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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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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In a stunning collaboration a call to conservationism has never been more beautiful or more meaningful. The modern surrealist artist Dulk, from Spain, has teamed up with world renown Spanish porcelain masters Lladró. Together they have brought Ephemeral Treasures to life. This limited edition of porcelain storytelling is a three-dimensional vision of the ecological precipice that many of the spectacular creatures of India find themselves teetering on. Antonio Segura Donat, known artistically as Dulk, doesn’t just create captivating paintings and sculptures, his art reflects his true passion, a love of nature and the masculine need to protect it. On his…
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No matter how beautiful something is some people just can’t live in a copy and paste world and need an environment that is truly just for them. That is where the world renown French-Moroccan luxury interior designer Rita Chraibi comes in. She has a remarkable list of clients from Miami to Morocco, New York to Paris. The palaces, princes, hotels and Hollywood stars who all look to Chraibi for perfectly remarkable designs know that she delivers what no one else can. Singularity. Rita Chraibi, formed a concept she calls Only Once, where each piece of furniture and design you will…
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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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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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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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Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Join us as we raise a glass to mothers around the world; biological, adopted, nurturers in heart and action. We wouldn’t be here without the leading lady in our lives. There is nothing like a mother’s love and this Mother’s Day we’ve partnered with Fresh Victor to bring you easy and delicious cocktails to impress your mother with. Chief Mixologist at Fresh Victor, H. Joseph Ehrmann created alcoholic and non-alcoholic options and the Fresh Victor fresh pressed juices make making cocktails as easy as pouring dreamy juices into a beautiful glass, and Voila! ‘At’s Amore Alcoholic…
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WRITTEN BY: GIUSEPPE MAUTONE It’s no surprise to see Porsche in the winner’s circle, but a triple win by the team is certainly noteworthy. Porsche Penske Motorsport claimed it’s first victory with the Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC. Opening the season in Qatar, works drivers Kévin Estre (France), André Lotterer (Germany) and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) crossed the finish line first at the wheel of the No. 6 car. The No. 5 sister car wrapped up the 1,812-kilometre event in third place. The customer team Hertz Team Jota triumphantly rounded off Porsche’s second place win overall. In…