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January 2014

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TopBrewer: The Minimalist's Answer to the Perfect Cappuccino Maker

Jan 29, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If minimalism is your life's theme, the TopBrewer is definitely for you. Getting rid of that bulky coffee machine that takes up counter space, the only visible part of this brewing machine is the swan-like faucet neck that pours coffee and milk. You can even control TopBrewer with the accompanying app for the iPhone and iPad (Android-based devices work too), making it pretty easy to customize your perfect cappuccino.... Read More

The Kensington Sells the Dream Boston Lifestyle in New Video, Not Just Luxury Apartments

Jan 24, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

When we're in the market for a new home, we want to know about the area, not just the building we'll be living in. A lot of luxury residences do a great job with selling their rentals, but they tend to forget about the actual experience of living there.... Read More

1700s-Era Stradivarius Violin Transformed Into Glittering Award-Winning Swimming Pool

Jan 24, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

No one wants a boring oval swimming pool in their backyard. Not only is it expected, it certainly won't put that one competitive enemy friend in his place. Clearly, if you want something that will really impress people, a pool tailored to your lifestyle, you need to call up Cipriano Landscape Design. ... Read More

Bill Gates' Exclusive Honeymoon Hideaway in Fiji to Be Sold to Highest Bidder

Jan 22, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

The ultra-exclusive Lawedua estate on Wakaya Island, Fiji, where Bill and Melinda Gates spent part of their honeymoon in 1994 is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. New York-based Concierge Auctions will conduct the sale on February 7 on behalf of owner Mindy Stearns. ... Read More

Cook for the Entire Family With Fire Magic's Echelon Diamond Barbeque

Jan 20, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Sure, there may be three sizes in the Echelon Diamond Collections, but the E1060 is really the only one you should care about when it comes to outdoor grilling. Made by Fire Magic, this barbeque is crafted from high-quality stainless steel, which resists oxidation and corrosion, and comes complete with heavy-duty, stick-resistant cooking grids. ... Read More

Wellington Estate: Part Playboy Mansion, Part Equestrian Paradise

Jan 17, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

For serious equestrians, a luxury home is great, but it doesn't mean much without a spacious parcel of land to sit on. It just so happens that the Wellington Equestrian Estate in Florida has both and will soon be auctioned off on-site during the Platinum Luxury Auctions March 1 event.... Read More

Dacor's $12k Discovery iQ is "World's First" Smart Professional Cooking Range

Jan 14, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Considering everything in the home is getting smarter nowadays, it was only a matter of time before our cooking ranges got a boost. During CES last week, Dacor unveiled their Discovery iQ 48" Dual-Fuel Range as the "world's first smart professional cooking range for the home." ... Read More

Designer Christian Mussy Redesigns Bel Air Estate with Parisian Elegance

Jan 14, 2014  |   Contributor: Victor & Mary Alsobrook

If you reside in a custom-designed estate situated above A-list celebrities in the hills of Bel Air, there’s a good chance your home could garner a bit of media attention on occasion. If world-renowned interior designer and fabricator, Christian Mussy of Paris, recreated your mansion, then it’s a guarantee. ... Read More

Withings Aura Does More Than Just Monitor Your Sleep, It Creates Ambience

Jan 10, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There are plenty of apps out there designed to tell you about your sleeping habits. Unfortunately, most of them don't work all that well and require your phone on the mattress besides you — which just makes me feel attached to my phone in a way that makes me cringe. Withings Aura, alternatively, seems like a great option for discreetly monitoring and improving your sleep with the use of sound and color programs.... Read More

Germany's Haus am Weinberg Home Does "The Twist" In Brand New Ways

Jan 6, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Haus am Weinberg in Stuttgart, Germany is a great example of how a stark white, minimalist home can be set apart from all the other similar designs out there.... Read More

Live on a Suspended Cloud Overlooking the Yatsugatake Mountains

Jan 4, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

When it comes to my dream house, I want something overlooking the ocean or overlooking the mountains — either way, it has to be remote. Though I live in a big city now, I grew up in a small town and once you've experienced deathly silent nights and skies lit up by stars, you definitely miss it. ... Read More

This Luxury Moscow Home Isn't the Stonehenge You're Used To

Jan 3, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

We love a good bathtub view and sometimes, that one detail can lift a home up from great to amazing. Even better is when the bedroom gets an equally stunning vista to gaze upon, and this Moscow home does both seemingly effortlessly.... Read More