Photo: Joann Dost / Silverado Resort and Spa

The championship North Course at Silverado Resort and Spa was voted one of Golf Week’s “Top 100 Resort Courses” and will now host the 2014 Frys.com Open.

Located in beautiful Napa California, the luxury resort is owned by golf legend Johnny Miller who was quoted, “We are thrilled to host the season opening PGA TOUR tournament on our iconic property.”

The 2014 Frys.com Open golf tournament is scheduled will for October 6-12, 2014 and is now in its eighth year. The Frys.com Open heads up the new, reconfigured 2013-2014 PGA TOUR schedule at CordeValle Golf Club and runs from October 7-13, 2013.

The four-day golf tournament is the opening event of the PGA TOUR season and will feature a full-field of 132 players, who will all be vying for a $5 million purse and $900,000 payout to the winner.

The luxurious Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa promises a grand lineup of exceptional golf on their 18-hole par-72 Robert Trent-Jones designed North Course, which was renovated in 2011 by Johnny Miller. For many years, golf pros and amateurs have enjoyed this gorgeous golf course that sprawl across 360 acres and features dozens of water crossings, elevation changes, and routing through oak, pine, and redwood trees.

Silverado Resort and Spa started as a private estate and was converted into a contemporary resort featuring 390 guest rooms, a 15,000-square foot conference space, two PGA championship golf courses and two signature restaurants. Now this luxury resort has been a California landmark for more than 140 years.

The PGA TOUR and Champions Tour are no strangers to Silverado. The resort’s two golf courses have combined to host 28 Professional Tournaments, that includes: the 1968-1976 Kaiser International Open Invitational; the 1977-1980 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic; and the 1989-2002 Senior PGA “The Transamerica” event, featuring such legends as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, and Silverado’s own Johnny Miller.

Johnny Miller also stated, “Our North Course is amongst the most challenging and beautiful courses in the state, and over the last two years the Troon team and I have ensured the playing experience is superior in every way.”

The Frys.com Open will be televised worldwide on the Golf Channel during all four days of the prestigious pro golf tournament.

To learn more about the Silverado Resort and Spa or the upcoming 2014 Frys.com Open golf tournament, please contact The Life of Luxury.

An exclusive new trailer of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” was just shown today at the San Diego Comic Con. Yahoo! Movies was the first to broadcast the movie trailer on the Internet.

The new Hunger Games movie is scheduled to open in theaters around the world on November 22, 2013. The new movie includes Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Lenny Kravitz, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson and director Francis Lawrence.

The movie picks up with Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) returning back home after winning the exciting 74th Annual Hunger Games, along with and fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson).

But while taking part in a “Victor’s Tour” of the various districts, Katniss Everdeen has a strange feeling that a rebellion may be in the planning stages.

Please enjoy watching the new “The Hunger Games:Catching Fire”, exclusive new movie trailer.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is much anticipated sequel to the 2012 blockbuster movie.  The first movie was based on The Hunger Games 2008 science fiction novel that was written by American writer Suzanne Collins.

Last year, we reported that Jennifer Lawrence was named the winner of AskMen’s “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” list for 2013. In addition, Lawrence was named “the most talented young actress in America.” by by Rolling Stone.

Fine dining in Las Vegas has now elevated its foodie game from simply formal restaurant sit-downs to unforgettable, interactive gourmet experiences!

For years, Las Vegas was known for mainly offering only gambling and raunchy shows. But time has changed all that and today Las Vegas is a mega entertainment capital with glitzy resort casinos, 24×7 gaming action, incredible stage shows and world-class dining.

Three of Las Vegas’ most iconic resorts – Bellagio, Monte Carlo and Mandalay Bay are now offering amazing dining activities that prove to be the highlight for any foodie vacation.

Quickly growing as a new hot trend, we want to share several exciting examples of experiential foodie activities that you don’t want to miss while in Las Vegas:

* VIP Private Cooking Lesson at Mandalay Bay’s Aureole:
M life members can learn to cook in the style of celebrity chef Charlie Palmer through an exclusive package that includes a private cooking lesson with Aureole Executive Chef Vincent Pouessel at Mandalay Bay, a multi-course lunch with wine pairings and a tour of Aureole’s famous Wine Tower. This M life Moment is available to loyal members of the Platinum Tier and higher.

