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  "name": "Stardust",
  "description": "Stardust appears 3 times in our French House, The Waxonia Desk — French House, and The Waxonia Desk — The Hundred lists, placing as high as No. 1. Hand-curated, with a reason for every pick.",
  "updated": "2026-08-29",
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