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BELLA NOTTE | TALINE Nothing signals springtime like fresh, lovely linens. And Bella Notte, the Novato brand known for washable luxury bed linens hand-crafted in the Bay Area, has delivered a new collection, Taline, that marries elegance and comfort. Taline evokes the beauty and details found in Morocco’s riads and palaces and is sophisticated yet playful all at once. The offerings—a personal comforter as well as sham, lumbar, accent, and 14-inch square throw pillows—are arguably fi t for royalty. Made of silk linen charmeuse with a luminous sheen, each piece is adorned with elongated charmeuse tassels. Bella Notte has also added a vibrant new color, Poppy, to its palette of custom, hand-mixed dyes. The shade was inspired by the deep orange color of the red California poppies. As part of its commitment to “conscious luxury,” the small family business uses non-toxic dyes and an artisanal process, dyeing in small batches. bellanottelinens.com
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Sixteen years after opening her eponymous women’s boutique in Presidio Heights, Betty Lin introduces mr lin—situated right next door—offering men their very own clothing lounge and luxurious everyday wear from brands like Barena, Haupt and Santoni. In early 2020, despite San Francisco locking down, Lin forged ahead with plans for her new store, working with local interior designer Eche Martinez to transform the 1,000-square-foot space into a warm, immersive, masculine shop that honors the neighborhood. “Eche came up with the concept of bringing in flora and fauna from the Presidio, and I loved that,” Lin says. Local muralist Caroline Lizarraga, a close friend, had her team hand-paint eucalyptus and cypress trees, and indigenous birds like blue heron, egret, and an elegant white crane. Ebonized oak cabinets create pockets of light that showcase the store’s wares. Martinez reimagined the space as a private officers’ club, with a generous seating area where guests can sip a cocktail from the elegant bar, a welcome idea as the city re-emerges from lockdown. “The idea is to be a neighborhood hangout,” says Lin the concept. “We want people to come in, gather and talk.” mrlin.com
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RETAIL THERAPY PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER STARK. LAUNCH PHOTOS: COURTESY BELLA NOTTE.
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