Month: February 2018

Who are the Best Luxury Florists in the World?

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and spring is due to arrive next month. So here at Dandelion Chandelier, we’re thinking flowers. When we travel the globe, one of the things we love the most is the incredible floral displays that we see at 5-star hotels and chic restaurants the world over. For example, at the iconic Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair in London, when you enter you’re greeted not only by friendly and attentive staff, but also by breathtakingly beautiful floral centerpieces.  Larger-than-life arrangements such as these are a significant contribution to the luxuriousness of a grand hotel or a tony fine dining establishment. So if you’re looking to purchase an Instagram-worthy bouquet like the ones created by McQueens at Claridge’s, we’ve got you covered. Our intrepid researchers have sussed out some of the most exquisite florists and floral artists in New York, Paris, London and Hong Kong. These visionaries are relied upon by luxury hotels, glamorous fashion houses and celebrities alike.  From award winning designs to impeccable service, here is where you can find the most …

Cancel your Valentine’s Day luxury dinner reservation

Want a tip that’s sure to impress your beloved on Valentine’s Day? Cancel the dinner reservation at that ultra-luxurious, buzzed-about restaurant that you worked so hard to secure.  Yep – here’s why you should cancel your Valentine’s Day dinner reservation. It’s not going to deliver what you hope in terms of true luxury, and there are better and more meaningful things to do! You might be surprised to learn how restaurants behave on Valentine’s Day. If you have a reservation, we suggest you cancel it. And if you don’t have one, don’t stress over it: we’ve got ideas on how to spend a luxury Valentine’s Day with no restaurant meal. You can save that lovely dinner at a magical restaurant for some other day.

How to Watch the Black Panther film in a luxury cinema

Prince T’Challa will soon be in the house! And he’ll be accompanied by a Special Forces squad of smart and fierce women. Have you heard? Black Panther will be in wide release starting this Friday, just in time for President’s Day weekend. Yes, we figured you probably already knew, since it’s being buzzed about like crazy. It’s actually becoming a huge Thing, with people arranging to see the film with friends and family, some in African attire to pay homage to the first major studio film starring a black superhero. Here at Dandelion Chandelier, we are totally excited about this film, and we’ve been investigating the most luxurious options for viewing it on opening weekend. Happily, there are lots of ways to see it in royal splendor in glamorous cities all over the world.

5 Things to Know About this year’s Winter Olympics

It’s here! The XXIII Olympic Winter Games kicked off in Pyeongchang, Korea on Friday, February 9th. Athletes from 92 countries are competing across 15 disciplines. NBC will be live-streaming a record 1,800 hours of coverage. The die-hards will be trying to watch nearly all of it, but just in case you’re really busy (or have only a passing interest in winter sports), here are the 5 names and the 5 can’t-miss events you should catch to keep up and contribute meaningfully when the conversation at work, at the gym, or a the bar turns to the Games.

luxury calendar: the best events in the world in february

The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Calendar is our monthly curated list of events in the luxury world. Whether your passion is Travel; Food and Drink; Planes, Yachts and Autos; Fitness and Sports; Fashion & Design; Entertainment; or The Arts, we’ve got everything you need to know, all in one place. For previous installments of the Luxury Calendar, click here. Have a brilliant month.