The Power of Red
Red is the color of blood and fire and often represents life and vitality — a symbol of energy, radiating its vitalizing life-force into human beings. Red is often associated with energy, strength, power, and determination, as well as passion, desire, and love. A ripe fruit announces its readiness with its red color. Red is…
Springing Forward: Eco-Conscious Gifts
Happy Earth Day! Nature springs forward each year, transforming the dim and dreary into the bright and hopeful. Looking around, I see transformation everywhere — wintery brown leaves are fewer and far between, in their stead are fresh budding greens and young flowers. As nature regenerates, so too does our economy. And as our economy…
Affordable Luxuries
The world is full of high-priced goods and it can become easy to spend an excess amount of money when purchasing what you consider to be the best. The real trick, however, is knowing that you do not always need to, even when we are not in this sensitive economy. Anyone can appreciate a good…
The New Luxury For Holiday Gift Giving
Handmade Luxury is challenging the classic definition of luxury by seeking out a fresh form based on authenticity and exclusivity. Committed craftspeople — those who make beautiful, handcrafted products and who offer tailored services requiring skill and time to achieve — are spearheading the new luxury movement. The product’s provenance is just as important as the quality….
How To Brew A Perfect Pot Of Tea
Manoj Murjani was an avid tea collector long before he co-founded TWG Tea Co. As chairman and CEO, TWG Tea is sold at upscale stores including Dean & Deluca and Harrods in London. He is a purist when it comes to making and drinking tea and thought it was befitting to hear his suggestions for…