Archive for April, 2009

The modern version of Cuervo Y Sobrinos was started in the late 1990s, but is based on a Cuban watch brand that started, and was popular, in the pre-communism days of Cuba. In the late 1950s when Cuba’s government changed and Fidel Castro entered power, the original Cuervo Y Sobrinos watch brand was no longer. [...]

In a turn away from the soft, slouchy, and often puffy bags that always seem to overrun the springtime runways this Leopard print box clutch by Roberto Cavalli is a glamorous and sleek alternative. Multicolored leopard print resin is paired with gold hardware and a golden chain handle. The design is very minimalistic, with no [...]

Soap is an essential but it can also be a way to pamper yourself in a relatively inexpensive way. The “A Year In The Country” box set of goat milk soaps is a set of 12 soaps that offer scents for each month. Pine, patchouli, orange, wildflowers, thyme, lavender and cinnamon are just some of [...]

A Hint of Venice

In: Interior

16 Apr 2009

Any well heeled connoisseur has been to Venice but for those aspiring to reach those ranks, there are tricks to the trade to make it appear as though you’ve already embraced certain experiences.   Horchow offers gorgeous Venetian masks which add a hint of mystery and glamour to any room.   The masks range from $183.90 up [...]

It can be quite the challenge to buy something for the “hard to buy” person in your life.  However, for a mere $50k in earnest money, you can submit your bid deposit to take over the operating license of New York City’s famed eatery Tavern on the Green.  The license expires on 31 December but [...]

About a month ago, former pop star Michael Jackson began his quest to cancel a huge auction of his personal belongings.   Now, with just a week before the auction, the King of Pop has finageled his way and auctioneer Darren Julien has said that he has reached an agreement with Jackson that will see the [...]

If you are looking for a quaint abode to escape from the care of action packed London – and you have an extra couple hundred million burning a hole in your pocket, feast your eyes on this mansion in London‘s posh Belgrave Square has hit the market for £100 million, or about $150 million. The [...]

If you love to indulge in Tiffany‘s jewelry but are watching your pennies these days – this colelction offers the best of both worlds as the Heart Key Charm is  priced at less than $200 and will make an ideal Mother’s Day gift (be sure to engrave it with Mom’s initials before May 10th!) These [...]

During a visit to England in 2005, Mary Oswald, the owner of CollierLeeds.com, visited Leeds Castle and was particularly enthralled with the dog collar museum at the castle grounds.  Being a lifelong dog-lover, Mary was enthralled with this unique aspect of historical artifacts and wanted to adorn her own dogs with something similar.  Alas, despite [...]

Rum is one of those afterthought liquors that you picture mixed with fruit juices and a festive paper umbrella.  However, with summer quickly approaching, a new rum is rolling out that is sure to set the bar quite high:  Mount Gay 1703 Rum. The 1703 Old Cask Selection arrives in an elegant oval bottle and [...]


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