shop place.

WE LOVE THAT WORD OF MOUTH CONCEPT. HOW WILL

LUVOCRACY CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE SHOP?

Now you have access to a world of products, hand-

picked by people you know and admire. Best part:

when someone buys one of your product recommen-

dations from Luvocracy, you earn a commission on the

sale! This is our way of rewarding our members for

heir great recommendations.

SOUNDS LIKE A NO-BRAINER TO US! LUVORACY SEEMS

LIKE THE PERFECT PLACE TO START SOME HOLIDAY

SHOPPING.

Yes! One way to view Luvocracy is as a personalized

gift guide. For example, I may know a lot about home

decor, but I dont know much about mens fashion or

gifts for kids. Luckily, I trust people on Luvocracy that

do! Browsing their collections puts me only one click

away from buying a great gift.

FEATHER

EARRINGS

$30

BOBBY PINS

$18

ATOMIC SALT& PEPPER

SHAKERS

$48

WAGWEA

TEE-PE

HOUN

LOUNG

$24

FALL IN LUV WITH:

CHRISTINES GIFT PICKS


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TASTEMAKERS ON

LUVOCRACY

ICA MILITARY EDITION

IPHONE CASE $65

BONNIE TSANGphotographer

CASE STUDY 3 BOWL PLANT

POTS WITH TRI-STAND $550

DABITOblogger

Weve rounded up a few favorites from our most trust-

worthy pals. With their amazing style and wealth of

knowledge, its basically the best personal shopping

experience youve ever had.

JOIN NOW WITH A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM RUE!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

MERDE RECYCLED FELT

APPLIQUE PILLOW $99

VANESSA CORREAcreative director

WOOD ARCHITECT LAMP $

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COMPUTER BRIEFCASE $457

AARON DE SIMONEgraphic designer

INTAGE BRASS ELEPHANT $48STANDARD MINI TEXTURED

SHOULDER BAG $590

JUSTINA BLAKENEYtylist KATE BETTSfashion editor

BABY BOOKS

BY ORLA KIELY $10

JOY CHOgraphic des igner


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MARK AND GRAHAM WAS FOUNDED on the need for a more modern approach to monogramming.

Gone are the days of mass-market clich keepsakes. Instead, were welcoming what they refer

to as the next generation of personalization. The design is simple and classic, yet the typogra-

phy is modern and fresh. From their broad range of unique fonts, to the addition of symbols (like

ampersands and hashtags), there is a perfect monogram for every customer.

WERE ABSOLUTELY MAD ABOUT MONOGRAMS, WHICH IS WHY WERE SO

PLEASED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR FAVORITE NEW BRAND. SAY HELLO TO

THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE WILLIAMS-SONOMA FAMILY- MARK AND GRAHAM.

MEET

MARK & GRAHAM EXECUTIVE TEAM

POURS OVER NEW PRODUCT


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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS IS THE EVERYDAY ZIP POUCH-

made of supple leather and a contrasting silk lining. It is chic and practical, while

the addition of color and typography give it a personality all its own. Or, choose a

Linen Wine Bag (paired with your favorite bottle) for a thoughtful hostess gift. Of

course, a gift-focused brand comes with perks! Each purchase comes in a beautiful

linen box wrapped in a signature steel grey ribbon.

THE TEAM AT MARK AND GRAHAM wanted the experience- start to fnish- to be un-

matched, and theyve done just that. Theyve quickly become a fun resource that

helps you create personal gifts that will stand the test of time. Mark and Graham is

a place where gift giving isnt stressful, but a delight! And of course, allow yourself

to indulge, too. One for them, two for you!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK & GRAHAM


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GENTLEMANS DOPP KIT $27

EVERYDAY LEATHER TOTE $199

LEATHER

CATCHALL

$131

STAINLESS

STEEL PETITE

COCKTAIL

SHAKER

$39

BISTRO

KITCHEN

TOWELS

$39

ELLE BANGLE $98

QUILTED CHRISTMAS

STOCKING $34

WERE MADFOR THESE

MONOGRAMGIFTS FROMMARK & GRAHAM


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DIY:HOLIDAY CIDERTHE BEST GIFTS ARE THOSE THAT CREATE MEMORIES AND WARM THE

HEART. EDYTA SZYSZLO, TYPICALLY KNOWN FOR HER PHOTOGRAPHY GE-

NIUS, JOINS RUE TO SHARE A BIT OF DIY MAGIC THAT WILL MAKE EVERY-ONE ON YOUR LIST FEEL LOVED.