* Bellagio’s An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom:
Instead of just taking home leftovers, tourists can now order Las Vegas’ award-winning culinary skills to-go at Bellagio’s new An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom. Executive Chef Edmund Wong shares his cooking secrets as he personally instructs up to 15 guests through the preparation of a three-course meal inside the state-of-the-art Tuscany Kitchen. The newly trained chefs get to enjoy the fruits of their labor as they indulge in the cuisine they made during an intimate food and wine pairing dinner.

* Cicerone Dinners at Mandalay Bay:
Nevada’s first female cicerone, Sarah Johnson, is enlightening fine-dining connoisseurs about the versatility beer can offer to a high-end meal through her series of beer pairing dinners across Mandalay Bay’s acclaimed restaurants such as Fleur by Hubert Keller.. During the dinners, Johnson walks guests through her five-course beer-pairing menu that complements the restaurants’ celebrated cuisine.

* Art & Wine – A Perfect Pairing at Bellagio:
An innovative night combining the culinary and visual arts, guests enjoy Bellagio’s award-winning wine collection paired with art from “Warhol Out West,” the largest Andy Warhol collection ever exhibited in Las Vegas. Hosted by Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Director Tarissa Tiberti and Master Sommelier Jason Smith, Art & Wine nights take place the first Wednesday of every month.

* Gus’ Beer & Bites Dinner Series at Monte Carlo:
The Pub at Monte Carlo recently premiered its monthly Beer & Bites dinner series, which pairs a renowned brewery with Executive Chef Tim Radigan’s upscale take on pub-style eats for a fun and lively dinner. The Pub will welcome famed Boston Beer Company Wednesday, August 28 to feature its 2013 Sam Adams collection for a unique dining experience.

* Mixology Training & Tasting at Monte Carlo:
As part of MGM Resorts’ loyalty rewards program M life<http://www.mlife.com/>, Monte Carlo’s Director of Beverage Michael MacDonnell teaches small groups of guests the fine art and history of mixology in a two-hour tasting session at the classic-cocktail-driven Hit Bar & Lounge. This M life Moment is available to all members; M life is free to join.

* Bellagio’s Epicurean Epicenter:
During this special event, guests fill the high-tech Tuscany Kitchen to interact with one of Bellagio’s celebrated chefs such as Todd English and Jean-Georges Vongerichten as they cook a multicourse meal paired with wines provided from a world-class vineyard. Differentiating from other pairing dinners, at Epicurean Epicenter the showcased wines are selected first. Then, one of Bellagio’s talented chefs creates innovative dishes to complement the beverage resulting in outstanding flavor combinations. On Saturday, July 6, Epicurean Epicenter brings back the popular “Beer & BBQ Secrets” dinner where Bellagio Executive Chef Edmond Wong demonstrates the secrets behind gourmet barbecuing along with immaculate beer pairings.

If you would like additional information about these new interactive gourmet experiences or ready to book your travel reservation to Las Vegas, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

This morning, the nominations for the 2013 Emmy Awards show was announced. Some surprises and some were expected but the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be another highlight of this year’s many award shows.

American Horror Story: Aslyum leads the overall list this year with 17 total nominations. Game of Thrones came in next with 16 nominations. Behind the Candelabra and Saturday Night Live both earned 15 nominations.

It’s significant that broadcast and cable networks can’t claim that they are king of their domain. There’s a new kid on the block and the name is “Netflix.” “House of Cards” was nominated nine times.

Of the the 17 nominations that American Horror Story: Aslyum received, the two most notable ones were for best miniseries and Jessica Lange as best actress.

You can watch the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 22 on CBS.  Neil Patrick Harris will once again be the red carpet event show’s host.

If you are interested in being part of this year’s Emmy Awards, please contact The Life of Luxury and discuss various red carpet VIP Event options.

