The World of Rare Horses: The Lipizzaner

Filed under: Pets
Horses are exquisite animals capable of so many different tasks from polo to jumping, roping to dressage, leading a carriage or packing into the mountains. With hundreds of breeds around the world bred for specific capabilities it is hard to narrow a list of the rarest horses to just a few but these […]

Disneyland’s Dream Suite Daily Giveaway

Filed under: Journeys, Services, Preferred
Enjoying Disneyland in Anaheim is a magical experience in itself but if you are the daily chosen winner, you and your family will stay one night in the Disneyland Dream Suite, originally intended for Walt Disney himself. The two-bedroom, two-bath suite, worth about $600 per night, is packed with special effects […]

The World of Rare Books: The Gutenberg Bible, First and Most Valuable

There are countless rare books in the world, but by most expert’s standards the rarest of them all is the Gutenberg Bible. It was the first book ever printed back in 1456, and although several hundred copies were originally printed finding a complete first edition would net you $25-$35 million. In today’s market single pages […]

Nob Hill, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates
I don’t describe too many homes as romantic but looking at the pictures for this one, that’s the word that first sprung to mind. Now this could be because I have certain romantic associations with Nob Hill in San Francisco (and specifically with the Nob Hill Inn) but I think it’s the house. […]

The Most Lucrative Neighborhoods For Real Estate Investing

Filed under: Estates
>Ever wondered which neighborhoods are experiencing the most growth and are the most lucrative in terms of real estate investing? Forbes has compiled a list of the top five neighborhoods that have grown above and beyond the rest. Whether the growth is due to a dramatic drop in crime or rezoning and infrastructure […]

Karim Rashid Sphera Bed

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets
Want all your bedroom furniture in one spherical space? Consider Karim Rashid’s Sphera bed which isn’t just a sleep experience in the round as it includes a 32″ television, optional theatre system, vanity mirror, LED-lights and bubbly holder to give your bed experience a variety of entertainment options. The bed is adjustable […]

Vrroom, Vrroom, Luxury Condos Planned Near Speedway

Filed under: Estates, Sports
More proof that Nascar is big business comes in the plans for a luxury residential tower in Concord, North Carolina near the Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The Arcadian will include penthouses, corporate suites and one-, two-, and three-bedroom units as well as a parking garage,conference rooms, a putting green, theater, fitness […]

The World of Rare Stones: Painite is the World’s Rarest Gem

The world’s rarest gem is believed to be painite, a gem that most have never even heard of. Rarity does not equate to beauty in gems, however. The painite is an orangish or reddish brown, with the brown tint coming from iron in the crystal. It was first discovered in Burma in the 1950s and […]

Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Butterfly Tote, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags
If you appreciate subtlety in your handbag, you will probably like this tote with just a hint of butterfly pattern in the weave. Creamy nappa leather is delicately embossed with barely-there butterflies. Cinched with a 3″ drop braided drawstring closure, the bag opens to pretty blue suede lining and a single pocket. Measuring […]

The World of Rare Wine: Chateau Lafitte and Chateau dYquem

Filed under: Wine
If price is any indication of rarity these wines certainly qualify especially with well-known names like Chateau d’Yquem, Lafite, and Château Pétrus. Some of the rarest bottles in the world lie in collector’s cellars and some pass through well-known auction houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s, sold to the highest bidder. Most wines […]