Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Sometimes the occasion calls for something special. Sometimes the special occasion is the woman. Italian jewelry designer Giampiero Bodino creates exquisite, delicious works of arts fit for a queen. Lightyears beyond typical his jewelry is dripping in large juicy gems, set with the finest craftsmanship. An addiction begins once you’ve had the pleasure of wearing one of his pieces. Suddenly other designs seem to pale in comparison. Not for the average collector. Not for the average woman. Giampiero Bodino draws from the masters of his people who have gifted us with their instrumental contributions to the…
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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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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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New York City is known for its iconic skyline, a skyline so expansive it travels the entire length of the Hudson River as far as the eye can see. At night it’s a dazzling history book of stories of the past while the future is being written right beside it. Old brown stone, pre-war walk ups, fit neatly beside ultra-modern skyscrapers. Each building a testament to human engineering and the concrete, brick, metal, and glass vision of the era, all brought to you by New York architects. And, as you zoom in to the individual rooms, homes and public spaces…
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Bright, boundless and bold. Jan Kaláb is known from Europe to Shanghai, New York City to Rio de Janeiro, as an exuberate artist who turn shapes, streetcorners and galleries into points of shifting perspective. There is a youthful projection of coloring outside of the lines. Perhaps that is reminiscent of the wild nights in Prague he spent slipping from stop to stop on the subway delving recklessly into graffiti with his friends, a crew called the ‘The DSK’ in Prague’s art center, formerly known as the Cakes. They would quickly throw street art all over the walls in an attempt…
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When you’re a little kid it’s so much fun trying to wear your father’s shoes around the house. It isn’t until you become an adult that you realize exactly how hard it is to truly fill those shoes. Sometimes the everyday monotony disguises how challenging the twenty-four seven job really is. Being a father is choosing to be someone’s daily hero. From easy childhood moments of tying your shoes, making sure you get home from school safely, double checking that the doors are locked at night, to the more tumultuous teenage years of talking you through a heartbreak, giving advice…
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There are certain things that quietly, and without second thought, become our partners in our journey of life. Something that throughout the years, the ups and downs, teary-eyed dramas, joyful shouting-champagne spilling celebrations, catching flights and chasing taxis, something that is always there for you no matter what intersection of life you find yourself at. It is always there for you. Maybe it’s a folded photo of your parents that has followed you through every wallet, backpack and briefcase. Maybe it’s the lucky charm your first boyfriend gave you on your one-month anniversary to keep you safe. Maybe it’s the…
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Looking online for genuine silk clothing can often feel like wandering through a market bazaar of old searching high and low, hunting treasures. Whispered promises of silk that turn out to be a barrage of polyester, and shiny look-alikes, but you continue to search for that elusive mirage of silken dreams. That’s when you’ve probably came upon the shop Julianna Rae, where they sell the good stuff, the real stuff. It’s a cornerstone of the online silk market and a joy to find when you’re looking for a lovely gift for yourself or someone special. We had the opportunity to…
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Holiday parties call for holiday cocktails. Instead of the same old same old, why not sip from a different cup this year? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite drinks for you to try. Enjoy with friends and enjoy responsibly. Ferrari Perlé Can it even be a party if there isn’t something sparkling, bubbly, and golden? This holiday season we invite you to open a bottle from the fast lane. Ferrari is no stranger to the winner’s circle and their Trento is the official sparkling wine of the Formula1. This Italian Trentodoc is a velvety dream and the perlage is…
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Gifting gadget goodies for the home can be a fun and unexpected present to give and to receive. While technology has made its way into almost every aspect of our lives, which have led to daunting challenges and apocalyptic headlines in the modern era, this holiday season think about items that are more playfully practical, Jetson-esque, and at the ready to help solve some of life’s little challenges. Here’s a list of some of our favorites. MOLEKULE We are loving this super cute air purifier from Molekule, whose purifiers work by using Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO; sounds like Pee-Koh) technology.…