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India’s Squabbling Siblings: A Tale of Two Billionaires

One of the most fascinating stories in international finance currently is that of the Ambani Brothers, Mukesh and Anil, from India. Theirs is a sweeping family saga spiced with money, ambition, avarice and sibling rivalry which is keeping the financial markets not only of India but the world over riveted.  These two men are among the richest in the world, with vast business holdings, enormous riches and tremendous clout in the financial markets of the world. If one sneezes, the Indian stock market catches cold!

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Fun, Funky, Contemporary Furniture Ideas

Now my regular readers probably know that I like to have a few interesting pieces of furniture around the house which are conversation starters of a kind: like some interesting home accents, or some unique lamps, rugs and other interesting stuff, etc., and I think that my living room could do with a few interesting additions in terms of items of actual furniture now. I’m thinking maybe some funky bar stools or one of those ‘just-of-me’ recliners or even a love seat of some sort. You know something to add a splash of color and some personality to the room?

At Plushpod.com I found a bunch of really striking cube and circular seats. I liked these cube stools which range from $200 to $400: in different colors and sizes and in a suede microfiber finish.

Now this one is called the Voido Lounge Chair (apparently because of the voids in it I imagine?) ranges from $1080 up, so it isn’t cheap by any standards, however I love how cool it is, and am very tempted to get it I have to tell you…

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