Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Outfit of the Week: Linen, Leisure & Fun in the Kitchen

~Mango Striped linen dress (50%)~ ~Nordstrom Satin Border Silk Chiffon Scarf, navy~ ~Mango Wedge Buckle Sandals, on sale~ ~Bottega Veneta cross-over strap sandals~ ~La Ligne NYC Au Naturel Tote~ ~Midnight Chicken: & Other Recipes Worth Living For by Ella Risbridger ~SHOP THE OUTFIT: ~VIEW MORE OUTFITS OF THE WEEK: ~Effortless Summer Neutrals ~The Simplicity of […]


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The Subtle, Yet Dramatic Effect of a Large Round Mirror

Four years ago, I found myself with a hallway that needed a focal point. The hallway was dark with little access to natural light, so I chose to hang a large round mirror at the end. It was exactly what the space needed. Always an advocate for adding mirrors to living spaces in order to […]


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Floridian luxury at Ft Lauderdale Ritz-Carlton

There’s something really peaceful about Ft. Lauderdale, even the colors of the landscape feel more pastel, the breeze softer and the pace more relaxed. The beachwalk to pristine white sands and the gentle surf beyond make for a vacation suit

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Daily Dream Home: Sky House Condominiums

This two-bedroom home is perched on the second-highest floor of the Sky House Condominiums. The breathtaking 360-degree views include countless Manhattan landmarks such as the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center and the Hudson River. A gracious entry gallery leads to a loft-like living/dining room that features nine floor-to-ceiling windows providing ample light and […]

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An insider’s guide to Africa’s top 10 best-kept secrets

The truth is, anyone who has been on safari will tell you to go exactly where they went - because here is a fun little secret; everyone has an amazing time on safari. A lot of people therefore flock to the famous names to check them off a list, whilst casually glossing over some of the lesser-known […]

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11 things you need to know before visiting Marrakesh

11 things you need to know before visiting Marrakesh

This blog about things you need to know before visiting Marrakesh was created in collaboration with Admiral Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is something you should never travel without no matter where you’re going!   Marrakesh is one of those cities that keeps drawing me back in. It’s the exotic excitement of visiting somewhere completely different…

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Too Kule for School

The Urwerk X The Hour Glass UR-105 Is Designed To Age Over Time

The Urwerk X The Hour Glass UR-105 is a watch that tells time using a unique wandering hours mechanism and shows its age via the patina on its bronze case.

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This Quirky Renault E-Plein Air Concept Is Teasing Us With Pure Nostalgia

Take a trip back in time as you drive around in the Renault E-Plein Air, which manages to look retro despite the all-electric setup.

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Inside Tennis Champion Rafael Nadal’s New Power Catamaran

Tennis great Rafael Nadal's latest yacht investment reflects a taste level that is as refined as his tennis strokes.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Photograph of the week: Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Casco Bay, Maine, USA

“The rocky ledge runs far into the sea, And on its outer point, some miles away, The Lighthouse lifts its massive masonry, A pillar of fire by night, of cloud by day…” In 1849, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow began his poem “The Lighthouse” with this stanza in what was widely believed to be an ode […]

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Southerly Respite – The Southern Marina Residences, Puteri Harbour

Affording captivating sea views, this luxury property allows one to enjoy the yachting lifestyle, too.

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Tag Heuer unveils third limited edition of the “Monaco”

The original Tag Heuer Monaco was universally praised for its cutting edge design. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Swiss watchmaker has launched a new 90s-inspired collector's edition of the iconic watch.

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Sunseeker Dedicates First 10 Hawk 38s to Robert Braithwaite

Sunseeker announces Limited Edition series of the new Hawk 38 in memory of company founder Robert Braithwaite, who passed away in March.

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Sanlorenzo Sails 64Steel Attila, Flagship of Italian Yacht Builder

Italian builder Sanlorenzo launches flagship 64Steel Attila, while upcoming models include interiors by Spain’s Patricia Urquiola and Italy’s Laura Sessa.

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16 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, So Far . . .

