The Ostrich skin Console Table inherits its name from the bumpy surface of the legs and apron. It is a solid walnut construction with turned legs and mortise and tenon joinery. The look of wood is mended using an ancient Chinese technique to pull the whelps or bumps out of the wood, after which the base is treated to several coats of white gesso. After lightly polishing and texturing the base, the dark walnut whelps are revealed. The warm,...

It’s the last day of the 2009 Gumball Rally which is a ‘coast to coast’ trip this year from Los Angeles to Miami from May 2nd -8th and we already regret breaking this news to you so late. This is a snap of the ultra-glam gold Bugatti Veyron before Gumball stickers were put onto it in Long Beach on the 1st May. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve happened to spot it personally and managed to get...

Tobacco smoke is reported to have 4000 substances, out of which 42 have been labeled as carcinogenic and the chemicals in cigarettes are known to cause emphysema, heart attacks, different kinds of cancers, bronchitis and premature aging. Taking that into consideration, it is our duty to discourage smoking. Nevertheless, there is no harm in appreciating the great work that the celebrated jeweler Stephen Webster has done for Davidoff. Among Webster’s clients are Madonna, Sharon Stone, Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez...

Airsoft is a game that is pretty much like Paintball that requires firing non-metallic pellets from a compressed air gun, and used on a large scale as military simulations. The trend of using Airsoft rifles originated in 1970’s, as the use of firearms was illegal and the crowds had a large-scale interest in them. This airsoft rifle, which is an offering by Red Wolf Custom guns, is the most expensive airsoft rifle in the world and better known as...

Vehicles generally get a celebrity status owing to their owners, but there are extremely rare ones which have individual stars to their accolades. The one in picture is the PROMBRON which is a uber luxury version of KOMBAT T-98 made by DARTZ. PROMBRON also happens to be the oldest armored car brand in the world (first armored car being produced in 1912) used as a Russian Tzars Army supplier....

If you are the type to live life king size, then it should definitely include a mattress that suits your honor. Italy’s largest mattress manufacturer, Magniflex, has created a uber luxurious mattress incorporating 22 carat gold and retailing for $24,000 with a matching pillow that retails for $1000 each. The five-zoned memory foam is thermo-regulating, anti-bacterial, odor proof and anti-stress, all of which will ensure you a blissful night’s rest. If you go by the logic, ‘the bigger the...

The Caillou boats are inspired by the classic canoes from the 1800’s but constructed with modern day engineering. The boat could be used as a small sailboat in conjunction with the capability of a kayak. These boats are light weight, durable, stylish and functional to be maneuvered across the river. You could choose from three models, the Okume that has a mahogany deck and fiberglass hull, the Glass, made from polyester resin and biaxial E glass featuring solid mahogany...

If you already have an LED shower in your bathroom, it could be well complemented with the addition of this fantastic lighted mirror that is a part of the Lumination collection from Seura. This brilliant LED will easily become the focal point of your bathroom, creating a futuristic look to the environment. You could choose from a rainbow palette of colors and also control the brightness or intensity, either to make a bold statement or turn it down for...

Summertime means beach time for Brits and more and more women are ready to bare it all each year. But I am not so sure if they could fit into a skimpy bikini (leave aside covering the assets) after all the cozying in the winter. Selfridges is launching a jewel-toned, crystal-studded number worth a whopping £2000. ($3,000) The swimsuit costs a painful $150 per square centimeter, and is hand-embroidered with 5,000 Swarovski crystals in tones of ruby, sapphire, emerald...

I don’t know if I should break this as good news or a bad news. Formula Drift, US’s drifting series, for the first time has authorized the use of the carbon fiber trophies, instead of its traditional golden version for this year’s competition awards. Enthusiasts, along with the challengers will welcome these new trophies designed by APR Performance. The lightweight carbon fiber trophies might turn out to be a bit of a turn off for the power champs in...

The Maserati Gran Turismo S has a come a long way from the Maserati Gran Turismo basic version launched a couple of years back. Not that the previous model wasn’t good enough; it had a luggage set inspired by the car itself. But the latest one is way better, exhibiting a splendid symmetry of muscle and sinew, with wide skirts and a spoiler integrated on the boot lid. Being the fastest car ever produced by Maserati, it has a...

Richard Mille shocked us five decades ago when he created Tourbillons with Titanium cases and movements. This time again he epitomized mechanical watch making, with the incorporation of Carbon nanofiber for movement baseplates. Carbon Nanofiber, which is a composite composed of carbon fibers many times thinner than human hair, possesses mechanical, physical and chemical stability when molded under high pressure....

Buying good quality toys for my kids is definitely a No. 1 priority for me. But buying a toy that almost pierces my pockets deep wouldn’t be on my list. The PLAY soapbox cart by Norman Copenhagen is one of the most immaculate pieces of children’s furniture that I have ever seen, but it’s only set back is its price tag of $3,200. If dough isn’t a problem with you, I should probably continue with my description of the...

The annual Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este will witness the debut of the Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, which is apparently one of the only three ever built. The coupe’s first entry on European terrain in eighteen years will also consequentially celebrate the marque’s 100th anniversary and the show it’s 80th. The coupe will headline more than 50 classic beauties among which, will be, Bertone, Zagato and Morgan. (In their brand new designs)...

Watches with a historic epic theme are always fascinating for the watch connoisseurs that have a keen eye for it. The Ulysse Nardin Genghis Khan Wristwatch is a watch that aroused my interest the moment I set my eyes on it. They will now be offered in several distinctive haute joaillerie interpretations which are a quintessence of jewelry and high watch-making fireworks. Among the several models is a white gold model with black baguette diamonds on its bezel, lugs,...