Take a look at this years Emmy Awards nominations. What do you think about who’s listed and who’s not?

Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mad Men

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damien Lewis, Homeland
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Connie Britton, Nashville
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Vera Farmiga, Bates Motel
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Kerry Washington, Scandal
Robin Wright, House of Cards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Bobby Cannavale, Boardwalk Empire
Jonathan Banks, Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Mandy Patinkin, Homeland

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Morena Baccarin, Homeland
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama
Nathan Lane, The Good Wife
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Rupert Friend, Homeland
Robert Morse, Mad Men
Harry Hamlin, Mad Men
Dan Bucatinsky, Scandal

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama
Margo Martindale, The Americans
Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones
Carrie Preston, The Good Wife
Linda Cardellini, Mad Men
Jane Fonda, The Newsroom
Joan Cusack, Shameless

Outstanding Comedy Series
30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Girls
Louie
Modern Family
Veep

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
Louis C.K., Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Lena Dunham, Girls
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Adam Driver, Girls
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
Tony Hale, Veep
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Jane Lynch, Glee
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy
Bobby Cannavale, Nurse Jackie
Louis C.K., Saturday Night Live
Will Forte, 30 Rock
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Bob Newhart, The Big Bang Theory
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Melissa Leo, Louie
Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live
Molly Shannon, Enlightened
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
The Voice

Outstanding Reality Host
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Anthony Bourdain, The Taste
Cat Deely, So You Think You Can Dance
Hedi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Betty White, Betty White’s Off Their Rockers

Outstanding Variety Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
American Horror Story: Asylum
Behind the Candelabra
The Bible
Phil Spector
Political Animals
Top of the Lake

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch, Parade’s End
Matt Damon, Behind the Candelabra
Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra
Toby Jones, The Girl
Al Pacino, Phil Spector

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Asylum
Laura Linney, The Big C: Hereafter
Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake
Helen Mirren, Phil Spector
Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Scott Bakula, Behind the Candelabra
James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum
John Benjamin Hickey, The Big C: Hereafter
Peter Mullan, Top of the Lake
Zachary Quinto, American Horror Story: Asylum

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Ellen Burstyn, Political Animals
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Asylum
Charlotte Rampling, Restless
Imelda Staunton, The Girl
Alfre Woodard, Steel Magnolias

Photo: Hermes Birkin

In fashion, Hermes is probably the most celebrated French brand in the world – known for its luxury Birkin handbag. The fashion house originated in Paris, France in 1880 and the goods that they make are especially popular with fashionable people who love products from distinguished brand names.

Without a doubt, the most popular item sold by Hermes is the range of Birkin handbags. The bags are such a huge success, that they are one of the few fashion world articles that do not decrease in value.

As a matter of fact, the cost of these handbags can retail far more than its original price. Of course, it also depends on the rarity of the bag’s style. Thus, purchasing any of the Birkin handbags is not just merely making a fashion statement but it is an investment too. This is because its price can significantly go up in the years to come.

The Birkin bags are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans and this is one of the reasons for the high price tag of all the bags that Hermes produced. Since this is made manually, one bag can take weeks to complete. The waiting time is all worth it as the finished item is really something that every lady will appreciate and adore.

Another factor that makes Hermes bags expensive are the materials used for assembling each piece. Only the highest quality leather can pass the standards of Hermes. All the materials give the bags that classic touch that is hard to imitate. Truly, with the bags’ superb quality, elegance, and unique beauty, it is no wonder that Hermes’ creations have always been synonymous to luxury and excellence.

The Ladies’ Love for Bags:

Hermes bags are loved and recognized for its class and fine craftsmanship. There is even a saying that if a man would like to impress his woman on her birthday or any other special occasions, the Hermes bags are just the perfect luxury gifts for women.

Likewise, women are known big spenders when it comes to fashion and trends. They are after branded items with a cut above quality and good functionality which are the main traits of Hermes Handbags. In the first place, Birkin bags were originally designed to accommodate the needs of women. Hermes succeeded in this goal so ladies around the world are really going after the bags even if buying them entails a hefty sum.

