For all those who enjoy reading latest surveys here is an amusing survey especially if you are planning a trip to Europe. In a poll conducted by the website TripAdvisor, nearly 2,400 travelers gave their views on different European cities and the results were definitely shocking. No city was spared in this survey where the travelers voted for London as the dirtiest in Europe, home to the worst-dressed people and the most expensive. But the real shocker was Paris...

Whoever said that design and craftsmanship can’t be extended to cooking appliances without affecting their performance is in for a shock. The La Cornue CornuFé stoves have proved that art and design can now blend beautifully with your stove. A product of a French company these stoves are definitely a class apart. The stove in the picture is just one of the many unique stoves that the company has been creating. The stove has five gas burners (a 17,500...

It is hard to imagine any Disney products without the lovely animated characters. But the collaboration of Disney Consumer Products and Veneman Collections (the outdoor furniture company known for its custom designs) has led to the creation of Disney’s first upscale, non-character lifestyle brand- Walt Disney Signature collection. This new collection of luxurious high end furniture from Veneman which debuted at High Point Market at the International Home Furnishings Center on April 23 incorporates timeless moments of Disney magic...

I thought a bathroom cabinet was just a useless piece of wood with a bunch of pointless things collecting dust in it. What a misconception that was. The Uplift by Robern (a Kohler company) is perfect for a modern home with six power outlets behind the mirror, allowing you to conveniently plug in all your gadgets without cluttering up your counter. The four foot wide mirror is perfect for narcissists who love their own reflection. There's an optional mount...

If you like something classic and stately, look no further. The bathroom suites and fixtures from Lineatre offer just this. The bathtub that stands out in any bathroom is available in this line in two sumptuous, free-standing styles. You can take your pick between a royal four-legged bathtub or something a little more vintage that is an upholstered version with diamante buttons. The toilet seat cover is upholstered and padded with a choice of glamorous gold or gracious white....

Listen up all you aspiring and professional DJ's. The Lusso is a most stylish and exclusive turntable with a very unusual but pleasing design. It's built on alternate layers of aluminium and black acrylic, including the topsy-turvy cone for the aluminium platter fitted with an acrylic plattermat. A highly precise synchronous motor suspended within one of the cones is what drives the lusso. The cones are not connected to each other, but they embrace height-adjustable feet that provides a...

Remember Baz Luhrmann’s sweeping epic romance Australia starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman set in the times of World War II? You probably remember it for its stunning landscapes and cinematography, but we've decided to mention it for other reasons. We thought its about time we stole the limelight from all the other aspects of the film and gave it to the stock saddle as used by Nicole’s aristocrat Lady Sarah Ashley. It's not a cheap knock-off, it's the...

Boucheron reinterprets the now-cult Reflet XL model in a new collection, developed by the Girard-Perregaux manufacture for lovers of exquisite timepieces. The new Reflet XL Jewelry collection is designed for both men and women and is yet another winner from Bouchernon. Powered by an automatic self-winding mechanical calibre - reference GP 4000, the new timepiece is available in a pink gold or steel case. A true jewel, the bezel, set with two rows comprising of 120 diamonds enhances the...

Many people refrain from wearing diamonds as they hate the attention that these sparkly stones garner. Keeping in mind this class of people, J’ART and OPEN!Design&Concept have come up with the most unique line of jewelry that incorporates the sparkling diamonds without displaying them. Confused? Let me explain. The two companies have come up with an exception design for a ring that has diamonds studded on the inner side and a sign on face that says: Diamonds inside. The...

Mrs. Obama is always in news for her exquisite fashion sense. And it’s not just her formal gowns that get her the recognition but her sneakers as well. Recently at a Feeding America event Mrs. Obama was spotted in a casual sweater, Capri pants and a pair of shiny suede and pink metallic sneakers from Lanvin. The unique choice of footwear has raised quite a few eyebrows but I think the First Lady managed to carry these sneakers with...

Carbon fiber is the favorite material with supercars these days. This material not only gives the car a sleek look but also makes them much lighter. So it is no surprise that many cars are getting a carbon fiber makeover. And the latest car to opt for carbon fiber is the BMW Z4. This fine tuned car was spotted by BMW Tuner in Munich, Germany and has decals that represent Cartech Munchen, a tuner that is known to work...

Not everybody is in favor of Obama. And this fact is crystal-clear from an opinion post on Spiegel. Award-winning journalist, Gabor Steingart, has more than one reason to state that current US President Barack Obama is ‘The Most Expensive President Since 1945’. He isn’t shy from proclaiming that Obama’s first 100 days in office were expensive, glamorous and often contradictory. Evaluating Obama’s performance, read on to know why the 44th President got himself tagged as the most expensive President...

For people who cannot live without their teddies under their face each night, maybe they would want to invest on something that is going to make them want to take a sleep to stop the head spin. A teddy bear is being sold, in Suffolk, for 500,000 pounds. Only. If you buy it, you will also get teddy’s (owner’s) home – a beamed cottage in Lavenham, a picturesque medieval village. The three-foot bear - which belonged to the 73-year...

If you are interested in Real Estate and the effect of the economic crunch on the world real estate climate, here is the latest report from Reidin, a consultancy. Their latest report claims that in spite of the global meltdown Dubai is one of the most expensive emerging property markets today. The city ranked first among 59 cities in 34 emerging markets, with the highest average residential property prices. Reidin has based its analysis from data gathered from advertised...

Luxurious transport is a fad among the elite these days. And if you believe in following the latest elite trends you have to be seen in one of the many luxurious modes of transports. And here is the latest luxurious mode of transport that goes by the name - Gulfstream IVSP. This luxurious jet liner has been updated and modified to fit the elite class. Equipped with 11 seats, this jet promises luxury like no other. Currently based in...