Ensure success this Lunar New Year by bringing vibrancy to your home with these auspicious fixtures
Saying “rabbit, rabbit!” at the beginning of each month is a quirky tradition a lot of people from all over the world believe would usher in good luck. Such is the case for multi-awarded actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Franklin D. Roosevelt, meanwhile, was seen carrying a rabbit’s foot during his election campaign, and he managed to take the 32nd seat of the President of the United States. The point being, for over two millennia, rabbits have been considered lucky animals.
Whether you’re superstitious or a person who leans toward hard reasoning, the idea of “luck” soothes our discomfort with randomness. Science has proven that success is more often than not achieved with “cognitive control” or calmness.
As Chip Denman says, “Luck is probability taken personally.” In other words, good fortune is always ours for the taking. Engaging with superstitious beliefs, however, provides a sense of control for some, thus reducing anxiety. This is particularly the case in times of economic crises and social uncertainties, wars, and conflicts. And so we cling to the idea of fate and luck.
Attract prosperity and wealth into your abode or office this Year of the Water Rabbit with a curation of furniture and essential pieces made to inspire harmony and peace. Invite an auspicious 2023 by getting these unique finds from Itooh Homestyle as well as other lifestyle brands, which are magical in one way or another, drawing in more life, energy, and vibrancy to any space.
With water as the predominant element of the Lunar New Year, azure blue is deemed the fortifying color of 2023. Spread out blue-themed accents throughout your office or home to enhance luck and balance energy within.
The hare is a sprightly beacon of hope. Incorporate living rooms with plush and playful items that mirror the coney’s fun and cheerful nature. The Sienna Velvet Pink Dining Chair in tufted velvet is as cozy as it is lovely, with its metal finish legs, high armrests, and a stuffed backrest, which makes it ideal for lounging after a tiring day.
As a refreshing statement piece, display this Eastwood Blue Tempered Glass Bonsai Tree on your desk, shelf, or coffee table. Fastidiously handmade by Filipino artisans using sustainably sourced materials, this unique accent adds a delicate elegance anywhere it is placed. For stability and sophistication, a marble slab is used at its base. The trunk and the branches have been carefully shaped and decorated with beads in a refreshing eastwood blue.
Hang the Tale of Two Sisters watercolor painting as a charming way to foster serenity in any room.
Promote abundance with Agate’s flowing, calming energy with these Agate Crystal Bookends. Lush agate stones enveloped in gold-painted edges create the perfect balance when keeping your books neatly stored together.
The Risso Bedside Table Lamp Shade, on the other hand, is a classic lighting solution that gives dreamy finesse to your home. The base of the lamp is composed of handcarved ceramic glazed in robin’s egg blue. At the bottom and the neck are shiny gold accents.
Bathe your space in lighter shades of Viva Magenta, the Pantone Color of the Year, as a way to give interiors a much-needed refresh. Earth-themed accents call upon the best of what nature provides to bless your home with its boundless gifts.
If you’re not keen on keeping a rabbit’s foot, this Pink Ceramic Bunny Animal Figurine is just as good. A modern angular bunny is painted in pastel pink and comes with gold accents, great for tablescapes and bedsides, in nurseries or living rooms.
Spark optimism with the Decorative Bowl in Lilac. Made of recycled mahogany wood chips and fiberglass, this catch-all highlights the natural beauty of its organic material.
As far as plush covers go, the Pink Tropical Island Hues Double-Sided Pillow Cover gives off an ocean vibe with a breezy palm leaf print and a horizontal purple, white, and pink stripe design.
For a welcoming ambiance, the Dare Reed Diffuser in Gray-Pink home scent comes with the Cotton Caress fragrance with its fresh notes of orange blossom and a gentle aroma of musk.
If you’re not a fan of diffusers, there is a line of candles that Heart Evangelista worked on with RLC Residences. The curated scents inspire homeowners to live their best life and design a warm and happy home they can proudly call theirs. The exclusive catalog has three aromas, namely the soft talc-like fragrance RLC Residences, the Holiday Sparkle that captures the holiday season, and, named after the artist herself, the Love Marie, which has beautifully balanced notes evoking feelings of happiness, vibrancy, and passion.
“Life is all about creating memories, and a scent will always trigger a certain sentiment. This is why I wanted to create a scented candle collection I wanted to bring ‘home’ wherever I go,” says Heart.
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Beyond mere decoration are tools of function and fashion, the Montblanc Signs & Symbols. The latest limited edition pieces are The Rabbit Limited Edition 512 (8x8x8) as well as The Earthly Dragon Limited Edition 8. The former is a homage to the Zodiac sign of the year, the rabbit, while the latter to the fire-breathing mythical creature. The renowned fine writing instrument brand relates the tales and signs that once originated in the world of myths and legends that persist to influence Eastern culture today through these two.
The Rabbit Limited Edition 512 (8x8x8) is dedicated to the Zodiac sign as well as the number 8, which is considered a lucky number in Asian cultures. Those born in the year of the rabbit are known to value freedom and independence, are responsible, talented, and brave. They generally have a good constitution, often seen as popular with others. All these traits combined with their intellect allow the cottontails to be successful in business and private life.
Made of Ag 925 sterling silver, the cap has a handengraved bunny symbolizing alertness and action with its upright stance. The osmanthus tree carved next to the lucky bunny represents the promise of a triumphant career. Intended to embody wealth are the cabbage and radish, the rabbit’s main food. The mountain in the background is a metaphor for the highest protection.
The rose gold-coated barrel, a visual contrast to the cap, is adorned with a deftly engraved abstract pattern of lucky clouds, representing happiness and luck. The cone is set with a radiant pearl, the birthstone of the rabbit sign. Etched on the hat ring along with the rabbit’s preceding six years is 2023. The exquisite Au 750 pure rose gold nib is stylishly imprinted with a rabbit. The mother-of-pearl Montblanc symbol crowns the cap.
Last, a pen that stands for the positive creature in East Asia that bestows luck, wealth, wisdom, and peace is the Earthly Dragon Limited Edition 88.
The Chinese character of the “Earthly Dragon” winds around the Au 750 solid white gold cap and earthy-brown shaded barrel. The dragon’s head embellishes the handcrafted Ag 925 sterling silver cap. Its eyes are made of green tsavorite garnets, while its body is wrapped around the barrel as a fine etching studded with diamonds.
Denoting the earthly dragon’s natural environment, its body is entirely set with tsavorites garnets, Paraíba tourmalines, and green and blue sapphires. The dragon’s spine and head are gold-coated, while the claw is made of white jade. The cap and barrel designs are enriched with subtle engravings of waves, which exemplify auspicious water.
The handcrafted nib of Au 750 solid gold bears a delicate engraving of a book, as the earth dragon Li Long, the eighth son of the dragon, Fu Xi, loves literature and stands as a symbol of knowledge and education. The cap top is crowned with the Montblanc emblem inlaid in black onyx and covered with sapphire glass.
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