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Sneak Peek of Pottery Barn Fall 2010 Collection
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Sneak Peek! Pottery Barn Fall 2010 Collection

Summer has basically just begun, but I've already got Fall on my mind!
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Summer has basically just begun, but I've already got Fall on my mind! I'm excited to bring you a sneak peek of the Pottery Barn Fall 2010 collection! Inspired by the heritage of Tuscany, the new collection includes one-of-a-kind rustic decorative pieces; artisan-made fabrics featuring blockprinting and hand-looming; heirloom-quality, hand-stitched quilts; and antique-inspired furniture with printmaker's details.While Tuscan-inspired designs have never been my style, I must say I do adore Pottery Barn's new textiles, including their handmade quilts and blockprinted pillows and duvets. There's just something so authentic about them; you can almost see a group of grandmothers sitting around stitching them in a church basement somewhere. Yet they look fresh, not dated. Not surprisingly, I'm also smitten with the new Mandalay collection of faux bamboo furniture — check out the gorgeous bed in this photo. Take a look at the new collection in full below.

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Musician Sting's Career as a Winemaker and Farmer
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Rock Star Sting Produces Fields of Gold

Meet Sting, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter — and organic farmer.
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Meet Sting, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter — and organic farmer.

Last night at a town theater in Figline Valdarno, Italy, the rock star opened up about his 300-hectare Tuscan estate, which includes a 100 percent organic farm. There, he produces extra virgin olive oil, chestnut and acacia honey, fruits, vegetables, jam, salami, and other food products that are popular among fellow Tuscans.

"I came here and I decided to stay and be a farmer, because I wanted to nourish my family with genuine quality products in a healthy environment," the singer explained. "With this business in Tuscany I am trying to help myself and those who are close to me to live better in a natural context."

The celebrity also spoke about another highly anticipated product of his estate: his own label of wines, scheduled to roll out in September. The line will include a Chianti and a Toscana made primarily from Sangiovese grapes grown on his estate. The first release will be 30,000 bottles of 2007 vintage that have been cellared for two years.

Although I knew Sting was a notable environmental activist, I must admit that I had no idea he had a 100 percent organic farm that produced goods such as olive oil and salami. Would you buy Sting's wine to support his efforts?

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