The next time you fly commercial—say, on a transatlantic flight from the U.S. to Europe—imagine what it would be like to completely gut renovate the plane and bring it back to life as a luxurious private jet. Well, that’s exactly what TCS World Travel did to its newly launched Boeing 757, ... More

Jonathan Adler is as candid as he is colorful. The potter turned furniture designer and author describes his career as an “accidental creative odyssey.” Adler sold his first collection of pots to Barneys New York in 1994. Now, the mutli-hyphenate has over 25 stores worldwide. His line includes decorative ... More

Sheila Rosenblum doesn’t like to take no for an answer. “It may be the death of me in the end,” the Manhattan social fixture says. “Life should be about calculated risks, and not all of mine have come with calculation.”  As the founder of Lady Sheila Stable Two, an all-female horse-racing group ... More

Lisa Smith (not her real name) had to pull over to the side of the road because she couldn’t see through the tears while thinking about Thomas Gilbert Jr. “When I heard the story about the adult son who killed his father over his allowance, I had a sick feeling,” ... More

DESIGN OUT OF REACH My sister-in-law stole my interior designer, and now I hear they’re putting the vintage kangas meant for me on her couch. What do I say when she invites me over? I can’t bear to see my dream living room in her house. Luckily, you’ve already moved on from ... More

Shortly after D-Day on June 10th 1944, Winston Churchill landed in France, lit his cigar and walked ashore. “The cigar had to be relit by a French dock worker, but it was that moment where we could see the magic in his eyes,” Randolph Churchill said of his great grandfather. ... More

If Facebook is starting to feel a little lowbrow for your high-end tastes, consider Netropolitan. Founded by Minneapolis-based composer James Touchi-Peters, Netropolitan is a virtual community that securely connects affluent individuals in one social platform. And with the tag line “The World’s Most Exclusive Online Community,” you better ... More