Fancy flying: Bespoke Global Falconry Companion

The title of Master Falconer requires a special companion. The birds are ready, and your gauntlet is in place. Time to hunt! You consider yourself lucky to take part in an ancient sport once reserved for nobles of Medieval Europe, the Middle East, and the Mongolian Empire. A prime local has been found, and you … Read more

La Vie est Belle. The luxury edition.

La Vie est Belle. Lancôme, Reuge and Baccarat for Edition Féérique.    La vie est belle (Life Is Beautiful), Lancôme’s 2013 feminine fragrance, entwines the elegance of iris with the strength of Patchouli and the sweetness of a gourmand blend. Three French masters of perfumery have combined their talents to compose the first ever feminine … Read more

Best Bedroom at the Design et al International Design and Architecture Awards 2013

    The Award for Best Bedroom at the Design et al International Design and Architecture Awards 2013 went to Intarya the London based interior and architectural design firm. The International Design & Architecture Awards celebrate the best in interior design, architecture and innovation from throughout the world. Their aim is to celebrate design, recognize … Read more

Re-mastering of the iconic landmark Ritz-Carlton, Naples

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Completes Multi-Million Dollar Re-Mastering. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Florida re-opened its doors on October 1, following the completion of its unprecedented re-mastering — one of the largest refurbishment projects of the luxury hospitality brand. The work, undertaken this summer, saw a complete overhaul of all 450-guest rooms, suites, and corridors, three dining outlets, Artisans … Read more

The largest urban farm in Japan

Pasona Urban Farm with a vertical farm inside and out.  Kono Designs, the architecture firm behind the largest urban farm in Japan, hopes that 15,000 square foot corporate office building with a double skinned green facade will make urbanites reconsider agriculture and embrace this new design trend. 20% of the Tokyo based recruitment agency Pasona … Read more

Galactica Star wins 2013 Monaco Yacht Show Prix du design

For the tenth time, the Monaco Yacht Show organisers – in collaboration with the French Crystal manufacturer Baccarat for their second consecutive year as event partner – put one superyacht on a pedestal above the other 100-plus superyachts exhibited at the show. To qualify for the short list the yacht has to be presented by … Read more