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I recently found an interesting article at Luxist:
What do the rich spend their money on? The 2007 World Wealth Report reveals that what the world’s rich spend their money on. The assets of high net worth individuals rose by 11.4 percent, showing the first double-digit growth in seven years. The report counted people […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 3:07 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I found this post from Luxist to be pretty informative:
Filed under: Handbags
Date night means paring down the contents of your every day bag to fit into your smaller ‘date bag’. But which bag? The tiny clutch isn’t roomy enough for your makeup essentials and a large hobo might give your date the impression you are […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 1:02 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I recently found an interesting article at Luxist:
Filed under: Decor
What better for a summer table than a pair of chubby little birds that won’t make a mess? Although they are cute and a little chubby, these bird salt and pepper shakers from Jonathan Adler are also modern and classy. Simplified down to their purest form […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 12:03 pm - Number of Comments » 0

While reading Luxist, I found this interesting article:
Filed under: Journeys, Spas
Australia’s newest luxury resort is Qualia, Qualia is located on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island with views over to the Whitsunday Islands. The resort is designed by Queensland architect, Chris Beckingham with an Australian look using natural timbers and stone work. Accommodations are […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 11:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

This post, from Luxist really caught my eye:
Filed under: Decor
At first glance it looks like weathered multi-colored wood flooring, and at second glance maybe some kind of throw rug, but then by the third glance hopefully you’ve got it figured out: it’s a floor mat made of vintage belts! I’m not usually one for leather […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 10:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

While reading Luxist, I found this interesting article:
Filed under: Estates
The listings of Suzanne Perkins are always those that inspire daydreams. Last time, we checked out the amazing Terra Bella. Now, this home in Carpinteria, California has a bit of a more contemporary style. The home overlooks the Pacific and has a wide open floor plan […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 9:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

You might want to check out Luxist for posts like this:
Filed under: Spirits
Is ZYR the best Russian vodka? That’s the claim behind the vodka which is made from water drawn from 460 feet below Russia’s heartland and a fermented blend of winter wheat and rye. They use a 9/5/3 ratio (water filtered nine times, five […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 8:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

Check out Luxist for more articles like this:
Filed under: Jewelry
The Santa Fe Necklace by Dori Csengeri - international designer extraordinaire - may initially appear a bit overwhelming but pair it with a simple outfit and let this bold necklace shine through and become the focal point. With a background in textile and fabric design, Csengeri’s […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 7:02 am - Number of Comments » 0

While reading Luxist, I found this interesting article:
Filed under: Gadgets
This gadget is for just for users of Apple laptops. The Floater is made out of a block of solid aluminum and is designed to hold your computer when you have it hooked up to an external keyboard and monitor. The Floater has airflow designed to […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 6:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

You might want to check out Luxist for posts like this:
Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping, Charity
Prince Charles has helped save one of Scotland’s most historic estates, the Dumfries House. The Dumfries House in East Ayrshire was designed in the 1750s by John, Robert and James Adam and was known not just for the home […]


Posted at: June 29th, 2007 - 5:02 am - Number of Comments » 0