The New York Palace Hotel Unveils The Jewel Suite By Martin Katz

The New York Palace marks the completion of its massive 140 million renovations by unveiling The Jewel Suite by Martin Katz and The Champagne Suite. The two specialty triplex suites shout exquisiteness as they have been exclusively designed by renowned American jewelry designer Martin Katz and notable New York-based design firm BBG-BBGM.

The Palace is known for unparalleled splendor, spectacular views, spacious rooms and exquisite service has raised the bar by opening the doors of these two luxurious suites for guests. Both the suites sit atop 53 stories, spread out over 5,000 square foot and come with a $25,000 price tag per night. Martin Katz just unveiled the Jewel Suite by Martin Katz at The Towers at the famed New York Palace Hotel last night. The sheer splendor was marked by the presence of celebrities and VIPs and the noteworthy performances of Grammy Award winning artists David Foster, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and The Tenors.

Soaring over Manhattan, the magnificent Jewel Suite by Martin Katz is adorned in rich fabrics and glittering jewel-inspired tones and finishes to create an atmosphere suggestive of luxury and romance. Well-heeled guests can step on Port Laurent stone floors to walk past diamond-like wall coverings in soothing jewel tones and appreciate the colossal 20-foot ‘diamond waterfall’ chandelier. The bejeweled themed interior teases further with a permanent installation of ‘floating’ crystal jewel boxes encasing distinctive jewelry creations by Martin Katz. A grand piano takes the center stage at the sprawling Grand Parlor. The Master Bedroom on the second floor is decked up to sync with the jewel theme with Art Deco-inspired chairs upholstered in silver and pearl velvet and a custom-designed Lucite tableau showcasing spectacular jewels. The top most level of the suite boasts of one of the few wood burning fireplaces still available in a New York City hotel and also of a private outdoor terrace with spa offering a one-of-a-kind view of the skyline. The uniqueness of the suite extends up to the guest’s finger too as each guest staying at the suite is entitled to receive a $2,500 Martin Katz Diamond Microband Ring.

If commitment is on the cards then love-struck guests can opt for The Ultimate Proposal Package. Starting from $50,000 per night, this package included accommodations in the Jewel Suite by Martin Katz; private consultation with Mr. Katz for the creation of a custom-designed engagement ring and/or wedding band and a customized private dining experience for two on the breathtaking rooftop terrace.

Also a few more luxe-benefits thrown in to win over the guests are – uniquely designed jeweled china, private, express elevators along with expert maître d’étage service, Maybach house car service, en suite kitchens and exquisite Molton Brown bath products. The three-story suite merges romance and abstract elements of nature in a luxurious and luminous setting, but for a premium price of course.

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The Champagne Suite was designed by notable New York-based design firm BBG-BBGM, led by Interiors Partner and Principal Designer Amy Jakubowski. The glamorous space is ideal for cozy tête-à-têtes or lavish entertaining. Boasting of floor-to-ceiling windows, rustic wine cave and black and white French wall mural. The sparkling wine-theme flows on to the second floor which is inspired by the distinct colors of champagne varietals to create an intricate color story of soft creams and smoky reds. The décor of the Master Bedroom Suite is influenced by the refreshing Chardonnay grape with a palate of ecru, cream and amber tones. The over-sized outdoor terrace complete with a custom-designed Jacuzzi spa, perfect for sipping champagne while enjoying unobstructed views of the city below.

To toast the completion of the resplendent Champagne Suite, Dom Perignon hosted the suite’s inaugural event on September 9, 2013.

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Jump Aboard The 2013 Harrods Christmas Express Windows

Harrods revives the golden age of travel by chugging in the Harrods Christmas Express in to its windows this season. Jump aboard the exclusively designed X’mas Express to celebrate the magnificence of 2013 Christmas.

Harrods and the steam train, both are iconic to the British and brings to life, the country’s love for grandeur lifestyle.

Each window from this year’s magical and creative theme brings to life one of their departments depicted as a scene from one of the carriages.

Calling out to all revelers to celebrate Christmas in true luxury style, Harrods is luring shoppers with everything from glamorous evening wear, leather accessories, dazzling jewelry and spectacular gifts as well. Don’t miss out the well-dressed mannequins paired along with their cute pets and assisted by handsome doormen.

