Guides
Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: A How-To Guide
The right anniversary gift should feel tied to the couple, not pulled from a shelf at random. I use five checks at Pilardi: the anniversary theme, the recipient’s taste, the...
Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: A How-To Guide
The right anniversary gift should feel tied to the couple, not pulled from a shelf at random. I use five checks at Pilardi: the anniversary theme, the recipient’s taste, the story behind the gift, the time they share, and the home it...
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Best Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
Shopping for a man who buys what he wants is hard. I find the answer is rarely another gadget. The strongest gifts carry a point of view, such as a...
Best Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
Shopping for a man who buys what he wants is hard. I find the answer is rarely another gadget. The strongest gifts carry a point of view, such as a handcrafted khatam-kari chess board that brings strategy and style into the same...
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How to Set Up a Backgammon Board
One misplaced checker can change the shape of an entire backgammon game. And before the first roll, board direction causes more confusion than most new players expect. I’ll show you...
How to Set Up a Backgammon Board
One misplaced checker can change the shape of an entire backgammon game. And before the first roll, board direction causes more confusion than most new players expect. I’ll show you how to set up a backgammon board in five clear steps, with...
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How to Decorate a Coffee Table in 6 Steps
A plain coffee table can look finished in minutes, but the order matters. Start with a base, then build height, light, texture, and purpose around it. I’m Anahita, founder of...
How to Decorate a Coffee Table in 6 Steps
A plain coffee table can look finished in minutes, but the order matters. Start with a base, then build height, light, texture, and purpose around it. I’m Anahita, founder of Pilardi, and these are my six steps for styling a coffee table...
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Best Lighting for a Hand-Painted Persian Mirror
A painted Persian mirror can look flat under the wrong lamp and full of life under the right one. The best lighting for a hand-painted Persian mirror shows the frame's...
Best Lighting for a Hand-Painted Persian Mirror
A painted Persian mirror can look flat under the wrong lamp and full of life under the right one. The best lighting for a hand-painted Persian mirror shows the frame's color without washing out the glass or heating the painted surface. I...
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Decorative Wall Mirror Ideas for Every Room
The best decorative wall mirror ideas begin with a room problem. Do you need more light, a strong focal point, or a small work of art above a console? I’m...
Decorative Wall Mirror Ideas for Every Room
The best decorative wall mirror ideas begin with a room problem. Do you need more light, a strong focal point, or a small work of art above a console? I’m Anahita, founder of Pilardi, and I use that question before choosing any...
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