Hermes Birkin Bags – Extravagance and Fashion in One:

Women also want to own a Birkin bag because it is also seen as status symbol. Celebrities and other famous people often carry and collect Birkin style bag and they are so proud of it. The bags are available in many designs, colors, sizes, and shapes hence they can be collected and use for any occasions and functions.

The bags can be made to order to suit the preferences of the buyer. Some customers are very detailed that they would request specific embellishments like precious stones and even the type of stitching. The designs are always stylish and refined and they change with the times so that they will fit with the modern trends.

If there is a bag that can equal or even exceed the price of a vehicle or mortgage payment for a luxury home, it is Hermes Birkin. Indeed, it is one of most extravagant bags today.

If you would like to buy this bag for yourself or for your friend, make sure to choose a design and color that she likes best. If you are a man buying this bag as a special luxury gift for your woman, surprise her with the best Hermes Birkin bag that you can purchase.

Over-all, Birkin bags by Hermes are not just simple handbags – they are a world renowned fashion item that has been a status symbol for many decades already. You will be a proud owner too if you will buy one for yourself. If given as gifts, the receiver will surely be touched and won’t ever forget you.

If you are looking for that special gift or want to purchase a Hermes Birkin Handbag for yourself, please contact The Life of Luxury using the form below:

Photo: West Coast Defender

West Coast Defender (WCD) is the brainchild of founder Matthew Perlman, a lifelong Land Rover enthusiast and the company’s mission is to take vintage Land Rover Defenders and transform the legendary all-terrain vehicle into a luxury SUV.

West Coast Defender vehicles are offered in both 90 and 110 models and come in 4-9 person seat configurations (depending on the model). Additional features include: auto/manual transmission, left/right hand drive, hard or soft top roof in addition to gasoline or diesel engine options.

Matthew Perlman was in the commercial real estate development industry and had a desire to to buy Land Rover Defender, which was considered one of the most prestigious all-terrain vehicles ever produced.

Perlman purchased his own Defender car, then carefully refurbished and upgraded it with top-of-the-line amenities. Along with the strong interest he received from friends and acquaintances, his gratification for the finished Defender was all the motivation he would need. The result was his own company – West Coast Defender.

West Coast Defender offers its clients lavish interiors and contemporary amenities, in addition to restoring the steadfast engine of the Land Rover Defender to a pristine on and off road driving experience.

Interior amenities are plentiful including – leather interiors, navigation, power windows, heated seats, Bluetooth, premium sound, xenon headlamps and LED tail lamps are all standard with the vehicle.

You also have a choice of various interior options, such as choosing an array of colors and styles, like cross-stitched or piped leather seats. The standard vehicle colors that are offered include: black, grey, silver or white. Additional customized colors are also available upon request.

So far this year, demand for his custom Land Rover Defenders has been strong. The company has a Los Angeles showroom and projects sales to keep increasing as awareness grows for his company’s services.

West Coast Defender has developed clients from all over the U.S. The Defender cars are available for purchase by visiting www.westcoastdefender.com or calling (310) 439-9055

Term life insurance provides insurance for a specific period of time. Once that time period is up the person being insured can drop the policy or pay annually increasing premiums to extend the coverage.

If the insured should pass away then the beneficiary will receive the death benefit money. In most families the major bread winner will have a term life insurance policy as it can be very damaging to families when the main means of financial support is cut off.

It is always difficult to determine if you should carry term or permanent life insurance. Term life insurance really only offers death benefits such as funeral costs etc, so if you die then it is worth having the policy. If you outlive the policy then it was a waste of money.

Permanent life insurance offers both death benefits as well as something like a “savings account”. So if you die you will get back at least some of the money you put into the policy. If you only want your policy to last 10 years or less then you should go with term life insurance. If your policy is for 20 years or more then permanent is the best, though permanent life insurance is more expensive then term.

Term life insurance is the more affordable way to have death benefits. As with any type of insurance you will make monthly or quarterly payments and as long as you don’t miss a payment you can submit a claim on your policy. Policies can be customized for your particular needs. Currently term life insurance is the simplest form of insurance you can purchase.

