Gelishious Indulgence Package at the Athenaeum Hotel Spa

Posted on Nov 30, 2011 in Health & Beauty | No Comments

The Athenaeum’s Hotel’s spa has just announced the launch of ‘Gelishious Indulgence’ - a luxurious pampering package which includes a manicure, the new exclusive Gelish treatment and a hand and arm massage. A glass of Pink Champagne and a selection of home-made macaroons. The ʻGelishious Indulgenceʼ beauty package begins with a dry manicure; a file ...

Scene Check: Forget Me Not Fridays at the Valmont Club, Chelsea

Posted on Nov 28, 2011 in Leisure & Entertainment | No Comments

“As an online luxury lifestyle resource, we are naturally typically biased in favour of quality over quantity, so when we heard that there was small underground private members club in up-market Chelsea that was redefining London nightlife, we simply had to drop by for ‘Scene Check’ and see what all the fuss was about…..” As ...

Piper-Heidsieck - The ‘by word of mouth’ brand of Champagne

Posted on Nov 25, 2011 in Wines, Spirits & Cigars | No Comments

“Piper-Heidsieck is one of those brands that you never see flaunted as a sponsor, advertised on TV, or splashed across the pages of magazines, let alone name dropped in the latest Hip-Hop or R&B singles…. and all this is for the very obvious reason that quality sells itself.” Both Rolls Royce and Maybach are exemplary ...

£90,000+ raised at The Savoy’s Quintessentially Charity Poker Evening

Posted on Nov 23, 2011 in Philanthropy | No Comments

“Previous targets were obliterated last night as a whole host of Celebrities, poker professionals and business luminaries ‘Gambled for Good’. A truly glamorous and philanthropic evening for the inaugural Quintessentially Foundation Poker Extravaganza at London’s Savoy Hotel.” Stars who turned for the evening included comedian David Walliams, cricket legends Michael Vaughn and Jimmy Anderson, plus ...

‘Luxury Events Calendar’ - our latest addition to CDCLifestyle

Posted on Nov 19, 2011 in Luxury Events Calendar | No Comments

‘The’ only place to find out everything that is happening in the World of Luxury!   As our name ‘Comte des Cierges’ (Keeper of the Candles) suggests; we’re all about holding the light. We aim to scour the far reaches of the world and shine our light on anything and everything that glitters in the ...

Quintessentially Foundation’s Savoy Charity Poker Evening

Posted on Nov 18, 2011 in Philanthropy | No Comments

22nd November will see the Quintessentially Foundation (the charitable arm of Quintessentially, the luxury lifestyle group) hosting its inaugural poker evening in the beautifully restored Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel. Following a lavish champagne reception, the evening will see 180 players taking their seats alongside VIP faces for a ‘Texas Hold’em’ themed poker tournament. ...

ASMALLWORLD & Veni Vidici ‘Champagne Brunch Party’ London

Posted on Nov 18, 2011 in Leisure & Entertainment | No Comments

“Some combinations create perfection. Combine freshly pureed white peaches from Alicante, with chilled vintage champagne, and you’ll get the perfect Bellini. Combine a private yacht, with the rugged, romantic charm of the Almafi coast, and you’ll get the perfect weekend break. Combine Veni Vidici with ASMALLWORLD, and you’ll get the perfect way to spend your ...

Spend a Classic and cosy Christmas at Dukes London

Posted on Nov 17, 2011 in Hotels & Travel | No Comments

“Mulled wine, mince pies, stunning decorations, delicious food and sparkling champagne; spend a classic, cosy Christmas at DUKES LONDON.” Tucked away in a quite cobbled court yard off St James’, this Christmas DUKES LONDON will radiate festive spirit with glittering fairy lights, flickering candles throughout, a traditional Christmas tree and door staff laden with mouth-watering ...

O’Clock time design, design time Exhibition at Triennale di Milano

O’Clock time design, design time Exhibition at Triennale di Milano

Posted on Nov 17, 2011 in Art and Collectibles | No Comments

Triennale Design Museum presents O’Clock. time design, design time, curated by Silvana Annicchiarico and Jan van Rossem, with a special exhibition design by Patricia Urquiola, a great exhibition which will try to explore the relations between time and design. The exhibition is organised in partnership with the luxury watch brand Officine Panerai, which, at the ...

Bass produced by Damien Hirst & Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Posted on Nov 15, 2011 in Philanthropy | No Comments

Other Criteria announce it will exclusively sell a special limited edition charity bass guitar produced jointly by Damien Hirst and Flea, the bass player from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The unique spin painted bass guitars, available from early November 2011, will unite the worlds of art and music with profits from sales going to ...

Scene Check: Live at the Roof Gardens 11/11/11

Posted on Nov 12, 2011 in Leisure & Entertainment | No Comments

To launch our all-new London ‘Scene Check’ we were lucky enough to get invited along to the truly exquisite Roof Gardens in Kensington courtesy of our good friends at Showcase:Live to hear the talents of Daina Ashmore, Wax Jacket, Felicity Kaya and Ryan Taylor… and we certainly weren’t disappointed! Set in the Tudor Garden is ...

World’s largest most expensive Opal Matrix discovered in Australia

Posted on Nov 8, 2011 in Art and Collectibles | No Comments

Stuart Hughes of Liverpool along with his partners in Australia have recently uncovered the world’s largest Opal matrix. It was found in the outback Opal Fields of South Australia. This precious stone weighs in at an amazing 55,000 carats and the stone is currently still in South Australia. The length is about 30cm, height varies ...