Month: October 2019

wangechi mutu facade commission met museum

Majestic Sculptures Grace the Facade of the Met Museum

Four elegant African women currently grace the facade of the Met in New York City; each one is seated on her own elevated pedestal. And each one maintains a regal air.  These majestic bronze sculptures, the first in the new annual Facade Commission at the Metropolitan Museum, are the work of Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu. You. Have. To. See. Them. We did, and here’s our report.

The best luxury gourmet artisanal ice brands

The Best Luxury Gourmet Artisanal Ice Right Now

Looking for a micro-luxury? A wonderful and delicious experience that won’t break your budget? One word, dear reader: ice. Gourmet artisanal ice is a luxury that many whisky and spirits drinkers swear by. But which of the gourmet brands is the best? Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has compiled a list of the best luxury gourmet artisanal ice brands on the market right now, and how and where to experience them.

The top 25 advent calendars this year 2019

The Top 25 Luxury Advent Calendars This Year

Part of the fun of holiday 2019 is all the Advent Calendars that have a little treat for every day from December 1-25. Whether you’re looking for beauty, fragrance, gourmet food or wine and spirits, there’s a luxury advent calendar out there to suit you for holiday 2019. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has rounded up the top 25 luxury Advent Calendars this year.