Lussorian http://www.lussorian.com/ Luxury Lifestyle Resource en Ruth Miller Copyright 2008 2008-05-12T06:00:00+00:00 Elle Macpherson Selling £9m Notting Hill Home http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/elle-macpherson-selling-9m-notting-hill-home/2008-05-12/ Elle Macpherson AKA “the body” is selling her enormous Notting Hill home for £9 million ($18 million). The house dates back to the Victorian era and was last put up for sale in 2005 for £6.5 million ($13 million). Accommodation includes a 20ft kitchen, a cinema, gym, wine cellar, six bedrooms, library, study, first floor drawing room and a formal dining room. An extensive property for anybody considering the move to London’s iconic Notting Hill.  Luxury Real Estate To Let Or Buy, Rich And Famous Elle Macpherson AKA “the body” is selling her enormous Notting Hill home for £9 million ($18 million).

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The house dates back to the Victorian era and was last put up for sale in 2005 for £6.5 million ($13 million).

Accommodation includes a 20ft kitchen, a cinema, gym, wine cellar, six bedrooms, library, study, first floor drawing room and a formal dining room. An extensive property for anybody considering the move to London’s iconic Notting Hill. 

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]]> 2008-05-12T06:00:00+00:00 Princess Beatrice Working At Selfridges http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/princess-beatrice-working-at-selfridges/2008-05-09/ The Queen’s granddaughter, Princess Beatrice is rumoured to be working at London’s Selfridges department store. Her job at the luxury focused store will entail looking after wealthy customers who book shopping trips in advance. The industrious Princess is gaining the work experience as part of her gap year before going to university. By all accounts the 19 year old Princess has taken to the roll like a duck to water. Rich And Famous The Queen’s granddaughter, Princess Beatrice is rumoured to be working at London’s Selfridges department store.

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Her job at the luxury focused store will entail looking after wealthy customers who book shopping trips in advance. The industrious Princess is gaining the work experience as part of her gap year before going to university.

By all accounts the 19 year old Princess has taken to the roll like a duck to water.

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]]> 2008-05-09T15:15:00+00:00 Arnold Schwarzenegger Buys $4.7m Santa Barbara Property http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/arnold-schwarzenegger-buys-47m-santa-barbara-property/2008-05-09/ Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife have reportedly spent $4.7m (£2.4m) purchasing 25 acres of land situated on a Santa Barbara ranch. The off plan site will entitle the Schwarzenegger’s to build a fabulous 8,500 sq ft home. However, the purchase is apparently subject to 99 pages of guidelines which determine the architectural style of the home and the type of plants that can be incorporated into the landscaping. Even so, I don’t think Mr Schwarzenegger will be terminating the purchase! Luxury Real Estate To Let Or Buy, Rich And Famous Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife have reportedly spent $4.7m (£2.4m) purchasing 25 acres of land situated on a Santa Barbara ranch.

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The off plan site will entitle the Schwarzenegger’s to build a fabulous 8,500 sq ft home. However, the purchase is apparently subject to 99 pages of guidelines which determine the architectural style of the home and the type of plants that can be incorporated into the landscaping.

Even so, I don’t think Mr Schwarzenegger will be terminating the purchase!

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]]> 2008-05-09T14:33:00+00:00 Hydro 4000 Saviour For Luxury Gas Guzzlers http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/hydro-4000-saviour-for-luxury-gas-guzzlers/2008-05-09/ The Hydro 4000 is a device that is tentatively being touted as a major step forward in car fuel efficiency. There are so many technological developments taking place at the moment that it’s difficult to sift the genuine contenders from the dross - but if early reports are correct it sounds possible that the Hydro 4000 will be able to extract almost 60% more energy from your fuel. That’s a huge saving that might just make your Hummer financially viable for a little longer. Go Green, Hot Luxury News, Luxury Auto The Hydro 4000 is a device that is tentatively being touted as a major step forward in car fuel efficiency. There are so many technological developments taking place at the moment that it’s difficult to sift the genuine contenders from the dross - but if early reports are correct it sounds possible that the Hydro 4000 will be able to extract almost 60% more energy from your fuel.

That’s a huge saving that might just make your Hummer financially viable for a little longer.

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]]> 2008-05-09T07:45:00+00:00 Luxury Mirrors http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/luxury-mirrors/2008-05-09/ If you’re putting the finishing touches to your luxury residence, it might be prudent to include some high quality mirrors about the place. Something like these tasteful 19th century styled mirrors can often provide the feeling of opulence that might otherwise be lacking. Obviously, in a highly contemporary, minimalist setting these might not be appropriate, but just about anywhere else and they should come into the reckoning. Luxury Decor And Architecture If you’re putting the finishing touches to your luxury residence, it might be prudent to include some high quality mirrors about the place.

Something like these tasteful 19th century styled mirrors can often provide the feeling of opulence that might otherwise be lacking.

