Wednesday September 30th, 2009 10:27 World’s Most Expensive Breakfast $35K

most expsnsive breakfastThe creators of Chambord have just unveiled the most expensive breakfast in the world in order to coincide with the beginning of a West End production about a new take on Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

At $35,000 the World’s Most Expensive Breakfast comes with a hand-decorated bejeweled croissant covered in edible gold and diamonds, Bar le Duc hand-seeded redcurrant jam, Kopi Luwak coffee (of course) and a Chambord and champagne cocktail to top it all off.  Sounds perfectly divine!  We’ll have two! 

Man, what kind of tip do you give your server for that kind of luxurious meal?

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Wednesday September 30th, 2009 10:23 Dunnellen Hall Estate Now More Than 50% Off

dunnellen hall estate price dropLeona Helmsley’s old stomping ground is not selling at all.  After being on the luxury real estate market for an asking price of $125 million, the estate is now being listed at below 50% off at $60 million.

The property featues over 40 acres of land, 23,0000 square feet of living space, 7 upstairs bedroom suits and a 75-foot outdoor pool with cabana and terrace.  Sounds like a bargain to us!

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Wednesday September 30th, 2009 00:01 Get Ready For The Electric Unicycle

Let’s face it, Segway‘s are a bit bulky and you have to stand on them.

Honda introduces the electric unicycle.

Honda introduces the electric unicycle.

Times are a’changing so get ready for October because that is when Honda

introduces their “personal mobility device” a.k.a. unicycle to the world.

By utilizing technology developed through robotics research and it moves easily in all directions, just by leaning. It will be introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan on October 24.

~~ Raine Devries

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Tuesday September 29th, 2009 12:43 The World’s Most Expensive Backpack Made From Deerskin

most expensive backpackIf you’re trying to hit up your Ivy League schools in luxury, then this deerskin backpack may be just for you.

As the most expensive backpack in the world, this pack is made from a supple yet strong deerskin that should keep you in style in the years to come.  Nickel and brass findings accent the pack and give it an Indiana Jones type of air, and for $1,324 it better do something like that!

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Tuesday September 29th, 2009 12:39 Award-Winning Rapper Lil Wayne Celebrates Birthday with Diamond Cake

lil wayne diamond birthday partyNow, that’s the way to live luxuriously, a diamond birthday cake!  And that’s just what Lil Wayne did to celebrate his 27th birthday.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper celebrated his 27th year with a million dollar Chopard watch, a $200,000 Chopard black diamond chain and a diamond-studded cake.  No matter what you think of Lil Wayne, the man knows luxury.

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Tuesday September 29th, 2009 00:01 $15,000 Scotch Is The Finest Cut

The Macallan 57 Lalique, “The Finest Cut“, is an extremely rare single malt scotch that is housed within an exquisite

Macallan 57 Lalique Scotch.

Macallan 57 Lalique Scotch.

limited edition decanter.

Containing the rare 57 year old single malt whiskey from the famous Speyside Distillery (founded in 1824), the decanter is available by special order only beginning in October.

Macallan’s has made recent news because of the recent record breaking sale of one of their 50th anniversary bottles for £11,750.

The legendary French crystal house, Lalique, has produced the limited edition decanters which are individually numbered.   Of the 400 being produced, only 72 will be available in the U.S.

~~ Raine Devries

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Monday September 28th, 2009 10:35 Ferrari Enzo Spotted On eBay

ferarri enzo luxury carA fast and furious Ferrari Enzo luxury car was spotted on eBay recently.  This amazing vehicle is up for sale for a mere $1,325,000.

In pristine condition with a super black interior and exterior, this incredible machine comes with original window sticker, two keys (though, who wants to share?), car cover and battery tender and luggage.

Sounds like heaven to us, you?

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Monday September 28th, 2009 10:25 Billy Joel Selling Estates In Sagaponack, New York

billy joel estatesSince the news broke about Billy Joel and his wife Katie Lee’s separation, we’ve all been wondering what the couple would be trying to sell off and it looks like the news is in.

The Joels have just listed their two separate oceanfront estates in Sagaponack, New York.  Both estates were purchased back in 2007 for $28,385,000, in cash.  While each home is located on Gibson Lane with stunning ocean vistas, the 4-bedroom estate is going for $22.5 million with the 3-bedroom is up for grabs for $12.5 million.  Any takers?

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Monday September 28th, 2009 09:10 TWG Offers Gold Plated Tea

TWG Tea Company is based in  Singapore and recently opened their ION Orchard Tea Shop where you can sample up

TWG Tea Company offers more than 800 blends of tea.

TWG Tea Company offers more than 800 blends of tea.

to 400 teams from amongst their more than 800 teas.   (Rest assured they offer accessories and petit fors as well to the discerning palate).

The pinnacle of the tea collection is undoubtedly the Yellow Gold Tea a.k.a. T601 which is the world’s most expensive tea.   It achieves this status because not only is it incredibly challengeing to acquire, it’s also painted with actual gold.

However, the journey of this particular blend is only harvest on one mountain in the world and on one particular day of the year and only with golden scissors that prune from the top of the tree which is where the tea bud is located.

These illustrious buds are then sun dried and placed within sealed containers to slightly heat the tea leaves which allows them to release the plyphenols which is what gives the team it’s yellowish hue and provides a soft taste.

TWG offers the worlds most expensive tea.

TWG offers the world's most expensive tea.

The tea is then painted with 24-carat gold flakes which is considered very good for you in both luck and health (what with gold being a mineral after all) and provides the tea with a beautiful shimmer.

This particular blend of tea sells for $150 Singapore for 50 grams (US$106).  That amount will brew you approximately 25 cups of tea.

~~ Raine Devries

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Friday September 25th, 2009 09:38 World’s Most Expensive Diamond-Encrusted Blackberry

diamond blackberryDesigner Alexander Amosu is responsible for the uber-luxurious World’s Most Expensive Diamond-Encrusted Blackberry.

Using the Pearl Limited Diamond Edition, Amosu has created a luxury masterpiece.  Featuring 18 carat yellow gold and encrusted with 4,459 brilliant cut diamonds weighing in at 28.43 carats, this handset is the ultimate in luxury and it can be yours for just $200,366.

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