The Goods - Lampe Berger

Our first Lampe Berger shipment is in and on display, so please come by and see the new lamps and smell the new scents if you're local. Many of you already own these lamps and understand them. For those that don't, here's your primer...

Unlike any other system, which merely masks odors, the LAMPE BERGER diffusion system makes it possible to destroy, by catalytic oxidation, the molecules causing the odors of tobacco, cooking, and other domestic odors. Essentially, the heat developed by the catalysis attracts odor molecules to it, and then breaks them down. The catalyst of the burner supports the oxidation of these molecules and prevents them from recombining.




While this is going on, Lampe Berger's patented technology allows extremely fine diffusion of the home fragrance you choose into the room, giving unequalled, fast, long-lasting, and homogenous performance. There are approximately 40 fragrances available, and we're currently stocking quite a few of them. If you have a favorite though, post it in the comments below or send us an email at thecobbledpath@verizon.net so we can be sure to have it on hand. One of our favorites is called New Orleans, and it's a warm smell with vanilla and cinnamon undertones:

Lifestyle - The Ringling Museum

The John and Mable Ringling Museum is just a short drive from Tampa, and provides ENDLESS inspiration. If you're local, visit. If you're planning a visit to the Gulf coast of Florida, include a day at Ringling in your plans--as these pictures will confirm, the grounds alone are worth the effort.

To this day, Mable is credited with having one AMAZING rose garden. When they're all in bloom (April or May), we'll return. Two beautiful specimens already in bloom:

Naturally, what's inside isn't bad either. You obviously don't want to engage in any flash photography, but if you're lucky, you'll snag a couple of good ones without it... A few of our favorites:

The Goods - Hands & Copper

They say the story of a man is written on his face. Given the evident wear, we're sure these antique doll hands have quite a curious story of their own. That copper table has some history too...

If you stop by the store, you'll be amazed at how neat (albeit diminutive) these are.

The Goods - Cheese Accessories

Say CHEESE!

This cheese spreader, name tile, and wooden cheese tray--new at the boutique. Stop by and see us before your next dinner party. We've got some wonderful new wine accessories too. Of course, if your event is of a grander nature, we're happy to help you plan.

Design Tip - Cover It In Green(ery)

Outdoors, any wall looks immensely more stately covered in some sort of greenery. A favorite of ours is winter creeper euonymus. If trained religiously and given sufficient time, it'll do amazing things. For perhaps the best example of just how amazing it can be, look at the columns of the loggia at Villa Balbianello on Lake Como, Italy. (And yes, you've seen that loggia featured in a number of movies, including our favorite Bond flick...) Admittedly, this building would still look good with mud smeared on it, but trust us, a little greenery to soften and enliven your walls will do wonders.

Lifestyle - A Night in Paris

We stumbled across these wonderful images of Paris that emphasize the beauty of the place and capture exactly why the city of lights remains the epicenter of beautiful design. We hope you'll find these as inspiring as we do:

-images via F. Relaix

The Goods - Angels Among Us

Here's a high key photo of a favorite item in our boutique. It's one of a pair of eight-foot, wooden angel wings covered in gold leaf. Gorgeous, huh?

Of course, you can never have too many angels around you.

Lifestyle - Valentine Flowers

We hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's day!