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Obviously, in a highly contemporary, minimalist setting these might not be appropriate, but just about anywhere else and they should come into the reckoning.

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]]> 2008-05-09T06:00:00+00:00 Luxury Conservatories http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/luxury-conservatories/2008-05-08/ Improving a luxury home can require a degree of subtlety. That’s what a sympathetically constructed conservatory or summerhouse can offer. Luxury Decor And Architecture Improving a luxury home can require a degree of subtlety.

That’s what a sympathetically constructed conservatory or summerhouse can offer.

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Apropos Tectonic specialise in creating luxury contemporary glass and aluminium structures and is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers for innovative and distinctive solutions to differentiate homes.

Every structure is bespoke and the company caters for all shapes and sizes of structure from roof lights, lean-tos, pool enclosures, orangeries, conservatories, glasshouses, summerhouses and full height …

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]]> 2008-05-08T06:00:00+00:00 Ultimate Luxury Day Cruiser http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/ultimate-luxury-day-cruiser/2008-05-07/ The Frauscher 909 Benaco is widely regarded as “the ultimate luxury day cruiser”. Here’s why: Leisure, Luxury Water The Frauscher 909 Benaco is widely regarded as “the ultimate luxury day cruiser”.

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Here’s why:

• The 909 incorporates a lavish interior comprising padded adjustable seats, foldaway drinks table, variable lighting and rear passenger sofa.

• Top end Steyr 250hp diesel/electric hybrid.

• Top speed of 50 mph.

• Sleeping room in the cabin.

All very nice, but you will need at least £210,000 ($400,000) to purchase a top end Frausher 909 Benaco.

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]]> 2008-05-07T06:00:00+00:00 Luxury Garden Skittles http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/luxury-garden-skittles/2008-05-07/ Barlow tyrie is most famous for its Teak furniture, which, because of its naturally high oil content, makes it resistant to decomposition when exposed to the extremes of weather. With time, it ages to a beautiful silver/grey colour. Their latest garden must have is a set of luxury garden skittles. This Lawn Skittle set is neatly presented in a 69x37cm teak storage case and comes complete with 9 Skittles, 3 balls and a scoreboard. This elegantly presented set will provide light entertainment on those warm summer evenings. The price tag is £495. Reserve yours here. Manufacturing outdoor furniture since 1920 and combining the highest quality materials with superior craftsmanship and design, they have created a brand that represents the ultimate in outdoor luxury.  Leisure, Luxury Garden Accessories Barlow tyrie is most famous for its Teak furniture, which, because of its naturally high oil content, makes it resistant to decomposition when exposed to the extremes of weather. With time, it ages to a beautiful silver/grey colour. Their latest garden must have is a set of luxury garden skittles.

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This Lawn Skittle set is neatly presented in a 69x37cm teak storage case and comes complete with 9 Skittles, 3 balls and a scoreboard.
This elegantly presented set will provide light entertainment on those warm …

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]]> 2008-05-07T01:11:00+00:00 Palazzo Versace Hotel Dubai http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/palazzo-versace-hotel-dubai/2008-05-06/ The Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai will ultimately be one of 16 luxury branded resorts located around the world, which will take Gianni Versace inspired ostentation to a new level. The completed hotel will incorporate 169 private flats all decorated and furnished in the Versace style. Some of the more interesting features will include: Luxury Hotels, Rich And Famous The Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai will ultimately be one of 16 luxury branded resorts located around the world, which will take Gianni Versace inspired ostentation to a new level.

The completed hotel will incorporate 169 private flats all decorated and furnished in the Versace style.

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Some of the more interesting features will include:

• Hand cut mosaic floors.

• Communal areas will have immense seawater aquariums with exotic Red Sea fish.

• Under beach cooling system to ensure you …

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]]> 2008-05-06T06:00:00+00:00 Luxury Leather Travel Backgammon Set http://www.lussorian.com/luxury/comments/luxury-leather-travel-backgammon-set/2008-05-06/ Holiday season is almost upon us and what better way to relax on those hot nights on the veranda than with a game of Backgammon! This set costs £55 and is hand crafted in top quality suede allowing you to just roll up and pack away with ease. The discs and dice are cleverly zipped away at one end of the board. Each set is finished with leather points, two sets of 15 discs, two sets of dice, one doubling die (for those who like a flutter!) and game instructions. Designed in 6 stylish colours this game is the best way to keep your kids entertained this Summer!! Get one here at the StarBlu boutique Leisure Holiday season is almost upon us and what better way to relax on those hot nights on the veranda than with a game of Backgammon!

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This set costs £55 and is hand crafted in top quality suede allowing you to just roll up and pack away with ease. The discs and dice are cleverly zipped away at one end of the board.

Each set is finished with leather points, two sets of 15 discs, two sets of dice, one doubling die (for those who like …

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