Coffee bars and coffee-bean experts have been a fan of the small espresso machine manufacture, Olympia Express, for a good eighty years. After being acquired by a German retired banker, the company seems to have a new found interest in coming out with more unique products, helping them expand your user base....
Talk about added attractions! Even as the US economy is slowly coming out of its recession phase, the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts has made a big investment. They are now proud owners of a rare Tokugawa-era suit of armor. Acquired from a Japanese museum, this iron, leather, lacquer and gold made armor suit was a part of the Japanese treasury till 1927. It is said to be created in early 1600s in Kii Province, south of Kyoto and...
However bold a woman gets, there are still certain secrets that she never shares with the world. Heck, that's why some of the kinkiest of sex toys see the light of the day. Well, the bling quotient with such objects seems on the rise. According to a Forbes report, Jeweler Colin Burn has a wish to create 10-limited-edition vibrators with platinum, and 1,500 white diamonds each as a New Year gift. But that's not a first for the jeweler...
Illuminated garments are a good substitute for people who cannot afford a lot of bling but still wish to be the center of attention. But now LED-fitted textiles are growing in utility! Yvonne Laurysen and Erik Mantel from the Dutch company LAMA Concept have created a revolution in the eTextile technology as they have come up with an LED-cell based flexible carpet!...
The color red is usually associated with love, boldness and confidence. And Hublot has finally come out with a beautiful and stunning watch called the 'Big Bang in Red'; perfect to add a dash of exuberant color to an otherwise bland white Christmas! The case measures in at a diameter of 38 mm and comes in white ceramic and is red with satin-finish for numerals. The hands of the watch are fitted with rhodium, diamonds and white luminous markings....
For all those who swear by the term, ‘if you’ve got it, flaunt it”, here is the best way to flaunt your luxurious lifestyles. The company, Dallmeier from Regensburg is helping you flaunt your lavish lifestyles by introducing Swarovski studded surveillance cameras. No longer will your surveillance camera perform the task of just monitoring your space but also become a beautiful piece of décor by blending perfectly with your interiors. Glittering with 600 Swarovski crystals, this surveillance camera is...
Luxury yacht owners looking to increase their fleet of luxury liners, Proteksan Turquoise yard’s latest creation is definitely the perfect addition. Their latest offering is a 70-metre steel and light alloy ship that will surely meet your requirements of luxury and comfort. UK-based H2 Design has drafted the plans for this sleek four deck craft. The Turkish superyacht boasts of a maximum speed of 17 knots, a cruising speed of 15 knots and a range of 7,000 nautical miles....
The latest car to make its debut on the Dubai soil is the $740,000 Ultimate Aero hyper car from Shelby SuperCars. A car for every speedster and supercar enthusiast it is sure to be the showstopper at the Dubai Motor Show. This new 2010 model can accelerate from 0-to-62 in just a mere 2.78 seconds and can achieve top speeds of up to 260 MPH. The sleek looks and hi-tech features make this beauty a must have for all...
Exquisite chess sets made from some of the finest materials are no longer just a piece of décor but a symbol of one’s status as well. Joining this league of status symbol chess sets are the limited edition master chess sets designed by Alexander Gelman. The stunning chess sets have been designed by the media artist in collaboration with traditional Japanese artisans. Truly exceptional, every piece is unique and made of lacquer, silver plating and gold leaf. What is...
If you have a solid craving for speed, then this would be one dream come true for you. Two racing giants decided to come together to give us new speed monsters for the seas! Mercedes AMG and Cigarette Racing have come together to built a custom Cigarette Racing boat which will be unveiled at the 2010 at the Miami International Boat Show. Along with this beauty, Cigarette Racing also plans to launch the SLS AMG, which draws its inspiration...
Strange are the ways and desires of the rich! it is quite a well known fact that charles dickens was a great author and had a loyal fan following. But how loyal is too loyal? One anonymous bidder successfully bid a whopping $9,150 for an ivory and gold toothpick which Charles Dickens owned during his last visit to America, right up to his death in 1870. It was estimated to fetch no more than $5,000 in the first place!...
Lots of money, brings lots of friends along with it. It also means a lot of meetings and as many plans to do things. So if you want to stay connected with it all in lavishness and style, forget the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 or the Android-based X10, here comes the XPERIA Pureness! Pureness is said to be the first mobile phone in the world to feature a transparent liquid crystal LCD screen. The device also comes with reduction...
Finally it’s the turn of the aerospace industry to go green! The much-awaited Boeing's 787 Dreamliner took its first test flight over Everett, Washington. Built with lightweight carbon and titanium, the plane was grounded at Boeing Field in Seattle due to bad weather conditions. These Dreamliner planes have a capacity to seat 250 passengers and can be used for flying long distances. It is estimated that at least 55 airlines which include the Continental and Northwest / Delta have...
Well, a car equipped with a GPS system is God's gift to men who don't ask for directions, even when they are lost! So, now for those wanderers, here's car-splurging with a cause. The 2011 Audi A8 yet again proves why not just eye-candy but is also value for money. The sedan comes with an 8-inch LCD screen that shows you land marks in 3D, thanks to a collaboration with the Google Earth and terrain-mapping functionality. The new system...
What best return gift can an eight year old company give to its loyal followers? A new brand that not only appeals to it's the old faithful but also a fresh new brigade! That's exactly what Jovial has done with the launch of the brand new Planet Beatrix watch. This stylish watch comes in an octagonal case that has a diamond-studded bezel and very chic pink gold-finished claws or silver finish. The dial has been crafted in black carbon...