Nordstrom has finally found a home in Manhattan. The Seattle-based department store signed documents this week with Extell Development to open a full-scale store in New York City.

The Kardashians are known for their high-end shopping sprees, but one particular recent excursion may be construed as just a wee bit morbid. The Calabasas-based family including Kris and Bruce Jenner as well as siblings Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Rob all reportedly picked out their plots at the infamous Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

My London adventures continued at the Serpentine Gallery's Summer Party at Kensington Gardens on Tuesday. Models, movie stars and singers (including hip-hop It girls Azealia Banks) made the rounds at the event.

Park Tavern is ready to celebrate summer. Beginning Friday, June 29, the swanky sister of Marlowe Restaurant kicks off its “Three Martini Lunch” & Summer Fridays. The best part? The bar will be open at 2:00pm for complimentary rosé and martinis.

And it’s official. On Tuesday, June 26, SLS Hotel South Beach busted on the scene with a very well-attended ringing of the bell ceremony and private reception. Of course, this latest sprinkle on the sundae that is Collins Ave. proved to be nothing less than sweet. And to that end, the city’s greatest tastemakers showed up for a sampling of what’s sure to be the next haute spot in sunny SoFla.

Savages, the druggy crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone, had its New York premiere at Chelsea's SVA Theater last night. Cast members Blake Lively and John Travolta walked the red carpet, with Lively wearing couture Gucci.

This year’s 4th of July parade in Napa will have wine legend Margrit Biever Mondavi as Grand Marshall.

One of the largest and most expensive mega yachts ever built, the stunning £400 million Topaz is taking to the water for the first time.

One of the most spectacular views seen from New York City is the Fourth of July Fireworks along the Hudson River. For the first time, tickets will be sold for a private viewing of the dazzling pyrotechnics.

Swissôtel, the award-winning hotel group, announced its plans to open a new luxury hotel in the heart of the business district of Kazan, Russia.

Designer Ralph Lauren’s daughter, Dylan, proves the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree, as the entrepreneur gets ready to open her famed Manhattan sweet shop, Dylan’s Candy Bar, in Los Angeles.

Land Rover has been spotted on the streets and out in the snow testing its wildly anticipated fourth-generation Range Rover.

Hall of Fame quarterback, Joe Montana, has been granted permission from the Santa Clara City Council to begin exclusive negotiations to build a four- or five-star hotel across from the San Francisco 49ers’ stadium.

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Chris Martin are the new owners of a home designed by Veranda magazine.

The fond Nora Ephron remembrances written by notable New Yorkers continue to pile up, with Mayor Bloomberg joining the chorus.

Hollywood star Tim Burton was in Moscow last week to attend the Moscow Film Festival with his new movie, “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter”. Burton hit the red carpet and was celebrated for his outstanding contribution to world cinema.

British fashion designer Stella McCartney has opened her first in-store boutique and an accessories wall in London’s most luxurious and well-known department store, Harrods. The boutique is located on the First Floor at the International Designer Collection Rooms while the accessories wall is on the Ground Floor.

The 290-room Palace Hotel Tokyo recently opened in Marunouchi and it features 10 new restaurants and bars including Japanese, Chinese and French dining spots that are vying for Michelin stars.