Staying current with the latest and greatest modernisms, experiencing destinations of distinction and knowing how to pamper yourself have long been major elements in defining your luxury lifestyle. The Fall/Winter 2012 issue of Grand Vie magazine includes a collection of trends from Luxury Portfolio International in the areas of Innovation, Exploration and Relaxation to add luxury to your life and inspire your own ideas.
INNOVATION: COOL BEAUTY
Lengthen the shelf life of your personal care items with the new Refrigerated Beauty Drawers from Perlick Corporation. Designed for use in the master bathroom, the 15-inch drawers are a safe solution for the storage of medicines, lotions, makeup, hair products and, of course, your favorite bathroom beverages. Commercial-grade stainless steel interiors are odor free and prevent the growth of bacteria. Made-to-order drawers are designed to be integrated into existing cabinetry and have customizable wood veneers.
For more information, visit perlick.com
INNOVATION: iPHONE CONTROL
Design company Motrr has devised an ingenious way to control you iPhone that can enhance your ability to take photos, shoot video, videoconference and more. The Galileo is an iOS-controlled robotic platform with infinite spherical rotation, allowing you to fully control the plugged in device with your iPad or other iOS gadget. With the swipe of a finger you can pan and tilt to make photography easy or angle the device to follow the action during a video chat. Check out the video of Galileo in action on Motrr’s website.
For more information, visit motrr.com
Grand Vie magazine is the exclusive luxury property magazine of the Ebby Halliday Companies. Celebrating its third Anniversary with the Fall/Winter 2012 issue, Grand Vie is direct mailed three times per year to almost 30,000 luxury homes across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. In addition, the magazine is distributed at numerous charity and social events such as the John Staub Awards Gala, the Preservation Dallas 2012 Fall Architectural Tour, Crystal Charity Ball luncheons and the 13th annual Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association Homes for the Holidays Home Tour. To learn more about Grand Vie, visit grandviemagazine.com.