The first snowfall normally indicates that winter has really set in. Sub-zero temperatures, sleet, snow and icy drafts are enough to make people seek solace indoors. The few who brave the weather usually hurry back home in the evenings hoping to find warmth and comfort to keep the chill at bay. Although the frigid … Read more
How to accessorize appropriately for New Year’s Eve parties? Here are some tips from an outspoken lover of platinum jewelry designs – fashion trendsetter and style expert Nina Garcia. “Platinum jewelry literally lasts forever, so it’s a worthwhile investment,” says Garcia. “Plus, a platinum setting makes diamonds and colored gemstones sparkle, so it’s ideal for … Read more
Top Furniture and Décor Trends to Watch for in 2014 listed by Toronto’s Decorium. The hottest style trends for the year ahead. In terms of the big picture, 2014 in décor will be all about mixing and matching genres, materials and styles to arrive at a unique aesthetic—one that tells the story of an individual … Read more
Vinexpo to launch first trade fair in Tokyo next year. Vinexpo, the leading international wine and spirits trade fair, has announced plans to launch an inaugural edition in Tokyo next year. Japan’s wine and spirits market is one of the most dynamic in Asia-Pacific. Japan is the third largest world economy after the U.S. and … Read more
According to official figures for Q3, house prices in four Spanish regions are now on the rise. The Balearics lead the way with 4.4% growth year on year and Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty expects the trend to continue for 2014. “The factors that kept these Mediterranean islands buoyant in recession, are the same as … Read more
Isa Genzken: Retrospective presented by Moma and Celine. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMa New York) unveiled “Isa Genzken: Retrospective“, the first major U.S. exhibition to encompass the artist’s oeuvre. Spanning almost 40 years of Genzken’s inventive and deeply influential artwork, the exhibition brings together more than 150 objects in an astonishing variety of techniques, including … Read more