The diffuser vessel is a luxurious, heavyweight amber glass, stamped with the signature “A” Assouline Emblem Logo and topped with a brass-hued collar that holds eight rattan reeds. The diffuser is housed in a high-quality box, wrapped in Assouline’s signature red stippled paper. The formula features a premium blend of fragrance oils for a long-lasting, superior scent diffusion.

Forte dei Marmi, the crown jewel of Tuscany’s Mediterranean coast, boasts unmatched sun-kissed shores and seaside splendor. Its past tells a story of transformation from a quaint fishing village to a glamorous jet-set playground. Candy-colored umbrellas from beach clubs dot the pristine sands, with the Apuan Alps providing a majestic backdrop. Renowned sculptors like Michelangelo and Jeff Koons have drawn inspiration from nearby Carrara and Pietrasanta. Edoardo Nesi’s evocative text and stunning photography capture the spirit of this unspoiled haven, making it an ideal destination for a timeless Italian vacation.

ICELAND’S AESTHETICS ARE BEAUTIFUL IN THEIR PARADOX: POWERFUL AND CHAOTIC, YET SERENE AND SIMPLE. THE LANDSCAPES ARE REMARKABLE, BUT WHAT’S BELOW THE SURFACE IS OFTEN MORE INCREDIBLE.

— Matthew Woolsey

Despite being known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland and its people have quite a welcoming presence—outfitted in cozy wool sweaters and blanketed in endless summer sunlight. With breathtaking landscapes, folkloric tales, plentiful hot springs, and contemporary Icelandic music, Iceland is primed for the cultural connoisseur looking for adventure. The Golden Circle is a great place to start, a route that passes Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir Geothermal Area—just a taste of the many wonders scattered across the nation. Whether it’s a helicopter ride over glaciers or a stay in a glass-walled villa beneath the northern lights, a trip to Iceland in Europe is unforgettable.

In Reykjavík, Nordic design meets a vibrant creative scene in the form of cutting-edge restaurants such as Dill and experimental-music festivals like Airwaves, all beneath the towering silhouette of Hallgrímskirkja, the city’s largest house of worship. This land shaped artists like Björk and Ásmundur Sveinsson, whose avant-garde creations echo the country’s untamed beauty and otherworldly pulse. Out in the countryside, turf-roofed houses and steaming geothermal pools speak to a life lived in harmony with nature. Unlike any previous titles in Assouline’s Travel Series, Iceland Epic is a journey to a new world.

Erika Owen is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and artist. She has written for Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Domino, GQ, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appétit, Tripadvisor, and many other publications—usually about Iceland. When she isn’t writing, she’s making a (beautiful) mess with watercolors and clay, which form a body of work that’s also inspired by the Land of Fire and Ice.

A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the capital of the Rajasthan state has a prestigious heritage and an esteem that continues to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings and courtyards, is a testament to Jaipur’s magnificence and still acts as the home of the former royal family. The impressive and intricate Hawa Mahal, composed of pink and orange sandstone, helps lend Jaipur its nickname, “the Pink City.”

But Jaipur is more than just splendid palaces and enchanting jewels. The bustling bazaars, traditional handmade crafts and delicious street food truly embody the city’s dynamic spirit. Jaipur is at its most lively during the annual celebration of Holi, an ebullient “festival of colors” that heralds eternal love and the arrival of spring. Jaipur Splendor is a dazzling tour of this one-of-a-kind city.

“ARRIVING IN LISBON, ONE IS GREETED BY A BREATH OF ATLANTIC AIR, A MYRIAD OF COLORFUL HOUSES INTERSPERSED WITH JACARANDA BLOSSOMS.”

— Marquise de Ravenel

The rattling sound of a tram, the scent of freshly baked pastel de nata, the sight of the glistening waters of the Tagus—welcome to Lisboa. Portugal’s capital of labyrinthine streets, azulejo tiles, and blooming jacarandas beckons travelers with an indescribable charm and quiet nostalgia. Fado is Lisboa’s most iconic sound—a traditional music born in the city’s oldest neighborhoods and expressing its deep emotion and heritage. From the grandeur of Belém to the bohemian spirit of Bairro Alto, Lisboa has the heart of a poet and the pulse of a port in Europe.

Creatives, dreamers, and sunseekers from across the globe have congregated in this singular location, enticed by the plentiful seafood, celebratory atmosphere, and legacy of craftsmanship. This travel coffee table book is a love letter to Lisboa, with original imagery provided by locals Carlos Souza and Charlene Shorto and a foreword by Miguel Guedes De Sousa. Lisboa Luz paints a portrait of a resilient metropolis that has endured earthquakes and revolutions to become a sought-after destination for those looking for a good time.

