A Perfect Match: A Guide to Wine and Cheese Pairing
They both have an extensive, prestigious history; both are created naturally, and tend to age well. What better pair than the elegance of both wine and cheese together.
Although we each have our own intricate palate, there are specific combinations of cheese and wine that are naturally pleasing to a majority of enthusiasts. The guideline reflects [...]
360º Focus : Gyrofocus High Ceiling Fireplace
Voted by the Pulchra Design Awards 2009 as “World’s Most Beautiful Object,” this is the world’s first ceiling suspended fireplace that rotates a full circumference. Designed by Atelier Dominque Imbert in the south of France, this fireplace can not only hang from high ceilings, but can also handle vaulted ceilings. The Gyrofocus is sold internationally [...]
“Peking-to-Paris” with Spyker D8
Everyone was spying on Spyker’s D12 concept, only to find that their factories in the Netherlands were preparing a new and innovative D8 for a production debut. Hence the name change, Spyker’s new concept features a V8 instead of the V12 500hp Volkswagen engine. This decision is not to be looked down upon— rumors have [...]
Leather Bally Medaki Shoe Bag
Price: $1,610.00
Find it: www.Bally.com
Bally presents us with a chic leather design shoe bag. The Medaki design carries up to three pairs of shoes, protecting your footwear from any travel mishaps. Embossed Italian leather evokes an inventive style for your traveling needs
Haus Bold by Thomas Bendel
Situated in Germany, Bendel’s design makes a bold and modern statement. Named Haus Bold, this fresh house takes the simple shape as a rounded cube, made of prefabricated concrete, walls of glass, and anodized aluminum facades. The architect created a raw yet refined look with oversized polished and textured stone tiles. A steel-plate handrail leads [...]
Courtyard House Architecture: Ancient Design Adds a Modern Touch
Offering a serene mélange on nature and modern design, this particular design incorporates the indoors into its layered levels of outdoor living. Korean architects IROJE KHM craftily designed this house using concrete and wood. The modern spin on the home is arranged through the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, with one level below [...]
Model Profile: Kate Moss
Real Name: Katherine Moss Nationality: British Birthdate: 16 January 1974
Famous Campaigns: Gucci, D&G, Versace, Calvin Klien, YSL, Burberry, Stella McCartney, Rimmel, Dior
Chic and Sensible Warmth this Winter
Choosing a winter coat can be rather tedious and at times leaves us out in the cold. Ladies, remember to purchase a coat that will keep just as warm as flattering to your figure. Understanding fabrics can truly lend a hand to easing the process. Italian or French wool are trustworthy selections and experience shows they tend [...]
Wood Exterior, the Proper Way.
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Wood exterior? No, my friends, this is not another trial replica of Chrysler’s …interesting… PTCruiser. Inspired by 1930’s racing yachts, the Phantom Drophead Coupe is trimmed with teak wood, spanning from the rear level to the front side panels of each passenger’s top door. The teak reaches and touches upon a [...]
“The Loftstyle Guide to Life”
LoftLife believes,” in the words of urbanist Jane Jacobs, “in order for a society to flourish, there must be a flourishing city at its core.” Editors of this year old magazine take those words as a living philosophy. Longing for space, exquisite design, and the culmination of culture and social benefits are the main reasons more [...]
“Dress Codes: The Third ICP Triennial of Photography and Video” Exhibition
International Center of Photography [ICP], located in the heart of NYC is exhibiting their third ICP Triennial, displaying the world’s most stimulating and inventive photography, featuring over 100 works by 34 artists from 18 countries. This year’s subject focus is fashion, hence the exhibit’s title, “Dress Codes.” The theme revolves around fashion’s understanding as a [...]
Destination Dining: Beirut
Beirut has two gems, one called Le Chef in Jemayzeh and one called Barometer in Hamra. Le Chef is a family owned business and has been on the market for at least 5 decades. Their original phone number is so old it has 5 digits and no area code! The current manager/owner is Charbel, the [...]
The Final Series as Final Farewell
Bentley Arnage Final Series
Bentley and the world are bidding their final good bye to a car that has been the pinnacle of lavish luxury for the last decade, introducing in its end the Arnage Final Series. Listed at $270,990, the Final Series will not be very different from what we have come to know of [...]
Tasting Wine like a Connoisseur
Not only does wine enhance the taste and delicacy of various cuisines, it enables us to enter a new realm of culture and art of fine dining. Choosing the precise body of wine to compliment your entrée is rather an art within itself… But, the question is—how do they do it? Why the swirl of [...]
