After reading my article on this amazing Gaveau grand piano, a devoted Luxist reader told me about his Virtual gaveau Museum project. Oskar Janssen set up the group so that fans and admirers of Gaveaux can look at them in one place. The elephant grand is undoubtedly the centrepiece, but there are many wonderful pianos to feast your eyes on.

Virtual Gaveau Museum originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 01 Sep 2005 14:08:35 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Ashes cricket series has been a televised success, bringing millions to their TV screens to watch tantalising cricket. If your style vision was turned on, you would notice that every player on the field is equipped with a sleek pair of Oakley M-Frames. This apparently, has led to a boom in sales for the model which was once only considered by competitive sportsmen. Whilst they may not be everyone's cup of tea, their unique lens shape and flexibility make them perfect for the more active punter, while a broad range of lenses is available. They're also great for golf.

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Oakley M Frame Boom originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:06:55 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I want to know what you think; would you buy a seaside house in England, whose weather is at times tempremental to say the least, for that kind of money? Or does the peacefulness and rurality of the Land of Hope and Glory tempt you? Please do comment.  

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Britain's Most Expensive Seaside Town originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:06:11 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, so they're no haute couture, but training shoes are essential items of the wardrobe for your sporting interests. NikeiD gives you the opportunity to design a pair of Nike trainers, personalised just for you in case someone else in the country club has a pair almost similar. While you can make an appointment at NikeiD in Manhattan, it's probably easier to do it all on their website.

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Nike iD originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:03:23 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Phuket Pavillions originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:11:56 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not being a very serious "podder", I seeked a basic case for my iPod Mini. Despite Deidre's abundance of advice on the world's finest cases, I opted for a tan leather model from a company I had never heard of, Covertec. I wasn't expecting a lot; the name suggested that it came from a factory in Taiwan, but they proved me wrong indeed. My tan leather iPod mini case, handcrafted and all, came in a luxury presentation box- a nice touch- and was made of soft nappa leather. I was pleasantly surprised with its bespoke quality, and would wholly reccommend their cases to business users.

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Covertec Cases originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 27 Aug 2005 18:00:36 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yet another high-quality schedule from BMW- which event would you most like to see and why?   

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BMW Season originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 26 Aug 2005 18:34:45 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPod cases by A.B Sutton originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:06:29 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Learjet 60 Special Edition originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Aug 2005 19:47:28 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Alan Brind's 265 year-old English violin was stolen last year, he never expected to find it. However, the copped violin was offered at a Bonham's auction in London- and he got it back. This special reunion meant that Mr. Brind, a member of the Londond Philharmonic Orchestra, could starting playing his £20,000 violin once more. He said that losing it was like "going into moruning or splitting up with a girlfriend." (Image shown is not the real violin- rumour has it he's not lending it to photographers for shoots anymore...)

Priceless Violin Returned originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Aug 2005 18:58:37 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If a convenient location is preferred over a secluded one, then this may well be the island for you. Red Rock Island is situated in San Francisco Bay, and it's the only privately owned one in the area. Its area comprises nearly 6 acres, and has a summit height of 172 feet. You'd get a great view of San Francisco from it, and of course going to work in the morning isn't much of a problem either. Priced at $6,500,000.

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Red Rock Island- Today's Featured Island originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Aug 2005 18:18:09 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Krugerrand (pictured) is still the most popular for ounce coins and bars, not least because it trades at the lowest price, but others are looking to diversify their portfolio with sovereigns.

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ATS Reports Rise In Gold Investors originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:54:08 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I've talked about Arts of Africa and Aboriginal art before, but Indian art is totally different. Generally more elegant and muted, Christie's have seized the opportunity to stage such an auction on 23rd September 2005, in London, starting at 10am. Go along and be surprised; Indian art doesn't require a long "taste acquisition period" like many cultural art types.

Arts of India Auction originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:06:18 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Luxury Shows will take place at several big cities, from October to February. They aim to showcase the finest products the quintessential jet-setter may ever desire, and as usual a vast array of exhibitors has signed up. Especially good for travel fans, I'd highly reccommend a trip to your nearest show- you never know, we may even have it covered! Look out for more details. 

