I don't know what the world is coming to, but it seems like if you have the right amount of money, you can get anything done. Like take the story of Ed and Nina Otto. They lost their dog Sir Lancelot Encore in January, 2008 to cancer, but just couldn't bear this loss. Now the logical thing to do is go buy a new dog, but not if you are rich and eccentric. The Otto's actually paid an insane...
The Maybach 62S Landaulet is something to drool over, it is a deliciously luxurious. It has a rollback canvas roof that is certainly one of its main highlights. It comes packed with a bunch of great features and that goes without saying at a price of $2.2 million. This is a 'Buy it now' price on ebay and it might make many cringe. The car has a twin turbo V12. It looks hot in black and white. However, who...
Expecting parents now have the opportunity to commemorate the image of their unborn baby in a 3D bronze model thanks to the London Ultrasound Centre. This clinic uses a 3D printer ultrasound images to build the cast with special dust and glue, which is then set in bronze. The whole procedure takes around two-and-a-half weeks to make and for approx $1650. The London Ultrasound Centre is the first in the country to offer this service and the doctors believe...
Year 2009 will see BMW'S latest version R 1200 RT that is a perfect choice for serious riders who want both performance and long-distance touring abilities. Besides, this new souped up machine has equal appeal to both the sexes. R 1200 RT is outfitted with royal ergonomics, 6-speed gearbox, navigation system, radio and CD player and under seat heating. To draw attention this exclusive KaDeWe special edition model is encrusted with crystallized Swarovski stones and given a jet black...
Pasang Sherpa, a hot dog vendor paid $362, 201 for the food-vending rights for a New York corner. According to New York post Sherpa paid an additional $81,701 to buy north-side entrance when the Metropolitan Museum of Art auctioned off the sales rights to two of its corners. Despite only being 100 feet away from the site's south entrance Sherpa feels the prime position is worth every penny as the north side is more busy and receives more than...
The latest models from Gresso, Mobiado and Vertu proved that the luxury phone market is not hit by global economic crisis. And now, the newest addition is this expensive slider the Nokia 8800 Gold Arte. This precious baby is dished in 18-carat gold, and if that is not sufficient to give the luxurious feel, the makers have wrapped it in white leather front and back. Its specifications are identical to the newer Carbon Arte, with 4GB of internal memory...
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...
Let your bathroom talk for itself with the new X-Sense Limited Edition faucets from Newform. Integrated with Swarovski crystals these luxurious fittings contribute splendor as well as functionality at the same time. The twinkle of the white stone aligned with the gold finish of the taps express a certain class but at the same time is very refine just as the uberrich would like, for their homes. The Swarvoski embedded X-Sense bath collection seems to be an ideal choice...
Gresso, the Russian company distinguished for its luxury high-tech articles, has introduced its limited edition Avantgarde Skeleton Collection. As the name suggests it is a "skeleton" phone with a display back that allows you to see the internals. The 240 x 320 display and the transparent back panel are made of crystal sapphire glass. The battery case is made of stainless steel, with a leather coat and magnet release and the back of the handset is highlighted with the...
If you are in Germany, and planning to stay in a luxury hotel, don't even think of booking the Canis Resort as it is only for canines. This luxury hotel which will very soon open in city of Munich makes sure that your dog has a great time when you are away. Twenty dogsitters are around to look after of maximum forty pooches. The pooches have complete fredom to decide whether they want to stay indoors or outdoors. Open...
Financial crisis seems to not have hit everyone. At least that's one of the thoughts that comes to mind when you lay eyes on Vertu's gorgeous new phone. It is astonishingly beautiful and one can't peel their eyes off it. It has been created by Vertu for Boucheron for this Parisian jewelery establishment's 150th Vertu Boucheron 150 is made out of solid gold and stuns you with its looks. It took about 1000 hours to shape this beauty, 700...