Month: October 2017

Will Aman Be Crowned Best of all New York Luxury Hotels?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Legendary luxury hospitality company Aman is coming to Manhattan! Aman junkies of the world, you’ll soon have a new destination to explore. And Trump Tower, you’ll soon have a new neighbor! Here at Dandelion Chandelier, we’ve already shared our experiences at our first Aman resort – Amangani, located high on a bluff in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Aman resorts have long been an inside secret among the global elites. It’s been notable that in our ongoing series of interviews with various Luminaries, several have mentioned their love for Aman’s incredible collection of properties and its exquisite service. It really is A Thing. And now it’s coming to New York City.

Do Wolfgang Puck’s Luxury Steakhouses Make the Cut?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Steak or salad? Which one is a true luxury meal? In our ongoing series, here at Dandelion Chandelier we’ve been exploring the pressing matter of whether a modern luxury dining experience is best experienced by kicking it old-school at a steakhouse. Or by joining in the wave of vegetable-forward, vegetarian and vegan fine dining restaurants, and forgoing a large piece of protein as the centerpiece of the meal. Team Salad has fared well: Restaurant Nix in Manhattan and Restaurant Millennium in the Bay Area both proved to be up to the challenge of providing a satisfying, beautiful and enjoyable meal. We were even moved to list the best vegetarian and vegetable-forward restaurants in Manhattan so that anyone who cares to can join in the fun. Now it’s time for Team Steak to get in the game. First up? On our recent trip to Los Angeles, I found myself with both a free evening and a great steakhouse in the immediate vicinity. So I had a solo dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck in the Beverly Wilshire …

How to celebrate Halloween like a hedge fund boss

How to Celebrate Halloween Like a Hedge Fund Boss

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Why do the ultra-wealthy in New York love Halloween so much? We have no idea. But if you love the holiday and you’ll be in Manhattan, check out how the 1% like to prepare for the big night. On the Upper East Side of New York City, you’ll find over-the-top, fiendishly clever Halloween decorations on many of the elegant homes in the neighborhood. Here’s how to celebrate Halloween like a hedge fund boss.

Diamonds and Their Artisan Sparkle in a London Townhouse

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Let’s go shopping for diamonds! Here at Dandelion Chandelier, we’ve been exploring the dazzling world of haute joaillarie. In the rarefied sphere of high jewelry, the highest possible level is bespoke pieces, custom-made for individual clients. Like haute couture, haute joaillerie items are made to order and crafted by hand, with intense collaboration and interaction between the jewelry designer and the client. The items are heirloom quality and – like royal jewels – each one has a story behind it. If you’re operating at this price point, you have the option of working with one of the storied European jewelry houses: Asprey, Bulgari, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Graff, Cartier, Chanel and Dior. An alternative that many sophisticated clients are turning to is working directly with an artist who is designing jewelry independently. The advantage of this approach is that as a client, you are intimately involved in every step of the process. You’ll receive highly personal attention from a skilled artisan. You’ll also be the owner of a piece that is truly one-of-a-kind, …

October’s Sparklers: Those Who Choose to Shine

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Sparklers is a monthly series at Dandelion Chandelier designed to highlight people, groups and institutions who have recently spread light in the world, even in the midst of great darkness. Every day, people choose to shine in ways large and small. These moments of grace and generosity don’t always get reported on, and unfortunately they can be quickly forgotten. So we’re sharing some of these stories. Because sometimes good news and kindness are the sweetest luxuries of all. Today is National Act of Kindness Day, so it’s a particularly apt time to showcase some Sparklers who caught our attention in recent weeks: