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February 2013

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Ice Jacket Bottle Chiller: Home Bar Must Have

Feb 28, 2013

Straight vodka is always better on ice, which is why the Ice Jacket Bottle Chiller is one of the single coolest contraptions on the planet. Just as... Read More

Hand Blown Sempli Glass Cupa Tumblers

Feb 28, 2013

Interesting glassware is always a plus if you’re entertaining, and if you are just enjoying a drink alone– it can be just as satisfying. These Sempli Cupa Tumblers are the perfect conversational glass for your whisky or brandy... Read More

MOWIE 2 HELMET: Making A Statement On Two Wheels

Feb 28, 2013

Buckle closure, Leather inserts, Embossed logo detailing, Metallic inserted details Composition: 25% Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, 25% Polystyrene, 25% Polyester, 25% Leather Price: $169 Via:... Read More

Walk On Works Of Art: Thomas Tramp Rugs

Feb 28, 2013

These Thomas Tramp Rugs ($100/sq. ft.) are basically like works of art that you walk on. Designed and edited by Thomas Tramp, these edgy rugs are hand made in Nepal under global... Read More

Off Road Heaven: POLARIS DEFENSE MRZR

Feb 28, 2013

We're not sure exactly why you'd need one for civilian use — unless you're just into the whole military aesthetic — but you can be sure that the ... Read More

Gear Up For St Patty's: BasketPong Full Court Beer Pong Game Set

Feb 28, 2013

If beer pong and basketball had a child, it would be BasketPong. How’s that for grabbing your interest? This set features two six-foot backboards, each featuring eight slots to hold your standard plastic cups in different patterns. Try the... Read More

Mitchell Gold: Bob Williams Hunter Chair

Feb 28, 2013

This sophisticated Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams chair is a great addition to any room--from a home office to a living room. Its clean and modern design is also versatile--the stainless steel legs can easily be removed. ... Read More

Audiowood Barky Turntable: Stunning Audio Entertainment

Feb 28, 2013

You don't need to be rocking a rustic look in your home for the Audiowood Barky Turntable ($1,300) to fit in with your decor — but it surely wouldn't hurt. This precision... Read More

MYO Gesture Control Armband: Awesome Tech

Feb 28, 2013

Forget camera-based gesture controls — if you want complete control wherever you are, you need something like the Myo Gesture Control Armband ($150). This innovative new input device... Read More

Aston Martin X Silver Cross Stroller: Harrods

Feb 28, 2013

Why should the parents be the only ones in the family to enjoy Aston Martin-level luxury? The Aston Martin x Silver Cross Stroller (£2,000; roughly $3,000) will swaddle your little one in the kind of comforts usually reserved for high end... Read More

Bert Sugar's Baseball Hall Of Fame: Sacks Fifth Avenue

Feb 28, 2013

Bert Sugar, an award winning sports writer and popular television commentator takes readers deep into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as never before. Now, with more than 500 color and black-and-white original and archival photographs along... Read More

Ion Portable USB Turntable And Cassette Deck: Break Out The LP's And Cassette's

Feb 27, 2013

Don’t look now, but cassette tapes are making a comeback. It was bound to happen. Despite their inefficiencies, hipsters were bound to hop on the old school mixtape bandwagon eventually. Now that indie labels are releasing tapes again, you... Read More

DSLR Paparazzi Lamp: One of a kind lighting for your pad

Feb 27, 2013

Mónoculo Design Studio presents this original lamp which is a replica of a reflex camera lens. Carefully handmade with high quality materials and fine terminations, the lens hood can be reverse mounted or removed. The lamp is made of white... Read More

Beercade: The Last Barfighter

Feb 27, 2013

What’s more memorable: sampling a beer poured by a bartender, beer rep or festival worker, or sampling a beer poured from a video arcade machine after you defeat your pathetic opponent in a game called “The Last Barfighter”? Everything... Read More

The Zeroedge Aqua U Aquarium: Artsy Aquariums Are Always Fun

Feb 27, 2013

The Zeroedge Aqua U aquarium is a fun and versatile desktop. The interesting shape not only looks stylish it helps with the water flow in the aquarium. Like all Zeroedge aquariums we like to see water flow through the entire water column... Read More

The Hot Tub Boat: Cruise The Lake At A Cozy 104'

Feb 27, 2013

Some boats have hot tubs. This boat is a hot tub. The Hot Tub Boat is a 16' boat, built in Seattle, with an 8' hot tub built in. As you enjoy the 104°... Read More

