An article in the LA Times recently pointed out that a group of writers from the Late Show With David Letterman have started a blog as their creative outlet. Here is a clip:
If nothing else, it gives you an insight into the boredom of not working. Could they have made the layout a little more confusing though?
A place to sleep is just a place to sleep when it all comes down to it, and since the atmosphere can only be so nice how do luxury hotels set themselves apart from each other? With the perks and services they offer, of course — and you better believe they go all out and get seriously creative. Here are just a few of the crazier perks you can find at some of the best hotels, courtesy of Forbes Traveler:
* Helicopter transfers between the airport, hotel, and shopping (Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi)
* A sleep concierge to ensure you get the best night’s sleep possible (The Benjamin)
* Customized aromas: after finding out what your preferences are the housekeeper stocks your room with preferred scents (Palazzo Magnani Feroni)
* Pet perks like special bedding and dishes, pet sitting, walking, and massages (Nine Zero)
* Technology Butlers available for handling every gadget crisis from cell phone chargers to internet crashes (Ritz-Carlton)
* Serious Fitness Program provides access to hundreds of exercise classes and equipment like basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, several pools and a weight room (Houstonian Hotel)
* American Girl Doll Experience for kids where the children and their dolls are greeted at the door by name and the room includes a second miniaturized set of everything (robe, slippers, turn-down service) for the doll to mimic the real guests experience (Fitzpatrick Hotels)
* An end-of-the-year gift from Tiffany’s for repeat customers (VX Beacon Boston)
* Pleasure Menu full of fun stuff for couples in the mood to stay in (Drake Hotel)
Wanted to let you all know that we have restocked with a few favorites from Toy Me just in time for the Holidays. All of these pieces are handmade with .925 Silver and feature a Rhodium coating. Also, keep your eyes peeled as we are expecting a new shipment from Alex & Chloe any day now.
Almost forgot about these two accessories that came in as well. First up we have a really cool synthesis of a hoodie and scarf - perfect for the days when the temperature fluctuates (sorry for the poor image quality):
WESC - Woven Hoodie Scarf ($45)
And next we have some woven fingerless gloves: tis the season for ‘Hobo Chic’ and you never know when your electricity will go out this winter.
We got a really small package the other day from WESC. Turns out we ordered these a long time ago, and after totally forgetting about them, they are now here. You know you are gonna need these eye shades after aunt sally and your umpteen cousins show up for a family holdiay…stocking stuffers anyone?
