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Christie’s will hold a sale of jewelry and works of art from the Collection of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, in London on June 13 to 14. More than 800 items will be featured, with estimates ranging from $174 to $872,000. The sale will include an antique diamond riviere accompanied by three handwritten notes naming the necklace after a previous owner as the ‘Lady Mount Stephen,’ which was given to the princess by her grandmother, Queen Mary.
Another highlight is a five-row art deco pearl and diamond necklace and a marquise cut diamond ring of 5.17 carats.
The “Poltimore Tiara” which was originally created by Garrards in the 1870’s for Florence, Lady Poltimore, the wife of the second Baron Poltimore is up for auction. The princess wore it on her wedding day and prior to the wedding, she wore it in its alternative form as a diamond fringe necklace and scroll brooches.
She was the party loving Princess - who was the centre of a glittering social scene in her youth.
Now a treasure trove of jewellery owned by the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret is expected to raise millons of pounds when it goes under the hammer at auction.
The collection, which includes the diamond tiara she wore to her wedding and a valuable Faberge clock, is apparently being sold by her family to pay death duties.
See the collection on movie
April 18th, 2006
The Paula Abdul Jewelry Collection, created especially for QVC, features multiple charms, pendants, earrings and bracelets ranging in price from approximately $20 to $90.
Paula Abdul has her designs on you. After launching a small collection of jewelry on Idol as gifts for the contestants, the word got out that not only can this girl sing, dance, choreograph, teach and inspire the next generation of pop sensations - she can really design. The jewelry was hot in demand so Paula Abdul hooked up with QVC – for a nationwide launch – and the collection is set to air April 21, 2006. She is set to have her first live hour with a studio audience to show the collection which will feature several pieces from bracelets, earrings and rings to necklaces that are meant to be layered together to get the look that Abdul herself has made famous with her signature style on the show.
April 16th, 2006
Underneath it all, celebrities may be just like the rest of us. But that doesn’t mean that behind it all–privet hedges, wrought-iron gates and watchful doormen–they live like your average American. Sure, they tend to cluster with people of like minds and incomes, just like everyone else. But that means the Malibu bluffs, Aspen slopes, Hamptons beaches and Miami waterfront. And like the rest of us, celebrities consider their homes sanctuaries. But getting a little peace and quiet can be difficult when magazines are willing to pay thousands of dollars for a shot of you shopping in your sweats or picking up the kids’ toys on the lawn.
They have a range of tastes–some like edgy modern mansions, others glass-walled penthouses or vintage estates. But unlike many of us, they can afford to indulge those desires.
Hip-hop mogul
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has a glitzy spread in Alpine, N.J., as well as a three-bedroom Manhattan condo with views of Central Park.
P. Diddy has a major mansion in Alpine, N.J., but every hip-hop mogul needs an urban home. In 2004, he paid about $5 million for his three-bedroom spread in the Park Imperial in midtown Manhattan. The apartment has exposures on three sides, including a view of
Central Park, and his neighbors include music man Tommy Mottola and holistic healer and author Deepak Chopra.
April 3rd, 2006
The “PirelliFilm” project begins with a series of short films on the Internet featuring international stars. The first film, “The Call”, can be seen at www.pirellifilm.com .
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the director of “King Arthur” and “Training Day”, the film was shot over a five-day period in Rome and required four months of post-production in the United States .
Pirelli Group makes its film debut with its presentation in Rome , in the ancient atmosphere of the Diocletian Baths (400 B.C.), of the first Pirellifilm, an innovative communication project that will take place over several years and consists in the production of superb short films to be broadcast over the Internet.
Created for the worldwide promotion of the Pirelli image, which has always been acclaimed for its innovation, quality and brand leadership, this project combines Cinema and the Internet and uses them as a new communication tool that joins the instruments traditionally used by the group.
The leitmotiv of all the Pirellifilm short films will be the claim, “Power is nothing without control”, the protagonist of several of Pirelli’s famous international advertising campaigns, which will be interpreted differently each time by international film stars.
The first short film, which can be seen starting today at www.pirellifilm.com , is “The Call” starring
John Malkovich and
Naomi Campbell . The director is Antoine Fuqua, who directed “Training Day” and “King Arthur”. Filmed with a dark, gothic mood in a mysterious, tempting nighttime Rome , “The Call” is a breath-taking thriller of just 8 minutes and 45 seconds that depicts the eternal battle between Good and Evil.
