We like festivities. First it were the orange pumpkin faces adorning the decorations and now they have given way to the Christmas-sy stuff. It is always exciting to hang that first bauble and if the object in question comes with a $136,000 price tag, then you can actually photograph the event in your memory. Well, a very beautiful bauble made from 18 carat white gold and decorated with one and a half thousand sparkling diamonds is creating a buzz in the luxury markets.

A real treat to the eyes, this spectacular piece will bring a whole new shine to your Christmas with a big hole in your purse, but who cares as long as you can enjoy a festival a bit more than usual. Apparently, diamonds aren’t the only precious stones used atop this one. In fact, there are some 188 red rubies too that shine on the two stunning rings of 18 carat fat gold wire revolving around the bauble.

We are told that it took almost a year to develop, design and manufacture this unique bauble. And all the credit for it must go to 38 year old Mar Hussey, who is the owner of Hallmark Jewelers, for conceptualising this ultra-luxe item.

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The recession might have activated a slowdown in the designer watches market but it could not do anything to dampen the spirits of Christophe Golay. Well, this brand believes that there will always be buyers for ultra-luxury items whether financial hard times or not. In fact, it was with this optimism that it just launched a $350,000 worth super-end timepiece in the U.S markets.

This new range of real stylish and rather extravagant watches comes from Cephee (that’s the name of the product line) and display the finest of Swiss craftsmanship and technology. Among the first ones to be introduced under the new Cephee tag, the watch is called ‘Ether’.

This speciman reflects richness at its purest. 150 precision set baguette diamonds run along its frame while and invisible channel setting lets each stone to reflect all the light that it absorbs. Amidst all the sparkling white ices, the delicate blue-tinted sapphire hands make a very strong impression. As for the strap, it has been made in hand from a very soft and supple leather. Even the buckle is handmade. It’s a limited edition, so what are you waiting for?

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The last time you went to play with the boys, one of them might have got a little too frisky and kicked you in the groins. That must have hurt a lot, and if it didn’t you must have been wearing an armour made of iron! Well, if you do not like to protect your itsy-bitsies behind an iron shield, you could very well buy these awesome Nike Pro Combat undergarments.

They can be used by all kinds of players, whether soccer stars, basketball stars or whatever else. They cost between $21 to $80 and I am not sure if the price depends on the wearer’s size. They are made from Dri-Fabric which will keep you happy and dry, while you are playing of course. They also allow freedom of movement, and the hard plates and foam cells protect your junk from those evil men around you.

Of course, you would also feel snug and comforted and you would be able to concentrate on the game better. It really doesn’t matter how they look because you would be wearing shorts on them. Only if you like showing yourself off too much in the locker room, you might not like these lengthy undergarments. Oh well, you could always remove them.

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Knox Handroid Gloves are something really out of this world. You could not imagine something so technologically and aesthetically advanced at a time like this but you would expect it sometime after many decades. This futuristic Knox Handroid Gloves protect your pinchers when you are out there driving and riding on those dirt tracks.

They are specially designed for high speed and minimal protection bikes. Thanks to an exoskeleton protection and by connecting the thumb to the wrist, it prevents scaphoid injuries and other untoward events. The price is yet to be announced and it would be out there in the market sometime in 2010.

It also comes with other cool features such as honeycomb gel impact protection, wrist guard shrouds, and a BOA lacing system. I cannot wait till this is released in the market and that would be a great day for most men who are interested in mechanical stuff and those who ride and drive a lot. So wait for a while, and this might actually be a great way to ride or drive around dusty and dangerous paths.

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Sometimes dolls are better friends than humans for many kids. Playing with dolls has even proven to be a great therapeutic release for a child’s pent up emotions. If your child loves to play with dolls, you should perhaps encourage the kid more and allow him or her to go ahead and explore different emotions that are felt while playing with dolls.

Many of these emotions may not be pleasant but they help the child to purge such emotions which should not be bottled up. In order to encourage your kid to play with dolls more often, you could buy this cute Casa Cabana which has been designed by Kidsonroof. The cardboard shown here is a part of the many dollhouses that they have created using recycled materials.

The house comes with prints of cats, rabbits, squirrels and trees. The child gets to experience the goodness of being one with the nature and also learn the importance of using recycled materials. This eco-friendly dollhouse is the best gift you could give a child if you want him or her to explore different emotions and also learn to nurture the dolls in a beautiful house like this.

