Home Decor: Yanko Design explores “form beyond function” and the Roca Cocoon Shower certainly does just that.
Designed by Arina Komarova, the egg shaped capsule is a glass cocoon is as visually stunning as it is functional.
Once you step inside, you are entirely enclosed by glass panels. A rain showerhead is in the center of the top, but the real luxury experience comes from all the spa features including: shower, bathtub, hydro massage (Jacuzzi) and even mood lighting!
Unfortunately, the shower remains a concept only, but its climbing towards the top of many techno happy luxury lover’s must-have lists.
Home Decor: After an extensive, two-and-a-half year interior renovation, Jennifer Aniston’s Beverly Hills mansion is finally picture perfect.
Featured in the new issue of Architectural Digest, Jennifer Aniston has transformed her 1970 single-story home into the ultimate bachelorette pad.
"[The house] originally had his-and-hers baths, but Aniston has turned the 'his' into a spa bath with a soaking tub," the magazine reports. The master bedroom features a wool-and-silk shag carpet, and a platform bed with a TV at the foot.
The home’s décor is Zen-inspired with a Brazilian cumaru (teak) palette. When renovating, Aniston had entertaining her friends in mind, with an expansive kitchen with both a pizza oven and wine room and a dining room that seats 24, along with a 1920s Thai gong that summons diners. Jennifer also has a fruitwood Sauter piano from the 1960s.
"I entertain for a living, and I entertain," she says. "The house has a rather glamorous, old-fashioned Hollywood quality. I can just imagine the Rat Pack stopping by; someone is playing the piano, and people are laughing in the next room."
In keeping with Jennifer’s environmentally friendly outlook, wood used in the home was harvested from fallen rather than cut trees.
Among those who worked on the home is designer Stephen Shadley, who also has collaborated with Diane Keaton and Woody Allen.
Home Decor: Miami-based furniture designer Facundo Poj is always creating something to make your run of the mill furniture look extra boring and his new collection is no exception.
The new collection from Facundo Poj, Machine 87 is created entirely from bamboo. Like his other collections, the new pieces have no nails, screws or glue. Instead, they are assembled using a simple groove-joint system that doesn’t require any tools.
Merging art with function, Machine 87 includes a coffee table with creative angles and matching chairs, a lounger and straight chair, as well as mini versions of both.
Machine 87 is 100% bamboo and includes both children and adult furniture that can be found at FacundoPoj.com.
Luxury Pillows: Considering that we spend one-third of our life sleeping, having the best accouterments in one’s bed is worth the time it takes to find them. Whether it be Egyptian Cotton sheets or a snuggly down comforter, this is the place to make investments. It’s no secret that as we pass the 35-year mark, our body requires more attention and neck pain seems to be one of those things that is grandfathered into the equation, whether we like it or not. It’s so prevalent that Americans spend $50 billion a year to alleviate neck and back pain.
February 05, 2010 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Home Decor:
Elle Decor is reporting that just in time for their launch of L by Lenox: the Wedding Garden Collection, the American china company is also exhibiting an exclusive collection of White House china, including a large bowl recently presented to the current First Family.
Since 1889, Lenox has been the go-to choice of china for many brides picking their dishware. For over 92 years, Lenox has been the choice of dinnerware for the presidency, representing America and classic taste.
News & Trends: Love her or hate her, there’s no disputing that 2009 belonged Lady Gaga. With a theatrical persona inspired by the likes of Madonna, Prince and Freddie Mercury, the name “Gaga”—taken from a song by the latter’s band, Queen—has acquired a meaning all its own, simultaneously evoking catchy pop music and avant-garde fashion (as well as a growing army of imitative fans). But Lady Gaga’s forward-pushing fad is not a fleeting one. Thanks to two back-to-back albums—the first aimed at the fans, the second aimed at the critics—she has shown that her music and revolutionary style are here to stay into the new decade and beyond.
Backed by designers like Alexander McQueen, Romain Kremer and Gareth Pugh, Lady Gaga (aka Stefani Germanotta) has helped lead a fashion transformation among today’s female artists. Everyone from Beyoncé to Rihanna has now recognized the marketing value of outlandish designer outfits, but they are all still dressing in Gaga’s shadow. Music and fashion have always gone hand in hand, but the classic creative pairing is now joined by a necessary business sense—even Forbes proclaimed that Lady Gaga is the music industry’s new business model.
Fashion & Style: International luxury fashion house, Escada, recently introduced its latest collection for Spring/Summer 2010, inspired by the famous resort area of Ipanema.
