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Dec 22

Tech Gift Ideas for Him and Her this Holiday Season

By Nancy Bryan Holiday Season, Holidays, Lifestyle, Technology

Christmas is just around the corner, which means everyone’s already starting their wish list. If you’re like most people who consider it challenging to find the perfect gift for their loved ones, then these ideas will help you. For Men For the tech-savvy man in your life, there are plenty of gadgets and knickknacks that you can choose from. Find a gadget that matches the receiver’s personality and interest. A useful tech item will definitely make a difference. Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT Turntable. For the musically-inclined man who’s into vinyl records, this new technology will be a keeper. This is stylish and can connect your music to a Bluetooth speaker. This makes the listening process more digital. This allows listening even…

Dec 14

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Great Destinations This Holiday Season

By Nancy Bryan Holidays, Lifestyle, Travel

The cold weather kicks in during the holiday season and everything and everywhere is festive. It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year. This is also the perfect time to take a trip with the family (or alone) either to escape the cold or experience new things. Having a quick change of scenery is also an opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a new different place. Here are some destinations that are worth checking out: Nuremberg, Germany The city is home to Christkindlesmarkt or the Nuremberg Christmas market. This a tradition and one of the oldest festivals in Europe that gets more than two million visitors annually. The highlights of the market include a steam train, old-fashioned carousel,…

Dec 05

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10 Over-the-Top Christmas Presents

By Nancy Bryan Jewelry & Fashion, Lifestyle

Christmas is the time of giving and gifting. It’s a jolly season of giving presents to our dearest families and friends. Though the spirit of giving should be practiced all year round, nothing speaks of Christmas more than fancy and rare presents. Here are some over-the-top Christmas gift ideas to make your loved ones feel special and spoiled. Chanel Bike. Don’t just give a typical bike from the store down the road. Make sure your special one rides in style with a $17,000 Chanel bike. It has impressive details like a pant guard, and a signature Chanel quilted leather bike pump and handles. It also comes with a jewelry roll and two quilted flap bags that can be used as…

Sep 04

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Ten Most Secure Locations on the Planet

By Nancy Bryan Travel

Some places take their security to the next level. Multi-layered protection at it’s best, these high security locations are designed to be impenetrable and withstand almost anything. Crossing a spectrum of different types of facilities, these locations are currently ten of the most secure in the world. Area 51; Nevada, USA A top-secret military testing facility, Area 51 has caught the interest and curiosity of people all over the world. It is a subsection of either Edwards Air Force Base or Nellis Air Force Base – the question of association hints at the mystery of the place. It was identified as the only location Skylab 4 astronauts were not allowed to photograph. Visitors arrive in unmarked airplanes. The airspace above…

Aug 27

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Spiral Wine Cellar

By Nancy Bryan Household, Lifestyle

Looking for a creative, convenient way to store your wine? Consider a Spiral Wine Cellar. This relatively new approach to wine cellars provides the convenience of at home storage, with minimal space requirements, and fast, clean installation. What is a spiral cellar? The spiral cellar is a recent trend in wine cellars. It’s an innovative underground cellar that can be built on any ground floor room without needing any basement or actual cellar. It comes with a cylindrical system that gives natural cooling to the room and stores your wines in the best conditions. Developed in 1977 by Georges Harnois in France, the cellar was made for modern houses that needed a place to store wines. At that time,…

Aug 08

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What makes a luxury watch luxurious?

By Nancy Bryan Jewelry & Fashion

Luxury is transforming a functional item to an art form. The item is thus elevated to scarce availability, significantly higher value, and a symbol of economic status and reward. Luxury watches are a prime example. Most people, even those who are not watch connoisseurs, have heard of Rolex, Longines, and Omega. Those versed in haute horlogerie are familiar with or own Jaeger LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe which can price out at $1,000,000 or more. Whether it is a $10,000 watch or a $1,300,000 watch, what makes a luxury watch… luxurious? The Movement of the Hands There are three types of movements: manual, quartz, and automatic. But first, what is a movement? A movement is the engine…

Jul 25

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Three Amazing Summer Destinations For Your Family

By Nancy Bryan Travel

Summer is here, school is out and the kids are ready to go out and have fun! Staycations are always a great way to spend quality family time, but parents need a change of scenery away from the office too. Here are three amazing vacations to take this summer that have kid-friendly fun for all ages! Aulani – A Disney Resort on the island of Oahu The Hawaiian Islands are breathtaking during all months of the year, but summertime is for families looking for “a whole new world” off the mainland. Oahu is where city life meets aloha life, and Disney’s 21-acre Aulani Resort is the place to be for keiki (children) and their parents. The Aulani Resort, recently renovated…

Apr 30

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Napa Valley Wineries

By Nancy Bryan Lifestyle

Napa Valley is known for its beautiful wineries spanning as far as the eye can see. From Calistoga, through St. Helena, Napa, and into American Canyon and on to the shore, there is no shortage of wine tasting opportunities. With so many to choose from, here are three wineries you should not miss the next time you visit California’s wine country. Cakebread Cellars 8300 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, California Over 45 years ago, Cakebread Cellars started as a family hobby. Jack Cakebread, owner of Cakebread Garage, an automotive repair shop, purchased land from a friend. He and his wife, started what is now Cakebread Cellars and tended to their winery with family and friends on the weekend. In 1973, the…

Apr 26

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Keeping Your Home Safe While You are on Vacation

By Nancy Bryan Travel

Beautiful beach sunsets. Exotic culinary delight from far off lands. Sleeping in without an alarm clock in a plush hotel bed. Recharging your internal battery and returning home feeling renewed. These are the things that come to mind when one takes a vacation. But in reality, these memories can all wash away the moment you step out of your Uber to find that your home has been broken into. Technology has come a long way and makes many aspects of our lives much easier and more convenient than ever. Home security is one of those areas. Here are a few tech savvy tips to make your home more secure while you are enjoying your vacation. There’s an App For That….

Apr 16

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Choosing the Best Jewelry Safe for your Home

By Nancy Bryan Jewelry safes

When choosing a jewelry safe to protect your valuables at home, there are a number of considerations that should be addressed. Failing to take any of them into account beforehand could leave you wondering what ever possessed you to make such a poor decision. Here are some questions you should answer, when deciding on the best jewelry safe for your needs: 1. What do you want to protect? The types of valuables you want to protect will be a major factor in the safe you decide upon, as will be the amount of bulk involved. A double handful of jewelry is one thing… three generations of precious heirlooms can be a different story. If you intend to often be choosing…