Neiman Marcus “Roughs It” Luxuriously
Although Halloween is not even here yet, Neiman Marcus has wasted no time getting in the Christmas holiday spirit! The luxury retail store recently released the 2011 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, jam packed with tons of yuletide goodies, including Dream Folly. Dream Folly is a luxurious yurt-like structure that Neiman Marcus says was inspired by an ancient Mongolian architectural form and “I Dream Of Jeannie.”
“Ever wish you could cross your arms, bat your eyes, and escape to a serene place all your own? Well, your wish is our command. Our ‘Dream Folly’ is inspired by the classic 1960s TV show I Dream of Jeannie. Starting with a sturdy 18-foot-diameter yurt—a structure invented centuries ago by ancient Mongols—”Dream Folly” is the ideal simulation of a genie’s posh bottle.” says the 2011 catalog.
“This fantasy get-away can be all yours for a cool $75,000″
Dream Folly comes stocked with a fully furnished interior, complete with beautiful linen wall coverings, several beautiful one-of-a-kind down filled pillows from designer Rebecca Vizard, and a handcrafted crystal chandelier from Julie Neill Designs. The Dream Folly stands at 12’5″ tall with an 18′ diameter. This fantasy get-away can be all yours for a cool $75,000.
Neiman Marcus will be donating $5,000 from the sale of each Dream Folly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
The first edition of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book was published in 1926, and ever since, it has served as an annual display of some of the finest luxurious fantasy gifts. Got a lot of cash to spend this Christmas but Dream Folly isn’t right for you? Never fear, Dream Folly is just one of the many incredible luxury items in the 2011 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. Why not try the Neiman Marcus-Edition Hacker-Craft Speedboat? At $250,000 you can get your own 27 foot mahogany boat, with the boat’s name embroidered in 23-karat gold leafing. For every speedboat sold, Neiman Marcus will give a $3,000 donation to Paul Newman and Charles R. Wood’s foundation, The Double H Ranch, a program that provides year-round support for families with children affected by life-threatening illnesses.
If traveling is more your thing, check out Neiman Marcus’ $420,000 international flower show tour, arranged by JetWay private air. The 10 person tour starts at the tulip festival in Merges, Switzerland, and makes stops at the Kifissia flower show in Athens, the Altera rose festival in Avignon, France, and the Chelsea flower show in London.
Book lovers can get their very own extravagant library courtesy of luxury book publisher Assouline, complete with custom-carpeting, objects d’art and framed prints, and 250 current or vintage books of the customer’s choice.
View the 2011 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book in full here.
