If you thought it is not fair on our part to live luxuriously while our canine friends have to live amongst us, without their own private space, you might be thinking of buying the pup a kennel. However, you would certainly not like to settle for anything that is less than what your doggie really deserves! German company Best Friend's Home offers luxury and niche dream villas for dogs which come with all the comforts that a dog could...
Napoleon’s personal signet rings were given to remarkable army commanders who risked their lives for the nation of France. Inspired by these exclusive and noble rings, leading French crystal house, Baccarat has created a crystal decanter for " L'Essence de Courvoisier", one of the finest cognacs that money can buy. More than 100 rare ‘eaux de vie’ are brought together to make up this rare cognac. Some of it even comes from the beginning of the 20th century!...
The Solar Decathlon, is a college competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy every two years in which students compete to design and build the most attractive and efficient solar home. Students from Europe and Canada besides USA participate in this unique event. Besides being energy efficient the houses have to be realistic as well. The current Solar Decathlon opened on October 9th for visitors at National Mall between the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. The visitors...
Despite the recession, the real estate market is still booming. This has just been proved by a sale in Hong Kong. Apparently, an outsize luxury apartment in one of Hong Kong's wealthiest neighborhoods (Conduit Road) has sold for almost £35.7million ($57.3million)! The lavish 6,158 sq ft home with five bedrooms was sold to an unidentified by buyer from China. The developer, Henderson Land Development describes the area the apartment is located in as 'a majestic realm for the city...
Hugo Boss has teamed up with designer Karim Rashid for their latest HUGO Man Exclusive Limited Edition perfume. HUGO, which was launched in 1995, is one of the most successful fragrances from Hugo Boss. The limited edition perfume whose bottle has been designed by the famed designer celebrates the success of this fragrance. The stylish designer bottle screams for attention and makes for an ideal gift for your man. An exclusive creation, this fragrance is limited to just 1000...
Merging timepieces with pieces of jewelry is a common trend these days. And women who love and approve the union of these two are sure to fall in love with the exquisite Vicomte Watch Pendant Necklace. The unique necklace is one of 140 pieces of Van Cleef & Arpels Les Jardins Collection. The collection is inspired by English, French and Asian gardens as well as fountains of the Château Vaux-le-Vicomte. The Vicomte Watch Pendant Necklace is piece that pays...
Everyone loves to be pampered. And there is no better way to pamper oneself than with a pedicure. And the Murano Pedicure Spa promises to offer you the most invigorating and luxurious pedicure ever. This European styled Pedicure Spa boasts of a beautifully crafted basin, technology driven instrumentation and advanced cleaning standards. The finely detailed LeatherTex Nurture upholstery promises to make this pedicure one luxurious experience. The footplate allows easier cleaning while the strategically placed grooves provide a pleasing,...
If you thought you could call yourself "rich" because you could afford luxury cruises, a yacht or two, a mansion in one of the plush neighborhood, or maybe even a private jet, think again. You might not be able to call yourself super-rich until you could buy a country yourself! CIA Fact Book reveals that most Forbes 400 members have wealth that is greater than many countries. Bill Gates, for instance can buy Costa Rica, El Salvador, Bolivia and...
Swarovski crystals studded MSC Splendida is yet another indication to the growing popularity of luxury cruises in Europe. Though luxury sea cruising had died down for sometime, the grand-daddy of expensive pastimes is here to stay and this was made clear when Sophia Loren performed the role of god mother when MSC Splendida set sail from Barcelona in July 2009. Though it has been quite a while since the luxury ship started to take its passengers on journeys filled...
After pleasing men with their Fall 2009 collection of bags, Louis Vuitton is back to doing what it does best: wooing the ladies. The upcoming Cruise 2010 Women’s Louis Vuitton collection promises to be the perfect way to a women’s heart. The collection boasts of a variety of exquisite and stylish bags that are sure to charm every woman. Each piece stands apart and flaunts a unique style. The Alma bag for instance is a plain black bag in...
Car enthusiasts, who love to increase their knowledge about cars or just enjoy car trivia, will surely enjoy watching the show Ultimate Factories on National Geographic. Last week, the show featured the Rolls-Royce and the production of their flagship Phantom supercar. For all those who missed it, here is some info on the amazing supercar that is the Phantom. The Phantom is the first car produced by Rolls-Royce after it was acquired by BMW in 1998. The show gave...
Men who swear by Louis Vuitton are sure to be pleased by the Fall 2009, Monogram Macassar collection; the first permanent Monogram line dedicated to men by Louis Vuitton. Inspired and named after the beautiful hazel-brown and black striped Macassar Ebony-a type of exotic wood used in making luxurious furnishings, this collection of bags is sure to appeal to every fashion conscious man. Every piece from the line features shiny palladium hardware, with a burgundy canvas lining that brings...
For all those who have always wished to own their very own Ranch, here is the perfect Ranch to invest in. The 7 Lakes Ranch, which is one of the last premier pristine ranches with water in all of Colorado, is up for sale. The Ranch belongs to famous golfer Greg Norman, who assembled it from multiple ranch properties. Any billionaire willing to shell out the asking price of $55,000,000 can be the proud owner of this Ranch that...
After Breitling, it is now the turn of another luxury watchmaker to charm customers with its iPhone application. The aforementioned luxury watchmaker is none other than Jaeger-LeCoultre who has created an App that aims to share the fascinating world of fine watch making with the public. IPhone owners get a chance to explore the various stages in creating a watch through this application. They have access to a particularly comprehensive dictionary of horology and to six watch initiation classes....
The L'âme du Voyage collection from Louis Vuitton based on theme of travel boasts of some of the most exquisite and unique pieces of jewelry ever. The Seville Set from this collection is one piece that caught my eye. Named after the city in southern Spain; the Seville Set features red/pink colored precious stones and brilliant diamonds set in white and red gold. Designer Lorenz Baümer took inspiration from ruffles and polka dots and the feelings in between and...