Luxury Shows originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:38:20 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I have a great interest in the precious metals market, and as such am following the Indian "Gold Season" with interest. From what I see, it should be a pretty good year. As so many Indians are farmers, a good crop yield will mean plenty of money to spend- and the harvest will probably be a decent one, with prevailing monsoons fading away, rice crops will be doing well. As you can see, this is a unique market, and just goes to show that in such a huge country, gold sales still rely heavily on old-fashioned agriculture. India is the motherland of gold sales, so investors will be keenly watching as the season warms up in early September, in preparation for the festivals of Diwali and Eid al Fitr.

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Gold Looking Good In India- Market Report originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:56:30 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Jeans for Genes is to hold a "celebrity denim fashion show". The charity offers an impressive line up, from, as they call it, High Street to Haute Couture, from brands such as Prada and Stella McCartney. The A-List will be there- Victoria Beckham and Caprice being just some of them. Tickets are £125, and include a champagne reception, three course lunch and of course the show itself.

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Jeans For Genes Fashion Show originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:29:24 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bees with a taste for Van Gogh originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:46:09 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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British car maker TVR makes capable enough machines on four wheels - just think what two will be like! A while after the up-and-coming English sports car marque was rumoured to be thinking of building motorcycles, they announced the acquisition of Benelli, the Italian motorcycle maker. The bikes will be sold through TVR from next year, how they will be badged however is still a mystery.

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TVR Announces Two Wheels originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:05:45 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your Own Castle In Germany originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:30:42 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today we're heading to the waters of Sweden, in what is a rare opportunity to purchase a private island there. At just less than 4 acres in size, this island is around an hour north of Stockholm and ten minutes away from the nearest marina. Electricity and telephone have already been taken care of, and the local supermarket in nearby Grisslehamn accepts email orders from the island! With a main house and seperate guest house, this island can be yours for 575,000 Euros.

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Today's Featured Island- Stockholm, Sweden originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:22:28 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading The Best Place To Live In The UK

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The Best Place To Live In The UK originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:15:38 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Belfast, Northern Ireland is to get another luxury hotel. Situated in the city's up-and-coming Cathedral Quarter, the Merchant Hotel is expected to have over 20 rooms and around 5 luxurious suites. On top of that will be an unforgettable fine dining experience, along with the jewel in the crown, a VIP Gentleman's Club. The restoration of the magnificent building in which the Merchant will be is underway, and the hotel is expected to open next year. Few details, as yet, are available- you heard it on Luxist!

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Merchant Hotel, Belfast originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 16:14:13 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I've been surprised recently with the amount of people interested in collecting vintage weapons. If you are one of those people, head up to Gleneagles Hotel on the 29 August, where a vast array of such items will be flogged. There is also an exhibition of the items in New Bond Street from 15-19 August in New Bond Street, and absentee auction bids will be taken. 

Gleneagles Guns Auction originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 13:36:54 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When you look for an antique, decorative piano, a well-crafted design is essential. Many pianos made in the 19th century benefitted from the skills of fine craftsmen, by whom stunning marquetry and wonderful carved designs were made. This 1857 Steinway bears all the hallmarks of such a piano. The dark colour, though not a favourite of the era, brings out the best of the shadows and Steinways of this time did not compromise quality of sound, either.

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Steinway 1857- Featured Piano originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 13:04:55 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is your pre-flight as important as the hours you'll spend in the sky? If that is the case, experts will advise you to fly Cathay Pacific. Skytrax found Cathay had the best lounges, in both first and business class, in a survey carried out throughout the last year. Emirates and Gulf Air were, unsurprisingly, fighting for the remaining places. You could even call it a dogfight...

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Cathay Pacific Lounges Awarded originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:55:21 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Chinese are starting to acquire a heart of gold, according to figures which show a 13.9% increase in gold and jewelry sales. This is good news for investors, as a disproportionate increase in Chinese demand, along with the start of the Indian wedding season, could mean the price of gold going up like a Shanghai skyscraper. China's gold demand was already fourth highest in the world in 2004, and it isn't showing signs of cooling off.

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China's Gold Demand Booming originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 18:24:25 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is nautique at its very best; a small sofa covered in vintage sail fabric, perfect for putting on a yacht. Quba promise that things can be tailored to your own taste, so anyone with a passing interest in nautica should have a look at this. On a practical note, sails are very durable and easy to clean, and I bet the neighbours don't have one of these. On sale at £1,500.

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Sailcloth Sofa originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 17:40:40 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rugged is in, say fashion experts. Rugged is, in most consumer products, generally tougher, more durable and more expensive. Executives- ditch those flimsy PDA's and prepare yourself for the urban jungle. Panasonic's Toughbook range is designed for military and on-site durability, but you don't need to be James Bond to own one. Their PDA is encased in all sorts of everything-proof casing, probably extending its life and definitely extending its pricetag. One of these hard-hitting techno-soldiers will set you back around £1,400.

