W South Beach, which celebrates two years gracing our sands this month, has decided to stay devotedly true to its reputation as a fashion-forward hotel and mark the anniversary with a limited-edition bikini created especially for the property by UK-based designer, Melissa Odabash.

Over the years, design houses have become a quintessential way to make the world of interior design and décor one of experiential enjoyment. What better way to appreciate the talents of designers and decorators than to see their work first hand, after all? To that end, it’s no surprise that Artefacto owner, Paulo Bacchi has chosen to partner with 11 of the greatest local design talents to create a wonderland of design that will exist as Artefacto Design House ’11.

Top off any ensemble with glittering diamonds

Perforations and cutouts make home furnishings light accents as opposed to intrusive specimens

Louis Vuitton brings its most innovative look yet to Miami

Just hours before the masses congregated at Meadowood for the 31st annual Auction Napa Valley, a select group came together at The Napa Valley Reserve, a private wine club adjacent to the hotel where members can partake in the winemaking experience with like-minded individuals.

As Haute Living gears up to celebrate another year as a participating media sponsor of Auction Napa Valley, we kicked off the weekend with an intimate dinner in the cave of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. A long and well-attended table sat a slew of Auction participants including Ted Baseler who recently acquired Stag’s Leap along with partner Piero Antinori, Stag’s Leap winemaker, Nicki Pruss, avid collectors, non-profit heads who will be receiving funds from Saturday’s main auction (which raises around $7 million annually, on average), Haute Living Media Group CEO, Kamal Hotchandani, and the like.

Since its inception in 1854, the house of Louis Vuitton has had a finger steadily placed on the majestic and ever-evolving world around us, acting always ahead and moving only in the right direction. As a result, the label stands tall at the forefront of what is and what will be in terms of relevancy, execution, and quality of construction. And while we fondly look back to remember the way things were, we eagerly glance ahead to where the brand promises to take us. As part of their most recent strides, particularly here in south Florida, Louis Vuitton is, quite literally, on the move.

Just last Thursday, May 19, I had the distinct honor and sincere pleasure of participating in an event that would marry fashion and interior design all in the name of those living with Lupus.