Windows Shut Judith Benzer is an architect with a vision. The vision is of this amazing Summer House to be situated in Southern Burgenland in Austria.I love that it seems to have no windows then they open up to give the most fabulous views. The interiors are pretty cool as well. Found at Luxury Culture.Window OpenAmazing VerandaIn the SnowKitchenStairsBedroom

There are factors that inevitably age the skin around the eye. Too many factors, in fact: Dermo-contractions, skin-slackening, dehydration, microcirculation, and urban pollution. Eye Rule by Sampar works to fight all these, with enriched formulation with the double-whammy power of swiveling roller-ball action. It increases circulation, and enhances the effectiveness of the anti-aging agents by penetrating deep into the dermis. This rolling action irons out wrinkles; in time, it will lift the eyes. And for immediate effect, theres a cooling agent to offer freshness, which is especially good when you are tired (hungover and need to look good?).
Sampars roller has oils and peptides we’re all familiar with, but its also got Adenosine which reduces Dermo-contraction, so you don’t wrinkle as much when you smile and make faces. It’s like a mini-Botox treatment! The formulas antioxidant shield is a complex of three ingredients: Shea Butter serum, mint endorphin, and pro-biotic sugar. Sounds crazy, but its all good for looking awake and energized.
Thankfully, theres button at the end that releases the right amount of product onto the roller-ball. Just use circular motions to massage it all in, moving from the inner-eye to under the eye, then make a complete circle all the way around the lids. Be sure to give extra love to those wrinkles and prone-to-wrinkle areas. Finish the process off by tapping the stick lightly with your fingers to make sure everything is being absorbed.
I especially recommend storing in fridge its great for waking up tired eyes at a moments notice. On Amazon for $94.44.

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Last we saw a gold Lamborghini stun visitors at Liberty Walk booth at 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. And now a dazzling gilded beast is spotted in Beijing. Painted with gold, this Lamborghini Gallardo was parked outside a karaoke bar. Roll over for more images of this Midas-touched bull on wheels……

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Jaspreet Kaur Walia: Gold prices are shooting up the roof, but its also the time for the coin collectors to reap their investment. And for the investors, its never too late to extend their investment portfolio. We had earlier told you about the 1792 Silver Center Cent, from the first group of coins ever struck in the U.S. Mint, that fetched $1.15 Million. And, now another rare coin in American history 1870 ‘S’ could become one of the most expensive coins ever. Supposedly one of the rarest coins, only two of this kind were made, and the other one has already been sold years ago.

Rare Gold coin

The legendary coin was spotted in the year 1997 by tourist from Europe at a bookshop in San Francisco. It was pasted inside one of the pages of a keepsake book. He kept the coin for a good 15 years, before finally bringing it out in the open and decided to auction the rare coin at the Four Seasons Auction Gallery. It was made on a special order by the superintendent of San Francisco Mint in 1870 and was supposed to be kept in the cornerstone of some building.

1870-S $3 gold coin

The coin has been fashioned out of an exceptional cast, which features an S character that is very different and makes the coin so extraordinarily special. The other side of the coin has a wreath comprising of cotton, tobacco and corn. It was designed by coiner J.B. Harmstead and is undoubtedly striking with a very clean appearance.

1870-S $3 gold coin

It is further believed that the original ordered by the superintendent got damaged due to some reason and hence a new one was minted. So, it is not certain if the coin to be auctioned is a second copy or the original. But whatever be the case, the coin holds a lot of value and is all ready to get auctioned on June 2, 2012 at the Four Seasons Auction Gallery.

1870 gold coin

In honour of the 65th Cannes Film Festival taking up quarters at JW Marriott, an after party named Dark Room will be taking place, unveiling an area as a Studio Shoot, a terrace bar concept and a gallery lounge during the period May 16-27, 2012. The event dubbed Dark Room by Belvedere taking place in JW Marriott, one of the premier luxury suite hotels in Cannes will have a Studio Shoot made available to personalities and leaders in Cannes by photographer Eric Mercier. The opulent JW Marriott La Croisette Cannes hotel will also host Belvedere Vodkas Terrace Bar Concept dedicated to cocktail tasting comprising of five mixes aptly named, The Dark Room, The Master, The Argentique, The Flash and The Negative, all of which will add special charm to the event.

The spacious rooftop terrace at the JW Marriott Cannes French Riviera hotel will also make way for The Lounge, a space devoted to relaxation. The prestigious event with all the bells and whistles, hosted amidst the peaceful Mediterranean Sea and the Southern Alps is sure to make it a memorable one.

[Marriott via Luxurytravelmagazine]

Suchandra Basu: Beatles fans have a new reason to cheer. After never-before-seen Beatles photo was offered for sale, now, another most iconic photograph of the famed Beatles band is up for auction, which shows them walking across the Abbey road Zebra crossing backwards. A different version of this picture where the band is seen crossing the road from left to right became the album cover of Abbey road- a Beatles chart topper which continues to hog limelight 43 years after its release. Packed with memories and steeped in history, the photograph is to go under the hammer at Bloomsbury auctions on May 22.

The Abbey Road photo which shows the Beatles walking backwards

The original cover photo of Beatle’s Abbey Road

The legendary Abbey Road cover image was shot to resemble a funeral procession. Heading the pack is John Lennon in a chic white suit, which many believe was meant to reflect a heavenly body. Lennon is followed by Ringo Starr, who with his black suited attire symbolizes a mourner. A barefooted Paul McCartney, next in line, is suggestive of a corpse. Bringing up the rear, we see a denim flaunting George Harrison who could be taken to represent the grave digger. John Lennon had reportedly drawn a rough sketch of what he wanted the album cover to look like. Based on this sketching, photographer Iain Macmillan took six images over the span of a ten-minute long shoot. Traffic was help up as Macmillan took shots from the top of a ladder.
The backward image differs from its world famous original on two major counts. That the group here is seen walking backwards is undoubtedly the first among them. Secondly, unlike in the original, the backwards photo shows McCartney wearing shoes. Part of a 25 print edition, the image is expected to surpass current estimates, which stand at around $1,1139 to $ 14,321. “The photo has been called an icon of the 1960s added Sarah Wheeler of Bloomsbury auctions and we totally agree with her. One the most loved Beatles images of all times, it has, over time, fueled urban legends. The original Abbey Road image had triggered a conspiracy theory which suggested that Paul McCartney got killed in a car crash. According to this theory, some Beatles songs are actually hiding within themselves clues which relate back to McCartneys alleged demise. All aspects considered, the Beatles backward image, given its legacy, is sure to set new records.

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 I just love these 3 pieces by Steffen Schellenberger. After manipulating the proportions of these chairs they can now be put to multiple uses in various rooms in the home. Genius design.

Porsche has long been a name synonymous with fast cars that look great and perform to please. Now, the German automaker has pulled the veil off its next generation supercar, the 918 Spyder. A prototype, the concept was unveiled in the good old black and white livery reminiscent of 917 racers. A plug-in hybrid by nature, the car addresses the needs of going fast in style, without gulping down gallons of fuel. With a gas-electric drive train that takes this supercar to the 60mph mark in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 199mph to brag about, the car is scheduled to hit streets by late 2013.
Priced at $845,000, this 4.0-liter V8 powerhouse is bound to make heads turn as you roar by!

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Performing artist Sheryl Crow has wooed the world with her voice and music for years now, and has been one of the finest voices in contemporary music. Now, Gibson Guitars is offering fans a way to strum Soak up the Sun with the all new Sheryl Crow Southern Jumbo Special Edition acoustic-electric guitar. Sporting the same pickup system used in the previously released Gibson Jackson Browne guitar, this special edition instrument comes with a wider X-bracing.
With a mahogany back and sides and a combination of wood and pattern bracing, this is one of the most advanced acoustic-electric guitars available and sports a bound fingerboard with a 12 radius and a 14th-fret neck joint. The product page has listed the Vintage Sunburst Model A for $6,233 while the Vintage Sunburst Model 1 is listed for $4,298.

A guitar that promises to make you breathe music and turn unaware of the surroundings as you strum, this special edition Gibson is indeed a perfect tribute to the accomplished singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow!

[Gibson]