Tips for Luxury Home buyers in Southern California

by katie George Today each and every real estate market is very different, so buying a luxury property is must be exciting, ... equipments and a leisure room. Some useful tips to make your search for luxury homes easier: Inspect ... for a new house in Southern California’s luxury real estate market is quite thrilling. With an incredible [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 20:28:12

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Waggy dogs

I have no idea where this week has gone but I'm having a cuppa so thought I'd better drop in and say hello!Mumsie and I had a lovely short break together at her friend's beautiful luxury guest house...It has been a huge restoration project to bring the whole building to its present immaculate condition [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 13:20:00

Versace Says No To Major Discounts

Filed under: ApparelRight now a wide variety of brands are cutting their prices by heretofore unseen levels. Luxury at a discount is everywhere ... , they are more considered with living life as they always have. He believes that luxury houses that do deep discounts as devaluing the sector overall. In Di Risio's view, the sale buyer is a different [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 22:01:00

12 Thoughts On The Economy In 2012…

As we near the end of the week when IDE editors offer you predictions – and actionable ideas – on the next four years, ... their retirement plans and investment accounts… these were people who understand that fear, like euphoria ... , everyone wants a piece of Vietnamese stocks or they’re buying into the hot luxury housing markets [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 12:59:27

Bad Karma

Strange how life works out. I’d just entered the previous post -- the video of Dana Perino -- and the very next thing I read was:All That Experience and No Place to Go”Bush appointees who can afford the luxury are taking time off. White House press secretary Dana Perino plans to travel with her husband to volunteer in South [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:17:00

Hugo Boss Cellphone

Hugo Boss Cellphone 19 December 2008, 18.00 | Posted in Gadgets | 1 comment » After Prada and Armani, ... , they are all black and they have the same buttons. From a high end luxury fashion house we expect ... a new market, at least from a design perspective. Somebody who purchases one of these phones [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 16:48:21

Discovering Jobs In Bournemouth In This Economic Downturn

With the news papers spouting their usual negative information about how badly the country is doing and how many employment positions are being lost ... the pinch as individuals cut back on percieved luxury items, Pizza houses and takeaways alternatively [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:05:19

Transcend's JetFlash V85C USB Drive shimmers and shines Swarosvki style

If you are seriously considering buying a USB drive then Transcend is the way to go ... . The outside is beautiful as Swarosvki crystals adorn it. The luxurious chrome casing houses a retractable USB ... is the perfect blend between style and function. It won't come cheap, but nothing of superior quality ever [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 12:24:24

Making Arms: Should It Be A War Crime?

This is what armaments do! Friends, today Obama sits in the luxury of the White House surrounded by servants and sycophants while ... there is a correlation between the production and sale of arms and the number of wars. If nations [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:19:56

The Veggie Bowls by Margaret Dorfman

The Veggie Bowls by Margaret Dorfman Giving our homes creative and natural interior design really takes sometime to finish ... - geodesic dome house - luxury solar boats - residential vertical wind turbine - Fusionopolis Ken Yeang [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:10:32

Internet Gambling Under Attack Again

The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada’s largest daily newspaper, ... to then House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, treating him to luxury trips, among other things, in an effort to kill ... . Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and 112 co-sponsors on Thursday reintroduced a bill in the House [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:01:11

A fall wedding for Jamie Lynn Spears?

jls.jpg OK! Magazine is reporting that Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge are working on their wedding plans ... ! The ceremony will take place at the couple’s new house in Liberty, Mississippi. With three acres ... at some luxury resort in the Caribbean or a hotel in Beverly Hills. Her own backyard with just the people [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 11:10:57

What's going on Saturday?

(King Khan and) BBQ @ MHOW, CMJ (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) ... sets) @ (le) poisson rouge * Gang Gang Dance, Marnie Stern & 18th Dye @ Santos Party House * Amazing ... to get the occasional hit. I have the luxury of doing that because film is my primary career." - says John Travolta [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 16:22:22

Best of the China Blogs: September 2

A daily look at what we’re reading. –Environmental authorities report that August 2008 was the best month for Beijing’s air in 10 years, ... but the question on many minds is: now what? Richard Spencer –Luxury train to nowhere: plans ... In a first, a Chinese fashion house goes to New York’s fashion week. GOLDENCHINABRANDS –A firsthand [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 18:52:00

happy solstice: some thoughts

As I was reading Yarn harlot’s solstice thoughts I was moved to share them here with whipup readers. My house is warm ... for car or washing machine repairs is a luxury. Having loved ones to miss speaks to the great gift [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 23:03:55