On the 2nd morning of this month of July, I checked in on someone. That someone was Notre Dame (seen above). As I shared here, the fire that toppled the spire of the cathedral in the heart of Paris was breath-taking in the most surrealist of ways. To no longer see the the spire that […]


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Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

Located only seven miles from Palm Springs International Airport and 130-miles east of Los Angeles, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirag

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Escape to Los Cabos for the Ultimate Wellness Retreat

More than just a simple spa break, the upcoming multi-day wellness retreat at luxury boutique hotel The Cap

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SoCal Summer Staycation Planner

For those of us fortunate enough to live in a perpetually sunny place that draws tourists year-round like Southern California, it can often feel like everyone except you managed to get away from the daily office grind. Instead of succumbing to the

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The Truly VIP Way to Experience the Napa Valley With Cultured Vine

There are plenty of ways to tour the Napa Valley. But for a true VIP insider experience the only name in the game is Cultured Vine. Their team

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Conceptual Confessions: New Limited-Edition Book by Artist Olivia Steele

Visual artist Olivia Steele imparts tongue-in-cheek words of wit, wisdom, and empowerment - "This Is Just The Beginning" and "Stay Present" – through her handwritten and elegantly cursive candy-colored neon light installa

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This New Rug Collection is So Good it’s Almost Sold Out!

If you don’t know interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel – well you really should. She’s already had two projects grace the covers of major design magazines, her own homes are always amazing (she’s currently renovating a gorgeous fixer-upper in Michigan) and well, basically everything she touches turns to design gold (she actually designed a custom piece for our holiday shop more than five years ago!). Hence why it’s no surprise her new rug and pillow collection for Lulu & Georgia launched just yesterday and is already nearly sold out!

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

It makes total sense. These pieces are so so good. Inspired by Sarah’s love of vintage Morrocan and kilim rugs that she’s constantly sourcing for clients, she decided to create a cohesive collection of go-to styles that work in nearly any space – all at crazy affordable price points. Both her rugs and pillows feature fun tactile designs making them as satisfying to touch as they are to look at. The collection’s earthy neutral color palette and a minimalist modern take on the ubiquitous beni ourain rugs feel fresh but also timeless. You really can’t go wrong with any option you choose.

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

One of the things I appreciate Saraha’s designs is her knack for combing styles. Her look isn’t strickly California casual or mid-century or bohemian. She strikes a balance by combining eras, styles and finishes that create elevated casual rooms that could work in nearly any kind of home. The living room above is a perfect example. While the rattan ottomans feel bohemian, the curved sofas add an air of sophistication. The Serge Mouille inspired swing arm lamp is a classic, while the ceramics add a structural, mid-century vibe. The addition of Sarah’s (sold out!) Iconic Stripe Rug and pillows soften the space a bit more.

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

I love the mix of hard lines of the brutalist bedside table juxtaposed with the soft curves in this bedroom. The Arches rug looks great small, but also in this oversized scale.

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

Look out – rust orange is making a comeback! But in all seriousness, a bold color is a great way to anchor an otherwise neutral, monochromatic room.

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

I’ll take this entire bathroom, please and thank you.

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34 This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

Very seriously considering the Stripe Break Rug for This Old Victorian. 

This New Rug Collection is So Good it's Almost Sold Out! on apartment 34

This collection was more than two years in the making and the attention to detail, the meticulous construction and the pitch-perfect color palette shows all the hard work that went into these designs. While I’m struggling to pick a favorite option, I’ve included my top three picks below. Just shop fast because I have a strong feeling they’re not going to be available for long.

 

SHOP THIS STORY

moroccan flat weave rug
iconic stripe lumbar pillow
stripe break rug

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Festival Napa Valley Wows Again

Although Napa Valley has become synonymous with fine wine and food, the arts are also flourish

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Hello World

Hello world! Introducing Oscar Ezra Silver, born on the 18th July 2019, three weeks earlier than expected because he just couldn’t wait to see the world!
Despite a slightly earlier than expected entrance to the world, he was a healthy 6 pounds and 6 ounces and required no time in intensive care. Meaning he was ready to receive all the love and cuddles that were waiting for him from Mr S and I. We couldn’t be more over the moon and totally in love with our beautiful baby boy!

Having him filled the gap that I didn’t know needed filling; he is my heart, my soul and everything in between… I love him to the moon and back. Mr S and I just keep looking at each other and saying, I can’t believe he’s ours, I can’t believe we made him. Just looking at him makes my eyes fill with tears of love.

I took a while to announce his birth on social media as we just took some time to enjoy him for ourselves and for me to recover from the birth. It also took us ages to agree on a name! It’s surprising how few names we liked, let alone could agree on… plus Oscar has ten cousins so lots of names we liked were already taken.

