Filed under: Handbags
I have a weakness for beautiful fabric. I am drawn to gorgeous prints, patterns and colors and as a result, I have a closet full of textiles that I have no real use for. I could justify buying this, however, because it is beautiful and useful. In addition to the great print, I […]
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Filed under: Spirits, Green
Green Mountain Distillers, a Vermont company founded by a pair of micro-brewers with more than twenty years experience has announced their first flavor in a line of organic liqueurs. The first flavor will be Vermont organic maple syrup liqueur. The liqueur is a combination of organic maple syrup and an in-house organic […]
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Filed under: Water
True North is a new 137-foot Newcastle Expedition yacht. The yacht is ready to cruise anywhere in the world and has two 3412 Caterpillars that burns 40 gallons per hour at 10 knots. The mahogany interior has five staterooms including a private master suite with a lounge yon the upper deck with a […]
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Filed under: Art
When artist Damien Hirst unveiled his platinum and diamond skull and its amazing price tag, I was skeptical that it would sell for the full $100 million. I should have learned by now to never underestimate the shrewd British artist. Hirst has gotten his asking price. The skull sold to an investment group […]
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Filed under: Estates
Today’s Friday fantasy takes us to New Zealand and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. This area has become a resort location for those looking for a getaway from Auckland. Gulf Harbor is a a marine village with waterside apartments and a busy marina. Today’s home at Astrolabe Place is set on nearly a half an […]
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Filed under: Wine
My love of Wine Spectator’s Unfiltered column continues unabated. This week they had a piece on Vino Erectus, the unique project of young vinter Franco Ariano. Ariano’s bold plan is to train grapes to grow upside down (tip facing up) ten ferment the grapes in an antique 400-liter glass pharmaceutical amphora, bottle […]
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Filed under: Timepieces
The watches from Richard Mille always dazzle and now the watch company has enlisted master watchmaker Stephen Forsey to create this fascinating device, the Planetarium Tellerium. The 21st century version of this classic device is made of titanium, wood, steel, brass, 18kt gold, sterling silver and red rubies. The device shows the time […]
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Filed under: Estates, Journeys, Sports
Brandt Andersen, the handsome young owner of the Utah Flash basketball team is not short on money or daring. City officials in the town of Lehi, Utah (30 miles away from Salt Lake City) have approved the plans for Andersen’s $2 billion residential and entertainment complex. a home for the […]
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Filed under: Auctions, Art
Do you think a serious art collector would recognize the work of Damien Hirst if it was presented, unsigned and anonymous, at an art auction? Apparently, at least one would. Film producer Allan Maloney managed to snap up Hirst’s Spin for a mere £200 at an anonymous auction at the Flatlake Arts […]
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If you are looking for something new in a handbag, look no further than Knoxx. Designer Jessica Maxcy’s bags are designed with city living in mind, inspired by the “natural forms in space”. They are also really cute. This Carriage bag features soft napa leather, chunky brass hardware and wide crisscrossed leather straps. […]
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