Sheer Delight

Philippe Starck’s Louis Ghost Chair is clear Lucite fashioned into a mock-Louis XV design. Whether in a traditional, modern or contemporary setting, the seat fits, at once blending in and standing out for its sleek design and regal stature. Previously available in Baltimore only online, they are now at Home on the Harbor, for instant gratification. Home on the Harbor, Mt Washington Mill, 1340 Smith Ave. Baltimore, 410.433.1616, http://www.homeontheharboronline.com

Exterior Elegance

Think of Stuart Ortel as an exterior designer. He and his full-service landscape architecture firm, Stone Hill Design, revamp gardens and outdoor spaces, treating them as extensions of the home, as if they were another room. His design philosophy: “As a landscape architect, I am constantly trying to marry the interior to the exterior and so my relationship to the architecture style, materials, and massing is critical.” Peonies, hydrangeas, roses, lavenders and boxwoods—perennials that work well in both gardens and vases—are a few of Stuart’s favorite living accessories. Creative touches like decorative pots, pea gravel and lanterns enhance the union of home and garden. Stone Hill Design Associates, Inc., 5704 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, 410.464.2000, http://www.stonehilldesignassociates.com

Veni, Vidi …Vietri!

Incanto Dinnerware by Vietri was created by an Italian designer who studied his family’s heirloom dishes and Italian art and architecture for inspiration. Microwave, oven and dishwasher safe, the pieces have a unique rustic look and handcrafted feel, perfect for everyday use and pretty enough for company. Enchanting, indeed! Bamboo flatware by Juliska makes a chic accompaniment. Both available at Sunnyfields, 6305 Falls Road, Baltimore, 410.823.6666, http://www.sunnyfieldsgifts.com

Natural Beauty

Fabled to cure scorpion stings and snake bites, to calm thunder as well as an unquiet mind, agate has long fascinated cultures with its exotic banded color. A slice of agate alone on its stand makes an object of natural art too beautiful to resist. Patrick Sutton Home - 1000 Light Street, Federal Hill, 410.783.1500, http://www.patricksutton.com