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Get Your Gatsby On In These Inspired Collections From Swarovksi Crystallized

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:34:03 EDT

Just about everyone these days is releasing products that have a Great Gatsby tie-in, and who can blame them? The Gatsby film by Baz Luhrman starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan exquisitely represents the suave and swanky style of the 1920's, and we're thrilled that the anticipation of the film's release is setting a trend in fashion and jewelry. Because let's be honest, who doesn't enjoy having the opportunity to throw on a fringey flapper dress or getting to see a man styled in a dapper suit? Even better, the film has inspired a bevvy of dazzling jewelry complete with Art Deco themes and strands of pearls. From bracelets to crystallized hairpieces and statement drop earrings, the look is feminine, architectural and of course, sparkling....

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Architect Richard Meier Sells Collages With Penthouse Purchase

Deidre Woollard — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:35:53 EDT

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier has created one of the most luxurious residential buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel....

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Can Knockoffs Actually Be Good For Business?

Deidre Woollard — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:10:08 EDT

We generally hear about knockoffs in the form of counterfeit luxury goods or fast fashion versions of couture clothes but in every industry from restaurants to sports, success breeds imitation. That isn't necessarily a bad thing according to Kal Raustiala and John Springman, the authors of The Knockoff Economy: How Imitation Sparks Innovation....

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Maison Kitsuné Shows Absinthe-Inspired Collection During Fashion Week

Deidre Woollard — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:19:04 EDT

New York Fashion Week is in full swing and interesting collaborations on the runway, and off, are flourishing. Chic French fashion and record label Maison Kitsun� has designed a capsule collection inspired by all things Absinthe, the drink that has been beloved by artists and writers�since its introduction in the market at the beginning of the 19th century....

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Famed Naturalist Roger Tory Peterson's Art Up For Auction

Deidre Woollard — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:24:02 EDT

When it comes to documenting some of the world's most beautiful birds, the 19th century had John James Audubon and the 20th century had Roger Tory Peterson. A bird expert, artist, and environmentalist, Peterson was responsible for developing a system of bird identification in the wild. His Peterson Field Guides are still well known as some of the most comprehensive guides to understanding the natural world....

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Rock Star Development Project Up For Auction In Turks and Caicos

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:13:19 EDT

The recent "Rock of Ages" movie has put many in a hair-metal mood this summer, with some of the bands of yesteryear going out on tour once again. However, not all rock stars spend their lives on stage; some it seems, turn into real estate developers....

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U.S. Marshals Selling Off Fine Art in Online Auction

Deidre Woollard — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:06:23 EDT

The infamous Bernie Madoff is far from the only fraudster with expensive taste and he's not the only one to see his collections sold. Fine works of art by Chagall, Matisse, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Rembrandt and other old masters as well as pieces by more recent famous artists are being sold off by the U.S. Marshals in an online auction that ends on July 2....

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Exciting New Details on The Nobu Hotel in Las Vegas

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:04:24 EDT

For all the curious foodies, new details are available on the eagerly anticipated Nobu Hotel. Famed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and designer David Rockwell were on hand at the original Nobu in New York City this week to provide guests with sneak peek at the first Nobu Hotel, set to open in Las Vegas late 2012. Guest bookings are set to begin October 1....

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Soho House Continues Global Expansion With Five New Openings by 2014

Deidre Woollard — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:17:48 EDT

Soho House, the private club with outlets worldwide, has announced the second phase of an expansion plan that calls for five new houses to be opened over the next two years. Soho House was founded in London in 1995, as a private members� club for those in film, media and creative industries and now has outlets in New York, London, West Hollywood, Berlin, Miami and elsewhere....

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Chopard Celebrates the Legacy of Marilyn Monroe at Cannes Film Festival

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:59:49 EDT

The Cannes Film Festival is always the spot for international glamour. This year, the festival will celebrate film legend Marilyn Monroe fifty years after her passing. Festival partner, jeweler Chopard is paying homage to Monroe in several ways: unveiling a series of 25 unpublished photographs of the star by Milton H. Greene, as well as a jewelry collection that honors her beauty designed by Caroline Scheufele, artistic director and co-president of Chopard....

