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    BEAUTY: Dr. Hauschka’s Springtime Day Creams

    April 28, 2021 - By 

    Two rebel hearts and a shared vision of what holistic health meant long before “organic” was the buzzword it is today, Dr. Hauschka and his wife,  Dr. Margarethe Stavenhagen, shook up the norm of the day in 1935 and created something so pure and timeless it is a global beauty and wellness cornerstone. At that time high concentrations of natural actives and the way in which they are used to support the body as a whole was considered avant-garde and pioneering. Today we know that they are inextricably linked in the pursuit of beauty, inside and out. The Dr. Hauschka…

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    ONCE MILANO: Living Softly

    April 22, 2021 - By 

    From ancient civilizations to modern fashionistas, linen has stayed on the style spotlight throughout the millennia. There is just something that speaks to us when we touch these beautiful flaxen fibers, a grounded and reassuring energy that welcomes you to come close without pretense and invites you to stay awhile. Once Milano, a luxury home goods and fashion brand based in Italy has embraced this fabric of our ancestors and created timeless pieces for our homes and wardrobe. Founded by Allegra Marchiorello and Valeria Piovesana Thompson in 2013, they were inspired by a rich Veneto tradition of craft and textiles. …

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    DESIGN: Fiona Barratt-Campbell’s New Spring Outdoor Collection

    April 14, 2021 - By 

    A breath of fresh air is more important than ever and the blue skies and sunny days of spring have been beckoning us to step into the sun and celebrate the simple things of life. FBC London’s award winning founder Fiona Barratt-Campbell, has created artful, sculptural forms of outdoor furniture as part of her new collection. Carefully chosen pieces help to create the stage for your special spring celebrations with friends and family, sipping appertivos and making the most of time together. The indoor – outdoor feeling of this collection means you can make the most of each piece. Textural…

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    SKINCARE: GOLDEN DOOR

    March 31, 2021 - By 

    Movie stars, business tycoons, and large black sunglass wearing heiresses have all indulged in the serums, tinctures and creams of the uber elite southern Californian spa, the Golden Door. If you’ve ever had a full week and a cool $10,000, to to pamper yourself in the over 600 acres of manicured Japanese style gardens and terrain to hike, run and explore the gorgeous nature, you already know just why so many celebrities and those in-the-know choose the Golden Door Spa to restore, rejuvenate, and revitalize. If you haven’t found your way to San Marcos, just south of San Diego yet,…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Interior Designer Keith Baltimore’s Eight Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Spring

    March 19, 2021 - By 

    How can you shake off the winter blues and welcome the first blush of spring? The changing of seasons is even more highly anticipated this year than normal as people are especially excited to put last year where it belongs, in the past. And, many are seeking more than just a simple spring cleaning. We reached out to interior designer Keith Baltimore, to give us the scoop on how to take spring up a notch. As founder of the Baltimore Design Group, Keith Baltimore, has been an interior designer for over twenty-five years, worked on many important design projects as…

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    ART: Federica Perazzoli For Nilufar Gallery

    March 14, 2021 - By 

    Art has often been known to have a seductive quality, setting the scene for alluring and memorable moments. It was just this aesthetic that Nina Yashar received when she entrusted Federica Perazzoli, to create the important space of Studio Nucleo, and you can feel the heat and warmth of the eastern tropics throughout the designs Federica created a painting, 200 x 600 cm, with inspiration from the visual and aesthetic language of the East. Presenting Each Time You Fall In Love, these exquisite tapestries are created exclusively for Nilufar Gallery. This work was the catalyst for further departures and was…

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    Design Tips: Luxury Bathroom

    March 4, 2021 - By 

    There are few things more satisfying than taking a bath after a long, tiring day. When you step into the shower or take a dip in the bathtub and feel all the dirt and grime wash away, your worries seem to disappear, if only for an instance. It’s therapeutic. But what would enhance your bathing experience? Maybe a luxurious bathroom setup? Surrounding yourself with beauty and a calming atmosphere can do wonders for your bath time. In this article, we’ll be exploring the core elements of a luxury bathroom. From high-end materials to stylish accent details, all the way to…

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    GIFTS: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    February 3, 2021 - By 

    So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…

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    YACHTING: Benetti’s ‘Metis’ Wins 2020 Superyacht Award

    January 10, 2021 - By 

    Benetti’s 63-meter mega yacht “Metis” made the top step of the podium at the World Superyacht Awards in the category “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 GT”. The judges at Boat International were impressed by the interior architecture, designed in a particularly progressive style by British studio Bannenberg & Rowell, and the innovative exteriors and layout penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta and his team. Recently Benetti’s mega Yacht “Metis” won the prestigious World Superyacht Award in the “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 GT” category. The success is doubly sweet as they also received such recognition for Benetti at the 2019 event for…

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    HOLIDAY: CELEBRATE WITH CHAMPAGNE, CAVA OR PROSECCO

    December 20, 2020 - By 

    This holiday season it’s time to celebrate and there is only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles. What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava?Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that makes wine fizzy is a by-product of a…