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The Luxury of Multi-Generational Living
by Roberta Murphy More and more, we are receiving requests for homes in San Diego that will accommodate all living generations in a family. It’s an emerging trend and one which might grab the attention of builders in years to … Continue reading
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The Luxury of….No Human Slavery
Jeff and Rocky Turner Jeff and Racquel Turner are two favorite people of mine. Not because Racquel has a heart as wide and deep as the Mississippi River –or because Jeff so unselfishly shares his technological expertise with so many. … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, human, Jeff Turner, Rocky Turner, slavery, underwear
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10 Billionaire School Dropouts
by Roberta Murphy Most of us grew up believing that education and earning power were irrevocably shackled to each other, and where one went, the other inevitably followed. These days, we’re no so sure. Below, a partial list of billionaires … Continue reading
Luxury Hotels and Timeshares Struggling?
by Roberta Murphy We are seeing luxury scaled down on many fronts, and luxury hotels and timeshare resorts are taking it on the chin as well. For the first five months of this year, according the the Wall Street Journal, … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury Info, Luxury Listings, Luxury Resorts, Quality of Life, Real Estate News
Tagged aviara, CA, carlsbad, four seasons, hotel, luxury, ritz carlton, st. regis, timeshares
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No Luxury in Loss
In the blogging world, an absence of six weeks is almost unforgivable. But had I draped a black cloth over it on April 24, 2009 you might have understood. That’s the day my Dad and best friend died in Encinitas, … Continue reading
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Tagged CA, edith michelson, encinitas, loss, luxury, robert michelson
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Top 10 Things to Buy Before Economy Recovers
by Roberta Murphy According to Forbes.com, now may be the best time to make some of those major purchases wise shoppers have been putting off for so long, particularly if one has the luxury of capital. The Forbes list: 1. … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury Resorts, Quality of Life, Real Estate News
Tagged cars, clothing, cruises, diamonds, homes, luxury, real estate, resorts, saks, vacations
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10 Money Saving Tips–for even the Gucci Wallet
by Roberta Murphy Magic must be in the air. Even our middle son Eric — who has never, ever cottoned to bagged lunches — packed one the other day and probably saved at least $5. This college student works part … Continue reading
Sometimes a Dog’s Best Friend–is Another Dog
by Roberta Murphy This video really has nothing to do with luxury, luxury homes or anything of the sort. But, it has a lot to do with a big, big heart, quick action and enormous courage–and the compelling story of … Continue reading
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Bailout for the Wealthy?
by Roberta Murphy I am still chuckling over the wit and common sense of Wanda Sykes as she rants at Jay Leno over a Government bailout plan that has most eyebrows raised:
Posted in Luxury Gossip, Quality of Life
Tagged bailout, government, jay leno, plan, wanda sykes, wealthy
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The Luxury of the Zolo Torrontes
by Eve Sieminski As summer hurls to a close, I had to review one of the best white wines I have ever sipped. I stumbled upon the Zolo Torrontes one day at our local Costco. What caught my eye was … Continue reading
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Tagged chardonnay, luxury, sauvignon blanc, wines, zolo torrontes
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