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    SUCCESS FOR AZIMUT: FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

    The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the leading boat show in the United States, has confirmed the success of the Italian brand, Azimut|Benetti in the USA, as the shipyard announced a US sales success of $50 million USD. This exciting result accelerates the brand’s growth with the goal of becoming the top ranking yacht builder in the USA. The good health of Azimut Yachts in America is also underscored by the rise in the number of visits to the stand – up 20% on last year – not only by people from the US, but also from Canadian and South…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: KUNZITE

    Arguably the most delicious color range in the gemstone world, Kunzite is the cotton candy colored variety of the mineral spodumene. Delicate pastel pink to intense violet-ish purple, Kunzite is loved for the special hues available making it possible for designers to create impressive designs. In fact the Smithsonian Institution has a prized faceted heart-shaped kunzite that weighs a stunning 880 carats. Due to its pleochroic characteristic, meaning that it flashes two different shades of visible color, it shows the best color when you look down the length of the crystal. The pegmatite deposits that the rough kunzite crystals are…

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    QUOTES: THANK YOU & GRATITUDE

    The American holiday, Thanksgiving, is reportedly based on the Pilgrims who first came to the New Land with almost nothing and really had no skills to survive the coming winter, and as legend has it, the Native Americans decided to share with the newcomers a wonderful meal, each bringing what they could to the table. This beautiful tale has stayed with Americans and has since become one of the most nationally celebrated holidays in all the land, crossing boarders and religions with the simple idea that to give is to receive and to receive is to give. Sharing a table,…

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    LOOKBOOK: BERTA FALL COLLECTION 2019

    Berta Balilti’s presentation of beautiful brides was breathtaking at the recent Bridal Week New York. The highly anticipated runway show delivered  on her signature sparkle meets daringly sexy curves and cuts. The detailing on gossamer-like fabrics evoked a modern fairytale princess who left blushing at the door and opted for radiant confidence instead.   Delicate florals were, of course, on show but so were elements that mimicked the arcing curved pattern of butterfly wings, bold embroideries, and glittering geometrics patterns. From ball gowns to mermaids and even a mini cocktail gown that definitely had burlesque inspirations, Berta ensured that there…

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    PAD LONDON 2018

    PAD London, known as one of the most influential art exhibitions is ready for another season. Galleries and designers from around the world gather in Brittan to showcase some of their most striking compilations and collections. Here is a look at some of the most exciting exhibitions that are a must see for every art enthusiast. Galerie Dutko creates sublime environs with raw forms while always being open to adding a bit of colorful whimsy throughout their collections. Galerie Kreo, based in London and Paris, offers the unexpected with a love of strong angular designs. Galerie Dumonteil always brings the…

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    CHALET ZERMATT

    Lavish living on the peaks and slopes of the swanky Swiss Alps When starting off a glamorous holiday vacation there’s no better way than a picturesque journey via helicopter over the iconic and majestic Matterhorn to gently land among the grounds of one of the world’s finest luxury resorts, Chalet Zermatt Peak. The 5 star chalet is located in the heart of Zermatt, with views overlooking the village and resting 1620m above sea level. Cosseted in breathtaking natural beauty Zermatt is known for its incredible winter sports, mountaineering and extensive outdoor activities. For the dynamic thrill-seekers you’ll enjoy the rush…

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    CREATING BEAUTY: KATHRYN SCOTT

    Creating Beauty Interiors offers full-page photos of ten distinctive city and country homes Kathryn Scott has transformed, including her own elegant five-story Italianate brownstone residence. Scott pairs architectural detailing with classical yet individualistic furniture, cabinets, and art. Her senses of color, light, and space meet her seamless melding of Asian and Western touches – from an artist’s antique doll collection in his studio to an Ai Weiwei table on a wall near a turquoise hearth to a child’s four-poster bed by an open window. To complement her serene, functional interior re-designs, Scott chooses art that often dramatizes nature’s beauty. Her…

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    COSTES: SIGNATURE SCENT

    PARISIAN DESTINATIONS: COSTES Parisian luxury candles that create the aura of romance and glamour. Have you ever went on a vacation and wanted the perfect souvenir? Something that instantly reminds you of all the wonderful memories you had while you were there? The Costes brothers do just that. At the Hotel Costes, they have a fragrance boutique where you can choose between several different fragrances for your body and home. These luxurious scents were created by the lovely and talented Olivia Giacobetti. She created them to remind us of some of the best places that Paris has to offer. This…

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    SIPPING ON STARS: CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA

    It’s the summer season and when celebrations abound there’s 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…

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    DE MAMIEL: BOTANIQUES

    Philosophy of the ancient world. Chinese medicine. Distilled with intent and stored gently in energetically positive environments. There is so much more to the skincare line from Annee de Mamiel than moisturizers and toners. Her deeply bespoke collection explores the scientific and esoteric levels of each ingredient until a special elixir can be bottled into the deepest of violet colored glass bottles. Known for her powerful oils, that even Richard Bransons’ exclusive island resort, Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands, supplies to guests dealing with jet lag, de Mamiel has created products that not only align with her mission…