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POSH PADDLES

Are you a luxury enthusiast or connoisseur who appreciates the supreme craftsmanship that luxury brands are known for? No price is too much in the face of love, and dare we say, in the face of luxury. Over the years, the luxury industry has skyrocketed and now amounts to a staggering 281 million Euros worldwide. With these Tiffany & Company table tennis paddles, you are already up a few points in the game. This Table Tennis Set is crafted from pure American walnut and comes in a classic black color and a beautiful turquoise shade. Moreover, since it’s from Tiffany & Co., there has to be some glitzy bit, which is why the paddles feature sterling silver brand plagues. Enveloped in full-grain panels of leather with a charcoal black color, this Table Tennis Set also boasts of leather grips. tiffany.com

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LA VOITURE NOIRE

Did you know that the world’s most expensive car is not a Rolls Royce or Aston Martin? Luxury cars are much more than conveyance. It’s swag, style, flamboyance, and power—all molded into one. No guesses here! Bugatti takes home the trophy for the most expensive car in the world. Making its de- but a year ago at the Geneva International Motor Show, the one- of-a-kind La Voiture Noire (which translates to The Black Car) is priced at $18.68 million. The new La Voiture Noire packs 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 pound-foot of torque that propels it from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. It has a quad turbo W-16 engine with a top speed of 261 mph. The La Voiture Noire pays homage to the Art Deco design of the Type 57SC Atlantic, one of the most cov- eted classic cars in the world. The latter was designed in 1934 by Jean Bugatti, the eldest son of company founder Ettore Bugatti. Only four Type 57SC Atlantic were made. Three are accounted for while the fourth one, which was lost in World War II, would be valued at well over $100 million if found today, says a CNBC report. bugatti.com

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TEE TIME

Are you ready to tee off at your newest neighborhood course? Lake Forest and Lake Bluff diners now have the next-best thing—a golf-themed, family friendly restaurant, Duffer’s Pub! Playing off the golf theme, Duf- fer’s features three simulators, a putting green for children, and a Golden Tee video game. The menu leaves nothing to be desired, between the truffle mushroom flat bread, mouthwatering wings, and a massive variety of pizza styles and toppings. This isn’t your typical sports bar either. The service is strong, and the owners are present and involved in all facets of the business. Private events are all the rage here too. What a fun option for a double date or a family weekend gathering. dufferspub.com