The Camelback Inn Plans A Massive Renovation

Filed under: Journeys
Camelback Inn, the deluxe resort in Arizona is getting even more luxe with a $45 million renovation that includes a new grand lobby and ballroom, BLT Steak restaurant and organic gardens. A new entrance to the resort will have a tree-lined passageway with water and fire features leading to the hacienda-style grand […]

Vive Le Rock, Allison Burns, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags
The Los Angeles version of Daily Candy profiled the bags of Allison Burns today. The kicky bags are made of Italian leather and feature silver-plated studs and come in a rainbow of bright colors including hot pink. Daily Candy mentioned three of the female named bags, the Annie, the Jeanine and the Ali […]

Shaq Supersizes His Lambo

Filed under: Wheels, Celebrity Shopping, Sports

At 7′1″, Shaquille O’Neal is probably the tallest customer Lamborghini has ever had — to the point that his test drive probably wasn’t the most productive thing ever. Enter Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, who do fun stuff like help automakers with their concept cars, enginer and produce aerospace-quality glass, and do […]

Brilliant Lady 21, How Many Facets Can Fit On One Diamond?

Filed under: Jewelry
The last time I got all mystified by a diamond cut it was the Movado cut which has 114 facets, now Diamond Vues points out the Brilliant Lady 21 which has a full 221 facets. Compare this with the standard round brilliant cut of 57 or 58 facets. The diamond is being […]

Santa Fe, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates
This Santa Fe, New Mexico home has already had its Architectural Digest cover moment. The home sits on a 4.5 acre knoll that has views of the city and mountains. There is a 7,535 sq. ft. adobe main residence, a gatehouse, guesthouse,very long pool, spa, putting green & nature trails. The interior is […]

Vodka Goes Acai

Filed under: Spirits
Have you tried acai? The acai fruit has hit the U.S. in a big way lately popping up in fruit smoothies and all sorts healthy drinks. The berry is considered a superfood. It grows atop trees in the Amazon rainforest and is very popular in Brazil. Now it gets it first vodka flavor […]

The Plans For Pretty Woman

Filed under: Water
It’s not the most inspiring rendering I’ve ever seen but this is the only pic I’ve seen for the latest yacht from Hakvoort, the 128-foot Pretty Woman. The yacht is being built for charter and will have a range of 3,800 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 10.5 knots. The steel-hulled yacht […]

McQueen’s Ferrari On The Block

Filed under: Wheels, Auctions

Mustang, Ferrari… they’ve both got ponies on their badges, and are both linked to deceased actor Steve McQueen, but only one can go home with the winning bidder for now. Classic car enthusiasts may be excited to know that Steve McQueen’s gawwgeous 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, glossed with metallic brown […]

47 Vases in One

Filed under: Decor
This handmade porcelain vase looks a bit like a stack of bowling pins. The unglazed bisque porcelain vase is composed of 47 small vases. It is designed to hold a few flowers in random places to create a striking display that seems more delicate and precarious than it is. The vase measures 13″ […]

Amuleto, Paradise Down Mexico Way

Filed under: Journeys
I think it’s almost impossible to tire of the view of an infinity pool high up on a hill. This latest vista comes from Amuleto, a six-suite boutique hotel in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The hotel’s thatched roofs, clean lines and simple luxury appointments help increase the feeling that you are worlds away from home. […]