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    LUKAS WEGWERTH AT GALLERY FUMI

    July 13, 2020 - By 

    Art imitates life. And, the life lesson that has been perfected by artist Lukas Wegwerth is that just because we may be broken doesn’t mean that we’re not beautiful. Maybe it is our brokenness, our cracks, bumps and bruises that allows the space for love to fill in the blanks and create something unique, new and altogether breathtaking. Lukas Wegwerth started working on his crystallization vases in 2014. He begins by placing a cracked ceramic into a chemical solution and crystals grow along the cracks; he can of course remove the vase at any moment, and it is his decision whether…

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    WINE: RED, WHITE & BUBBLY

    June 8, 2020 - By 

    Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings with celebrity chefs,…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: FIRE OPAL

    November 14, 2018 - By 

    Likened to fire yet born of water, Fire Opal is a very intriguing jewel with an ancient and storied past. Fire opal is a particular variety and color range found within the opal family. From India, Persia, and all the way to deserts of Australia, opals have been cherished as a symbol for everything from passionate love to giving the gift of prophesy. One thing is certain, opal made a mark on every culture where she was found. The Mayan and Aztec Empires in particular had access to the mining locals where the special Fire Opal variety is found. They…

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    JEWELRY DESIGNERS’ FALL COLLECTIONS

    August 31, 2018 - By 

    With autumn just around the corner jewelry designers have created their fall collections using rich hues and easy wearable styles that effortlessly accentuate soft cashmere sweaters, your favorite Burberry scarves, and supple suede skirts. Here is a look at some of our favorite designers and their glittering visions for the new season. LUCA JOUEL This design house hails from Australia. The effortless elegance of the collection is achieved by designer Tereena Lucas using only ethically sourced jewels that spotlight brilliantly against the rich golds that often boast unusual and intricate finishes. A portion of all proceeds are donated to the…

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    DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: LUCA JOUEL

    May 23, 2018 - By 

    When world traveler and Australian Gemologist, Tereena Lucas, decided to channel her love of beauty, art and culture into a jewelry collection she knew it had to not only be beautiful in appearance but that she also had to imbue it with a beautiful soul. Each ring, necklace and pendant had to have something special and unique. As such, she started at the source, ensuring each diamond and jewel be ethically sourced.  With these parcels of treasures she began to design a collection that often features a burnished, matte finish creating a feeling of a happened upon coin, ring, or…

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    FERRARI: PORTOFINO

    April 8, 2018 - By 

    Making its Australasian debut the new Ferrari Portofino unveiled itself along the breathtaking coastline of Byron Bay; under the stars and surrounded by them. The glamorous guests, which included Australian model Erin Holland and Australian actor David Berry from Outlander, enjoyed an evening of ‘barefoot luxury’ at the exclusive Elements of Byron Resort & Spa where they were treated to champagne and canapes, dinner, an action packed drum performance complete with flame throwers and the highly anticipated unveiling of the Ferrari Portofino on the sand. The Ferrari Portofino is the new V8 GT ready to dominate the market due to its streamlined…

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    THE DELICIOUS CHEMISTRY OF WINE

    November 20, 2016 - By 

    CHEMISTRY IS DELICIOUS Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings…

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    DIPTYQUE- 34 COLLECTION

    September 28, 2016 - By 

    The world renown Parisian luxury goods company diptyque is known for luscious scents, fragrances and candles, that adorn a body or inhabit a room, however many people have forgotten that the company originally began in 1961 as a little boutique on 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, where the founders offered unique textiles that they designed, along with other treasures that they offered such as, Italian glass beaded necklaces, hand-sewn change purses, and specially blended potpourris. Since 2014 the company has reconnected with the heartbeat of the brand and has redeveloped a collection of limited edition objects and fragrances that are in…