"What happens is that it creates a culture, a luxury of lifestyle for our elected officials," Perry said. Just having access to tickets can be a nice perk. Spending on football tickets accounted for just over 1 percent of the $1.3 million that …

That's enough to put a decent deposit on a house, or buy a boat or a luxury car. For something you just put stuff in. But then the Hermès Birkin – the twin-handled, padlocked carrier that sends potent signals of status, wealth and a luxury lifestyle …

Successful shops in Stillwater have begun catering to upscale buyers. It's no secret that businesses that serve the well-off tend to do better in a slow economy — high-end credit cards, brand-name jewelry, resorts and golf courses. Fine antiques fit …

Trainwreck (an actual strain, per the fine folks at High Times): Might be found in Rex Ryan's office. Or J.R. Smith's locker. Purple Malaise: The Mets may have been toking on this since 2009. Kings County Kind: Those new Nets – Paul Pierce, Jason Terry …

Gloria Henderson has bought numerous items at art fairs over the years, so her policy on Saturday while perusing the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville was simple: "I'll only buy it if it's something I can't live without." She had a lot to tempt her …

Another several hundred items were up for bids in a silent auction, and attendees could also take a chance on a $4,000 shopping spree at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Participating restaurants and caterers included 18 Steak, Alexander's Highland Market, …

Beautiful blue skies and a light breeze went perfectly with the event's subdued, sophisticated vibe—shoppers seemed content as they quietly contemplated intricate paintings, glass work, metal sculptures, jewelry, wood work and other stunning examples …

Her husband of more than 20 years, Alan, had given her several pieces of engraved fine jewelry as special gifts before he passed away in 2006. One was an emerald and diamond bracelet engraved with “To my endless love, I'll love you forever and a day.”.

Amidst nearly 1,000 submissions, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers has selected four winners to receive a $2,500 Leo Hamel gift card from their Celebrate Your Life at Leo's Photo Contest. The contest, which ran from May until the end of August, asked for photos …