Sounds like it’s going to be a merry holiday season for one particular 70-story multi-use tower located in the heart of Brickell, just south of the Magic City’s downtown.

Although the financial crisis of 2008 has lingered on, we can’t help but notice that aside from the people who have suffered, there are those who have continued unscathed, buying things like what we are about to list as 2009’s most expensive things.

Working in the world of finance can be stressful, sure. And it’s especially stressful when everyone not working in the field criticizes your every move. I’m talking about the men and women of Manhattan’s Wall Street of course, the biggest family of finance-minded human beings and power players in the U.S.’s money-related industry.

A sweet delivery is available for those residing in the East Village, and being dropped at the foot of their door. MilkMade Ice Cream began their delivery service last week with a subscription list of fifty. Currently, the small batch ice cream business hand delivers a pint of their homemade ice cream

Cartier’s director Keith Scott proudly hosted a holiday celebration on Wednesday, December 2nd, where a spectacular $2.5 million 71.13-carat diamond necklace was on hand for photos with Cartier’s celebrated Santa. The event was held in the Cartier store on 250 Post Street and lasted from 6:00 P.M.-8:00P.M.

Private, park-like resort setting & sited on possibly the best water-level parcel in Belvedere.

On Tuesday, December 1st, Holiday Hob Nob on the Hill celebrated its 21st year as the major fund raising event for Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and the inaugural event of San Francisco’s busy holiday calendar.

She sings, she acts, she dances, and has comedic timing that often has Bob Hope laughing in his grave. Today Bette Midler also makes headlines in her work as an environmental philanthropist.

In efforts to revitalize mid-Market, CityPlace is looking to bring some suburban staples to the area. In the works are Toys R Us and Off 5th. The problem comes with the parking or lack of. Retailers wont jump on board until the request is made.