Gold from the souk, bright velvet colors, ancient embroideries on silk from the old market, the softness of fur, feathers, and the magic of dreamy Arabian nights, these are the inspirations for Remy Lemoine's designs. The French designer's collection of haute couture curtain tiebacks recall the richness of the art and architecture found in the culture of the Middle East.

Besides decorating the Christmas tree or lighting the candles on the menorah and wrapping up presents for your loved ones, the holiday season is also about indulging. To celebrate the end of a decade, the Beverly Hills Cigar Club compiled a list of the top five merriest champagne and cigar combinations.

Sultry singer Keri Hilson partied the night away, celebrating the launch of her newest album at Greenhouse in Manhattan Tuesday night. Hilson's new album, titled "No Boys Allowed" is already a hit with single "Pretty Girl Rock" making its rise up the charts.

Who wouldn't want to live in San Diego? The beach, the Gaslamp, the vibe, the chilled out perspective on life, and the weather alone make people flock here all year, so it's really no huge surprise that some very famous people call San Diego their home, and that this city has born and raised so many stars! Let's look at some of or favorite famous San Diegans!

Dubai's XVA Gallery has recently announced plans to open a new gallery in the vibrant arts community of the prestigious DIFC Gate Village. Currently located in the heart of the historic Al Bastakiya area, XVA serves as a creative space which houses an art hotel, cafe, boutique, dhow and gallery for rotating exhibitions making it one of the most original art centers in the region.

When you live in the desert, getting in the holiday spirit can prove difficult, especially with the six days of rain pouring down on the valley. But slip down to the Strip and you can find a winter wonderland created just in time for the holidays. Here are five ways to get in the holiday spirit.

Who wouldn't be enticed by the exciting and vibrant city of Dubai? Celebrities have been flocking to the city of Gold for years now to take advantage of luxurious property, stunning beaches, and the continual development of innovative and cutting edge hotels and restaurants. Yes, many celebrities do have Dubai addresses including Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Beckhams, Tiger Woods, Giorgio Armani, Boris Becker and Donald Trump. Take a look at the following top five.

If you find yourself feeling a little lost at sea this holiday season, consider yourself rescued by the Island Hotel. With a full schedule for everything from Christmas to New Year's Eve (and New Year's Day if you decide to step upstairs and stay the night), you can forget your holiday plans and just escape to the Island.

"It's the holiday season, so whoop dee doo" may just be my favorite line from the hundreds of Christmas carols and songs out there in rotation. As a kid, I always imagined some Scrooge- or Grinch-like character, shouting the line at happy carolers with a sarcastic tone. Then again, I was also convinced there was a bathroom on the right and that Elton John had a thing for Tony Danza. In reality, the song and its famous line are about celebrating with cheers, something I think is most properly done with a drink in hand. Thankfully, the creative bar masters, under the guidance of owner and head mixologist Adam Kanter, of Rum Bar agree, and in honor of the season have released a new menu of holiday-inspired cocktails. From time-honored classics (grog goes back to the 15th century, so I think that makes it the king of holiday beverages) to clever blends of more modern mixes, stop in and warm up with one of the limited-time pours.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day reservations are getting filled up by the minute. Book yours today! Here are some more suggestions to follow up on Monday's list of haute Miami restaurants that will be offering specialty menus this Christmas

Celebrities? London has been turning out the famed, the skilled, the loved, and the detested for the last few hundreds years. While today the definition of celebrity seems to include any face that appears on TV for more than five minutes, London still has its fair share of homegrown hot shots and those from across the pond. Marie Teather picks her top five.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni John Morgridge and his wife Tashia donate millions to their former institution.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Irvine Co. closes on its acquisition of first office outside of California

Estate encompasses 11,800 square feet of casually elegant living and gala entertaining. Enter through a private courtyard with water features and a barreled arched entry way and into a grand scale, double height formal living room with a dramatic floor to ceiling glass tile and travertine clad fireplace, 36x36 polished Peruvian travertine flooring, and impressive detailed drop ceiling.

A rare opportunity to purchase beautiful acres in the heart of the exclusive Conyers Farm Association. Surrounded by great estates and horse farms, this property is the largest parcel currently available in Conyers Farm and the largest parcel that has been available for many years.

We all know how great Dallas is. The culture, the food, the fashion, the farms. But don't ask us mortals for feedback, just look to the glittering celebs who call our fair city home.