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Panasonic Toughbook PDA originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:34:52 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever looked at Balmoral and wished you could stage your own royal party? Now you can. The Queen's holiday crib in Scotland is to open for events, and is sure to be a favourite for wedding receptions. Although there is currently no licence to perform weddings at the grand residence (pictured), the estate will offer flowers, entertainment and the all-important catering.

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Balmoral Opens Its Doors originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:23:01 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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James Smith & Sons originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:08:35 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The drinks can is 70 years old, and what better way to celebrate than to commission a specially-designed can by Zandra Rhodes. The pink design is based on Thai embroidery, and budding can enthusiasts will be able to view the vibrant design at Rhodes' Fashion and Textile Museum in London (pictured). Luxist will have more details as it is officially released, so keep checking.

70th Birthday Drinks Can Designed By Zandra Rhodes originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:29:02 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Candy & Candy Expands originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:02:09 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Beach huts are never known for being luxurious, but then again, few have solid stone walles, slate roofs and a chimney. This property, wonderfully named "Fantasia" and as cute as a little home overlooking the beach in Suffolk can be, is only 10ft from the sea wall and benefits from striking views. There's a sink/lavatory downstairs along with a room, and upstairs there is a blank canvas, though adding a shower cubicle wouldn't be a problem. At £250,000, it isn't a cheap beach pad, but it's fashionable, apparently.

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Luxury Beach Hut originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:33:03 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This has got me in the mood for cycling somewhere exotic- Ascension Island, maybe, or Madagascar. The Bikamper is a tent specially designed to utilise the bicycle that you will inevitably have, Using the bike and its front wheel to act as supports, there are no awkward tent poles to have to carry around. It is made of ripstop nylon and all folds up into a light parcel that won't be too much trouble to hike around with.

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Bikamper originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 08 Aug 2005 11:47:33 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most people nowadays wear metallic cufflinks, but it is nice once in a while to be a bit more traditional, and instead opt for the handpainted variety. Brixton & Gill does some of the finest available, and with a large selection of designs available you're bound to find one that will suit your taste. This set, "4 Vices", is one of the most detailed.

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Brixton & Gill Handpainted Cufflinks originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 06 Aug 2005 12:38:09 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever been in a top-class hotel and noticed the brilliant tile design in the bathrooms? You're not alone. Amerom, usually known for their granite countertops, have release Solitaire, a unique bathroom tile collection. The bathroom, surprisingly, is one of the most visited rooms and a wall of vibrant tiles would cheer you up, should you get out of the wrong side of bed.

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Solitaire Bathroom Tile Collection originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 05 Aug 2005 20:10:40 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don Tabacco knows how to make clocks, there's no doubt about that. What he also seems to do well is design them- equally as important, in most people's minds. For 19 years he's been conspiring the two skills and making some stunning clocks, worthy of gracing the halls of a home of any size or age. Particular favourites of myne are the glass ones- watching the movements of a clock are a fascinating focal point.

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Designer Clocks originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:56:24 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's long been a fact that an aquarium, well-designed and with the right colours, can be a focal point in any office or corporate space. So if you are in and around New York, consider having House of Fins' expertise transform your dull, industrial space into a colourful, moving biome of fish. With aquatic experts and marine biologists, you'll get more then a nice tank and exotic fish; you'll get aexpert advice as to how your aquarium may remain beautiful.

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House of Fins originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 05 Aug 2005 17:52:34 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A necklace once belonging to cricket legend Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji will be going under the hammer on Spetember 23 in London. A necklace, made of emerald and pearl, is expected to fetch £1.6 million when Christie's flog the prized piece of jewellry. The Indian cricketer (pictured) must have used his sporting abilities to amass plenty of friends, as it was rumoured his necklace was the product of a friendship with Jacques Cartier.

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Cricketer's £1.6m Necklace to be Auctioned originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 05 Aug 2005 11:51:36 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No, I haven't stumbled across them in a stroll through the Principality... they're actually based in New York. From manor houses to penthouses, D'Aquino Monaco has experience in all aspects of interior design. Mostly focusing on modernity but not shying away from a traditional look, this vibrant company is sure to impress you with jaw-dropping accents and breathtaking design

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D'Aquino Monaco originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:23:20 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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