My Trick to Getting the Best Deal When Online Shopping
It happens to the best of us: you hunt for weeks and weeks (or months and months) for a coffee table that’s just right. You finally find one you love at one of your trusted online retailers, usually one which you know to have fair (read: low) pricing. Congratulations! You are now the owner of a well-researched furnishing, purchased at a great price…or so you think.
May 21, 2017
Be Neighbors with the Queen in This New Condo Development
This is as close to living in the palace as it gets—without being royal, that is: A new condo development is opening literally across the street from Buckingham Palace, and it’s just as posh as you might expect. Number One Palace Street, formerly Buckingham Gate, is a Grade II Listed building that was built in 1861 as one of London’s first Landmark hotels. Known as “The Palace Hotel,” it hosted the overflow of distinguished guests from Buckingham Palace.
May 21, 2017
LAX Opens a New Terminal—But It’s Only for VIPs
For many travelers, simply hearing the word airport induces instant anxiety. However, if you’re among the well-heeled making your way through LAX, there’s a new luxury terminal for VIP travelers that will definitely provide a welcome respite from the typical airport mayhem. Dubbed “The Private Suite,” the exclusive $22 million terminal opened on May 15. It offers the ultimate service for its posh passengers, who can afford to not be stressed out when they travel.
May 21, 2017
Before & After: A Wallpaper Makeover Lends “Vintage Vibes” to a Thrifted Trunk
Kelly decided it was finally time to give one of her vintage trunks a new look. A well-timed wallpaper sale helped her solve the riddle of exactly how to go about revamping the item, and she was so happy with the results she’s not going to stop at just one! From Kelly: I had multiple vintage trunks from estate sales and Goodwill shopping trips over the years, but had no idea what to do with them. I toyed around with several ideas. Maybe I could paint them? Meh, too boring.
May 21, 2017