Its “Caravaggio-like” colors and moods are obtained through skillful photography that elegantly plays with contrasting light and shadow, blending the chiaroscuro effects of the film, which was shot last fall in Rome in great secrecy to prevent the project and the name of its stars to be revealed in advance. It took five days to film on various locations - Borgo Santo Spirito, the streets of Rome , and an abandoned warehouse outside of Rome - and 4 months of post production. Nearly 120 persons worked non-stop on the set.
March 27th, 2006
WHEN: April 01 - 02, 2006
WHERE: Calgary (Canada - America)
Calgary Stampede Roundup Centre
1410 Olympic Way S.E. Calgary AB T2G 2W1 Canada
+1 (403) 261-0101
+1 (403) 265-7197
www.stampedevenues.com
The National Women In Business Expo will attract a large, quality audience, all under one roof who are eager to learn about the latest products and services for women in business. This expo will create an environment that promotes learning and will enhance the business womans ability to influence and lead. It will also provide a place where strong professional connections can begin and grow as women come together to share their business experiences. This is the show women of today will learn to become more efficient, resourceful, creative, assertive and independent.
This program is designed to reward exhibitors who refer other companies to participate in our expo. For each company who signs up as an exhibitor that has been referred by you, there will be an additional savings of $100.00 off of your exhibit space per referral.
March 25th, 2006
For some New Yorkers, the mental map of Fifth Avenue tapers off in the 90s, just after the last Museum Mile-marker. But for the diehard uptown crowd, the party really doesn’t start until 125th. And by the time you’re at 132nd St, where the crimson-and-brick DEN has been holding court in Harlem since 2004, well, there’s no stopping it. This well-groomed spot (whose name stands for Dining, Entertainment and Nightlife) kicks off the weekend on Wednesday, with a high-profile open mic night that packs the cozy brownstone space booty to booty. DJs on Thursdays and Fridays mean the only way of ensuring elbow room for conspicuous sipping of your Cuervo Gold Supa Fly (or one of the two dozen specialty cocktails, with names like Wu Wu Tang or Uncle Tom Collins) is to reserve a table or return on a quieter night earlier in the week. With its down home flair, uptown flava, and attitude-free staff, DEN makes a welcoming lair for regulars and newcomers alike.
2150 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10037 between 131st and 132nd Sts. 212-234-3045
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March 2nd, 2006
Giant retail chain Bed Bath & Beyond’s sheer volume and enormous depth of inventory runs counter to most diminutive city dwellings. Where to store all the alluring Wamsutta sheets, Frette duvet covers, and Jonathan Adler ceramic bathroom accessories, not to mention the KitchenAid mixer, DeLonghi toaster, and razor-sharp Kyocera knives leaves aside the critical question of how to get all that cool loot into a cab. (Fortunately, BB&B delivers anywhere in Manhattan with summertime delivery to the Fire Island ferry and Hamptons.) True to its name, the store stocks everything you could ever need for your loo or your boudoir. And then there’s the “Beyond.” They’re not kidding. Simple Human and Umbra trashcans, California Closets organizing systems, hundreds of empty frames and framed artworks, along with window treatments, vacuums, and candles galore beckon shoppers. Seasonal items vary from beach and barbecue things in summer, dorm-room accoutrements in August and September, and holiday dcor October through December. Amazingly, that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. Do ask for help early and often: The store can be a zoo, and the soaring shelves and narrow, labyrinthine aisles (often thick with SUV-scale shopping carts) don’t help.
March 2nd, 2006
BlueTrip delivers the pristine CD-quality sound that iPod users desire in a high-quality home stereo environment. Using Bluetooth technology, BlueTrip can transmit up to 30 feet away from your stereo, without the traditional barriers of line of sight, walls, ceilings or windows that limit other remotes. With BlueTrip, you are free to roam and jam.
Your iPod equipped with BlueTrip effectively becomes the ultimate remote, with every control at your fingertips, and any song at your whim. BlueTrip draws its power directly from the iPod — no batteries or extra cables required.
The BlueTrip receiver’s stylish design makes it a welcome addition to any entertainment center. With RCA plugs as well as optical and headphone output, it can integrate into any stereo configuration.
BlueTrip Technical Specifications
• Range: Approx. 10m (33ft.)
• Frequency Used: 2.4GHz
• Audio Ports: Stereo RCA, Stereo minijack, optical S/PDIF
• Receiver Power: 12v DC (power supply included)
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October 28th, 2005
