Tuesday 8 March 2011

Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Small Second Timepiece

The Girard-Perregaux luxurious Cat’s Eye collection has launched a new addition to the esteemed brand’s exquisite and beautifully designed women’s line titled, Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Small Second Timepiece . The classic timepiece features a perfect pairing of celebrated mechanisms and ladylike feminine charm. The precious bezel is lined with diamonds while the watch case is set with 18-ct white gold or pink gold. The elegant dials are outfitted in dark or natural mother of pearl showcasing a smartly balanced small second marking the time. Contributing to the timepiece’s refined sense of style; a sumptuous alligator strap adds the final touch.

London's new rental properties

The company has already enlisted 50 luxury London homeowners who are inviting travelers to settle into their lavish accommodations while they’re out of town —  as an attractive alternative to a traditional hotel stay. Each participating home is carefully inspected to make sure it is up to standard, with the average net worth of each home coming in at £1 million. For the use of their swanky pads, homeowners are paid a substantial fee which is based upon the rental value of their property.
Onefinestay’s rates range from £150 a night for a one bedroom apartment to well over £1,000 a night for stays in luxury homes in some of London’s most exclusive districts. High-end amenities include free Wi-Fi, luxury linens, room service delivered from local upscale restaurants, house cleaning service and concierge. As an added bonus, guests are loaned iPhones, fully fitted with tons of information about the local surrounding area, which allows for easy navigation while out and about.
With a fresh twist on luxury travel hospitality, Onefinestay is looking to expand the reach of its operation, just announcing the £2.3m investment, led by venture capital firm Index Ventures. The company wishes to add 200+ homes to its growing portfolio by the end of the year. Onefinestay’s impressive property list already includes extravagant abodes in London’s  Mayfair, Holland Park and Primrose Hill areas.
For more information, visit: http://www.onefinestay.com/

Flowerpot cupcakes


Flowerpot cupcakes might just be the new favourite spring treat!
Instead of baking with regular muffin-tins, Alicia Lynn used little flower pots to house her deliciously fluffy pastries instead. Her blog also offers a palette-seducing recipe and photos for her Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, which she adorns with beautiful buds.
Flowerpot cupcakes are the perfect afternoon treat to entertain guests with in the spring or summer seasons, and might just be the perfect mother’s day dessert.

Nobu Restaurant & Hotel will open in Las Vegas



Actor Robert De Niro, chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Tom Jenkin, President, Western Division of Caesar's Entertainment are posed above to celebrate the announcement that Caesars Palace Las Vegas will be creating the world's first Nobu Hotel at the Ceasar's Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. The Nobu Hotel will take over the existing Centurion Tower which will be renovated and redecorated and a 9,500-square-foot Nobu Restaurant and Lounge will open at the base of the tower. There is already an existing Nobu over at the Hard Rock Hotel. The hotel tower will have 180 guest rooms, 16 suites and a penthouse all of which will have an elegant minimalist Japanese makeover similar to the style of existing Nobu restaurants. No date has been given for the the opening of the hotel.
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Range Rover Evoque's Bike


Range Rover presented the Evoque concept road bike, the newest member of the Range Rover Evoque family. Created by the Land Rover design team, which is headed by Gerry McGovern, the Evoque bike is made from exotic lightweight materials for secure road-racing performance. The bike features a high modulus carbon fiber monocoque frame, which has been crafted by Karbona using techniques taken from Formula 1. The extra-large carbon fiber handlebar stem and aerospace alloy handlebars have been made to complement the rest of the bicycle. 
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