PHOTOGRAPHY: EDYTA SZYSZLO


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3

1 2

WHAT YOULL NEED

ENAMEL MUG

VELVET RIBBON

FEATHERS

DECORATIVE STRING

WHITE THREAD

BIRCH BARK


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STEPS

1. Make a small bundle of feathers.

2. Secure feathers with white thread

3. Create your label.

4. Using your favorite string, thread

the label and feathers around the

enamel mug.

5. Write your favorite cider recipe

with metallic ink along the inside of

the birch bark.

6. Tie with a festive velvet ribbon,

place in the mug, and get gifting!

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INTERIOR DESIGNER, SHOWCASESANOTHER TALENT: WREATH

MAKING.

PHOTOGRAPHY: EDYTA SZYSZLO


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GONE ARE THE DAYS OFbor-

ing wreaths with a simple red bow. Rues

Editor in Chief Crystal opened her doors

to Scot Meacham Wood, of SMW Design

and the blog The Adventures of Tar-

tanscot. The result? A whole lot of fes-

tive cheer. Starting with a plain wreath

(available at most retailers) as his blank

canvas, Scot transformed it in a mat-

ter of moments. Using magnolia leaves

and shimmering baubles- the once plain

greenery is now a fabulous (and sparkly)

way to welcome the holidays.

TIP:

Trim the magnolia leaves so that the stem

long enough to fasten them to the wreath

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THE TEXTUREof the wreath should

be completely transformed with the leaves.

If youre longing for a simple, nature-inspired

look, you can consider this DIY complete. But

if youre like us, a little embellishment is next

on the list. Gathering your favorite holiday-

inspired garnishes (Scot went for shimmering

white to accent the greens), work your way

around the wreath- attaching these the same

way you did the leaves. Make sure to space

them out and let the gorgeous textures show

through. Last? Sit back and enjoy your gor-

geous handiwork.


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Jennifer Chong

RUE COOKS

COOKING WITH


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The combination of chocolate chips

& pumpkin make our hearts (and

bellies) oh-so-happy. This healthy

take on a traditional holiday bread is

at the top of our wish lists this year!


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click HERE

to Downloa

the recipe

Use your favorite holiday ribbon to tie up the fin-

ished product and gift to all of your friends! Bet-

ter make it a bakers dozen though- youd hate to

miss out on this treat!


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JENNIFERSGIFT GUIDE

SHOPPING FO

JENNIFERS A

THE GIFT OF A

NOBLE MAPLE SYRUP

$50

MERCHANT4$19.50

HEATH CERAMICS $28

RIFLE PAPER CO $135

SUR LA TA


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F? TAKE

ND GIVE

KITCHEN.

POKETO $40

HANA BLOM ST.AY SHOP

22

WESTELM

$29

AMAZON $22


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EACH RUG IS SCULPTED, HAND-TRIMMED BETWEEN EVERY TWO COLORS/SHAPES. BECAUSE EACH IS DYED AND WOVEN

HAND, THERE ARE SUBTLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANY TWO RUGS OF THE SAME DESIGN. I TRULY VALUE THIS ASPECT

THE WORK -- FOR THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE AND REMINDER OF THE LABOR-INTENSIVE HANDWORK THAT COMPLETES T

COLLABORATION. IN ADDITION TO THE RUGS YOU SEE HERE, I ALSO DO CUSTOM WORK: ADJUSTING THE PALETTE OF A

ALREADY EXISTING DESIGN OR CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW DESIGN. RUGS ARE AVAILABLE IN ANY SIZE.

