A breath of fresh air is more important than ever and the blue skies and sunny days of spring have been beckoning us to step into the sun and celebrate the simple things of life. FBC London’s award winning founder Fiona Barratt-Campbell, has created artful, sculptural forms of outdoor furniture as part of her new collection. Carefully chosen pieces help to create the stage for your special spring celebrations with friends and family, sipping appertivos and making the most of time together. The indoor – outdoor feeling of this collection means you can make the most of each piece. Textural…
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Movie stars, business tycoons, and large black sunglass wearing heiresses have all indulged in the serums, tinctures and creams of the uber elite southern Californian spa, the Golden Door. If you’ve ever had a full week and a cool $10,000, to to pamper yourself in the over 600 acres of manicured Japanese style gardens and terrain to hike, run and explore the gorgeous nature, you already know just why so many celebrities and those in-the-know choose the Golden Door Spa to restore, rejuvenate, and revitalize. If you haven’t found your way to San Marcos, just south of San Diego yet,…
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Art has often been known to have a seductive quality, setting the scene for alluring and memorable moments. It was just this aesthetic that Nina Yashar received when she entrusted Federica Perazzoli, to create the important space of Studio Nucleo, and you can feel the heat and warmth of the eastern tropics throughout the designs Federica created a painting, 200 x 600 cm, with inspiration from the visual and aesthetic language of the East. Presenting Each Time You Fall In Love, these exquisite tapestries are created exclusively for Nilufar Gallery. This work was the catalyst for further departures and was…
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Spas in the canyon, cabanas on the beach with gauzy curtains floating, secret island coves, seaside shops painted in sun-bleached shades of shells. Idyllic locales call for fitting fashions and the Miguelina brand in particular has been seen floating around exclusive resort settings the world over. This jet-setting, star-studded style turns heads with an almost silver screen aura. Whether you have a long list of movie credits behind your name or maybe you’re a low key diva, Miguelina has most likely found it’s way into your suitcase, with your stylist’s approval, of course. You’ll be happy to know that this…
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So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…
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With a summer reaching sizzling temps you should be up to the challenge of matching the digits with your own heat inducing style. This season lighten the mood with a brightened palette in juicy shades and sunshine rays. Flashy, flirty and fun we love this little number for the high impact and figure flattering cut. The cinched ribbon belt will always sit perfectly at every woman’s waistline and accentuate curves perfectly. While dancing in the sun you might be tempted to look for shade – or maybe not, when your sunnies are as fabulous as these. Nobody knows how to…
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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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The incredible collection Kam Tin, is known for the exciting use of jewels, creating a treasure trove of ambers and turquoise in an abundant homage to these gems of inspiration. Moving beyond in contrast to the smooth rounded stones that have dappled the cabinets, sideboards, and furniture, and now the designer has turned a new, very sharp corner in the choice of medium. This fresh chapter is a surprising stone: iron pyrite. A sparkling, metallic mineral muse that is fascinating in form and an intriguing choice for collectors who wish to punctuate a space with practical pieces that elevate the…
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Many say that every woman is a mother in some capacity, from the traditional mother who carried you for nine months, endured mood swings, body changes and never ending sleepless nights, to the innate nurturer harnessing the divine feminine energy as step-mothers, sisters, friends, teachers, a community caregiver, an artist, or a parent to fur-babies, women at any age are sources of love, wisdom, and fulfill our emotional needs as humans. To be a mother is to bring love into the world. In this edit of luxury Mother’s Day gift ideas we celebrate those wonderful women who make our place…
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Few things travel faster than the speed of light. Perhaps a message from the heart? Fortunately, Lasvit has an uncanny way of combining two of these most precious energies held so dear by humanity. Their glass, crystalline sculptures are exquisite formations designed with a mission, whether to spread a message of hope or fortune, to play with wishes and make dreams come true. It is up to the visionary artisans of Lasvit, in Bohemia to take a client’s inspiration and turn it into a fantasy manifested. Where there is love there is light and the passion and commitment that can…