Oscar, you make me look forward to every day with new and fresh eyes… I can’t wait to see the world from your point of view and feel excited about everything again for the first time.
I’m planning on writing all about the medical complications that hit us in week 34 plus the story of his birth and what it’s like to have a baby at the famous Lindo Wing. But for now…

Welcome to the world baby boy, you are so very loved.

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Daily Dream Home: Belvedere, California

Inspired by the great coastal properties found in the Hamptons, this just completed contemporary beach house offers an unrivaled opportunity in one of California’s most desirable and exclusive communities. The five-bedroom Belvedere Island residence uniquely combines chic, designer finishes with grand scale spaces and a highly desirable open floor plan concept. The heart of the […]

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The Rolex Daytona 4130 La Barrichello Gets A Rose Gold Treatment

Artisans de Genève recognizes Rubens Barrichello's contribution to motorsport with the exquisite rose gold Rolex Daytona 4130 La Barrichello wristwatch.

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You Can Totally The Casino Royale Yacht From James Bond

The Casino Royale Yacht is of course as opulent as you’d expect it to be.

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#AD How to Take a Step Up the Success Ladder

#AD How to Take a Step Up the Success Ladder

Define what success is to you A carrie bradshaw type tapping away on her fancy pants MacBook complete with chic apartment and walk in closet? A powersuit and sizable paycheck? Success looks different to everyone but the great thing is…

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Exploring the East Indonesian Islands with Variety Cruises

The Bentley Flying Spur First Edition Is A Cut Above The Rest

Get ready for a limited chance to own the Bentley Flying Spur First Edition, which is an exclusive version of an already exceptional sedan.

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Horizn One Is The First Made-For-Space Luggage

The Horzn One is a smart carbon fiber luggage suitable for space tourism.

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Penang Bon Odori Festival 2019 Takes Visitors On A “Walk Through Japan”

The Bon Odori Festival is held every year in the Malaysian city of Penang in celebration of the Japanese culture.

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Monday, July 29, 2019

A Chic Paris Showroom You’ve Got to See to Believe

When you here the word Birkenstock, would you ever connect it to Parisian chic? I certainly wouldn’t. But the ugly shoe trend has taken the hippie staple and made it fashion and now Birkenstock  has also made it design! The brand has just opened a new showroom on the Rue Saint HonorĂ© in the heart of Paris and it is stunning. Don’t think you can combine Birkenstocks and high design? Scroll. You’ll be as amazed as I am.

Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34

Created to display Birkenstock 1774, the company’s collection of limited edition designer collaborations and special projects, the showroom is a perfect example of an idyllic Parisian apartment complete with parquet floors, paneled walls, stunning fireplaces and cascades of natural light.

Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34

The creative consultancy Vinson & Co juxtaposed the apartment’s classic architecture with modern furnishings in that elevated European way that I just cannot get enough of. Pieces in each jaw-droppingly pretty room come from mid-century icons like Cassina and Pierre Jeanneret and modern day show stoppers from Faye TooGood and Vitra.

Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34

The designer Birks just seem to casually rest among the perfectly composed rooms. They are cohesively filled with warm tones, worn leather, ceramics from well-known ceramicists including Simon Hasan and unique woven art created by embroiderer Geraldine Larkin using jute and felt – materials used in the making of Birks!

Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34Birkenstock 1774 showroom in Paris on Apartment 34

I would gladly call this showroom home, whether it came with the shoes or not. For now ,I’m plotting a trip to Paris to see this space and maybe pick up a pair of the Rick Owns Birkenstock collaboration. They have enough edge that they block the memories of Birks worn with socks out of my mind. 

If anyone is still headed to Paris before summer’s end, please go visit Birkesnstock 1774 and report back if it is in fact as fabulous as this looks!

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Melanie C to headline F1 Singapore after-party The Podium Lounge 2019

Spice Girls member Melanie C is set to perform at this year's The Podium Lounge extravanganza alongside The Cuban Brothers and Game of Thrones actor Raleigh Ritchie.

