Native South African actress and former model Charlize Theron is stepping up her game and creating footwork to help kids back home in South Africa with a new, limited-edition collaboration with TOMS Shoes.

For those of us that get through the day purely based on the first cup of warm morning coffee, small espresso machine manufacturer, Olympia Express, have created an overhauled version of the Cremina, a lever-operated machine which is truly an haute addition to any chic lifestyle.

If heading to a ski resort and curling up next to a crispy warm fire with hot cocoa isn’t your idea of winter fun, we have some great adrenaline pumping suggestions that should satisfy your thrill seeking needs.

If you’re in one of the sunny, outdoorsy states like Louisiana, Hawaii, or Florida, and you’ve been feeling a bit blue about the upcoming Christmas sans snow, don’t fret, a new study reveals that you’re actually part of a lucky group of individuals who have been deemed “the happiest” in the country by researchers due to your warm and sunny surroundings.

Just a few short weeks after the snowy opening of The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe took place the luxury hotel brand opened its 72nd property, the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, just 30 miles north of Tucson.

Smythson, the ultra-luxury stationer which supplies all of the Queen of England’s stationary and leather-bound diaries, has just been sold for $29 million

Dilek Sezen Open Houses are always full of surprises and the December 4 event was no exception. In addition to many new and familiar treasures, guests were treated to sparkling wine and dramatic videos as they enjoyed an evening full of gorgeous jewelry designs that took on an added brilliance.

Thomas Keller’s Bouchon in Yountville is gleefully celebrating black truffle season with the return of their to-die-for black truffle French fries and a special tasting menu.

On December 17, couture jewelry designers Laura and Michael Beaudry celebrated the anniversary of the beautiful Beaudry Flagship Salon at Montage Beverly Hills with an elegant evening that included a champagne toast followed by dinner at Bouchon Beverly Hills.