Enjoy a wonderful and sensual showering experience with one of these shower and bath products from AXOR, combining integrated solutions and ergonomic design to wash away your daily stresses and bring about a calming vibe.
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Best Luxury Hotels To Visit This 2018 Bvlgari Hotel The five-star hotel is located in the most prestigious area of the resort destination and commercial heart of a city. Behind its austere facades are some unique physical characteristics that make the courtyard and greens spaces truly remarkable. It is not impossible to fall in love with […]
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Mitsuharu Tsumura from Latin America's Best Restaurant and other esteemed chefs will all be cooking in Chile at this week long food festival.Like most of us, Sri Lankans love a tipple. Two of their distinctive national drinks, Toddy and Arrack, are born of the same flower and are immensely popular throughout the country. Problem is, this delicious nectar can only be found high in the palm trees – which can range from 60-100m high. Enter Indika. Indika […]
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Cook like it's 1784 with this mac 'n' cheese recipe lifted straight from an 18th century English cookbook.
Most elite travelers take a great deal of care when planning vacations, from exclusive itineraries that elevate the experience to elegant modes of travel like yachts and private jets that afford the ultimate in luxury and privacy. The same amount of care should be taken when choosing a timepiece to accompany you on your journey. To help you select the perfect luxury watch for your travels we turned to two top experts: Paul Altieri, founder of online luxury watch boutique Bob’s Watches, who is also one of the world’s top Rolex collectors; and Blake Buettner, Head of Watches at StockX, the live “bid/ask” marketplace backed by Eminem and Mark Wahlberg where collectors can build their portfolios of luxury timepieces.
“Rolex invented the dual time zone watch, the ultimate travel timepiece, and they’re still the ones to beat,” Altieri declares. “No matter where you go in the world a Rolex is like a passport to all the finest things in life, whether you’re trying to get a table at the best restaurant in Venice or the attention of a beautiful woman at Paris’ Hemingway Bar. However a few other manufacturers are worth a look as well.” On a true adventure, he adds, “a watch like like the Rolex Explorer can help actually help you navigate. And if you’re wearing an expensive watch, in a worst-case scenario you can always sell or trade it and get yourself out of a sticky situation. Try that with a Timex.”
“A great travel watch should start life as a great watch, period,” Buettner notes. “That means it should be easy to wear, easy to use, and pair easily with most of my wardrobe. A watch that can be quickly and accurately adjusted on the fly has a far greater chance of accompanying me on my travels than a watch that doesn’t. That generally means a watch that tracks multiple time zones simultaneously via 24hr hand, second hour and minute hands, or a world timer that can be adjusted on the go. However, sometimes less is more. I love traveling with a simple time-only watch that allows for a quick change without the need to stress about throwing any calendar complications out of sync.” Here are some essentials to strap to your wrist:
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“In the 1950s Pan Am commissioned a tool watch from Rolex for pilots to wear during their flights,” Altieri explains. “The watch had to be able to indicate GMT time and local time simultaneously and Rolex obliged with the GMT-Master watch in 1955. It was the first watch to have this function and has been the one all others are measured against ever since. This is the ultimate travel watch, period. The blue and red ‘Pepsi’ dial is the classic but don’t overlook the black and red ‘Coke’ version.”
“Perhaps the father of all travel watches, the Rolex GMT Master can still be considered the gold standard of the genre thanks to its genius simplicity,” Buettner agrees. “The GMT Master is, for all intents and purposes, a sport watch with high legibility and rock solid build quality. The addition of a 24-hour hand and a rotating 24-hour bezel against which to read it, make it an amazing travel watch.”
From $8,895
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“Patek World Timers are legendary, and the 5130 is no exception,” Buettner says. “Jumping between time zones with the press of a button makes this high-end timepiece ultimately practical for globetrotters. All the usual benefits of owning a Patek Philippe are also present, so expect impeccable finishing both inside and out, and investment grade reliability.”
From $48,000
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“The Omega Speedmaster is one of the finest watches ever made, and with its ability to calculate speed and distance it’s definitely a great watch to travel with, especially if your itinerary involves a high speed car chase. It was good enough for NASA’s moon missions and it’s good enough for anything you can throw at it. And James Bond wears an Omega in every film.”
Vintage from $11,495
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“The Tudor Black Bay isn’t really a travel watch, but it fits the bill for a few simple reasons,” Buettner says. “First and foremost, it’s dateless dive watch, so legibility and ease of use are excellent. Adjusting the time is a breeze thanks to it being a time-only three-hander – so there are no date or calendar functions to worry about; set the time and go. Plus, it’s just a great looking watch. All of the same benefits apply to a dateless Submariner from Rolex, but being from Tudor, you can get into a Black Bay for nearly a quarter of the price. “
From $2,350
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“Vacheron Constantin is an overlooked luxury brand in many ways,” Altieri notes, “but the first time you strap an Overseas Chronograph to your wrist won’t be the last. Automatic and antimagnetic with various useful functions, it’s an essential and very low key but extremely elegant travel companion. It’s called the Overseas for a reason, and Vacheron declares the watch itself is an ‘invitation to travel.’ ”
From $17,800
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“The IWC Pilot is an icon amongst pilot watches, and this example features a world timer built in, making it a great candidate for a travel companion,” Buettner says. “This will require a bit of user input, however, with a rotating 24-hour ring that can be aligned with the timezones at the outset.”
From: $5,000
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The Rolex Explorer was inspired by the watch that Sir Edmund Hillary wore when conquering Mt. Everest, and it has exuded an air of gentlemanly adventure ever since,” Altieri says. “The Explorer II is a larger, more rugged version and has the exclusive feature of being able to indicate due North with its orange 24-hour hand – which is also designed to help you explore caves, cabarets and other dark places.”
