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Open Air Seating

Where would you go for a new and unique gourmet meal?  How about 165 feet (50 meters) off the ground with a great view?  Not on a balcony or a high floor eatery surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass, but on a special table suspended by crane.  Well, that's exactly the experience offered by Dinner in the Sky.  Up to 22 people can be strapped into their chairs and hoisted up into the blue yonder for a feast like no other. 

The special event can be held anywhere there is enough space - approximately 500 square meters.  You can choose to have a full meal hosted by gourmet chefs who work at the center of the table, entertain clients for cocktails, or enjoy one-of-a-kind tastings.

Just be sure to keep a firm grip on your silverware.

Landmark Newport Beach Luxury Estate

Lifestyles of the residents of "The O.C." have been presented often in recent years.  From TV melodrama to the obsessive documentation of "real" privileged young socialites, Orange County, California - particularly Newport Beach - has become a known hotspot for fascinating theater. 

A different type of Orange County drama is created by this landmark Newport Beach luxury home.  Its location on 300 feet of Newport waterfront sets the stage for a unique showing of elegance.  The French Neoclassic estate takes full advantage of its prime positioning with stunning main channel views, impeccable grounds and dockage for several vessels. 

Inside, the attention to detail and the finest quality is evident throughout the 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, two living rooms, formal dining room and staff quarters.  There is also a wine room, eight-car garage, and an elevator that whisks you between the three floors of supreme luxury. 

Currently listed at $38,500,000 by Willis Allen Real Estate, this extraordinary property enjoys every aspect of the desirable Southern California lifestyle while creating a level of splendor that is singular.

Ultimo iPhone

Recently I wrote about the $20,000 diamond encrusted iPhone case (along with a few thoughts on the mass hysteria created by the latest gadget).  Due to the crazed consumers, the new 3G is an unquestionable success for Apple, who claims over a million phones were sold in the first weekend of the product's global launch.

It is highly unlikely that there will be a million Amosu Ultimo Diamond iPhones sold in one weekend...actually, it's almost a sure thing that this phone will never reach the million-sold mark.  But for this elite luxury phone, that is precisely the point.  Only a select few will be able to shell out the £89,000 (a little more than $177,000) for the luxury phone that is handcrafted by artisans and outfitted with 1,179 diamonds, including 61 comprising the familiar Apple logo. 

At the very least it would make a lot more sense to fill your $20,000 case with the Amosu phone, rather than the one a million people waited hours in line for a few weeks ago. 
Check out the video below:

The Joys of Luxury Car Rental Services

I recently took a trip to the "City of Lights" – Las Vegas, NV.  On most occasions my trips have consisted of discovering new restaurants and nightlife, enjoying time by the pool and testing my luck at black jack.  On this particular trip though, I discovered a service I'd not experienced before – Eminence Luxury Services – a high-end car rental service.

When one travels, a car is often a nice amenity to have on hand, but the selection at Hertz can be unimpressive to the discerning customer. Eminence Luxury offers an easy solution in providing a large selection of most en vogue, luxury cars on the market. For the sophisticated consumer, exquisite Bentleys and Aston Martins are available. Individuals looking for something a bit more edgy and exotic can choose from a wide selection of Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

There is definitely nothing boring or dull about renting a vehicle when dealing with a company like this.
 
On my next trip, I think I might look into the Bentley Continental GT.

Tables of the Elements

All luxury home furnishings are an extension of the homeowner's personality and characterize their definition of luxury style.  What better way to show that style than with beautiful and basic displays of the classic elements of fire and water? 

A clean looking fire that be integrated into any architectural environment, The EcoSmart Fire is an environmentally friendly innovation that creates an open fire without a utility connection.  This technology is on display in the striking Fire & Ice Coffee Table, featuring a sliding platform that can be moved to reveal the flue-less fire on one side, or a recessed compartment on the other - perfect for storing a patch of grass or ice to chill your favorite drink.  Once the slider is moved on top of the flames, they are automatically extinguished.  Certainly recommended for the most responsible luxury home owners (who perhaps leave the fire off while enjoying the chilled beverages stored on the other side).

From fire to soothing water and the Ripple Series by designer and aerospace engineer Lee J Rowland.  These gorgeous tables come in several shapes and sizes and incorporate the calming effect of concentric ripples falling towards the table's edges.   A 3-dimentional machining process is used to create the one-of-a-kind design on the sheet metal, and just looking at the table transports you to a stream where a droplet of water has created a calming ripple that seems to stretch on and on. 

Equally fashionable, these stunning tables help illustrate individual visions of luxury as contrasting as the elements themselves.