With a luxurious, legendary beach location for inspiration, Escada looks are peppered with the colors of the Brazilian flag. Standouts include the free flowing bright green dresses that stole the show to the pale yellow bikini accented by geometric kimono-style print cover-up.
In addition to Brazilian colors, black and spring’s neutral trend also made several appearances, including a beige-toned safari-style suit.
Many pieces were accessorized by bold, geometric jewelry. Geometric shapes showed up not only as accessories, but as belts as well, as seen in several prints. Bold necklaces, nearly breastplates were also on several looks.
Health & Beauty: Anti-aging remedies seem to have been around since the dawn of man and the latest luxury cream on the market claims to have been discovered around that time. Visco-Elastic Transforming Serum™ with Mandelic Acid is said to be the result of Dr. Stanley Jacobs, a facial cosmetic surgeon, of deciphering a 3,600 year-old Egyptian text containing the scientifically-validated secret to youthful skin.
The difference between Dr Jacobs’ serum and other anti-aging products is said to be science, specifically the active ingredient in the serum known as asmandelic acid. Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid derived from almond extract and a close cousin of glycolic acid. According to the product’s literature, mandelic acid offers the benefit of being a large molecule, which penetrates the skin more slowly, thus reducing irritation.
Fine Wine: California vineyards are once again breaking all the rules as they encourage the spread of good Karma, a ready-to-drink, 187 ml single serving of California brut-style sparkling wine.
Packaged in a glass bottle, fashioned to resemble a champagne flute, with a wide screw-off cap, KARMA is a casual new way to drink effervescent wine, the same way you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
Sourced from California’s famed Central Coast, KARMA is “clean, crisp and dry,” with intense aromatics and mere hints of melon and pear.
The chic new beverage has been around since 2007, quickly becoming a favorite drink with Hollywood celebrities and hipsters who know how to turn every day into a celebration filled with good KARMA.
Food & Spirits: Eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore, according to Trend Central. The incredible edible traditional morning food is showing up in liquid form at some of the hottest bars in the nation.
Whipped egg whites have a foamy texture just right for fruit-filled creative drinks, as mixologists at the swankiest bars around the country have found out.
At the top of the list is Michael Biancaniello's “Humpty Dumpty” at Library Bar in the celebrity hangout Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. An experiment in molecular gastronomy, the cocktail is set to feature egg whites and will be served in an ostrich egg. In the hip Silverlake area, Biancaniello is said to be working on an emu egg cocktail holder for Bar Keeper.
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Home Decor: After an extensive, two-and-a-half year interior renovation, Jennifer Aniston’s Beverly Hills mansion is finally picture perfect. 
Home Decor: Miami-based furniture designer Facundo Poj is always creating something to make your run of the mill furniture look extra boring and his new collection is no exception.
Luxury Pillows: Considering that we spend one-third of our life sleeping, having the best accouterments in one’s bed is worth the time it takes to find them. Whether it be Egyptian Cotton sheets or a snuggly down comforter, this is the place to make investments. It’s no secret that as we pass the 35-year mark, our body requires more attention and neck pain seems to be one of those things that is grandfathered into the equation, whether we like it or not. It’s so prevalent that Americans spend $50 billion a year to alleviate neck and back pain. 
News & Trends: Love her or hate her, there’s no disputing that 2009 belonged Lady Gaga. With a theatrical persona inspired by the likes of Madonna, Prince and Freddie Mercury, the name “Gaga”—taken from a song by the latter’s band, Queen—has acquired a meaning all its own, simultaneously evoking catchy pop music and avant-garde fashion (as well as a growing army of imitative fans). But Lady Gaga’s forward-pushing fad is not a fleeting one. Thanks to two back-to-back albums—the first aimed at the fans, the second aimed at the critics—she has shown that her music and revolutionary style are here to stay into the new decade and beyond.
Fashion & Style: International luxury fashion house, Escada, recently introduced its latest collection for Spring/Summer 2010, inspired by the famous resort area of Ipanema. 
Health & Beauty: Anti-aging remedies seem to have been around since the dawn of man and the latest luxury cream on the market claims to have been discovered around that time. Visco-Elastic Transforming Serum™ with Mandelic Acid is said to be the result of Dr. Stanley Jacobs, a facial cosmetic surgeon, of deciphering a 3,600 year-old Egyptian text containing the scientifically-validated secret to youthful skin. 
Fine Wine: California vineyards are once again breaking all the rules as they encourage the spread of good Karma, a ready-to-drink, 187 ml single serving of California brut-style sparkling wine.
Food & Spirits: Eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore, according to Trend Central. The incredible edible traditional morning food is showing up in liquid form at some of the hottest bars in the nation. 
