Lorre White, The Guru of Luxury

Gifts for Skiers

The iBEANi cap, with built in MP3 and iPod speakers, works with most MP3 players and all iPods all the time. Black knit with braided ties (which can be removed), you can dress it up, or dress it down, but either way you’ll keep the powder out of your ears on trail and off trail.

Merging technology and fashion, the Aeiral7 Sound Disk Beanie has built-in, ultra slim sound disks over your ears for delivering, crisp, clear sound that will take you from the streets to the mountain.

The warm, knit beanie promises “big sound in a small package” when paired with your iPhone or other supporting mobile device. It also comes with a standard 3.5mm jack and adapters.  It comes in 6 colors.

Hermes Camera $14,000

Leica is known for its limited edition cameras, meticulously handcrafted to woo those with love for collectors’ items.  This German camera manufacturer is all set to release an incredibly limited edition Leica M7 Hermes camera today itself.  This ultra-luxurious Hermes camera will appeal to those with decadent taste, and as always this one too will be produced in a very limited number of only 100 units, for a price as ornate as the camera for $14,000.  Furthermore it is also confirmed that ‘All control elements of the LEICA M7 Edition ‘Hermès’ have been manufactured exclusively in metal, and the back of the camera is finished in silver chrome. Furthermore, the red colour of the engraved AUTO and flash settings on the shutter speed dial has been replaced by the specific shade of the camera’s leather.’

  World N°1 in F1 driving courses

Ex-World Championship team from 1986 to 1991, creator of the F1-Leisure concept, and world leader in F1 driving courses, AGS Formula 1 makes available to you its experience acquired at the top levels of motor racing.

Equipped with an outstanding fleet (from Formula 3 for learning on, to the modern Formula 1 with the fabulously powerful V10 engine), you are entering one of the most prestigious driving schools in the world.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced, a private individual or a company, whether you are achieving your own dream or helping a loved one fulfil theirs, you will find the programme most appropriate for your requirements.

EXCLUSIVE!
SPECIAL 40th ANNIVERSARY AGS Formula 1
DAY CELEBRATIONS
Two days Exclusive: Thursday 7 May and Thursday 4 June 2009 ...
A program specially adapted: with Formula 3 to make contact with the pist, and lots of time for Formula 1.
ARROWS, AGS or PROST ... ... Cosworth V8 power, precision ... Pleasure only!

• "Grand Prix" traditional box: 10 laps F3 + 4 laps F1 at the normal price of 1640 € TTC
or
• "HI TECH" speed driving: 10 laps F3 + 4 laps in F1 normal price of 2173 €TTC.

and AGS offers 50% of Formula 1 on more!
2 Free laps Formula 1 ... 6 Free laps of pure pleasure with a F1!

Réservation +33 (0)4 94 60 97 00 ou  mail@agsformule1.com
website: www.agsformule1.com

Riva Home Couture

By Cheryl Clark

The famed Italian boat company enters the home goods sector with luxury items fit for fine watercrafts and homes.

The name Riva is synonymous with the utmost levels of sophistication and luxury, and discerning yacht owners have been looking for a way to capture the allure of the water-bound brand in the home. As an answer, the company introduced the Riva Home Couture collection at the end of 2008. The line consists of fine leather bags, cashmere pillows and blankets, silk and cotton sheets, fur rugs, wood and stainless steel boxes, and small pieces of furniture.

Created by Milanese designer Odilia Prisco, each piece in the line is made-to-order in Italy. The items were inspired by the clean, sophisticated look of the Riva yachts, and are meant as a perfect accompaniment onboard or off. The epitome of chic, the leather beach bag is lined with linen printed with archival Riva images from the golden era of the Italian Riviera, when Brigitte Bardot owned Rivas. Only one home couture collection will be introduced each year.

