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Behold the OKasian House designed by Fitzsimmons Architects
A few years ago, an up-and-coming Oklahoma City-based architectural firm, Fitzsimmons Architects, designed a sensational project called the OKasian House. The two story contemporary home, completed in 2007 with a budget of $290 million, is situated in a tranquil part of Oklahoma City. Read more0
Mercedes-Benz DICE
During CES 2012 Mercedes-Benz introduced a new system called DICE (Dynamic & Intuitive Control Experience). The automaker fairly judged that man should not be distracted on any technical difficulties while driving, control electronics should be extremely simple and unobtrusive. Read more0
Hone the edge on your game with Geoffrey Parker’s scalloped chess set
The legendary game craftsman, Geoffrey Parker, has designed a new scalloped chess set that enables gamers like us to hone our skills. This version sports a leather-glided plinth with scalloped positioning. The chessboard itself is inlaid with the customer’s choice of supple watersnake or Dauphin calfskin. Read more0
Château Petrus 1993 1.5L emits lovely aromas of leather and spice
Château Petrus is undoubtedly among the select, highly-rated and best known luxury wines in the world. The business was acquired in 1964 by Moueix, and that brought even more improvement to the quality of the wine. The company owns an 11 hectare vineyard in the eastern part of Pomerol, where the clay soil is especially rich in iron. Read more0
Eating out in Beverly Hills Hotel’s luxurious restaurants and bars
Several Hollywood stars and other celebrities have long favored Beverly Hills Hotel’s famed Polo Lounge, when they want to recharge and restore themselves. The luxury restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an affluent atmosphere. The hotel’s Cabana Club Café is the right place to enjoy your poolside dining. Read more0
Costa Concordia sinking blamed on significant human error
The captain of the Italian cruise ship that partially capsized off Isola del Giglio, Italy on 13th January, 2012 has been blamed for the accident. He has since been detained on the mainland, while investigators are working to ascertain what exactly caused the accident. Read more0
Luxury wine baskets that are worth your consideration
When giving out luxury wine as a gift, it is utmost important to go for one of the best luxury wine baskets that lend prestige and distinction to how you feel about the present. Yes, you can present the wine in its out-of-the-box pack, but does that portray a deeper affection and convey the right message to the beneficiary? Surely not at all! Read more0
Christie’s supports the Edge of Arabia Jeddah, We Need To Talk charity auction
Empowered by the remarkable success of the Edge of Arabia charity auction on April 19th last year in Dubai, which went beyond the aim of raising just $150,000 to fetch an unprecedented $1 million, Christie’s has announced it will continue to aid the Edge of Arabia in 2012. The auction house will support their forthcoming exhibition entitled the Edge of Arabia, We Need to Talk. Read more0
