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Luxury Living in Florida: 5 Property Listings for Luxe Beach Lifestyle
Luxury living in Florida offers the beach-lover a lot of options to suit an array of tastes, and surround yourself in luxurious details, services and experiences. To help keep you informed we’re sharing our discoveries of some of the most luxurious, technologically advanced, and enticing pieces of real estate in some of the most desirable markets globally. In this feature of highly desired Florida properties, imagine yourself living in these places that feature lavish amenities, in ideal locations, and designed by renowned architects. The following is a selection of five such developments in a desirable areas on the water with picturesque city and sea views. Muse Residences Sunny Isles awaits…
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Discover ‘The Lincoln’ a Modern Solution to the Traditional Fireplace by Planika
As the proverb says, ‘To go back to tradition is the first step forward’ and tradition forward is a part of the culture at Planika and is also found in their modern solution to the traditional fireplace. The Lincoln is a plug and play bioethanol fireplace that does not require a hard connection so it can be installed in places where you thought you might never be able to place a fireplace. Imagine your spaces alive with the amber flicker of flame in places you never thought possible. Sold as a single and ready to use unit, it can be installed by the user with no further technical intervention required.…
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Discover: Noblekey® – Luxury Lifestyle Keys of Distinction
The history of locks and keys goes back several thousand years. Even 4000 years ago, ancient people desired the ability to safeguard their possessions. The first examples of locks and keys were created by engineers, designers and scientists in Egyptian times. During the Roman age, they brought about many improvements on the designs of the Egyptian keys and lock systems. Due to the expensive nature of the locks and keys, these were a symbol of wealth, influence and nobility. Possessing small keys made from metals like iron, bronze, silver, gold were often viewed as one of the most effective ways of publicly showing your wealth because only very rich people…
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Sweet Dreams for Little Angels in Fantasy Beds
Imagine your little cherished angel falling asleep and entering the world of their dreams, in a bed that inspires one to dream. This lovely luxury furnishing for little ones is made by Circu; they were founded with a desire to allow children to dream their own dreams and to really give them space to be and live their fantasies and magical world. Their hand-crafted and hand-tailored pieces are made in Portugal with the finest materials, made with passion to deliver the highest quality furnishings. Fantasy Air Balloon Bed/Sofa The bed portion is made with traditional basketry technique. The remaining structure is made of wood with white lacquered gloss finishes and…
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Picturesque and Lavish 650 Year old European Castle Seeks New Owner
Embedded in the picturesque landscape of the Italian Alps and surrounded by majestic forests, a lavishly furnished and decorated castle tells a story about ancient times. For 650 years, this privately owned castle has been in the possession of the aristocrat family of Count Spaur zu Flavon und Valer. The sprawling and lordly residence with more than 80 rooms accommodates the family and their guests in 15 bedrooms with 14 washrooms and the generous knights hall for extravagant soirees. Besides a well-equipped library and cosy living rooms, the gardens and apple orchards invite guests to linger and enjoy the breath taking view over the Non Valley. Castel Valer Beautifully Preserved…
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Luxury Home: World’s First Rollable Television
Screen Innovations (SI), the purveyors of innovation in the two-piece projection industry, has announced the future of television with the first rollable TV screen. Zero-G®, is a revolutionary new motorized projection screen that, when deployed, literally appears to be floating in midair and rolls out of the way when not in use. Levitating Zero-G was created to allow you to watch the game or your favorite movie on an image that “levitates” in your space on cables that can be color-matched to their surroundings using their proprietary “color matching system” in order to be as un-obtrusive as possible. Although, SI says, “this is just a box of crayons.” Don’t Re-arrange Your…
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Architectural Gem and Rare Modern Masterpiece in Manhattan
Call it fate, serendipity or just sheer good luck – that time and pride of ownership has created one of the most unique and beautiful homes on the Isle of Manhattan. The home and studio of our 2014 Designer to Watch, Alexandra Mor is a bright, open space that supported her creations and family, is now ready to inspire another resident. The chic and modern space welcomes you into a harmonious oasis of coziness and wide open space, that cradles, nurtures and allows creative energies to flourish as evidenced by the high caliber of Ms. Mor’s fine jewelry. Photos © Paul Warchol Hariri and Hariri ‘Starchitects’ History summary / Plaque…
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Past and Present: A Glance at the Hope Chest
There was a time when a Hope chest was commonly used by young unmarried women, it was a designated place to hold their valuables in preparation for the future. This was a special chest designed to store the collection of an unmarried woman’s household items such as linen and clothing in anticipation of her future marital status. More than just a collection of items to be shared and to add to the her new household, the chest represented hope, love and dreams. A Chest of Many Names This special chest went by several names in various places around the world: the “hope chest” or “cedar chest” was used in the…