Treat Your Guests to a Bed and Breakfast Experience

by Jane Leisteiner If you love the ambiance of a quaint country inn and want to create the same kind of hospitality for your own guests, ... . Fresh flowers or a basket or pretty vase filled with potpourri are other welcoming additions ... at Beazley House, a Napa inn with plenty of amenities, enjoy baths stocked with luxurious Turkish [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 20:08:22

Not Guilty

Not Guilty Posted by DJ Drummond Published: December 26, 2008 - 9:19 AM In reading about the bank, mortgage, auto, ... or guilty of overindulgence. I speak as one such citizen. My house is a modest one-story home bought ... , foregoing flashy cars and luxury vehicles we could easily have bought but always put prudence ahead [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 14:19:35

The Hidden Life and the Public Life

A Mom's Look at the Liturgical Year So, last week we had the luxury of spending a whole week thinking about Jesus' Hidden Life ... around our house right now. We're just getting back into the routine of school again after the fun [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:33:00

DMX's Arizona Home Robbed, Placed In Foreclosure

In addition to his legal woes, embattled rapper DMX has fallen victim to the harshness of the current real estate market His luxurious Arizona home is in shambles and is now facing foreclosure. The five bedroom house, which lies on a sprawl in the Cave Creek valley outside of Phoenix, is ... Industry Finest found this 15 hours ago [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 05:34:08

Celebrity Roundup: Britney Spears, Tony Gonzalez, Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Jimmy Jam, and Ty Warner (Beanie Baby Guy)

Get ready for a hodgepodge — a hodgepodge of celebrity homes, that is. The tour starts below with Britney’s house: Britney Spears’ home For Sale: $7.9 million ... approximately 7,500 square feet of luxury, 6 BD, 6 BA, gated motor court, wet bar, maids quarters [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 22:56:09

Mumbai: Indian Army, Cops Prevent Foreigners’ Massacre

Mumbai: Indian Army, Cops Prevent Foreigners’ Massacre November 28th, 2008 By SWARAAJ CHAUHAN, International Columnist [ ... in a residential building in Bombay this morning as other troops continued to comb through two luxury hotels ... an Indian air force helicopter dropping 17 commandos on the roof of Nariman House, which contains a Jewish [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 05:51:29

NY Mag Profiles Kid, Troll Rears Head

BHB Photo by Marc Hermann manipulated by Homer Fink via obamiconme.pastemagazine ... about rent regulation. He told me (and others at a house party) that he will fight to repeal vacancy ... into a development project with high rise luxury condo’s on the waterfront, instead of recreation and green space [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:56:53

O.C.’s super agent sells his home

Luxury-home Realtor John McMonigle has sold “Val Verde,” his 10,700-square-foot house in Irvine’s Shady Canyon ... his own custom homebuilding company, said he has built 15 homes for his family in the past 13 years [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 12:59:06

There Are Many Ways China Can Hit 8% Growth - Part 2

There Are Many Ways China Can Hit 8% Growth - Part 2 The Big Picture, Uncategorized 5 Comments » Consumption In general, ... they had the 5000 sq ft house and a nice car, their overall economic condition was significantly ... , many firms in the auto, luxury, travel & tourism and real estate industries have begun reporting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:01:42

NACHLAOT LUXURY CONDO...3 1/2 rm. apt!...JAN. & FEB DISCOUNT

BS'H **JANUARY & FEBRUARY DISCOUNT** **$115/day - $590/week --- for all of JAN & FEB, 2009** NACHLAOT EXCLUSIVE - 3½-room, 1-bedroom, ... available in "medium-firm" or "firm") -Luxury Sofa Bed -- (opens into a high-quality Swiss orthopedic ... or tempurPEDIC© pillows -Weekly House Cleaning --- (daily cleaning service available for a fee [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:00:00

From the Mailbox

Thanks for all the emails with link suggestions, everyone ... is not luxuriating, he runs a home or two. Moy deconstructs the ups and down of being a gay house husband ... -divergent money management styles have given Taylor a unique understanding of the financial issues [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 19:18:42

Falcon Aims to Redefine Indian Real Estate

Aiming to redefine the Indian real estate landscape by offering the concept of affordable luxury while promoting green living, ... recycling, harvesting and plantation of trees, FRSPL aims to provide quality housing, retail [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 09:49:27

AmEx Publishing Cuts 4% of Staff

The upper-crust aren’t immune to some difficult decisions related the nation’s economic woes ... president parent of luxury lifestyle titles and CEO Ed Kelly wrote in a memo like Travel + Leisure, Food ... on the publishing house. A changing media consumption spokesperson for the company said habits– [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:35:04

