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Italian artisans, who use original techniques to handcrafted create impeccable from Italy, or by reproductions, right down to the authentic distressed finishes.

Appleton, who has used Farnese’s reclaimed roof tiles for Italian

Founder and president Mario Di Donato oversees the family business, which began in 1956 with a focus on ceramic tiles from the Mediterranean basin. The firm has expanded its concept to include terra-cotta (left), limestone, oak and marble. Materials are either reclaimed, mainly

style villas in Los Angeles, says the replicas “have enough patina that they always look terrific.”

Farnese Gallery, Inc. 8460 Melrose PT. Los Angeles. CA 90069 3236551819 www.farnesegallery.com

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Great Design Under $100 Rhinestone Pens Geoffrey Bradileld has purchased the be jeweled pens as gilts manytimes. Found at Favia Boutique in New York (212-751-1505), the $79 items Thave a lot of styler he says.

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Hurd Beeswax Candles rhe Napa Valley, California, company’s can dles (www.hurdbeeswaxcandles.com) ~are easy but warm, attractive andfestive’ says

Some of the greatest co lections are merely found objects.

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Marc Appleton. Pillars start at around $9.