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This past Thursday Washington’s luxury W Hotel opened its doors, finally. If only this W had been open during President Obama’s Inauguration, but maybe next time, right? The 25th to open in North America, the W Hotel Washington uses the 1920s Beaux Arts architecture of the original building and incorporates a bit of edgy with [...]
In: Cars
13 Oct 2009Aston Martin is legendary for having an advanced driving program showing how to get the absolute most out of their vehicles; however, they only way to access it is to be an AM owner. Now, the British company is opening up the program to the paying public. Similar to the courses which Aston runs in [...]
Leave it to Neiman Marcus to bring us luxury laundry detergent. (I’m still hoping for them to re-issue the trash bags – they were such a novelty and a dozen friends bought them for me for Christmas as whimsical gifts!) Custom perfume artiste Francis Kurkdjian is launching his collection at Neiman’s and he is offering [...]
Frette, the Italian maker of luxury linens, has launched a wedding registry both in the stores and online. Couples may now choose from home accessories, linenes, Frette to Wear for wmen and men, bath, and the Essentials Collection. Once the couple registers, the bride and groom will receive their own personalized his and hers embroidered [...]
In: Art
10 Oct 2009Lehman Brothers is no more but their art collection is about to go on the auction block. Lehman’s was noted for their amazing art collection and they had some of the most renowned artists lining their hallways and several hundred pieces will be finding new homes on 1 November 09. The auction showcases modern and [...]
I know darling — if it isn’t bad enough that we have been having to shop recently and taking our purchases out of shops in plain bags (or having them couriered to our pied a tere later) so that we are sporting the names like Chanel, Fendi, and Neiman Marcus, now we have to make [...]
Are you one of the tragically hip that must be the first on the biggest and best the world has to offer? If so, set your sights on being the first to fly on Air France’s cool new Airbus A380, which is the world’s biggest passenger plane. But here’s the catch: You have to bid [...]
Modeled from Welcome Home’s Champagne Noir Soy Candle fragrance, this new Diamond Bow Necklace Candle is the perfect solution for luxury gift ideas. Set in 14-carat white gold with 38 diamonds (total weight 2.23 carats), this limited edition candle was designed exclusively for Welcome Home by Bucci’s Jewelry & Design. Cost, $4,995, but just think, free [...]
In: Estates
7 Oct 2009Green Day singer Billy Joe Armstrong recently listed his Oakland, California estate for sale and we think you’re going to love it. Situated on more than a half acre of California land, this Mediterranean-style 5-bedroom property was designed by Mark Becker and built in 1998. The features of the home include a spacious and calming-colored [...]
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