From Backyard Forts to Gracie Mansion By Ken Weingartner Jamie Drake is an award-winning designer with a client list ranging from Madonna to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Drake oversaw the renovation, restoration and redecoration of Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s ceremonial residence. In 2003, he was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. [...]
A New Way to Relax Watsu Gains Popularity Worldwide By Jennifer Martin David Towe was 40 when he realized he needed a change. A corporate vice president for a large company, he was successful but dissatisfied with life. Towe took some time off to visit a health spa, and that’s when he first encountered Watsu. [...]
The $1 Billion Yacht By Alexandra Gehringer Imagine zooming around Monaco’s famed Grand Prix race circuit while sailing the open seas. Picture walking outside the principality’s famous Loews Hotel while docked on the other side of the world. Or, better yet, wrap your head around the idea that, if you have a billion dollars lying [...]
The Most Expensive Audi Ever By Alexandra Gehringer Boasting a V10 560 horsepower engine, 463-pound frame weight and countless optional interior amenities such as Fine Nappa leather heated sport seats, seven speakers, HomeLink technology, a detailed driver information system and room for two golf bags behind the seats, this will be Audi’s most expensive car [...]
Turkish Grandeur It’s now easier to travel to Turkey in style. By Lauren Varga King Travel hundreds of years back in time and rediscover an ancient underground city, walk opulent palace halls adorned with the finest embellishments and check your pulse after your heart skips a beat at the sight of a world wonder. Travelive, [...]
Haven’t Heard of Bertazzoni? You will. By Camilla McLaughlin Today only a few cooking and design aficionados in the U.S. recognize the name Bertazzoni, but that’s not going to last for long. When it comes to high-end kitchen appliances, everyone has heard of Sub-Zero, Viking and Miele, but this Italian company, introduced to North American [...]
The Conscious Connoisseur Finding wines as good for the planet as they are for the palate just got easier. By Roger Grody Chefs are relentlessly conscious of how and where an ingredient is produced, whether it’s organic peaches from a local orchard or sustainable trout from a pristine stream. They understand responsible production practices are [...]
What’s Your IQ By Camilla McLaughlin Everyone wants to save energy and reduce the cost of running their home. But few of us can actually pinpoint features that make a home green. And in spite of a barrage of information on energy efficiency, the green IQ of most Americans has actually decreased. Three years ago, [...]
The 40 Luxury Must-Haves The best of today’s high-end homes contain many of these features By Camilla McLaughlin Explore upscale real estate and you’ll find a parade of extraordinary features: bowling alleys, discos, helicopter pads, indoor shooting ranges, landing strips, beauty salons, recording studios, private golf courses, professional laundries, luggage elevators for individual bedrooms, ballrooms, [...]
The Best for Your Bath By Ken Weingartner The bathroom is the most personal and intimate place in your home. It is where you go to prepare for the day, and when the day is finished, where you can go to unwind. Creating a space that is stylish, as well as functional, enhances the experience. [...]