$3,500 weightless flight

If money were no object you could spend $3,500 to fly on a Zero G airplane where you would experience weightlessness like an astronaut. The flights last 90 to 100 minutes within which you would experience fifteen 30-second periods of weightlessness and near-weightlessness. The experience includes training, the flight, a flight suit, complimentary merchandise, awards, a post-event party, photos and a DVD of the flight. Flights take off from either Las Vegas or Florida.

From website of "If Money Were No Object"

$36,000 golf clubs 

If money were no object you could spend $36,000 to buy a set of top of the line Honma golf clubs. For the price you receive 10 irons, 3 woods, a putter and a staff bag. The lowest level of these clubs start at a higher price than anything from Titleist, Callaway or TaylorMade.

By "If Money Were No Object" site

Meeting the Jet Set's Needs.

.In New York City you can get anything and that what the jet set crowd wants. 

Interesting Luxuries

There is a service where you can get a personalized VIP travel kit made just for you.  This is popular with the private jet set crowd wanting to make sure their guests are as comfortable as possible in flight.  We spoke with the woman Carolyn Paddock that creates these travel kits and asked her to share one of her stories about her VIP clients.  

 

“One of my clients just returned from a trip and called to thank me many times over for creating the best travel kit she's every had.  She and her husband had been invited to join her husband's boss for the weekend. They were also guests on the host's chartered flight.  Before she left, she asked me to put together a customized kit that would ensure she would be both pampered and prepared, no matter what happened. It turns out, she wasn't the only one who ended up using it. Her boss's wife was feeling lousy on the plane, and the airline staff had nothing to offer but aspirin. Luckily my client was able to offer medicated nose spray to clear her ears, individual eye drops, and special heated shoulder wrap which made all the difference to ensuring everyone's successful, productive weekend.”

 

If you’re looking for these VIP touches for you next flight you can contact C.Winfield Paddock, LLC, cw@cwpaddock.com 1-917-499-6464

$300,000 toy

If money were no object you could spend $300,000 to buy your kids a 3D motion simulator from FAO Schwarz. The motion simulator seats eight and is driven by adventures on CD-ROM including space trips, roller coaster rides, slot car races and more.

from "If Money were no object" site

Great Hostess gifts for Thanksgiving…..By Lorre White, The Luxury Guru.

Great Hostess gifts for Thanksgiving…..By Lorre White, The Luxury Guru.

 

If you’re like so many that opt out of cooking this gargantuan meal but would rather eat the fruits of someone else’s labors….than you need a great hostess gift. One that says “I appreciate the 4 days you spent shopping, preparing and cooking this one meal”.

 

I love candles and ones that are in a self contained jar make them a fun and safe gifts that helps set the festive mood.  Stay away from overly heavy fragrances either something light and airy or something time appropriate like pumpkin & Spice.

 

Thanksgiving is a time for holiday pies so a McKenzie pie serving piece or pie pan both make great Thanksgiving gift ideas.

 

You know my motto…”you can never have enough Champagne so one or two bottles of Veuve Clicquot rose or Krug, Cristal of Dom makes a nice gift for those that really hate to shop.  Remember to bring enough that if they open it that day, all guest can have some.

For your dog loving friends that have everything …. Perhaps a special festive treat for Fido.  There are many gourmet gifts available for the four legged family members.

 

For families with a large number of young children attending perhaps a new game, something that many can play, or a age appropriate family DVD to keep them occupied………. might be the host’s favorite gift!

 

One of my favorite chocolates is hand made in small individual batch is from Fran’s.  I highly recommend their unusually but amazing chocolate dipped figs stuffed with chocolate ganauche……this is something to truly be thankful for!  You can order on line, be sure to place your order today so that it arrives in time.

 

Just remember to be creative and give a gift that shows as much thought as the time and effort that was put into creating your meal.  Leave your host feeling thankful for having invited you!

$730,000 pen

If money were no object you could spend $730,000 to buy a Limited Edition Mystery Masterpiece pen. Made by a joint venture of Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels, the pen is covered in 840 diamonds plus 20 carats of rubies, sapphires or emeralds depending on the version.

From the "If Money were no object" site.