LYRA MAG.

Even Killer Eve 's personality morphing assassin and one intensely focused government intelligence employee-need to relax, put all vehicles in 'park' and sip up. via GIPHY For inspirational style - Villanelle's one constant beverage is - for sure -her choice of .the finest real deal French champagne. Expect a  van or full sized- refrigerator stuffed with the bubbly. Must have on wheels or terra firma - proper fluted glasses like the Waterford Crystal pictured here-that don't take up much room but properly aerate. Eve emulators clearly love red wines-when not desperately downing mini-bar vodkas. A sophisticated and affordable selection from the storied Bordeaux region-would satisfy her palate-especially on a MI 6 salary that probably doesn't allow for a mega EUROs worth of trophy wines to age. The latest release from Chateau Franc Maillet, Cuvé Montille Pomerol -is a winning chewy blend of Merlot/Cabernet Franc with  characteristics -of rip...

Deck the Halls...or any surface with cheery decor pieces...that make ideal keepsakes' gifts too. Waterford Crystal  -tasteful selection of sparkling ornaments...rings it in. The Times Square Collection (pictured) includes a commemorative  snowglobe $65, triangle and Times Sq Ball-just like the one there ornament $65/$100. All beautifully packaged too. Royal Doulton Figurine- Christmas Surprise ($210) designed by Neil Faulkner-8.8 inches tall beauty with cute lab puppy delivers in a gift box.

Less Maybe is not More...but is def Preferred Part 2 Set the trends fashion... high/low comfort casual  with glamour accents...seems to filter into how people live-domicile wise...and how luxury living can get defined. Given the luxury of time to live. Services by designer pros ( online ...or investing in the talents offline-of interior decorators/landscapers)... usually incorporate this 21st century wardrobe approach. via GIPHY The upshot-spaces embracing off the shelf  comfort  - bedrooms/baths as sanctuaries- inexpensive  furniture bought 'off the shelf' from RH - Design Within Reach -mixed with expensive custom items ($200,000 sofa seen/sold at Design Miami ) , George Smith 's Brewster chair + Turkish Fireplace Chair from the Commune hand crafted collection-English classics reimagined in California inspired casual ....an area for  working at home and  informally entertaining - ( less the staff  -open floor plans, ch...

  Our adult take on back to school shopping-is limited to our three fav categories...shoes, food (sweets, and drinks....                                                                                                                    The Perfect Shoe Summer weather-lasts a long(er) time-despite calendar indication...yet we're over the flip-flops. Gorgeous floral pointy toe stunners-from affordable NINA  shoes-will carry us to and fro' work, Fall weddings in the country, and weekend downtime when it's denim/leggings plus a tee, tops.

Beachgoers, outdoor chefs, guys on the go-some ideas for durable gear/day haulers-for camping/grilling/sipping. via GIPHY source imgur.com GCI OUTDOOR, NITE IZE, CAMP CHEF, ZIPPO Outdoor, RED COPPER, WATERFORD, PAPERCLIP BAGS, EAGLE CREEK Have a seat... GCI OUTDOOR Big Surf with SunShade -4 position aluminum beach chair-adjustble shade (UPF 50 fabric)  rotates 270 degrees front-to-back or can collapse completely flat...plus neat-underneath seat -there's a slide out aluminum table with beverage holder. $70 Shine on -portable power and light... NITE IZE makes so many handy gear/gadget items-we wonder what smart just sits around and comes up with this stuff..."DISCOVER YOUR SOLUTION" indeed! Pictured-the portable, weather tough lightweight Radiant 300   Rechargeable LED lantern with both red+white (multi-mode switch-low-medium-high)  LED modes, 2 integrated USB ports (micro to charge up lantern-larger USB port- charges other small devices), carabine...