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HOLIDAY 2012


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A SPLASH

OF THEHOLIDAYSIN NEW YORK CITYS

LITTLE ITALY

PHOTOGRAPHY: EMILY JOHNSON ANDERSON

COPY: CATE SHANKS


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MARYSIA DOBRZANSKA REEVES USUALLY HAS HER HEAD IN THE SAND, but for a

few weeks this year, the swimwear designer has transformed her Little Italy loft into

a snowy winter wonderland. Despite having relocated to New York City only a year

and a half ago from Charleston, Marysia, her husband, and their daughter who

have another little one on the way have already created a home that looks well

collected and full of personality. With numerous family photographs and quirky ac-

cessories, contemporary and vintage furniture, open shelving, and a neutral pal-

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DURING TWO NON-STOP DAYS OF DECORATING, Marysia re-imagined her exposed-brick interi-ors which double as an office for her label, Marysia Swim with evergreens, branches, and

homemade Polish treats. We live and work here, she says, so I wanted to keep it clean and

not too homey looking. Going from a 3,000-square-foot home to a loft wasnt easy, but I really


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enjoyed sizing down and only keeping my very favorite things. Much like her jagged-trimmedmaillots, Marysia opted for a few statement-making visual elements, such as birch tree branch-

es framing her living and dining rooms and evergreen garlands adorning her window and door

thresholds. Our apartment has 18-foot ceilings, so I play with height when decorating for the

holidays.


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IN THE GLOW OF HER CLEAN-BURNING, ethanol fire-

place, string-light-wrapped branches are elevated to

an almost-holy status, but Marysias conservatively

dressed Christmas tree is the favorite. With a decid-

edly modern touch, she planted it in a late 19th-century

Japanese hibachi made from a tree stump, which was

found by her astute, art-dealer brother-in-law. The treein general is so symbolic, and since childhood I got so

excited looking at all the things that went on it, she

admits. My daughter is thrilled to do it as well. I let her

go crazy with her little white tree in her room, too. She

loads it up and is so happy with herself. It makes me

happy to watch her.

AS FOR THE TABLETOPS, Marysia loves to spread the

decorations throughout every surface of her home,

whether its handmade a nativity set on a childrens pla

set or a sprig of evergreens on the kitchen shelves. I

love using evergreens in addition to white ranunculus,

garden roses, and peonies, she says. I like playing

with the hardness of the greens and the delicate texture

of flowers. I was also looking to add white berries to th

mix but I only found orange and red. A reserved white,

green, and brown palette is calming goes well the

space, Marysia says. I do love red as a color and used

to play it up much more, but I guess Im using a less is

more kind of theory.

ITS ONLY NATURAL THAT MARYSIA applies this minima

ist, monotone look to her artful line of bikinis, cover-

ups, and beachwear, as well. She reveals: I love inte-rior design so much that I find myself drawing from tha

into my collections rather than the other way around. I

guess I like to do things a little unexpectedly with my

decorating; the same goes for my fashion design. Ex-

pect the unexpected from the designer whos expect-

ing, we guess.


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MARYSIAS QUICKTIPS FOR HOLIDAY

DECORATINGUSE FRESH GREENERY.

It instantly makes your home smell like the holi-

days

MAKE SOMETHING YOURSELF,

be it homemade cookie ornaments or an advent

calendar crafted from brown-paper bags.

KEEP YOUR SENSES GOING

with mulled cider or wine and nice, earthy can-

dles. My favorite candle scents are Cire Trudons

Abd el Kader, Sydney Hale Co.s Tobacco + San-

dalwood, and The Laundresss Cedar.

SPREAD YOUR DECORATIONS

to every part of your home. Add a small vase of

evergreens in the bathroom or a pinecone on the

perfume tray. Little touches make a big differ-

ence.

DO YOUR DECORATING EARLY

so you can relax and enjoy your hard work!

RUE READERS RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNTwhen

shopping her gorgeous line, MARYSIA SWIM. Enter

the code RUE at check out and shop happy!


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TSTYLING & PRODUCTION: MEAGAN CAMP | PHOTOGRAPHY: ILENIA MARTINI

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