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If you were to ask me what I would NOT do during Thanksgiving, I would say, I would not eat one of these beautiful birds. The Good Shephard Heritage Turkey has been announced and apparently the birds are fed with vegetarian feed. Thus, you would be eating vegetarian birds and I must really admire the thoughtfulness of the Turkey farmers who think it is OK to eat birds that are fed with vegetarian feed.

That does not make the turkey consumers vegetarian in any way! These birds are grown according to the American Poultry Association’s Standards of Perfection and have even received Animal Welfare Institute’s Animal Welfare Approved certification. I would say, spend $120 to $200 and save these beautiful birds from ending up on somebody’s plate.

Though it is one’s personal choice to consume what he or she wants, I cannot imagine these lovely birds being skinned and cooked, and then eaten while “thanking” for ones blessings. That would cross the limits of hypocrisy! If you have any conscience and really want to thank someone, show it by saving the lives of these playful and affectionate turkeys.

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They say water is the most essential liquid in the world, and they are still underestimating the importance of water. Water could be more precious than even diamonds and precious metals when there is scarcity. This life giver is certainly not getting a good deal with all the pollution, abuse of water resources and of course with all the careless usage of water.

Thus, one needs to know its value and how luxurious a drop of water can be when there is a dearth of it. Here is the world’s most expensive water which would be sold in limited quantities for Christmas 2009. The Bling H2O Christmas Collection is being touted as the world’s most expensive bottle of water and comes in two versions, Swarovski Crystal and opaque green, red or red and white decorated.

The water is pumped out from 800 metres below Smokey Mountains in Tennessee, USA. The water can be purchased from gourmet shops El Corte English and other places. Get the world’s most expensive bottle of water and show the world how luxurious water can actually be some time down the line.

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We might all be interested in luxury products but there is nothing more luxurious than wearing speedos that are comfortable, warm and fitting and that which also looks good. Of course, you should have a body to carry the speedos in style and if you are not blessed with one, do not even try! Novembers are particularly cold and dreary and that is when one needs to heat up the ambience by getting oneself a hot body and wear these amazing speedos.

Ivo Cavalcanti is a 20year old Brazilian model who recently posed for Terra’s The Boy. Photographer Marcio del Nero has certainly done an amazing job in inspiring people to go ahead and workout, and pose in speedos. In fact, there is nothing better than a having a well sculpted body and showing it all off, the body and the package in a hot speedo.

If you do not agree, you would have to do some soul searching and look within yourself for inspiration. As Tori Amos said once in her song Winter, boys get discovered once winter snow melts and if you would like to be discovered after this winter, you need to workout, get a good body and buy these awesome speedos!

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As a new month begins, we may expect to see new products being unveiled. Most importantly, November is the month when the temperature begins to plummet and the frost begins to appear on the windows. This is perhaps why we would see a number of BBQ parties happening all along the neighbourhood.

The air not only smells of fresh snow and frozen leaves, but also of sizzlers, steaks and roasted meat. With that in mind, here is a BBQ pit which comes inside a Ford truck. It apparently costs $15,000 but there is no information about specs. It kinda looks good, and if you are trying to make a statement as an old hillbilly who stays in a truck, you could get this for yourself at 15k.

While I see nothing special about this Ford Truck with BBQ pit, I would still recommend this as it has a strange appeal to it. Perhaps it is the idea of cooking inside a truck, and that too in a Ford truck which makes the idea seem so appealing. So go ahead and get yourself this cool BBQ machine, if you have pockets deep enough. Meanwhile, I shall be content with my normal BBQ grills.

Brand Mastercraft is all set to embark on its first voyage in the big boat business. Now these are rather tricky waters, but that does not deter the maker of the MasterCraft 300. It is quite sure of its creation that extends along 30 feet with a 40 inch twin inboard boat. We are told that the company is hoping to reset the expectations of the buyer of how a day tripper should actually be.

The MasterCraft is a recreational vessel that sets new benchmark in luxury and technology. Its cockpit has an electric equipment that is standard for a big boat but if you like you can always opt for the Raymarine E80 that has a monitor with maps, radar and a 3-D terrain view of the ocean floor.

Then there is the tinted glass hardtop of the boat with its very own misting system. So, the guests have the privilege of enjoying seating on either side of the boat, irrespective of where the sun is. There is plenty of space for an electric grill or a flatscreen. You decide hunger if is more important for you than entertainment, or vice versa. The innards of the boat have hardwood floors, leather fabrics and a stand-up shower among other salient features. But the highlight is the Contour Zone that lets you control all the electronic systems aboard with a simple push of some buttons.

Via boatingmag