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Home Design

Interior and furniture design company Baltus Collection recently opened the doors to its first U.S. based showroom in Miami’s Design District and was an immediate hit with locals and national interior designers all clamoring for the company's impeccable styling. Based in Marbella, Spain, Baltus Collection is known for its devotion to design and quality, while never losing sight of function.
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Home Design

Last year, Miele’s ultrafast commercial dishwasher was installed at the famed DeGustibus Cooking School in Macy’s department store, Herald Square, New York and within just a few days, the kitchen staff experienced a 70% increase in cleaning throughput.
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Home Design

Do you wish there was a way to melt away stress in the comfort of your own home without needing a personal massage therapist at your disposal? Human Touch®, the U.S. leader in massage chairs, relaxation furniture and wellness solutions, has just the answer! PGA Golfer Tim Clark says that his Human Touch® massage chair remains a key part of his wellness routine both on and off the course, and has also been an important part of his recovery from a severe neck and back injury several years ago.
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Jewelry

Vacheron Constantin has chosen today to revive some of the finest moments in the quest for ultra-thinness. The Geneva-based manufacturer has indeed been closely involved in the epic milestones of this distinctive form of expertise, such as in the 1950s and 1960s when Vacheron Constantin introduced the world’s thinnest wristwatches. Today, Vacheron Constantin is enriching its “Historiques” collection with two new creations directly inspired by its heritage, each imbuing one of two legendary calibres with a new and distinctively modern touch.
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Jewelry

Graff Luxury Watches is excited to announce the new Ladies GraffStar, creating a bold statement of luxury and sophistication with a new larger watch size of 43mm. With a self-winding movement and balance weight designed exclusively for Graff Luxury Watches, the GraffStar features a stunning bezel set with a mosaic design of trilliant and triangle cut diamonds evocative of the perfectly cut facets of a Graff diamond.
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Leaders In Luxury

Kathy Korte is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc., a company known worldwide for representing fine properties in a range of prices and desirable locations. With offices from Los Angeles to New York to London, Sotheby’s International Realty provides brokerage, marketing and consulting services for distinctive properties, including fine apartments, townhouses and lofts as well as estates, ranches and resorts.
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Leaders In Luxury

Since the manufacturer’s earliest days more than 160 years ago when its founder, Ulysse Nardin, began making marine chronometers in a mountainous location in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, the watchmaking powerhouse has continually proved that challenges present intriguing opportunities worthy of exploration. It is these explorations that have resulted in Ulysse Nardin’s unprecedented inventions in horology. Science, innovation and imagination are its muses and technological advancement – combined with stellar artisanship – is its beacon.
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Real Estate

A vibrant new Caribbean port of call is emerging on St. Kitts. By yacht, by jet...those who can will be here. Christophe Harbour features dramatic peaks rising above turquoise seas and quiet beaches — a serene contrast to the lively energy of the planned mega-yacht harbour and marina village. Set on 2,500 acres of natural bays, bluffs, and beaches on the quiet island of St. Kitts, West Indies, Christophe Harbour will offer a dynamic community, elegant residences, and exceptional amenities. Surrounding the mega-yacht harbour will be chic restaurants, boutiques, and nightspots. Guests and residents will enjoy five-star hotels, a hillside Tom Fazio golf course, and a private club.
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Real Estate

Occupancy is slated to commence in early 2010, Four Seasons Residences, Austin is sure to become the premiere landmark address in Texas. With stunning views of Downtown Austin, the State Capitol, Hill Country and Lady Bird Lake, these residences will define luxury living in Texas.
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Real Estate

Susan Monus is a leading Los Angeles real estate professional specializing in beachfront and landside estate properties in Malibu. She achieves unparalleled levels of client satisfaction evidenced by her repeat client base. Susan's business background, corporate experience and education from the University of Pennsylvania are among the distinctions that enable her to provide clients unique dimensions of expertise, knowledge and service.
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