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Phone-y Luxury
by Roberta Murphy Talk about tiny phones! This petite model might even fit in a jeweled Judith Leiber evening bag or in form-fitting European pockets. The amazing C3 camera flip phone from Pantech (see photo on left with phone on … Continue reading
Luxe, Luxe Luxury Blogs
by Roberta Murphy What a terrific idea! The œL List is being developed and will hopefully provide a roundup of the top luxury blogs in the world. Upon its approximate completion, the luxury shopper should be able to find everything … Continue reading
Gotta-Haves for Luxury Homes
by Roberta Murphy Last night, I had spent a fun evening with an interesting Carlsbad Realtor who probably set a world record in San Diego luxury home upgrade sales in the late 1990s into 2003. Sharas experiences in new luxury … Continue reading
The Self-Service Spa?
by Roberta Murphy In an emerging trend, more and more upscale spas are offering a self service option. Perhaps they are hoping to appeal to the spa-shy or those who might see the spa visit as a social opportunity, where … Continue reading
For Those Speechless Moments….
by Roberta Murphy All right. I confess to occasional bouts of bumbling wordlessness when: Someone confesses to being diagnosed with cancer. When infertile friends share they are considering adoption after years of infertility. A family friend shares his Alzheimers diagnosis. … Continue reading
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The Valentine Winner: Long Lasting Roses
Last night I wrote about Kohler’s $6000 overflowing bathtub that has been added to my Dream List, but now have a more practical and traditional suggestion for Valentine’s Day. How about some award-winning and long-lasting flowers? Our friend, Marian Meyers with the … Continue reading
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The Cooktop that Cannot be Ignored
I am seasoned enough to have had more than a few stoves and cooktops in my cooking life. There have been the ones I hate (Frigidaire’s electric/glass cooktop, for example) because they have no self control—and allow little from me. … Continue reading
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Ultimate Phone for the Luxury Bath
by Roberta Murphy I used to joke about needing a cell phone implant that I could answer with the twitch of a nose. That way I wouldnt have to play hide and seek with my phone and jump out of … Continue reading
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How to Totally Hide the Bedroom TV
by Roberta Murphy A television on display in a well-appointed master bedroom? Banish the thought! It is a bedroom appliance never seen in home decor magazines, model homes or in Feng-Shui-directed abodes. At the very least, bedroom televisions are hidden … Continue reading
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SONOS: THE Expandable Sound System
by Roberta Murphy It is with blushing embarrassment that I admit to still listening to a vintage Sony Jukebox which holds 100 CD’s, and that I bought my own personal i-POD less than two years ago. (Are these confessions allowed in a luxury home blog?) There … Continue reading
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