Lux My Way

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Theo Kalomirakis Home Theater

Home Theater at its Best
TK Theaters has created elaborate home theaters around different styles of private residences. Whether Traditional, Art Deco or a mixture of design styles, Theo Kalomirakis theaters will bring back the glamour and excitement of the old time movie palaces. Special seating, lighting, and other movie-themed furnishings — are now within reach of typical home theater enthusiasts. Turn your ordinary room into a distinctive home entertainment space where you can loose yourself in movies. http://tktheaters.com

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Hommage Luxury Shaving

Limited Edition Monte-Carlo Groom Center


This unique shaving set is a work of art created in Paris by European designer Wolfgang Joensson. This Handcrafted edition is a limited to only 500 sets each individually numbered and signed by the designer and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and sales for $6,500.

Razor, brush and stand are clad in cooper and silver and than coated with platinum which give it a look of sculpted elegance.

The limited edition Monte-Carlo Groom Center is presented in a high quality box of lacquered peer wood with rhodium plated hinges and magnetic lock. It doubles as a humidor, complete with hygrometer and humidity-controlling. http://www.hommage.com

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Extraordinary Play Structures

Barbara Butler Playhouses
My Zimbio
Beautifully constructed, creative and colorful, the price however not a child’s play.

For 18 years, Barbara Butler has specialized in the design and construction of custom, site-specific, artistic play structures. Her workmanship and creativity has being featured on several magazines and newspapers. Butler designs and builds custom play houses, which range in price and complexity from $3,820 for a Cozy Cabin to $179,000 for the Napa Valley Chalet (pictured above). Her celebrity clients include Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, Will Smith and Jada Pinket, Robert Redford, Bobby McFerrin amongst others. http://www.barbarabutler.com/

Friday, February 22, 2008

Orbita Watchwinder

Disappearing Act!
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If you are a watch collector and own up to 40 automatic timepieces, this is just what you need to keep them all winding. The BERGAMO 40 is Orbita's new "disappearing" watchwinder.

They can keep up to 40 automatic watches fully wound, either on display or completely hidden from view. The lockable, high-gloss, multicoated polyester lacquer finished Italian handcrafted cabinet is durable and maintenance free.

The Bergamo watch winder is the perfect solution for both displaying and "exercising" fine automatic watch collections. It may be operated on batteries or with supplied AC/DC adapter. http://www.orbita.net/

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Valhalla Collection

David Oscarson
My Zimbio
Top Stories The man behind the the writing instrument. David Oscarson is one of the righteous man I've met. By using only the finest materials and production techniques, Oscarson has taken the writing pen from a merely functional instrument of everyday use to the latest must-have luxury item. Boasting exceptional detail, and brilliant colors, each limited edition pen is extremely labor-intensive to produce. The pens are hand-crafted from solid Sterling Silver, which gives them a distinctive weight and luster. Each David Oscarson pen passes through multiple stages of precision engraving, creating a distinctive ornamental pattern known as Guilloché. Oscarson looks to numerous sources for his design inspiration. In additional to his faith, which fueled both his popular Harvest and Celestial collections, Oscarson has relied heavily on his family and heritage for ideas for many of his pieces. His latest offering, a three-piece collection named Valhalla, attributes its Viking-inspired designs – complete with long ship and runestone detail – to the designer’s Scandinavian roots.
a starting price of $4,500 for a fountain pen, Oscarson admits his creations are an investment, but because he uses only the finest materials and techniques, he considers each one to be an heirloom quality piece worthy of being handed down from generation to generation.

Changing the Face of Time

Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
A great man and one of the greatest gemstone artists of his time, also known as “America’s Faberge”, Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof is the creator of some of the most exquisite works of art existing today. As a child growing up in the Canadian Wilds of the Queen Charlotte Islands, he began carving totem poles with the Haida Indians at the age of twelve after a hunting accident left his dominant arm paralyzed. Gordon Cross, the great Haida Indian artist, personally tutored him in the art of metal and gold engraving. This, coupled with his love of nature and great interest in Indian mysticism and spirituality, inspired him to pursue his talent for gem sculpting and metallurgy as a full time profession. After studying at Idar Oberstein, Germany, Andreas von Zadora assembled a workshop of talented craftsmen and established himself in California. It was only when he subsequently began to repair damaged or broken Faberge pieces that some of the world’s most well known collectors encouraged him to relocate to New York. Today his Clients include some of the worlds most discerning art connoisseurs and collectors who recognize and appreciate his unique talent and who covet his creations.The most recent addition to his repertoire is Zadora Timepieces, a bespoke timepiece company. Each watch features a unique cylindrical dial upon which is mounted a breathtakingly beautiful embellishment of your personal choice. He works together with his wife Monica, and they currently reside in British Columbia, Geneva and London. Together they envision, design, and create outstanding objets d’art, jewellery and watches of unparalleled beauty, imagination and sophistication. One of the greatest mand I've ever met. Kudos to you Andreas!

UFO Dog Bed

Pooch Couture

The collection consists of Acrylic pet beds and feeders. Using a mix of unique materials and contemporary design. The collection consists of pet beds and feeders and is all hand made in Italy in Acrylic. The mattresses are made from mix of ultra suede and cotton twill filled with memory foam. The fabric designs are also unique, designed and Made in England by Pooch Couture. The UFO bed comes in three sizes and costs from $700.00 to $1,250.00. The mattress is sold separately.