Pretty much everyone has a vision of their ideal home that has been building up since childhood. Maybe you want a revolving bookcase like the one you saw in Young Frankenstein or a glamorous bathroom fit for Marilyn Monroe. Whatever your dream is, you have to go through the long process of either finding and buying that dream home or having it custom-built just for you. While many may see either task incredibly daunting and painful, thanks to design-builder of Long Island's South Fork Jeffrey Collé, they don't have to be.... Read More
An ultra-luxurious compound on the ritzy resort island of St. Barts in the French West Indies has been listed by Sibarth Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, for about $60 million. The exclusive estate, which is comprised of three sumptuous villas, is perched above posh Gouverneur Bay, the same piece of prime real estate as the $89 million property Roman Abramovich purchased in 2009.... Read More
Last summer, while visiting a popular juice bar in NYC, I noticed a selection of cold-pressed juices. Fairly up-to-date with juicing and raw food trends, the term ‘cold-pressed’ was something new to me. Believing it to mean either a simple, but hyped-up city fad, like moving the juicing station to the walk-in refrigerator, or requiring a ridiculously expensive piece of machinery, I chalked it up to an only-in-NY moment.... Read More
Luxury automobile brand Aston Martin, responsible for generations of Bond cars and timelessly beautiful design, has taken their signature craftsmanship into the realm of home goods. Aston Martin recruited Grant MacDonald, one of London’s most accomplished silversmiths to design... Read More
If you delight in yacht views but aren’t quite up for the motion of the ocean, then you might fancy the luxury penthouse at One Zero One Ocean in Santa Monica, California. According to Pegasus News, this exclusive residence was owned by the legendary and recently departed Larry Hagman — or J.R. Ewing as he was best known to Dallas fans — and was designed to mimic the interior and views of a million-dollar yacht.... Read More
If you’re constantly fantasizing about lavish, Gatsby-esque dinner parties with show tunes, dapper gentlemen and frisky flappers then you may want to take a gander at the newly listed home from Oscar nominated actor, Jeremy Renner. This art deco luxury home is chalk full of old Hollywood glamour – from the gated entryway and cobblestone driveway to the luxurious swimming pool and soothing spa.... Read More
Everyone is slightly Marilyn obsessed these days, from the television show Smash to My Week with Marilyn which came out in 2011, starring Michelle Williams. But who isn’t slightly intrigued by the volatile star who cheekily sang a song to her rumored lover and former President, John F. Kennedy? The blonde bombshell became the embodiment of 1950’s female sexuality.... Read More
Interior designer Jamie Drake is renowned for his exuberant color sense, his eye for the unique and telling detail, his practical approach to planning, and his equal facility in traditional and modern styles. Drake creates inviting, delightful and livable environments.... Read More
A bathroom, if designed and organized correctly, can be anyone's refuge from the outside world and at the center of that is the bathtub. Showers are nice, sure, but you can't relax amidst candlelight and enjoy a good book while in the shower; that's just a recipe for disappointment. Italian company Stocco takes luxury bathroom fixtures seriously and with their Origami collection, they're offering a unique line of stylish tubs and sinks.... Read More
Temperatures have been dropping all over the place; Southern California, where it's surf-season all year around, has even been seeing some chilly nights. Whether you like cold weather or not, one of the definite perks is bundling up with a cozy luxury throw in front of a crackling fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa in hand. With that image in mind, here are some of our favorite throw blankets, from classic knit styles to graphic patterns and "All-American" styles.... Read More
