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READING: Bvlgari: The Joy of Gems
This book features the exquisite high jewelry of Bvlgari. Bvlgari jewels embody the quintessence of elegant Italian design. Their memorable creations are inspired by vibrant color, life, and the light of exceptional gemstones. Their brand is infused with an innate Roman sense of history, heritage and moves with an audacious modern spirit. Jewelry With Soul Like the Eternal City from which they hail, the soul of their works carried the essence of classicism, great proportions and geometry with a sophisticated flair; each one a wearable piece of art and a testament to their skill and design sense. Symphony of Color Harmonies There is a joy imbued in every piece, with…
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Irresistible Reads: Design, Fashion and Food Books, A Feast for the Eyes
pictured: teNeues Mercedes-Benz The Grand Cabrios & Coupés, The Impossible Collection Of Design, Oscar De La Renta Hardcover Book, Assouline Publishing Louis Vuitton Windows Hand-Bound Book, Assouline Cartier Panthere Book, teNeues Good To Glow: Feel-Good Food. L’Objet Lapis Candle, Lenox Ivory Republic coffeepot, Prouna Golden Leaves Tea Cup & Saucer.
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BOOKS: “The Tailored Interior” by Greg Natale
“Making perfection look effortless is, in my opinion, the key to good design.” Jonathan Adler Throughout his varied career award-winning interior designer, Greg Natale, has become a master at creating chic, elegant and beautiful environments which has placed him at the forefront of design innovation and creative conceptualization. His vision and imagination led him to found Greg Natale Design which has become one of the top interior design firms for residential, retail and commercial spaces. The Tailored Interior is a stunning, photographic collection of Greg’s style and originality, revealing the inspirations, experiences and philosophy behind his unique approach – from beginning to end. Showcasing classic, contemporary and original projects, Greg…
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BOOK: Count and Countess d’Ornano’s family life told by Gérard Gausset, their chef over 40 years.
During 40 years, Gérard Gausset worked for the d’Ornano family, came the tale of their crossed lives that unfolds on these pages. Hubert and Isabelle d’Ornano are partners in everything. Their aesthetic sense and their refined taste are present in all they have undertaken. Their family life of course, their colourful and welcoming homes as well as the creation of Sisley, one of the most prestigious brands in the world of cosmetics, present today in the 5 continents. An Inside Look at their Home and Private Life They have imagined and built all of this together. To illustrate Gérard’s tale Isabelle and Hubert d’Ornano have opened to us the doors…
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Irresistible Reads: A Luxury Moment with a Great Book by Assouline
A Luxury Moment with a Great Book Imagine a luxurious moment to escape into the pages of a wonderful book. Embraced in a most comfortable chair placed in the perfect window capturing just the right light to illuminate the page and a welcoming breeze enters. A hot cup of tea on the nearby table entices you with its heavenly scent blended with that of the fresh flowers arranged in the vase by your cup. You dive into the splendors captured on the page from a beautifully bound and artistically crafted book. Pictured from left to right: Linley Walnut Garrick Bookends, The Impossible Collection of Cars, Cartier Panthere, The Impossible Collection…
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BOOKS: Visit Audrey Hepburn in “Audrey at Home”
See Audrey Hepburn Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before in book “Audrey at Home” Within the pages of this beautiful new book “Audrey at Home” of unpublished photos shared by Audrey’s son Luca Dotti, lies for fans an intimate look at the legendary star, bringing together the varied aspects of her life through the food she loved—from her childhood in Holland during World War II, to her time in Hollywood as an actress and in Rome as a wife and mother, to her final years as a philanthropist traveling the world for UNICEF. Photos, Drawings, Recipes, Memories and Recollections In the book, Luca Dotti compiles recollections, anecdotes, excerpts from Audrey’s…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre presents YEARBOOK EIGHT, Luxury Collector’s Book 8th Edition
Yearbook Eight Tribute to rare handcrafts (“Métiers Rares®”) and the human hand. The human hand is the first and foremost instrument behind beautiful objects. In the eighth edition of its Yearbook – a photographic anthem to creativity and the artisanal skills that have played such a powerful role in the history and the life of the Manufacture – Jaeger-LeCoultre turn the spotlight on these rare handcrafts (“Métiers Rares®”) and the creative hands that both master and serve these crafts. Ten articles in pictures take us around the world, wherever works of art bear the signature of the human hand. Every year, the publication of its Yearbook presents an opportunity for…
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Holiday Luxury Gift Guide 2014 – #LuxuryShopping
Inside are things with which to indulge yourself, dine on, adorn, comfort and grace your luxury spaces, each gorgeous item lusciously draping the pages of our curated gift suggestions.
