The Avenues of Art Design community is joining the Pacific Design Center in order to celebrate a week’s worth of great design in West Hollywood, for Hollywood’s “West Week.” WESTWEEK 2010 will take place at Pacific Design Center, Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25; and the. Art & Design Walk is Friday, March 26 [...]
On March 18, 2010 only, a one-time offer allows you and your family to cruise all over Africa for an entire 34 days! Originally built in 1992 and remodeled in 2005, the Corinthian II cruise ship holds a maximum of 114 people and contains 57 suites. The Corinthian II also includes a gym, library, computer [...]
Going green is more than incorporating a single eco-friendly product or green component into a home or building. More and more, organizations across the country are focusing their efforts on “net zero” and “near net zero” developments — projects designed to use only about as much power from the public grid as they can save [...]
A recent post on the Language of Luxury blog about the Turks & Caicos islands contains a phenomenal video detailing many of the islands in the British territory’s chain. Check it out HERE, along with an amazing $15.75 million property on the island of Providenciales, or Provo as the locals call it.
Poised to become a San Diego landmark, The Grande is a notable characteristic of the San Diego skyline. A gateway to the city, The Grande is just minutes away from the best San Diego has to offer. Striking spaciousness and a classic contemporary design underscore this home’s urban panache. An inviting exhibition kitchen complete with [...]
A new site launched by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) offers consumers a new perspective on home improvement and the politics of real estate, reports Inman News. Launched in November, HouseLogic.com offers homeowners a wealth of information, ranging from “How-To” articles and step-by-step guides to up-to-date information on tax laws and incentives affecting property [...]
Cocoa beans have been a main ingredient in such staples as Hershey’s, Gertrude Hawk and Godiva chocolates for years. But, where is the intention? Intentional Chocolate, a company focused on delivering intention-enhanced food that nourishes both body and spirit, uses the advanced meditations of monks (some trained by the Dalai Lama himself) to infuse good [...]
Rome, Italy will play host to the 5th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Conference, taking place from Wednesday, Jan. 20 to Friday, January 22. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet luxury real estate professionals from all over the world and expand their network to a global level. Topics of discussion include effective practices in [...]
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announce that the nation’s first green residential remodeling guidelines now have new additions to them. The guidelines were announced at the annual Greenbuild International Conference Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, which took place November 11–13. Because there have been over 100,000 downloads [...]
Brand strength and the ability to adapt to shifting market conditions has led to the addition of 14 resellers within the last year for one the world’s leading high-end kitchen cabinetry and accessories manufacturers. SieMatic, headquartered in Lohne Germany, has thrived in the nation’s deepest recession in decades by crossing over into other segments of [...]
