bijou
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“Watermark is also a must,” says Maul of the bijou bookstore.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
After his friends go home, he makes for his bedroom, a bijou space to the rear of the apartment that’s appointed with a simple antique Iranian table and a Flos Parentesi lamp.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
Digital nomads are drawn to this sea-facing cafe-hostel near Dickwella on the south coast for its bijou rooms that are open to the outdoors.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 12, 2018
And yet, there’s something undeniably and delightfully bijou about seeing a tot outfitted in Seventh Avenue finery.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2018
Money she declared that she despised;—but the easy luxury of the bijou was sweet to her memory.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
Liam Gallagher has his debut solo album out on 6 October, and is deploying a bijoux marketing campaign based on musical snippets, a mysterious poster campaign, and word of mouth from key influencers.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 10, 2017
First of all, I’m obsessed with jewelry and bijoux.
From Forbes ● Feb. 24, 2015
Each of Carr’s bijoux is truly a work of art, conjuring its namesake—a frog prince, phoenix chicks—from mesmerizing gemstones.
From Architectural Digest ● Oct. 7, 2014
In 20 years, she has successfully hawked more than 20 million bijoux for over $800 million in sales, according to her publicist.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2010
And thou wilt have a maid to build thy hair, tie shoulder knots and make smart ribbons and frills, and furbish bijoux and gems.
From Mistress Penwick by Payne, Dutton
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