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Investing in First Edition Books: New Index Reveals Best Performers 2004-2014
Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World has outperformed all others between 2004 and 2014, reveals the inaugural edition of Paul Fraser Collectibles’ PFC40 First Edition Books Index. The index is up 140.3% – 9.2% per annum – over the 10-year period. Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World achieved the greatest percentage increase in value – up 700% between 2004 and 2014, or 23.1% per annum, from £500 to £4,000. F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the most valuable book in the top 40 at £90,000. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the best performing contemporary work – up 19.3% per annum to £17,500. George RR Martin’s A Game…
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Luxury Industry Must-Read: Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets
BOOK: Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets There is no question that emerging markets are key in the growth and development of the global luxury industry. Simultaneously, the definition of luxury itself is undergoing great changes compounded by this globalization while the Internet continues to make the world of luxury a very small place. Presented within are informational gems unfolding a comprehensive look at each regions social, economic and cultural differences. Each chapter provides so many pearls of wisdom, “Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets” is a multi-stranded necklace of pearls of wisdom! Why Learn More About Emerging Markets? Thanks to the Internet, luxury brands are more visible which plays a role…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Yearbooks, A Tribute to Beauty and Imagery
The Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Yearbook is an annual publications started in 2007, paying tribute to the world of images and highlighting contributions from the most famous names in this domain. Jaeger-LeCoultre has been involved for many years in the world of photography. First, in 1938, the Manufacture created a camera called “Compass” which was equipped with the latest technical functions of the time and was very tiny. Then, the brand has also established long term relationships with the Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris and the Elysée Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. Every year, the editorial content is peppered with a wealth of cultural and artistic themes, as well as musings on extraordinary…
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BOOKS: Discover: CHANEL: Three Weeks in 1962
From the foreword through to the back cover, each lovely page unfolds the secret world of Coco Chanel in the book CHANEL: Three Weeks in 1962. Capturing the icon in intimate photos: gorgeous, private, elegant shots from professional photographer Douglas Kirkland, who was a young man of twenty-seven when he was sent on assignment to photograph Coco Chanel in France at her couture house. Intensely private, the icon warmed to him and it showed in the photos. Each image makes you feel as though you are right there, experiencing this privileged world! Enchanting Book! We loved that the advise Mademoiselle passed on to the author had a life lasting effect…
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For The Love of Books: Classic Literature
Every element of design in our world produces classics. Fashion and interior design both enjoy timeless influence from iconic stylists and their creative designs. Music spans generations and influences up and coming musical artists, and classic movies continue to fill must watch lists. Classics fill our lives with beauty and historical context. That which is timeless and endures trends, evokes a sense of loyalty, and is priceless, a classic typically represents the period in which it was created. And so it is with classic literature. Enhancing a Personal Library For some it’s a pile of favorite books stacked beside the bed. For others it’s a wall of floor to ceiling…
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Traveling Through Books
There are many books, both fiction and non fiction that take us on a journey. Trips through exotic places or places known, painting a lovely picture of the scenery and life that goes on down the streets and across the hills. Words so beautifully laid out as to paint the perfect picture, so well described, you can almost smell the atmosphere. There are so many to choose from depending on your desired genre and any that incorporate food into the adventure. Books are even better if they are recommended by a friend. Read a book, and you can go afar! Top 10 Travel Books 1. The Portrait of a Lady…
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