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…
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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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It was when the jewelry designer Ritika Ravi, was first exploring the world of jewelry with her mother that she became inspired to create IVAR. Coming from an Indian culture where jewelry is an important part of everyday life, Ritika had a difficult time finding a style that spoke to her. Browsing shop after shop and mostly finding designs that were traditional and commonly found among relatives and friends, it became a bonding experience for her and her mother to hunt through the glittering treasure shops to find something fresh, beautiful, that represented her heritage yet was modern and could…
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Looking for that New Year glow? Here is a list of our favorite skincare products to give you the best skin of your life. Cleanser At the beginning is an excellent place to start and a fresh face begins with the most luxurious cleanser. Retrouvé’s Luminous Cleansing Elixir is a dream come true for your skin. The silky balm melts away impurities without leaving your face dry. Founded by Jami Morse Heidegger, the heir of the famous Kiehl’s skincare brand, and her husband Klaus Heidegger with the goal of creating a unisex skincare line without compromise in quality, price, or…
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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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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.…