Carlos Souza, born in São Paulo, Brazil, dedicated over forty-five years to the House of Valentino. He began his career as a model and eventually became Valentino’s Global Brand Ambassador, a role he held until his retirement in 2023. During his multifaceted career, Souza also worked as a photographer. At the behest of Andy Warhol, he contributed to Interview magazine, capturing fashion shows and documenting New York’s vibrant social scene in the 1970s and 1980s. He served as fashion director for Men’s Bazaar and later as editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar Italy. As a jewelry designer, Souza has had his creations featured in prestigious boutiques such as 10 Corso Como, Barneys, Colette, Maxfield, and Daslu. Currently, he divides his time among Rome, Lisbon, and his farm in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lisboa Luz is his fourth book published by Assouline, following Carlos’s Places, Comporta Bliss, and Amalfi Coast.

Charlene Shorto was born in Brazil and relocated to Europe at a young age, pursuing her education in Switzerland and England. After marrying Carlos Souza, she settled in Rome, where she worked with Valentino Garavani, traveling extensively for press engagements and fashion events. A passionate photographer with a refined eye for nature, architecture, and design, she has contributed with Carlos Souza to three Assouline publications, capturing the essence of Comporta, the Amalfi Coast, and now Lisbon, a city she has cherished since childhood and where she currently resides.

Synonymous with mid-century modern architecture and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Palm Springs is an oasis in California’s Sonoran Desert. With forecasts of sunshine and warm weather year-round, Palm Springs attracts golfers, celebrities, and wellness enthusiasts. A living architectural museum, the city champions the stars of the mid-century modern movement, such as Richard Neutra and Albert Frey. A pastel playground for revelers and those with eccentric tastes. A reprieve for those seeking to connect with nature, on spectacular display in nearby Joshua Tree National Park.

The region is always evolving, finding inventive ways to merge the retro vibe with the interests of the present. Step back into the heyday of the 1960s and ’70s, exploring the haunts of the Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe. Then jump to the contemporary land-art exhibition of “Desert X,” which showcases cutting-edge installations. Palm Springs is a time-bending destination that is, to put it simply, fun. This desert oasis is brought to life through its colorful inhabitants and bold style. In the pages of Palm Springs, discover the paradise that Frank Sinatra called home for more than fifty years.

Sheila Hamilton is a five-time Emmy Award–winning journalist and the author of All the Things We Never Knew: Chasing the Chaos of Mental Illness. She is an APB international speaker on the topic of resilience and mental strength. Her writing has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Oregonian, and BP magazine. As CEO of Beyond Well Media, she has a team of psychiatrists and psychologists who provide expert psychological tools and resilience training.

The Italian region of Tuscany is a feast for all senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture for eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Timeworn churches, once stops on nineteenth-century Grand Tours, stand tall in the towns’ piazzas. Rolling hills of wheat and colorful olive groves, that inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, are dotted with villas built by the prestigious Medici family. The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its coast, lapping the shore of Elba, the island where the emperor Napoleon was exiled. Quaint villages, historic towns and bustling cities are scattered across its landscape, which is almost as varied as the communities themselves. From annual horse races at Piazza del Campo, and the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Chianti region to the city of Pisa, an ancient Maritime Republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and Leaning Tower alike, Tuscany is the place of dreams, where thousands come to relive its history and take in the beauty of a region.

In the fashion world, Ferragamo, Gucci and Pucci all have ties to Florence and its endless inspiration. However, what truly defines Tuscany is its timelessness. Masterpieces from centuries past still lure immense crowds. Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence never fails to strike onlookers with awe.

In Paris, you only have to look up to be seized by the beauty of the city’s monuments, bursting with history and stories to tell. The center of Paris? It’s everywhere. Paris offers no insignificant spaces, no impersonal deserted nowhere. Paris has for centuries seemed calmly indifferent to that globalized, ravenous, giddy form of cannibalism called “urban development.” In fact, even if you know all of the city’s 6,500 streets perfectly, Paris will always remain the capital of roaming around. To drift through Paris, you require no pretext; you simply adopt this town that has long considered itself ideal for the flaneur.

An ode to the City of Light, Paris by Paris is a true journey through the twentieth century through the lens of history, but also the arts, fashion, culture, and style. Over seven chapters, readers discover the glorious days of the Belle-Epoque, the Roaring Twenties, and the revived intellectual and artistic creativity of the post-war era. They stroll along the grands boulevards, where the beauty of the city’s monuments burst with history and stories to tell, and learn the city in a way known only to the savviest insiders.

Following Assouline’s best-selling volume New York by New York, Paris by Paris features rarely seen photographs, including some of the first-ever photos of the 2024 Olympics published in a book. It is thoughtfully presented in the signature Assouline style to offer a unique celebration to the City of Light. Housed in a luxurious slipcase, this volume is narrated by writers Ariel Wizman and Harold Cobert. It is also accompanied by an insightful foreword by Frédéric Beigbeder and made complete with a timeline of the city’s key moments of the past centuries.