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Jeweler Chopard Celebrates Marilyn Monroe

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:59:49 EDT

Saveur Magazine's First Digital e-Book, Easy Italian

Deidre Woollard — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:59:48 EDT

Pizza, spaghetti, and other Italian food are often the go-to options for many American on busy nights but can we step up our game? A short collection of Italian recipes compiled by the editors of Saveur magazine offers plenty of ways to deepen our...

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Celebrity Chef Seamus Mullen Reveals His 18 'Hero Foods'

Deidre Woollard — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:43:44 EDT

You probably don't need another book to tell you that nutritious food can also be delicious, but Chef Seamus Mullen provides some beautiful inspiration in his new cookbook, Hero Food: How Cooking With Delicious Things Can Make Us Feel Better....

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Book Review--All The Money In The World: What The Happiest People Know About Getting And Spending by Laura Vanderkam

Deidre Woollard — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:10:42 EDT

Our beliefs about money are deep, often conflicting, and intensely complicated. Just about everyone has areas in their life where they splurge and other areas where thrift reigns supreme. But what would you do if you had all the money in th...

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Drew Barrymore Gets Into the Wine Business

Deidre Woollard — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:17:46 EST

The latest celebrity in the wine business is actress, producer and director Drew Barrymore. Wilson Daniels Ltd. has been named exclusive U.S. importer for Barrymore Wines. Drew's first offering is a Pinot Grigio from Italy....

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Review: 'Users Not Customers' by Aaron Shapiro

Deidre Woollard — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:07:46 EST

Aaron Shapiro, the head of interactive design agency Huge, has done a lot of thinking about what makes good companies great. This book is the result of years of consulting and th...

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Hand-Carved Carousel to Delight Young and Old at Milhous Auction

Deidre Woollard — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:54:37 EST

Many people have childhood memories of rides on the carousel, but only one lucky and deep-pocketed bidder will take home a truly spectacular hand-built, 46-foot custom carousel at the auction of the Milhous Collection February 24-25 in Boca Raton, Florida. r...

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Ray's & Stark Bar's Hangover Helpers on the New Year's Day Menu

Deidre Woollard — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:11:32 EST

The first meal of the year isn't always the most memorable but it doesn't have to be that way. Ray�s & Stark Bar at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is showcasing a New Year's Day menu designed to start the new year off with happy taste buds and a full belly....

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Celebrity Chef Style for the Home Cook | Bobby Flay's Bar Americain Cookbook

Deidre Woollard — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:53:37 EST

Sometimes it can be a bit hard to respect the television chef. Bobby Flay has made a name for himself flashing his impish grin and turning up the heat on a variety of shows. Even though Flay competes on Iron Chef regularly, proving he's got the chops, he has a bit of a Rodney Dangerfield problem: love he gets, respect is harder to come by....

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A Closer Look at Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Lots

Deidre Woollard — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:47:05 EST

Back in September the theme for the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival was announced: "Believe In The Magic." Each winter the wealthy convene in Naples, Florida for a weekend of ultimate luxury and one of the wine world's most lavish auctions....

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Exploring the World of Spices Through The Mighty Spice Cookbook

Deidre Woollard — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:28:29 EST

John Gregory-Smith has traveled the world in search of flavor, and with good reason. His line of 'Mighty Spice' pastes incorporate spices from exotic lands. Like the spice traders of old, Gregory-Smith has been profoundly influenced by what he has seen and tasted....

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Vacation-Ready Villas on the Market in Belize

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:16:30 EST

Baby boomers in search of a tropical vacation home or retirement property have been eyeing Central America quite a bit lately including the tropical destination of Belize. Avalon Partners has listed several properties located on a secluded peninsula in Belize at Cocoplum Residential Resort, a neighbor to Coppola's Turtle Inn Resort....

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Vacation-Ready Villas on the Market in Belize

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:16:30 EST

Airstream Debuts Latest Concept Trailer

Deidre Woollard — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:20:17 EST

The latest Airsteam design concept made it's debut at the 49th annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky last week. The Airstream Sterling Concept Trailer designed by architect Christopher Deam is a sweet little modern home away from home....

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Marilyn Monroe 3D Images For Sale in Bonhams Auction

Deidre Woollard — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:19:32 EST

Marilyn Monroe photographs have done particularly well at auction. The incredibly photogenic star posed for thousands of shots. An image by Richard Avedon, sold at Christies for $231,491 and images from "The Last Sitting," a group of photographs taken by Bert Stern for Vogue before her death, sold for nearly $150,000 at Christie's in 2008....

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