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Stylish, Affordable & Feminine: & Other Stories

Returning to tried and trusted brands is something I am fond of doing, if nothing else because it makes shopping and decision-making easier. But even the most trusted brands change hands, even when their label doesn’t (i.e. Diane von Furstenberg handing over the reins of DVF to Jonathan Saunders initially for example, and then to […]


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Indulge In Luxury At The Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort

Staying at the Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort puts you in close proximity to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

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25 Best Keanu Reeves Movies Of All Time

Keanu Reeves

Hollywood’s iconic action star Keanu Reeves has freshly returned in the much anticipated John Wick Chapter 3 that hit the big screen in May. As expected, the threequel does not…

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What is a Destination Wedding? Planning Your Wedding Abroad

Have you ever dreamt of a destination wedding? Saying your vows in a unique location is definitely appealing and it …

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Daily Dream Home: Okan Tower

Inspired by the silhouette of a tulip, Turkey’s official flower, the Okan Tower is a 70-story architectural masterpiece will soon grace the Miami skyline. The building will include a 316-key hotel by Hilton Hotels, 64,000 square feet of ‘Class A’ office space, 236 additional condo-hotel units starting on the 36th floor, and 149 condominium residences, […]

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Paolo Moschino Chic

The Auction Block Sizzles As A 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Takes The Stage

RM Sotheby's is fueling even more excited as they list a 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster prototype for the upcoming Monterey auction in August 2019.

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The Lotus 2020 Evora GT Tops At 188MPH

This new 911 arrives as the fastest and most powerful street-legal car from the automaker to ever hit U.S. gravel.

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Future Proofing – Smarter Urban Planning for Singapore

Singapore's successful economic growth is largely indebted to its master urban planning.

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Hayri Atak’s Norway Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel is the best way to experience Preikestolen

Preikestolen, is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions is about to get a lot more awesome thanks to Hayri Atak's Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel

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These Tag Heuer Carrera Watches Are Trippy, Man

Each watch features a unique style, made using Fordite found in Michigan Ford factories during the 1970 to the 1990s era.

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Amsterdam tasting tour with chef Kokmeijer

Amsterdam tasting tour with chef KokmeijerAre you planning a journey to the city? Follow the tips of the head chef from Ciel Bleu and discover the best spots worth a visit if you are a real foodie.

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Montblanc “Only Watch” 1858 Split Seconds Chronograph in Titanium

Montblanc's prized Minerva monopusher split seconds chronograph now comes in a unique titanium edition for the charity auction

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A Lesson from a Hot Air Balloon

Sunday morning. Up and out the door before seven with the boys to walk along the river. Just as we made the first turn down the river path, I spotted two hot air balloons beginning their air excursions positioned amongst a clear Bend Blue Bird sky (aka as cloudless and pristine). Of course, I considered […]


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93: 15 Everyday Habits to Live a Life of Contentment (top episode from Season 2)

While it may appear that everyone outside of ourselves is living lives full of amazing, surreal moments from distant lands or dining out at amazing restaurants, even wearing the perfect item of clothing or experiencing bucket list events with every scroll on our social media apps, the reality is that we too are living an […]


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Family friendly Brazil – 5 ways to discover Brazil’s north-east

Still undecided on your next family vacation?  If you are looking for sunshine and fun, to learn something, to bond, to disconnect from work and reconnect with your loved ones?  Then look no further than the north-east of Brazil.  Located between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator, this region has sunshine year round and has […]

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The Best Things To Do In Pebble Beach

If you’re heading to the Monterey Peninsula to play golf (or watch the pros play), why not stick around after it’s over? Monterey County has a plethora of pleasures to offer from world-renowned golf courses to interesting restaurants to craggy terrain. Pebble Beach Start your tour of Monterey at the Pebble Beach Resorts. Relax along […]

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Stave Church in Oslo, Norway

What looks like a cross between a Gothic cathedral and a Viking ship? Gol Stave Church is a stave church originally from Gol in the traditional region of Hallingdal in Buskerud county, Norway. The reconstructed church is now a museum and is now located in the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History at Bygdøy in Oslo, […]

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Summer Cycling With Aspen’s Little Nell

There are certain bragging rights that come with riding my beat-up used bike as I slalom between the trucks and taxis in New York City. Last July, however, I decided to exchange the exhaust of Manhattan’s avenues for the pristine air of the Rockies and my $200 Taiwanese ten-speed for a state-of-the-art Orbea road bike […]

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Airbnb Luxe

Airbnb Luxe Reimagines Luxury Travel Eleven years ago, Airbnb founders Brian and Joe inflated three airbeds in the living room of their San Francisco apartment and Airbnb was born. From airbeds, Airbnb expanded to spare rooms and then to entire homes, to Airbnb Plus and even to boutique hotels. Today the platform is bringing the […]

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