You can purchase large amounts of this insurance for a long time at very low prices. If you need to pay off a loan and may have difficulties if a family member dies or if you want to protect your children then term life insurance is an excellent insurance choice. Most states will let you renew your term life insurance until you are 85 or 95 years of age, each state will be different.

The main benefit from term life insurance is that you receive large payouts after a short time period. Having term insurance coverage is great if you are carrying debt as it can cover the debt instead of leaving your debt to your nearest relative. No matter why you have taken out the coverage it is a great way to ensure your loved ones are taken care on if something should happen to you.

If you desire a consultation to discuss your life insurance needs, then contact The Life of Luxury using the below form and we will set-up a consultation with an insurance professional who can provide options for your specific financial situation.

The luxurious Harbour Village Beach Club is located in the Dutch Antilles within an exclusive beachfront enclave on a four-acre, private peninsula on Bonaire.

The amazing island of Bonaire can be found just eighty-six miles east of Aruba and provides endless sunshine and low rainfall. Bonaire has been designated as having the most pristine coral reef environment and most species of fish in the Caribbean by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

The Harbour Village Beach Club has often been referred as “the best kept secret” in the Caribbean since some of the world’s best diving and underwater landscapes can be found nearby.

The Caribbean’s premier dive and beach resort, Harbour Village Beach Club is a beachfront oasis that makes vacationing effortless.

The resort is located on a four-acre private peninsula with well-appointed private villas nestled amid lush tropical gardens, a white sand beach, and outstanding amenities that include an onsite First Class 5 Star PADI Dive Center catering to all skill levels and dive sites just off its shore.

Bonaire diving packages are available for both non-certified and certified divers. These include the exclusive “Dive into Luxury” package, featuring a 7-night stay in a luxurious 1- or 2-bedroom suite; full American breakfast daily; six 1-tank boat dives and unlimited shore diving; unlimited use of the resort’s fitness center, tennis courts and kayaks; and airport transfers to and from Harbour Village.

Harbour Village Beach Club offers 30 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a private white-sand beach, onsite PADI 5 Star Dive and Water Sports Center, private 64-slip marina, beachfront restaurant, full-service spa,
lighted tennis courts, beachside and cascade pools, fitness center, supervised children’s programs, complimentary wireless Internet and a wealth of other premium amenities.

In addition, Harbour Village features one of the island’s finest restaurants – La Balandra Restaurant. This fine dining establishment was designed after an antique Spanish ship, La Balandra
and creates a feeling of sailing. The restaurant’s dining deck is located on a jetty that extends out to sea and offers beach service, along with candlelight dining on the beach.

Make your reservations now to enjoy the best diving and snorkeling experiences in the Caribbean. Contact The Life of Luxury using the form below to learn more about visiting Bonaire’s Harbour Village Beach Club.

Photo: ET3

For those that make the long drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles would love to find a way to cut their travel time way down. Maybe there is hope on the way from Telsa and its Hyperloop technology.

Hyperloop is a promising high-speed transportation system that could make long distance road travel actually bearable. It’s a tube transportation system that utilizes technology similar to what you can find at a bank.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the driving force behind both Tesla Motors and SpaceX. He now has a dream to develop high-speed system traveling that would allow passengers to travel at high speeds. This sounds like something from the old The Jetsons cartoon or even the speeder bikes seen in Star Wars.

The company leading the development is ET3 (Evacuated Tube Transport) and they are located in Longmont, Colorado. The have coined their exciting new technology project – the Evacuated Tube Transport. Travel time between and S.F and L.A. could be as little as 30 minutes! An L.A. to East Coast trip could theoretically be only an hour!!

Earlier projections consist of an automobile-sized capsule that could hold up to six-passengers. Traveling up to speeds of 4,000 miles per hour would make journeys across the U.S or even continents possible. What is amazing to comprehend is that the cost for the elevated tube system would be significantly less than today’s high-speed rail or building a freeway. Estimated costs for for a passenger to travel between New York and L.A. would be only $100.

