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    FINE ART: Ted Hartley’s ONWARD Exhibition

    February 11, 2025 - By 

    Written By: Alicia Kunkel Perhaps if we knew that we would live to 100 years of life, each of us might choose to be brave enough to become all that we wished we could become. A dancer, a marine biologist, a cowboy, a president. Would 100 years be enough time to be all the versions of ourselves that we dream that we could be? Well, without the guarantee, Omaha born Ted Hartley, lives his life with a mission of always moving forward and never letting the past pull him down with regrets and doubt. His 100 years of life have…

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    COCKTAILS: Valentine’s Day Martinis

    February 10, 2025 - By 

    Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day is always a great time to impress your special someone with an unexpected and delicious cocktail. Whether you like it sweet, tart or with a twist we’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes below. LOVE POTION NO. 9 Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Add a valentine heart garnish of choice to a decorative cocktail pick. LA ROSA DELL’AMORE Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Add two peeled lychee fruit on a decorative cocktail pick. BROKEN COSMO Add ingredients…

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    FINE ART: Crane Court Gallery

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Looking to London’s latest venues for fine art, the Crane Court Gallery certainly stands out among them. The gallery itself offers a fascinating provenance, as it served as Sir Isaac Newton’s Royal Society and its museum, as well as the headquarters for Punch magazine. Today, it’s curator and director Alex Prior, known internationally as one of Brittain’s important gallerist, who has worked closely with clients based in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia on both public and private projects and commissions, is proud to present this stunning five story townhouse, now home to important works from both established and…

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    HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Last Minute Gift Ideas

    December 23, 2024 - By 

    Tis the season of giving and a laundry list of to-do’s. Sometimes our heart has more to give than our schedule allows and we’re down to the last minute. Here is a quick gift guide featuring subscription options to help you make some holiday magic with minutes to spare for everyone on your list. CAVIAR Surprise the foodie lover in your life with a subscription to these luxury tins of caviar. For the caviar lover in your life we recommend the Imperia Caviar collection, with many caviar varieties to choose from, it’s a luxury gourmand gift that they will be…

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    ART: CJ Hendry & Clé de Peau Beauté’s FLOWER MARKET

    October 4, 2024 - By 

    Beauty and art collided in a unique way on New York’s Roosevelt Island recently. The Australian born, New York artist CJ Hendry, collaborated with luxury beauty brand Clé de Peau Beauté, to celebrate their latest launch, The Serum. Inspired by The Serum‘s one-of-a-kind ingredient, the Radiant Lily, a beautiful idea began to blossom in the creative mind of CJ Hendry. Why not create an entire market filled with plush flowers that represent the natural essence found in Clé de Peau Beauté’s collection? That is how the FLOWER MARKET came to be filled with vibrant, plush stems of radiant lilies; while…

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    DESIGN: Carini Carpets

    September 17, 2024 - By 

    When designing a space, the world of design options swirl around you; paint colors, hardware, lighting, to wallpaper or not to wallpaper. The list goes on and on, but whatever you choose the carpet will always be your anchor point. The place your eyes glide across as you survey a room, much like the bass in music, the carpet sets a rhythmic heartbeat to the environment it lives in. Joe Carini, founder of Carini Carpets, has a deep understanding of how critical a carpet is in the design process and how it is so intimately intertwined into your life story.…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Julie Macklowe of Macklowe Whiskey

    July 4, 2024 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Whiskey in a teacup is cute but some whiskeys would be more appropriate in a champagne glass. The refinement of Macklowe Whiskey is parallel to Hennessy Paradis Imperial Rare Cognac in that ultra smooth finish, almost oud nose and rich flavor. As if that wasn’t enough to fall in love with a whiskey unlike any other, it has also spearheaded a new category in spirits as the first American single-malt whiskey. The brainchild of American businesswoman and whiskey aficionado, Julie Macklowe. Realizing a critical gap in the market she single-handedly decided to bring luxury single-malt whiskey…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Designer Kari Whitman of KWI

    December 7, 2023 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL It’s not every interior designer that comes with a glittering career prior to being a designer, however, the beautiful blonde model and actress Kari Whitman, has a unique resumé. After enjoying the spotlight doing movies with actors like Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, Kari decided to turn her sights towards interior design and has never looked back. Over the past twenty-nine years Kari Whitman Interiors ( KWI ) has been established as an important and respected design-build firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial interior design; and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and more.…

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    GIFT GUIDE: Editor’s Pick

    December 4, 2023 - By 

    The delicate art of gift giving is one of joy and love, but sometimes it also feels like an enigma wrapped in glitter and ribbons. What to get who? What about the person that has it all? How long should you know someone before you give a gift? Maybe there are no rules at all? If you’re looking to tie a ribbon around some gifting inspiration, we have collected some of our favorite gift giving ideas below. BEAUTY Beautifect Box – In Nude & Rose Gold Hardware The Beautifect Box is a must have for any beauty lover. The easy-to-use…

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    EXCLUSIVE: A Chat With Nick Steward Founder of Gallivant Perfums

    October 29, 2023 - By 

    Nick Steward, L’Artisan Parfumeur alum, with over twenty years in the industry, founded Gallivant in 2017. Now the collection boasts twelve award winning fragrances inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of cities around the world; from Abu Dhabi, Gdańsk, to Tokyo, each one a love poem to the destination of its inspiration. We had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Steward about his journey in the industry and the exciting launch of his latest fragrance, Accra. Having had a full career in the industry, when did you decide to create your own perfume company? The decision to go out on my…