The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a non-profit organization in Amherst, MA. The only full-scale museum of its kind in the United States, The Carle collects, preserves, presents, and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. Eric and Barbara...
Yebo Safari
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Yebo Safari is a boutique tour operator specializing in authentic safaris and excursions to Africa. The company was founded by Werner van Blerk, a native of South Africa. As a fervent traveler abroad, he understands the unique needs and expectations of his international guests. Werner spent five years in the hotel industry before starting his own architectural and interior design consultancy, which he has had for more than 10 years. This background gives him a unique approach in his choice of properties, which is chosen not only for their exceptional service, but also for their aesthetic uniqueness and sensory sophistication. Members of the...
Shaky Alibi
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Shaky Alibi is not just a wafflerie and coffee bar, it’s an experience. R.J. Milano founded the restaurant as a tribute to three influential women in his life: his great grandmother Agnes from Germany; his grandmother Angeline from Italy; and his mother Fayora. The waffles at Shaky Alibi are quite a bit different from the large, fluffy Belgian waffles served at nearby Fairfax Farmers Market. These Liège waffles, named for the city in Belgium where they’re sold by street vendors, are smaller and sweeter, with a crust of caramelized sugar that stays crisp even when topped with slices of fresh strawberries. The waffle’s...
Frank Clegg
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Frank Clegg Leatherworks crafts heirlooms, one at a time, by hand. All Frank Clegg products are made in Fall River, Massachusetts, workshop by a team that shares the pride of creating handmade products of unparalleled quality. Every piece is designed and made in America. Every bag, wallet,...
Emptyful
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Artist Bill Pechet has collaborated with lighting co-designer Chris Pekar of Lightworks and Lumenpulse to create Emptyful, a large sculpture in the Millennium Library Plaza in Winnipeg, Canada. To create lighting for the sculpture, 28 Lumenfacade color-changing LED luminaires were installed...
Paul Gauguin Tahiti ...
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The m/s Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas. She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing...
The 2 Bandits
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Tamar Wider’s passion for jewelry originates with her grandfather who started the family’s diamond business in Texas. With a passion for creating jewelry and accessories, Tamar founded the 2 Bandits. Tamar often uses conchos, najas, and squash blossoms as motifs in her jewelry....
Andreas Gursky
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Andreas Gursky studied with Bernd and Hilla Becher at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the 1980’s, where he honed his fascination with the ways people live in the world and how their existence impacts their surroundings. In the early 1990’s he began using digital tools to heighten formal elements and circumvent the limits of perspective in his pictures. Gursky’s large-scale color photographs of landscapes, buildings, and masses of people have been likened to paintings. His work is characterized by the tension between the clarity and formal nature of his photographs and the ambiguous intent and meaning they present, occasioned...
Rouge Tomate
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A born entrepreneur, Emmanuel Verstraeten has been creating opportunities since he was a teenager. In 1999, Emmanuel created Rouge Tomate, based on his passion for hospitality, desire to build a creative and professional work environment, and belief in creating a socially responsible...
Myakka
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Myakka creates and sells 100% hand-crafted fair trade wood furniture. Based in picturesque Somerset, UK, Myakka was founded by Georgie Hopkins and Simon Whitehead. Fair trade is a key element of Myakka – the company is recognized by BAFTS (British Association for Fair Trade Shops) and holds...
Wonderful Water
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Water is the planet’s most important liquid. Like wine aficionados who abhor the ordinary, water connoisseurs are now setting the standards and rankings for an entire new taste experience – pure gourmet water. As gourmet water migrates up the food chain, H20 has found a special a place on menus at Claridge’s Mayfair in London, the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, and Miami’s The Setai. In a few years, sales of bottled water are projected to pass soft drinks and become the highest grossing beverage sold on earth. Gourmet bottled waters make up about 5% of the $10.6-billion U.S. bottled water market. It’s becoming a...
Moon Young Hee
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Based in Paris, South Korean fashion designer Moon Young Hee is recognized around the world for her experimental aesthetic. Hee is a master of layering fabrics and is known for her fluid and feminine silhouettes. Her collections offer an energetic and sensual vibe. Inspired by Dandy style,...
Grasmere Lodge
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Grasmere Lodge is a high country retreat located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch. The lodge is in the heart of an operational 6,000 hectare grand ranch surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. The renovated 150-year old luxury lodge has 13 unique guest...
Ammo
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Even though Ammo is located in Hollywood, the only celebrities who matter are the local farmers who supply the restaurant. Founded in 1996 as a contemporary locavore restaurant by Amy and Patrick Sweeny, the menu is creative and ever-changing. The kitchen is run by Daniel Mattern (chef) and...
Takashi Akasaka
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Takashi Akasaka is a Japanese artist known for his watercolor paintings. Born in Yokohama in 1953, Akasaka worked for 30 years in architectural illustration. In 2006, he began to paint using transparent watercolors. Takashi had to change his point of view, going from technical illustrations to artistic interpretation watercolor paintings. Since 2009, he has had private exhibitions in Yokohama and Kyoto. Takashi is a member of the Japanese Transparent Watercolor Painting Society. FacebookPin ItShare on Tumblr...
Champagne
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French monks were the first to bottle a sparkling form of wine called Champagne, named after the Champagne region of France. From the very outset, the wines of Champagne were prized above all the vineyards of Europe. These early sparkling wines were the result of an accident. The first...
Best New Year’s Eve ...
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1. New York City The most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world has seen the giant ball drop over historic Times Square for over 100 years. More than 1 million people attend the free event, with millions more watching on TV from all over the world. More than a ton of...
George Bellows
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Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, George Bellows moved to New York to study painting. Bellows became known for his depictions of NYC, including his famous studies of boxers in action – a theme he would return to throughout his career. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City...
Theo Rosenblum
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Theo Rosenblum is a New York-based artist who was educated at Cooper Union School of Art. Influenced by comic books, horror films, medieval art, and allegorical painting, Rosenblum parodies the world around us and offers a visceral thrill, provoking an immediate reaction and serving as a draw...
American Fish
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Located at the Aria Resort, Chef Michael Mina’s newest Las Vegas restaurant is American Fish. This is a truly refined dining experience that celebrates fresh seafood sourced from around the country – using only what’s in season. The restaurant’s décor brings the ambiance of a...
