Van Cleef & Arpel, the name that has left it’s mark on history, has introduced several incredible mens watches in their Poetic Complication collection. In the early 1920s, Van Cleef & Arpel stepped from jeweller to watchmaker when they created watches set in platinum with precious stones. “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea” is one of the exquisite new men’s watch designs in Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Complications timepieces designed by genius, watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. Along with Poetic Complication other marvels, like “Five Weeks In A Balloon” that combine stylistic inventiveness and technical virtuosity. The watches are cased in white gold with 800P automatic movement from Piaget. Poetic Complications line of jewelry timepieces for men, represents a bridge between both Van Cleef & Arpels craft, that of the watchmaker and the jeweler. As the french say, “Love is what makes the world go round.” We love the legendary Parisian jeweler Van Cleef & Arpel as much as Jacki-O loved her luxury beach life!
Traditionally the mantel is a wonderful place to decorate for the holidays. It is often the well defined lifestyle of coastal living that inspires holiday get togethers. When decorating for the holidays, the ocean home can take on the laid-back setting that’s just right for comfort, but elegant enough for the yachting, polo, or nutcracker crowd. Add touches of luxury to your beach homes holiday decor, by bringing out champagne flutes in gleaming hand blown lead crystal, accented with vertical grooves at the base by Ralph Lauren. Placed with an elegant ice bucket, in gleaming lead crystal with a fine bottle of champagne. Next set them upon a sophisticated serving tray in highly polished silver-and you have a striking statement piece for the leather appointed ottoman table. Add the simple elegance of two ornaments, music, and your beach home is ready for the most formal or informal holiday occasions. Your guests are likely to enjoy themselves if you do.
When one lives the life of luxuy, finding a romantic surprise for him or her, that just happens to float is a fantasy gift. Vision your love, as they slip into something more comfortable inside an interior that is designed like an intimate luxury loft, that just happens to float. As it glows with sophistication, inside it’s all about the two of you. You chill a bottle of wine, from the gourmet kitchen which features handmade cabinets, a Viking refrigerator and dishwasher, and Gaggenau in-cabinet oven and cooktop. And think about how your love, will enjoy relaxing in the comfort of the spa bathroom with an Italian curved glass vanity, touch-free faucet, and Kohler frameless full-size shower. This fantasy gift is all about the two of you, as you set the remote-control central air conditioning and heating, and put on music from the Bang & Olufsen stereo.
The romantic floating fantasy gift, is the MetroShip luxury houseboat from the 2010 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. This year Neiman Marcus is celebrating their 50th anniversary of its “his and hers gifts,” which have included everything from camels to airplanes. The MetroShip Luxury Houseboat is richly appointed, and offers the best in comfort, technology, aesthetics, and portability. Best of all, your Baby will never know it’s cold outside, floating in the finely appointed MetroShip Luxury Houseboat.
price: $250,000.00
Photo credit: NeimanMarcus.com
The Sophia cushioned lounge chair
The folks at Pride Family understand that the ideal outdoor living space demands great furniture, so they designed a line of outdoor lounge chairs that meets your needs. The Sophia Cushioned Lounge Chair from the Castelle collection embraces an old-world design with aluminum construction. Turned-look legs and supports, as well as oversized custom cushions ensure that your comfort comes first. $1,942 (ottoman $1,595), pridefamilybrands.com.
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Second homes are often touted as good long-term investments, but let’s be honest here: when it comes to oceanfront properties, it’s all about your passion. Here’s a look at second-home destinations that are just right for anyone with a love of the ocean. By Chris Caswell
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Sea Island, Georgia Timeless southern hospitality, extraordinary style, and a tradition of world-class golf. |
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Laguna Beach, California Set next to the vibrant artists’ colony of Laguna Beach, the montage residences is a 30-acre oceanfront resort and includes 28 private residences in both Beach Villa and Ocean Estates designs. |
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico The result of a collaboration between developers for upscale resorts in Los Cabos and a leader in real estate investments. |
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Maui, Hawaii With the dramatic backdrops of blue ocean, tall mountains, and views of the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai, these homes exemplify a Hawaiian sense of casual yet elegant living. |
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Big Island, Hawaii Located on the renowned “Gold Coast,” dotted with luxury resorts and multi-million dollar homes, Hualalai provides more than just upscale residences: it is an investment in an incomparable lifestyle. |
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Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Los SueÑos resort and marina is a luxurious Costa Rican resort nestled between the Pacific and a 1,100-acre tropical rainforest. |
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Grand Cayman The ultra-exclusive deckhouses consists of 19 single-family homes on a peninsula set on the grounds of the world-class Ritz-Carlton Dragon Bay on Grand Cayman. |
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Miami Beach, Florida Indian Creek is an exclusive island community attached to the same island as Miami Beach where every one of the homes is on the water. |
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Dominican Republic The Puntacana Resort & Club Estates is a magnificent paradise community that has been carefully planned and luxuriously executed to create an exclusive lifestyle of relaxation and understated elegance. |
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Boca Raton, Florida A luxurious gated waterfront community located in prestigious Boca Raton, The Sanctuary features 89 homes that range from about 4,000 to more than 15,000 square feet, all set within a 27-acre bird and wildlife preserve. |
In prestigious Las Olas Isles, this deepwater estate resides on a prized isle of a boater’s paradise, near the beach and Las Olas Boulevard. Elegan architectural design replete with luxuries in a magnificent setting creates an estate that exceeds every expectation. The soaring loggia opens by the resort-style saltwater pool/spa and yacht dock amidst wide waterway views over the turning basin.
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2424 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330
Direct: 954-449-78751
Cell: 954-328-3665
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