Category: A La Maison
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS | LITTLEBITS
On the eleventh day of Christmas, La Cartel gave to me…. Today we’re getting smarter than we’ve been before with littleBits. littleBits Electronics, the company whose aim is to “put the power of electronics into the hands of everyone.” I’m not exactly sure what that means as science is not my forte, but their littleBits…
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY | EBB & FLOW NYC
On the fourth day of Christmas La Cartel gave to me, home fragrance that’s chic and edgy. Can you believe we’re already on day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway? So far we’ve given away means for a perfect pout, two goodie bags filled with accessories for the season, and yoga mats to…
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3 WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME FOR 2014
2014 is here and with every year, we change. We drop a habit. Alter or lookout on life. Pick up a healthier lifestyle. Even change the area around us. But after all that cash we dropped this holiday season, we’re left sprucing up via accessories – rather than a complete overhaul. So, here are 3…
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF FLAGSHIP PROPERTY
Last week, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group celebrated it’s 50th anniversary of its flagship Hong Kong property in typical luxurious style. With over 800 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests from Hong Kong and around the world, attendees were wined and dined in an over the top, glamorous gala. And though the history and amenities behind one of the…
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ELIE SAAB EXHIBITION OPENS AT FOUR SEASONS IN PARIS
ELIE SAAB opens pop-up exhibition to celebrate Fashion Week, hosted by the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris. The presentation shows Elie Saab’s latest Haute Couture designs, from today until and Sunday, October 6th. Curated by Jeff Leatham, Creative Director of the hotel showcased a selection of eight silhouettes from the A/W 2013-14 Haute…
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RELIGION OPENS 3 POP-UP SHOPS IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN
Iconic British clothing line, Religion open 2 pop-up shops in the city. As segment of their campaign introducing their brand to the American market, all shops will be placed in areas evocative of their legendary persona of underground punk. All stores will feature Religion’s SS13 collection displayed in a bare, grotto decorated store front strewn…
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HOTEL HOTSPOT – THE MARK HOTEL
Before I tell you about The Mark, I’m going to take New Yorkers back to a time we rather forget. Remember last year when Hurricane Sandy came through and pretty much stopped The Big Apple? Lower Manhattan was without power and water for what seemed like nearly a month. Now everyone knows that’s where SoHo,…
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HOTEL HOTSPOT: THE GREENWICH HOTEL
There are few places when visiting New York one can reside for peace and quiet, as it’s the city that never sleeps. There are even fewer places that don’t feel like home, but stand as a constant reminder that you are temporarily displaced from your normal domicile, for whatever reason. The Greenwich Hotel fits into…
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3 WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME!
Looking to spruce up your home, but not sure where to begin? Every little change makes a serious change. Imagine walking into your all white walls, sitting on your all white sofa and eating at your practical mahogany dining table. There’s no flavor, pop, or better yet, essence of you. The way you live represents…
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QOOQ TABLET: CULINARY COOKING OF THE FUTURE
I’m good at many things, but cooking has never been my strong suit. There are a few dishes I can prepare that will make ones mouth salivate, but nothing that can become an everyday meal staple. I mean, let’s be honest… all these cooking channel stars have state of the art kitchen and equipment that…
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PLEASURE YOUR CANDLE SCENT-SES
Clockwise from top: Byredo – Loveless Candle; Jimmyjane – Afterglow Bourbon; Fresh – Sake Pleasure your candle scent-ses with smells that put you in the mood for the holiday. From Jimmyjane’s Afterglow candle that doubles as sensual massage oil to Fresh’s Sake scented candle that plays with sweet, fruity notes to Hervé L. Leroux (the first…