http://www.exoticexcess.com Indulge. Savor. Absorb the lifestyle. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:48:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is something about owning a really great peice of vintage jewelry. It puts me in a romantic mood. It makes me feel like my jewelry has some history, and hopefully some mystery to it. Also, I absolutely love to pair a piece of vintage jewelry with a modern little ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/jewelry-timepeices/1930s-deco-drop-pendant-necklace/   Generally, I don't think of really contemporary homes being in Connecticut.  Georgian, yes.  Modern, not really.  As I was picking out the Estate of the Day for today, this minimalist gem in Connecticut stuck out to me like a sore thumb.  Incomparable Modern Minimalist Masterpiece by Renowned Architect Rafael Vinoly (Finalist ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/estates/estate-of-the-day-10-million-modern-minimalist-masterpiece-in-ridgefield-connecticut/   Instead of fireplaces, think luxury fire sculpture.  Man has had an on-going love affair with fire since its discovery roughly 600,000 years ago.  With Elena Colombo designs, the love affair is surely to continue for years to come.   Elena Colombo is a classically trained sculptor and architectural designer, who owns and operates Colombo ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/decor/feeling-hot-luxury-fire-sculptures-by-elena-colombo/   Kistner Supply, the Chicagoland-based company known for publishing their acclaimed 100th anniversary edition of Mother Stork's Baby Book, has introduced new luxury baby products and a new website that broaden the company's focus beyond their keepsake baby book to adorning nursery walls and enriching baby's rest and play with eco-friendly ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/lifestyle/kistner-supply-introduces-a-new-collection-of-luxury-baby-products/ The Jimmy Choo Divine Printed Pony Sandals are very wild, but very chic at the same time which is not always easy to accomplish. This shoe creation is absolutely fab! I love the colors, the look, and the cross straps. I think that all women should have at least one ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/shoes/shoe-of-the-day-jimmy-choo-divine-printed-pony-sandals/ The futuristic Fisker Karma leads the way in both luxury and state-of-the-art hybrid technology. Karma is the vision of renowned automobile designer Henrik Fisker, former designer at BMW AG and Aston Martin and CEO of namesake Fisker Automotive. The Karma made its debut at the North American International Auto Show ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/autos/good-karma-fisker-karma-sedan-allows-owners-to-fuel-up-once-a-year/   Italian boating company Riva has teamed with Veuve Clicquot champagne to create champagne travel cases worthy of any excursion at sea. Veuve Clicquot’s prestige cuvée, called La Grande Dame, will accompany two new boating accessories for entertaining on the fly. A limited-edition, hand-crafted mahogany, chrome, and leather cruiser bag ($425) ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/wine-spirits/riva-and-veuve-clicquot-champagne-travel-cases/ Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb perfume smells so luxurious.  I love it!  I also love when designers care enough to make little bottles of purse sprays.  It is so handy to have a little bottle of your perfume in your purse for a little freshening up while you are out. Flowerbomb ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/cosmetics-fragrance/viktor-rolf-flowerbomb-purse-spray/ Personally, I'm a big fan of gifts-with-purchase.  If I'm spending some big bucks, shouldn't I get a little something for free in return?  I was happy when I opened my inbox and saw this.  If you spend at least $100 on beauty products at YSL.com then you get the above sample ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/lifestyle/ysl-free-gift-with-100-order/   A treasured enterprise, this walled estate was a stunning collaboration by Architect Mac Chesney & custom builder Gene Mauze on an exclusive street of homes. Its L-shaped design maximizes the .58+/- acre grounds & wraps around a loggia & pool for maximum privacy with the convenience of a parking court, ... http://www.exoticexcess.com/estates/estate-of-the-day-48-million-walled-estate-in-san-antonio-texas/