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Been thinking about buying the perfect Christmas gift for someone special or maybe yourself? There is nothing more elegant that is dressed in the Christmas spirit than The Hard Green DLC Watch by Linde Werdelin. This is limited edition watch that will come in only 22 pieces, each marked with a unique number. We know these numbers are not ordinary and one of the strongest as they have been put on the watch by carbon. That's why the watch...
If you love houses or just want to see if your house is in one of the world's best, you might want to check out the latest volume in teNeues' Luxury series called Luxury Houses : Top of the World. You can be sure that they've careful selected only the very best houses from all over the world. It isn't something that just shows the most expensive houses, instead it emphasizes of the dwellings of people who have built...
Here's some shimmery, sparkling news for everyone who is interested. The Liquid Space by Ross Lovegrove for the Swarovski Crystal Palace at Design Miami is said to be a dining space of lighting and furniture. The chandelier is by far the most awe inspiring piece of crystals I've seen in a long time. It is made up of 250,000 Swarovski crystals and extends from the ceiling to the the polished aluminum table beneath that reflects it. The effect is...
A lavish and luxury holiday requires a stylish luggage to match. And the ultra luxury carry-on luggage by Zuca Pro is just what that luxurious traveler needs. This neat and stylish luggage acts as a seat and has internal, stacking drawer-like sub-luggages. But the best part is, it fits into overheads. The sturdy bag can be used as a resting stone when you get tired and need to rest your aching bones. I personally love the concept of pouches...
The Detroit Auto show will have lots to cheer about, as Mercedes plans to unveil its 2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss that promises to become the most attractive car in Cobo Hall. The car is sure to garner a lot of attention, as it will be the last car produced by Mercedes in partnership with McLaren. Each car will feature full carbon fiber bodywork wrapped over the standard version, a 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 and the five-speed automatic transplanted from...
You know you have got it all when your car sports more than 300,000 Swarovski crystals. The car to be decked up with these jewels is the Lexus SC430 sports car, which is currently on display in Taiwan. And the mastermind behind this ‘unique piece of art’ is designer Zheng Ziren. The SC430 has long been known as “The Jewel of Lexus” and now, this Swarovski-studded version decorated with crystal made roses and ribbon in pink, is living up...
Juicy Couture has to its credit some of the best designer products. And their latest Juicy Couture Poker Set is definitely a treat for all Poker champs. The stylish black wooden case with the Juicy Couture logo embossed in the front, surely gives this set a classy look. It contains all the necessary elements for a game of poker: two decks of cards; screen-printed chips, five dice, and a dealer chip. This case looks so neat; you will carry...
The million-dollar watch club, like the name itself suggests, is a club comprising of esteemed companies who produce watches worth a million dollars or more. One can only imagine the extravagant quality watches that come under this heavy price tag. And the latest watch to achieve this great feat is the new Hublot Black Caviar Bang, which is the latest in the Big Bang line. This limited edition beauty boasts of an 18k white gold case and clasp that...
By now you've probably heard about all the cranes and out of this world construction in Dubai. If you thought they couldn't top the palm tree islands, maybe you should check out their new universe shaped island structure. For those of you with cash left over from buying an island branch of the palm structures, and then buying a country from the Dubai world islands, I'm sure you will want to invest in buying mars or Saturn, maybe even...
I think Jacuzzis are man's greatest invention. Seriously, there is no better way to relax. I am more and more convinced of this belief when I see awesomeness in Jacuzzis like the Unique Base Jacuzzi by Carlo Urbinati. It looks simple, yet sophisticated and it is designed in such a way that it will compliment any home. This modern looking Jacuzzi can be installed outdoors or indoor, built-in or floor standing, in any environment or situation. This is the...
We live in a wireless world these days or at least we should. The clutter of wires will soon by extinct, I'm sure. Parrot has joined hands with designer Philippe Starck to contribute to this task by making a set of wireless speakers called Zikmu. The speakers are rather impressive and they feature an iPod/iPhone dock together with WiFi and Bluetooth. It is possible to stream audio from mobile devices such as cellphones using A2DP and connect the speaker...
The 35 H Lounger from Designer Frédéric Sofia is a beautiful and comfortable piece of furniture. It is very hard to take your eyes off this leather lounge with its soft lines. The designer keeps the adjustment controls in the armrest, which is a good decision as it gives the chair a clean look. There are four pneumatic jacks which can be tweaked to sure you are in the most comfortable alignment at all times. The chair is definitely...
NASA has issued a request for information (RFI) soliciting ideas for what to do with the shuttle orbiters and main engines once the space program ends in 2010. NASA will use information gained from this RFI to develop strategies for eventual placement of two space shuttle orbiters and a minimum of six unassembled space shuttle main engine display "kits. NASA's wants to collect a wide variety of perspectives about whether eligible recipient organizations are capable of appropriately displaying the...
The Hotpod is a very unique and rather quirky stove. It's commendable due to its usage of recycled materials and very convenient as it can be of use in the kitchen and living areas as a heater. It gets its inspiration from re-used gas bottle, a saucepan lid and various VW parts. The designer of this nifty device is Dan Harding. He made this Hotpod in a VW surf bus a cold winter day in Cornwall. I like its...