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Luxury Armchair with Presence: VICTORIA by ROSSATO
Elegance, exclusivity and unusual volumes coexist in the new Home Collection of Rossato. Victoria, like all pieces of Rossato’s Home Collection, meets the aspiration of new consumers: cultured travellers seeking for a sense of luxury, well blended to contemporary yet treasuring exclusivity. The proportions of Victoria are very important and they emphasize its “stage presence” in any kind of location. It may be covered both with selected leather and refined fabric. The legs, the wooden seat, the characteristic quilting and the small satin-finished metal feet are all elements of great impact. It can stand alone or with the matching Victoria pouf, recalling both its design and proportions. Common thread in…
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Discover: Brahman’s Home, Exclusive Furniture and Home Accessories
Brahman’s Home is a brand of exclusive furniture and home accessories which made its debut in the interior design market. Brahman’s Home presents classical, clear forms and high quality natural materials which reclaim harmony in everyday life. Having been inspired by the canon of fine arts and the masterpiece of haute couture fashion, Brahman’s Home creators carried the inaugural photo shoot at Chateau de Gudanes in French Pyrenees. The session was taken by Sonia Szóstak, a promising young photographer. Her contributors include Rolling Stone, Interview Magazine and Vogue Italia among many others. The philosophy of Far East with its doctrine of Five Elements and reclaiming the harmony in everyday life…
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Luxury Home: Symphony Luxury Washbasin
A symphony may take forms and developments absolutely unexpected, varying with the taste of the composer. Unlike the concert, in a symphony, even when some instruments are silent, others continue playing, always together. And that’s the aura that the Symphony washbasin carries as it is a conjunct that brings design, sophistication, beauty, grandeur and luxury. Everything is acting in a perfect set, resulting in a design piece so pleasing to the eyes as the Mozart’s compositions are for the ears. The Vision for Maison Valentina’s Luxury Collection With a vision to understand the past and interpret it through cutting-edge technology and contemporary design, we have created this emotionally evocative furniture…
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Luxury Spaces: Incorporating Antiques into Contemporary Interiors
When designing the look for a luxury home, many select one style over another but interior decor styles need not be mutually exclusive. Instead, blend different styles for a more interesting and uniquely personal style. The result is great visual interest injected into a personal space that expresses your personality and taste giving place to pieces that are special or have sentimental value that are not of the same style/period as their interior. Contemporary or Modern? Choose Both! For example, should your décor be contemporary or modern and you want to place a few well-chosen antiques as accent pieces or focal points, you can. Some of the best designed and…
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The Art of Marquetry Showcased in LINLEY Precious Stone Collection
There are just four precious stones in the world and LINLEY has created jewellery boxes for the three most famous – The Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby. LINLEY PRECIOUS STONE COLLECTION The Sapphire and The Ruby are created in a stunning myriad of different hues to match the glimmering facet cuts of stones. Each veneer is hand-dyed and precisely pieced together in an abstract marquetry pattern to reflect the angular form. Handcrafted With Style and Design The Sapphire and The Ruby are handcrafted in solid sycamore with straight and ripple sycamore veneers which, inspired by the refractions of light when looking into a sapphire and ruby, have been creatively dyed to…
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The Excellence of Lalique
I can think of a select few brands in the luxury marketplace today that truly emanate heritage, class, craftsmanship and artistry. Without a doubt Lalique is an exemplary model. A true artist, pioneer and forward thinker, René Lalique founded his company in 1885, starting his career as a jeweler, but better known today for his decorative objects including perfume bottles and vases. Setting a standard for quality and creativity, Lalique continues to influence modern luxury. Decorative and Luxury Lifestyle Products Lalique now represents a comprehensive presence in the realm of Luxury Lifestyle with an array of products that encompass decorative items, art, jewelry, interior design and perfumes. A total collection, in…
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Exploring the Importance of Great Sound for Musical Enjoyment With Bose
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato What would the world be without music? Without music, there would certainly be a big void for music achieves much to emotionally connect man to himself, his soul, mankind, history and future and to the world around us. Music has changed with the times but in itself has been an everlasting and global commonality likely in existence for approximately 50,000 years and has become a fundamental component of human life. The abilities of music to influence and effect man are felt everyday from the music we listen to for…
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