The best way to describe the proposed technology is an elevated tube system that consists of a magnetic levitation system like what high-speed bullet trains use. These tubes can then be connected to create a futuristic superhighway all across the United States.

California is forging ahead with a $70 billion budget cost for their new high-speed rail project. Could Hyperloop from Evacuated Tube Transport make this huge project obsolete? Bets estimate today is a San Francisco to L.A. trip is done in three hours versus only 30 minutes.

The next big step is going from the drawing board of schematics to actually building a prototype. ET3 is currently working on a plan to build a 3-mile test run by the end of this year.

Jaquet Droz

Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced The Loving Butterfly, a distinctive, original watch in support of the 5th annual Only Watch event.

For almost three centuries, highly respected Jaquet Droz has set time under the banner of wonder, excellence, and constantly renewed creativity. A truly unique and masterful, luxury watch brand.

For many years, Jaquet Droz has been a partner of Only Watch which is a charity event that aids the fight against muscular dystrophy. The proceeds of the Only Watch event sale will benefit the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy.

Jaquet Droz will offer The Loving Butterfly watch. This stunning luxurious looking watch is published as a single original and will ultimately be auctioned in Monaco on September 28, 2013.

The watch represents an historical design that was drawn by one of the legendary automata, produced by Pierre Jaquet Droz in the 18th century. The Swiss watchmaker resurrects the fascination of the Enlightenment period for architecture and botany, with a cherub riding in a carriage pulled by a butterfly.

The Loving Butterfly watch is an echo of the values defended by Jaquer Droz: the right to innocence, the power of the imagination as well as confidence in one’s own dreams. This design with its romantic and poetic naturalism decorates the face of the Petite Heure Minute.

Jaquet Droz craftsmen combined their best skills to create this unique piece. Engraved and then painted, the gold decor was first worked like a bas-relief before being applied to the Grand Feu enamel dial.

In addition, The Loving Butterfly has an exposed oscillating weight. The Only Watch name is engraved on the case back to remind the owner of the special charitable event, supporting the Muscular Dystrophy cause.

We applaud the unique philosophy of generosity by Jaquet Droz. The Swiss watch brand is already synonymous with virtuoso watchmaking, the event also embodies Jaquet Droz’s philanthropic values, its support for cutting edge medical research and continued trust in a bright and serene future.

If you are interested in purchasing a watch from the entire Jaquet Droz collection, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

The popular Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy is not only Rome’s largest Baroque fountain, but also recognized as the city’s most beautiful one.

Trevi Fountain has origins that date back to ancient Roman times, when it was the terminal point of Rome’s aqueduct – Aqua Virgo – constructed in 19 BC. Aqua Virgo translates to “the Virgins Water.”

Trevi Fountain, or locally known as Fontana di Trevi, dominates quaint Trevi Square which is located in the Quirinale district.

In 1730, Pope Clement XII originally held a competition for a fountain design that would cover the whole back wall of the Palazzo Poli. In 1732, then Pope Clement XII commissioned Nicola Salvi to create a large fountain at the Trevi Square.

It took 30 years, but the beautiful fountain was finally completed. Die to the long construction timeline, three different popes served the Catholic church – Clement XII, Benedict XIV and Clement XIII.

Trevi Fountain was officially unveiled on May 22, 1732 and has been a popular Roman attraction ever since.

The primary figure of Trevi Fountain is Neptune, the god of the sea. Neptune rides a chariot that’s shaped like a shell and is pulled by two sea horses. A Triton guides each of the sea horses. The water at the bottom of the gorgeous fountain represents the sea. The statue on the right hand side of Neptune represents Salubrity. On the left is a statue that represents Abundance.

If you do visit Rome and see Trevi Fountain, you must follow the long standing tradition of tossing a coin into the fountain’s water. Legend has it that he or she who throws a coin over your shoulder with your back to the fountain …. will one day will come back in Rome.

Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water. You should toss it over your shoulder with your back to the fountain.

To make reservations to visit Rome Italy and see the world famous Trevi Fountain, please contact The Life of Luxury by using the below form: