Champagne House Veuve Clicquot has teamed with designer Karim Rashid to create the Globalight, an artistic, glowing, portable cooler to house your most special champagne.  I guess now I can finally get rid of that Styrofoam cooler with pink fluorescent lights mounted on the side that I’ve been toting around all these years.  The pre-chilled base of the stylish Globalight will keep Champagne at the ideal temperature for up to four hours, while the soft LED light display sets the mood for any entertaining environment.

The limited edition unique tote/chiller/design piece is available on eclicquot.com for $4,500.

With spring in full motion and the warm, summer sun right around the corner, sunglasses are an essential accessory.  The luxury market is full of options when it comes to the perfect pair of shades, including a plethora of styles, shapes and colors.  If you’re overwhelmed by the options, why not take a look at the Michele collection. 

The glamorous, Hollywood-esque Aventura glasses are decked out with the “Deco Diamond” logo, which consists of 108 hand-set diamonds amounting to .60 ct tw.  With gradient lenses that offer 100% UV protection, these $1,250 glasses will not only protect your eyes from the bright rays, but will definitely set you apart from the crowd.

Having just spent several days at The Boca Raton Resort & Club, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to write about this luxurious facility.  Like most luxury resorts, The Boca Raton Resort & Club offered a variety of amenities and services that highlighted the overall experience. From the magnificent Spa Pallazo – a rejuvenating and tranquil haven – to the state of the art fitness center, there was no shortage of pleasurable activities. 

People staying at a resort are there for one of two reasons:  business or pleasure. Either way, when a day of hard work or an afternoon of golf ends, one retreats back to the comfort of the guestroom.  It’s a great feeling to walk in and see a freshly made bed and neatly folded bath linens; knowing all the while you did nothing to assist with the pristine condition of the room.  Often times though, it’s the little details that complete the opulent experience.  In the case of The Boca Raton Resort & Club, the turn down service was one of these details.  I misspoke…it was the “treats” that were left when the service was completed.  Each evening there was a delectable piece of chocolate or delightful key lime cookies waiting atop the untouched bed.  Who knew that such small tokens were capable of making such a big difference?

My French skills (read: Google’s ‘Language Tools’) tell me that Le Reve is French for “the dream.” Sited on 70 acres north of Atlanta, the Le Reve estate is a magnificent property with a $45,000,000 listing price that will keep its acquisition a dream for most.  The buyer who is fortunate enough to obtain the amazing estate will enjoy unmatched amenities, which include a private 18-hole world-class golf course, 12-car garage, first-class equestrian facilities, regulation bowling alley, and a replica of Atlanta’s famous Fox Theatre.

Talk about a dream: play a round of golf, bowl a few games and catch a couple of movies in an amazing theater- all without leaving the intimate confines of your own 70 acres and 47,000 square foot home.

Georgia’s most expensive estate is listed by Jenny Pruitt and Associates, Inc.

I guess this does away with the old ‘tie a rubber band around the sink sprayer and watch as someone get sprayed when turning on the faucet’ trick. Well, I guess Kohler’s new Karbon does more than that.  Much more, actually.  The contort-able faucet brings a new level of functionality to the kitchen sink with the ability to extend in length and into different angles.  The unique design and 13-inch reach allows you to work from deep within the sink to the top of the counter with ease.  In addition to its pliability, the Karbon faucet is constructed of carbon (logically) fiber material to enhance strength and also features a variety of spray options, effectively destroying the old rubberband-the-sprayer prank.  The things we sacrifice for form and function…but in this case I think it’s worth it.

According to Daniel Marshall, “a fine cigar is one of life’s most distinguished pleasures. Therefore, a cigar’s care and storage is an absolute necessity.”  Mr. Marshall knows all about fine care for cigars, as Daniel Marshall Humidors provide sophisticated and quality storage for the true cigar enthusiast.  Such care goes into a DM Humidor that new creations of cigar storage can take nearly four months to create- from the selection of the finest materials to an extensive quality-control process.  One of the unique creations is the DM Chess Humidor, combining the elegance of the cigar with the grace of the ultimate thinking man’s game.  The drawer under the rosewood and maple chess board will hold up to 40 cigars, with room for your cutter and a lighter.  The lead-weighted chess pieces are carved from rosewood and hard rock, and can be stored in a second drawer.  If only there was a way to store bourbon in the pawns…

And I still think $10 is outrageous for a movie ticket.  Especially with the talkers, cell phone checkers, texters, seat kickers, etc., that add their special brand of annoyance to the movie-going experience of today.  While theater owners and managers are currently facing a dilemma in creating a positive experience for their patrons, a new brand of movie theater is coming to the U.S.  Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas, originally founded in Australia in 1997, are coming to America complete with all of their luxury amenities, along with a $35 cost per ticket.

Complexes will boast theaters that have reclining armchair seats with footrests, digital projection, a lounge and bar serving cocktails and appetizers, concierge service and valet parking.  And forget about popcorn, soda and Milk Duds; Gold Class Cinemas will serve made to order foods such as sushi prepared from on-site chefs, brought to your reclining seat by a waiter.

The plan is to construct 50 Gold Coast Cinemas across the U.S. over the next five years, with the first two opening in October in South Barrington, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and the Seattle suburb Redmond, Washington. I’m certainly all for improving the theater experience, but at what cost I’m not sure. After spending $35 for a ticket, I’d certainly have to cut out my $4 Reese’s Pieces and $10 popcorn/Coke combo…or make that my (sure to be even more expensive) California Roll and Prosecco.