The wheels keep rolling as the onlookers and shoppers keep pouring. The ongoing videos with landscapes in the background add a sense of motion too.

Pulling out all stops to attract shoppers, the windows are festooned with twinkling fairly lights.

Enthralling all visitors, the 2013 steam train themed setup ensures a mesmerizing fashion-filled journey. An enchanting travel-inspired window with loads of buyable attractions thrown in, guarantees a fun-filled experience to remember.

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Nike+ FuelBand SE in Rose Gold

Bling your Nike+ FuelBand SE with the Rose Gold limited-edition for $169. After the success of the gold iPhone 5S, it’s not a surprise that Nike gave their FuelBand the golden touch. For stylish athletes, we predict that the Nike+ FuelBand SE in Rose Gold will be a huge hit. Expect more fashionable editions of the Nike+ FuelBand SE in the future. Press release from Nike below:

Following the launch of the Nike+ FuelBand SE in early November, Nike is releasing the first colorway in its new METALUXE Collection—the Rose Gold Nike+ FuelBand SE. Available in limited quantities worldwide, the striking Rose Gold colorway takes cues from high end timeware, with a clasp, bezel and screws manufactured from 316 series stainless steel. These beautifully crafted metal components are then hand polished to a mirror finish and given a beautiful and extremely durable PVD coating. The Rose Gold Nike+ FuelBand SE will be available in limited quantities from select retail locations and nike.com beginning Nov. 21, 2013 for a suggested retail price of $169 (US). The Nike+ FuelBand SE is currently available in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany and Japan in Black and the Sport Pack colors of Volt, Pink Foil or Total Crimson priced at $149 (US). For more information on the Nike+ FuelBand SE, Nike+ FuelBand App and NikeFuel please visit: www.nike.com/fuelband or follow @NikeFuel on Twitter.

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Apple’s New Headquarters – Concepts

Here’s a look at Apple’s proposed new headquarters in Cupertino, CA. The city released more detailed plans about the project on the city’s website — and shared the concept renderings of Steve Jobs’ iSpaceship aka “Apple Campus 2.” More details here.

Set in rolling fields, this shimmering spaceship promises to follow Apple’s values of ‘innovation, ease of use and beauty.’ With an estimated cost of $5 billion, here’s designs for the gleaming silver doughnut of the new Apple headquarters by Norman Foster.

“We have a shot,” proclaimed Steve Jobs, in front of the Cupertino planning committee, in what would turn out to be his last public appearance, “at building the best office building in the world. I really do think that architecture students will come here to see it.”

“The building is pushing the boundaries of technology in almost every aspect,” says senior Foster architect Stefan Behling. “The glazing is a completely new system that’s never been done before,” he says, referring to the 12m-high concave sheets of glass for the main facade being manufactured in Germany, the biggest of their kind ever made. “Everything is handcrafted for this project.”

“You see the energy and the love and the attention to detail that we’ve put into this,” said Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer at an unveiling of the top secret spaceship plans. “We have treated this project just as we would any Apple product. And this will be a place for the most creative and collaborative teams in the industry to innovate for decades to come.”

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Daily Dream Home: Ber House

It might look like a “a sequence of randomly placed steel bars creating an irregular patterned façade”, but this amazing home showcases a myriad of details that construct a fascinating interior and exterior design while being functional and comfortable. Located in Carlsworld, Midrand, South Africa, the Ber House is the result of a collaboration between Nico van der Meulen and M Square Lifestyle Design.

Photographed by Victoria Pilcher, Barend Roberts and David Ross for a complete tour, the residential wonder spreads over 720 square meters on a 2127 square meter site. Inspired by the estate rules forbidding the use of burglar bars, architect Werner van der Meulen of Nico van der Meulen imagined a house of cantilevered boxes empty of function and enclosed by black steel bars.

Centered around the living room, pool and covered patio areas, the rectangular floor plan displays an open and welcoming design. Crossing the concrete podium elevated above the Koy pond and entering the double-height hall exposes guests to a fascinating experience. Upon entering the house, the dining room lays at the right, while the floating staircase leading up to the bedrooms is to the left. With the entire Northern façade designed as a sequence of glass sliding and frameless folding doors, the interiors were flooded by natural light. Enjoy the details – I’m pretty sure everyone can find at least one thing they just love about this dream home.

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