STACKING A: Leucos Stacking Floor Lamp

Feb 27, 2013

Stacking A Floor Lamp. Floor lamp composed of assembled blown glass cylinders in various colorways. Metal base available in polished chrome. Color composition: White, Orange, Crystal,... Read More

Put A Bansky On Your Wall: Quirky Wallpapers For Your Pad

Feb 27, 2013

This quirky wallpaper is based on a design by UK graffiti artist Banksy. It features an old-fashioned maid sweeping some rubbish under your wallpaper. This wallpaper cleverly creates a 3D illusion of the bricks being exposed behind the paper.... Read More

Personal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: Lehmann Aviation

Feb 27, 2013

Sure, you can get some cool footage from remote-controlled planes and helicopters — but you have to know how to fly the damn things first. The Lehmann LA100 Unmanned Aerial... Read More

TABLE & TENNIS?: Every Executive Office Should Have One.

Feb 26, 2013

Add a touch of fun to the boardroom or dining room with Table & Tennis ($6,600). This gorgeous table is designed to serve as both a meeting/dinner table and as a... Read More

Riedel Tyrol Decanter: The Perfect Gift For Your Favorite Wine Lover

Feb 26, 2013

Riedel decanters combine sophistication and elegance with optimal shapes for aeration. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wine's clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may... Read More

Recycled Jet Beds By Motoart

Feb 26, 2013

MotoArt designs and creates high quality corporate and home furniture made from vintage airplane parts. Stationed in El Segundo, CA with clients all over the world, their functional sculptures create an eclectic environment in any space and stand... Read More

Six Shooter Shaving Brush

Feb 26, 2013

Six Shooter Shaving Company: Our attention to every detail is shown throughout every Six Shooter Shave Brush we manufacture. We pride our company on exceptional quality. Every Six... Read More

1 Hotel & Residences South Beach Spending $100M for LEED Certification

Feb 20, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

There are many things that come to mind when one thinks of South Beach, Miami: clear water, bronzed skin, perhaps an abundance of gold chains and white linen...but environmentally friendly services and products rarely top the list – that is, until now.  The 1 Hotel & Residences South Beach will now offer residential luxury units operated by SH group (Starwood’s hotel management company) atop their 417-room hotel, designed around a firm eco-conscience.... Read More

The Real Guitar Hero: Fulfill Your Dreams with an Eric Clapton Guitar Replica

Feb 20, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

For those who wish to take part in rock-n-roll history, games like Guitar Hero provide a stage for players to try to match their skills to those of legendary musicians like Elvis, Slash, and Jimi. No matter your score though, you're still playing with a plastic guitar with color-coded buttons, which pales in comparison to playing the real deal. Even if you're not a consummate musician who can work a fret as well as a remote, anyone can appreciate the select few guitars that contributed to and represent rock-n-roll history.... Read More

Stolen Banksy Street Art to be Sold at Miami Auction House

Feb 20, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

Where art and commerce meet is a tricky intersection, especially when putting a price on street art which espouses social and political theory. Banksy, a British artist whose work speaks of these issues, is usually very elusive, but we would like to hear his opinion regarding an upcoming auction of one of his wall murals.... Read More

I Like! Borat Star Lists Hollywood Home Overlooking Nature Preserve

Feb 19, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

Funny filmstar Sacha Baron Cohen is renowned for his confrontational antics unleashed upon unsuspecting victims. Hilarious, and at times uncomfortable, the audience never really sees his serious side, but the sale of his luxury home in Hollywood is more than likely not a prank.... Read More

La Belle Vie: Multimedia Art by Slade Project Celebrates the Good Life

Feb 19, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

Family often plays a part in life's most meaningful moments, with common bonds and experiences reinforcing love shared. These dynamics might play a hand in the complexity of the art pieces produced by Slade Project. The artistic team is comprised of a mother and her two sons, bringing their talents together to collaborate on mixed-media imagery that commemorates or tells the “story” of an individual(s), through photos and memorabilia. Although a fine art collection is always prized, creating some personal pieces for a home and for future generations can be more valuable than any Monet.... Read More

A Clear Choice: CRYSTAL Pianos Are Anything But Classic

Feb 18, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

It is not uncommon for a luxury home to feature a grand piano in its spacious foyer and if you are in fact on the market for one, it may behoove you to know the black and white versions now have some more modern cousins. A company in the Netherlands has chosen to specialize in custom pianos that will complement pretty much any interior design, from simple to quirky.... Read More

Sonos PlayBar: Surround Sound Streaming and One Impressive Radio

Feb 15, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

With so many wireless speakers out there, each trying to outdo the other in performance, design, or connectivity, consumers can have a difficult time picking one out. The new luxury speaker by Sonos, the PlayBar, is another simple and sleek soundbar to reach the market as of late. ... Read More