Ariel Wizman is a renowned Moroccan-born writer, musician, and actor. After working for publications such as Actuel, Vogue Hommes, and 20 Ans, he produced an array of programs for French radio channel France Culture. A former journalist-host at national TV channel Canal+, he is now a full-time writer and entrepreneur. Since 2020, he has been the co-founder of Miniso, a Chinese retailer and variety store specializing in household and consumer goods.

Writer and doctor of letters, Harold Cobert is the author of around twenty works. His latest novel, Le rouge et le blanc, was published by Les Escales.

Elevate your library with our Travel from Home Candle Lid, featuring our signature ‘A’ logo. Our brass-plated lid protects your candle from dust when not in use and also helps prolong the intensity of the candle’s scent.

Disclaimer: As a handmade product, the candle lid may exhibit some minor imperfections which are an inherent outcome of the crafting process. These imperfections should not be viewed as defects, but rather, add to the individuality and allure of the item. It's vital to keep in mind that every handmade candle lid is one-of-a-kind and may exhibit slight variations from other pieces within the same product range when making a purchase.

The mid-century inspired gold Astrid Napkin Ring is a show-stopper. This beautiful gold napkin ring features sea urchin-like spears in a deep gold tone. Set atop a square lucite ring, this versatile napkin ring will work well with sophisticated table settings, as well as for gatherings around the holiday season because of its metallic sheen.

COLOR: Gold

DIMENSIONS: 2.25" Length x 2.25" Width x 3.25" Height

WEIGHT: 1.0 lbs

MATERIALS: 70% Plastic, 25% Acrylic, 5% Metal

IMPORTED

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• Wipe with a dry cloth.
• Use a soft toothbrush with mild soapy water for plastic and glass beaded napkin rings, if necessary.
• Do not soak wood beaded napkin rings in water.
• Do not use citrus-based cleaners on metal napkin rings. 

A NOTE ABOUT OUR NATURAL STONE NAPKIN RINGS:
Our collection includes napkin rings made of natural gemstones, including agate, rock crystal, and pyrite. As naturally occurring stones, no two napkin rings will be alike, even within a set of four.

A NOTE ABOUT OUR HAND CARVED AND HAND PAINTED NAPKIN RINGS:
Our collection includes napkin rings that are hand-crafted from wood and stone, and may be hand-carved and hand-painted. This means that no two will be exactly alike. 

Set with 2 Flutes Astro. The “casual” concept underlying the Astro set does not veil the elegance inherent to all Vista Alegre creations.

• 8"W x 8"H x 8"L
• Not suitable for microwaves. For dishwashing we advise short cycles at low temperatures. Avoid frequent use in dishwashing.

Set with 2 Old Fashion Astro. The “casual” concept underlying the Astro set does not veil the elegance inherent to all Vista Alegre creations.

• 2/9"W x 8"H x 8"L
• Not suitable for microwaves. For dishwashing we advise short cycles at low temperatures. Avoid frequent use in dishwashing.

• 5/7"W x  8"H x 8"L
• Not suitable for microwaves. For dishwashing we advise short cycles at low temperatures. Avoid frequent use in dishwashing.

• 4"W x 8"H x 8"L
• Not suitable for microwaves. For dishwashing we advise short cycles at low temperatures. Avoid frequent use in dishwashing.

Set with 2 Water Goblets Astro. The “casual” concept underlying the Astro set does not veil the elegance inherent to all Vista Alegre creations.

• 1/2"W x 2/3"H x 1/2"L
• Not suitable for microwaves. For dishwashing we advise short cycles at low temperatures. Avoid frequent use in dishwashing.

Bold and graphic tikra-mirrored boxes.
Dimensions:

9''L x 7''W x 4''H

12''L x 9''W x 5''H

Sold As Set Of 2

Mirrored 

An essentially masculine gift that alludes to playful activities like a game of skill and adventure.

Atlas Whisky Decanter 

• Style: Classic
• Part Type: Whisky Decanter
• Product type: Handmade Crystal
• Measurements: 9" Height; Capacity: 27 oz
• Use restrictions: Not suitable for microwaves. Not suitable for dishwasher.

Vista Alegre is a world-renowned tabletop company and manufacturer of the largest collection of fine tableware, home decor, giftware, and hotelware in porcelain, crystal and glass in Europe. Known for its strong connection to design and culture and its tradition of working with world-renowned artists such as Christian Lacroix, Oscar de la Renta, and Karim Rashid, Vista Alegre offers a quality of excellence that appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes.

Our versatile Aubrie bag is available in a variety of handwoven t'nalak patterns. Take it to the market, use it to pretty up dirty laundry, or pack it for a beach day during the warmer months. The Aubrie is lined with raffia and lovely leather handles provide the finishing touch.
Dimensions: 20''L x 12''W x 15''H, 20''L x 12''W x 20''H

BLACK/NATURAL OMBRE T'NALAK