From $6,795
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“It doesn’t get much easier than the Nomos Zurich World Time,” Buettner says, “a watch that allows you to breeze through time zones with the press of a single button, all while maintaining home time via 24 hour disc at 3 o’clock. Couple that with an award-winning design, truly in-house movement, sub $6,000 price, and it’s easy to see why people love this watch.”
From $5,300
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“Not only is the Sky-Dweller an annual calendar equipped with the date and month, but it also indicates an extra time zone on the 24-hour disc on the dial – perfect for jet setters who frequently find themselves in another city,” Altieri says. “This is also the watch Conor McGregor wears and it has an air of rugged luxury that says you can afford the very best but you can also get tough when you need to.”
From: $18,595
Image: Bob’s Watches
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Gallery Weekend Beijing returns in March
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Villa Cerulean is a beautiful four-bedroom modern villa in the Turks and Caicos Islands boasting 118′ of water frontage. This stunning home is ocated on Providenciales’ coveted North Shore, within the protected Princess Alexandra National Park and just a short drive to all the amenities offered in Grace Bay.
Designed by notable Turks & Caicos architect Simon Wood, President, and CEO of SWA Architects Villa Cerulean is impeccably designed to maximize the waterfront location and to provide privacy within a multi-level open plan living space.
As you access Villa Cerulean via the pedestrian entrance bridge directly into the second floor open plan living space you’re captivated by the extraordinary views of the infinity pool and the ocean blues beyond through the glass facade. The main room opens entirely to the outdoors, with a relaxing water feature on one side and an ocean view terrace overlooking the infinity pool.
In addition to the stunning views in the main living space, all four of the spacious bedrooms enjoy incredible ocean views with constantly changing multiple shades of blue, green and turquoise over coral heads teeming with aquatic life.
The turqouise pool looks out the the ocean and provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the surrounding. The home has extensive outdoor terraces and easy access to a tidal beach. This home is listed for $6.5 million with Turks & Caicos Property and is showcased by Luxury Portfolio.
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I usually stay at the Hotel Drisco when I visit San Francisco and last year I stayed at the Four Seasons. I’m hoping to return to San Francisco this fall to celebrate the publication of the book The Curated Home by my dear friend Grant K. Gibson and might give the new Proper Hotel a chance. I’m on the fence if the Kelly Wearstler designed hotel looks too young and hipster for me but at the very least, I will try the Villon restaurant in the hotel that looks insanely chic.
Watch Gordon Ramsay work his way through the worst ever dishes on kitchen nightmares. Sushi pizza anyone?
Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin is on a mission to teach the world to make pies. Check out her film inspired pietraits and prepare to bake!If you’ve ever remodeled or redesigned a house, you’re going to relate to this post. If you haven’t, consider this a little peek behind the curtain. You go in thinking everything will just run smoothly, that you will be able to find everything you need and get it when you want it. Alas, the world of home design does not work that way my friends. There are a litany of variables, any of which can trip up your entire design process. Perhaps a trade is unavailable (for the next six months!). Perhaps your dream tile is back ordered (for at least six months). Or perhaps you have a vision that is tough to actualize. This is the case for one of my favorite design ideas for our house: steel doors.
One of the key design features I want in our house is steel doors separating this room from the rest of the communal space. Steel doors are stately. They add such drama. They don’t block light. They’re black. And added bonus, they’ll tuck away our TV so as my kid has movie nights with friends (many years down the road – have you read my thoughts on kids and tech??) us adults can enjoy the living room with the doors closed.
That said, actualizing these doors is easier said than done. It’s very hard to find sources for custom work. While I’ve found many a resource if I want some steel doors for my bathroom (this Apartment Therapy story is a good one), but crafting a set of 11.5 ft door has proved to be exceedingly challenging. But look at all this pics. The vision is just too good. This design element must become a piece of our house.
So if you happen to have a line on someone who would want to create the prettiest set of doors that you ever did see, I’ll take any and all recommendations!
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The palm and pine-fringed Pacific islands of New Caledonia, a French outpost since 1853, face a long-proposed independence referendum next November. Marine tourism, from windsurfing worlds and sailing regattas to superyacht visits and charters, is helping the economy, but likely outcome of the vote remains unclear. Read more.
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Each year as my birthday arrives, I feel most fortunate. No matter where or how I am planning on spending it (it is often simple and intimate), I take the time to celebrate the year that was as well as the future ahead of me and where I wish to go, but most importantly, savor […]
“Horo” a prefix which references Bell & Ross’s use of micro blasted steel as base material for optimum legibility, returns in two new novelties: a black and high lume version
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Make the ultimate quinoa burgers with these exquisite recipes featuring a blend of vegetables, flax seeds, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes and even salmon.For the first time in more than a century, Scotch whisky Johnnie Walker Black Label will feature a new icon Jane Walker suits up in her trademark white suit, and black tie
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Monica Ainley is Canadian born writer and street style darling living in Paris who is often photographed with her partner in crime Camille Charrière. Together, they host the podcast Fashion No Filter. I love Monica’s classic fashion style that only adds a tiny touch of trendy or fashion forward items. I save a lot of her photos for inspiration which might also be due to our similar hair colors. It’s easier to envision yourself in a color or style if you have the same coloring. After seeing photos of Monica’s grandmother (at the end of this post) it’s clear to see that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I hope Monica attends Paris fashion week which started today so I can get more style inspiration this year. 