Renting Rich: The Most Expensive Luxury Apartment Complex in Los Angeles

Feb 15, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

Hollywood's reputation is all about appearances, with many putting on airs regarding their wealth and status. In this urban city, acting doesn’t necessarily stay in the studio; however, if you’re living in the newly developed 8500 Burton Way then your 4,000-square-foot penthouse will surely speak for itself – and volumes at that.... Read More

Moll Anderson Tells Us How to Create an Unforgettably Seductive Setting for Your Lover

Feb 13, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you're anything like me, you may not know how to plan that perfect romantic moment without relying on clichés, but that's where Moll Anderson and her book Seductive Tables for Two come in. Picking up a book nowadays for tips on event planning may seem a bit archaic in a world of Pinterest, but there's nothing as immediate as holding source material in your hands. Plus, a page in a book isn't going to freeze up on you.... Read More

XOJET Expands Fleet With New Alliance

Feb 12, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

One way for a company to enlarge their assets is to join forces with another — simple addition, right? For private jet charters, clients who entrust their services to XOJET should be pleased with the news that they are forming a new alliance with Travel Management Company (TMC). This collaboration will double the XOJET fleet of light and mid-size jets, giving those booking charters even more options to satisfy their travel needs.... Read More

11 Films We Can't Wait to See in 2013

Feb 8, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There are plenty of reasons to get excited over a new year but for me, there's nothing better than a whole slew of brand new movies that I cannot wait to see. I look forward to disappearing within a good flick about as much as some look forward to taking their new Bugatti Veyron for a test drive on a desert road. From the Sundance Film Festival's premiers to the many award shows, the beginning of every new year is filled with anticipation. Without further ado, here are the titles (in no particular order) that I'm having a hard time waiting for.... Read More

Experience Summer Camp Nostalgia with This Art Village Estate

Feb 8, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

Built in 1892, this property was formerly the boardinghouse for the William Merrit Chase’s Shinnecock Hills Summer School of Art. While the charming Southampton luxury home may no longer be filled with affluent artistic patrons, to this day it remains an area still known as the Art Village.... Read More

Sing in the Rain with Bowers & Wilkins' Weatherproof Speakers

Feb 8, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

Wireless technology hasn’t been around long enough to render itself dirt cheap yet, so the last thing you want to do is damage a high-priced electronic's integrity by exposing it to inclement weather. So what to do when you want to keep an outdoor party going — come rain or shine? A new mounted indoor/outdoor speaker by Bowers & Wilkins won’t induce a scramble for cover when the clouds part because this party-hardy model is weather and rust proof.... Read More

$100 Million Hillsborough Estate Hits the Market But With An Eccentric Twist

Feb 6, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

The San Francisco area is known for many great things: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Ghiradelli Chocolate, but if you’re in the market for a luxury home with Tuscan-style architecture and a few acres, generally your search will come up empty. This is of course unless you head half-way between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley to the rustic town of Hillsborough.... Read More

Jason Bateman Purchases Home Owned by Iconic Actor Ernest Borgnine

Feb 5, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

Funny man Jason Bateman is known for his snarky humor and his clever roles, but we can’t imagine he has many quips about the luxury home he just purchased with his wife, Amanda Anka. Previously owned by the late Academy Award-Winning actor Ernest Borgnine, this $3 million residence boasts over 6,000 square feet, a sweeping staircase, and a guest house. While there are details that could use some redesigning, this estate seems like the perfect upgrade for this rising star.... Read More

Paradisi Designs Furniture to Withstand a Natural Disaster

Feb 1, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

Simon Firullo, founder and designer behind new design company, Paradisi, takes his furniture design seriously — so much so that he prefers to construct his line with the same materials used by NASA, Formula One, and the aviation industry.... Read More

V5 Wireless Speaker Plays Favorites with Apple Products

Feb 1, 2013  |   Contributor: Tina Stewart

Pennsylvania-based Wren Sound Systems, which was founded in 2011 by industry veteran Mike Giffin, has released a new luxury speaker that streams music via a wireless connection, featuring the standard simple-to-use buttons and control management from a device or wireless remote.... Read More

This Luxurious Open Floor Plan Home is Ideal for Multi-Tasking and Peeping Toms

Feb 1, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

One word that certainly comes to mind after a quick gander at Sam’s Creek is open. The sweeping design of this Bridgehampton, New York residence, executed executed by Bates Masi Architects, was influenced by the busy lives of the builder's clients, one of whom is the owner of a public relations company.... Read More