Quick Tour of Downtown's Trinity Auditorium

Are you connected to this project or just being nosy, Flickr user Pdodog? Either way, Mr ... (they continue to assure everyone the building will house a hotel) with a condo building (currently ... : "The current owners have proposed to turn the building into a luxury boutique hotel." Early plans called [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 00:29:31

When you’re on your way to ask for billions for your industry …

… is it really a wise move to get to your destination by flying in a private luxury jet? (CNN) ... private luxury jets flying into Washington, D.C., and people coming off of them with tin cups ... at a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee. “It’s almost like seeing a guy show up at the soup [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:54:48

Restorative Resolutions for 2009 and Beyond

With a campaign tag line, CHANGE WE NEED, President-Elect Barack Obama and a large portion of the American population should have some rather ... ? Or do we just try to refinance our house one more time, to take advantage of the latest Red Tag Sale? Here’ ... our fossil fuel addition: Our fossil-fuel-based luxuries and lifestyle are coming at a dire cost [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:44:41

Flopsey Valentine

Boy was I tired last night..after chaperoning a dance at my dd's school Friday night and then having 8 kids at our house for my son's 6th birthday ... . Seems like crafting time is very limited these days but -- 'tis the season!This card features the new ... Luxury white (Gina K Designs); riding hood red, bordering blue (SU!); Memento tuxedo black ink; [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 20:46:00

A Prefabricated Future?

The housing crisis is far from over, but there are some sectors in the industry that could emerge stronger when it ends. Buyers are downsizing and homebuilders like KB Homes (KBH) are focusing on smaller floor plans ... . Even luxury ‘McMansion’ builder Toll Brothers (TOL) is offering smaller home models to meet market [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 10:08:28

Regulators were warned about parachuting financier

By RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ... lifestyle included planes, luxury cars and a 10,000-square-foot home. Officials say he deliberately ... , on complaints that he failed to refund unwarranted commissions and charged exorbitant fees. “That guy’s house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:13:51

Foisting the Jolly Roger

Continuing our series of guest authors from Vets for Freedom, we have a piece on piracy from one of VFF's founders Mark Seavey ... , and French champagne from the House of Heidsieck” can be enjoyed with each of your meals as you travel around the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa in the lap of luxury. And there is no additional [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 18:01:10

How to Cut Back in a Crisis Without Losing Your Love

When I received an e-mail from my boss asking to speak to me one-on-one, I didn’t see it coming ... and I had just bought a house–our first house. We had a huge mortgage. Using the meager funds left in my checking account, we somehow managed to scrape by, pay the mortgage, and buy food. From Luxury Back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:35:38

Super Luxurious Miami Marina Property - The Residences At Island Gardens

Located on a never-developed, 10- plus-acre portion of Watson Island in Biscayne Bay, ... all international standards in design, amenities, service and security. Island Gardens will house select ... Island Gardens will be conveniently located within minutes of South Beach, Downtown Miami [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:11:32

Celeb Roundup: Ray Allen, Kelsey Grammer, Real Housewife of OC, Martina Navratilova, Tim Busfield

Ray Allen’s house 117 290TH Ave NE, Carnation, WA 98014 For sale: $5 ... Realty) — Former Street of Dreams, Northwest-inspired Craftsman-gated estate boasts all the luxury ... level, gorgeous millwork, showcase style rooms. Gourmet chef’s kitchen w/great room floor plan [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:39:46

Helping the Poor

Comes today word that House Speaker and uber-leftist Nancy Pelosi wishes to press ahead with plans to impose a massive tax increase ... : is it not astonishing how often they hit the poor while aiming at the rich? Remember the luxury tax [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:09:15

Louis Vuitton scraps plans for Tokyo store amid recession

Tokyo - French fashion house LVMH Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton SA has abandoned its plans to open a flagship store in Tokyo's ritzy Ginza district as the global financial crisis hits Japan's booming luxury market, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Declini... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 07:45:08

Luxury Marketing: Timing is Everything

Madonna for Louis Vuitton, Spring 2009I've been asked by a number of people to chime in on the latest advertising imagery produced by the house of Vuitton. I kept avoiding making my answer public [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:07:20

First Prize: A Luxury Villa

Want a luxury villa in Austria? It might just cost you 99 euros ($128) ... to raise nearly 990,000 euros ($1,280,000). The 4,305-square-foot house had an ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:54:10

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