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HGTV's Dream Home 2014 is a Cabin-Lover's Dream

Feb 27, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

You may recognize this rustic mountain home from HGTV's Dream Home 2014 Giveaway (and maybe you were even the one to win it), but if not we want to introduce you. Found in Lake Tahoe, CA., this custom-built, 3,200-square-foot cabin is an excellent example of how modernity can be combined with a classic, nature-based design scheme.... Read More

The Urban Beehive: Where Science Fiction Design Meets Delicious Honey

Feb 26, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Having a beehive in an apartment doesn't just sound like a bad idea, it sounds downright frightening — at least it used to. Philips has created what they're calling an urban beehive concept that not only collects rich, fresh bee-made honey, but the unit looks super cool; almost like something out of a Neill Blomkamp flick.... Read More

Rupert Murdoch Drops $57 Million on One Madison Park Bachelor Pad

Feb 26, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

After losing his Fifth Avenue penthouse (worth $44 million) during a divorce from his third wife Wendi Deng (after a 14-year marriage), Rupert Murdoch had two things to remedy. First, he needed a place to live. ... Read More

Bring Some Racing History to Your Home With This Steve McQueen-Inspired Leather Footstool

Feb 24, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you're looking for furnishings to decorate your new game room or office with, check out Vintage60 — assuming you like cars, of course. Their Motoring Legends Collection is full of bar stools, club chairs, and footstools, all hand-made in the UK and upholstered using premium leather or contract vinyl.... Read More

What You See Is What You Get With This $23.5M Miami Beach Estate

Feb 21, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

If you're going to live in Miami Beach, you have to live on the water. Otherwise, what's the point? The coastal resort city has plenty of properties to choose from, but many of them are empty shells when you move in, leaving you to worry about getting a interior designer to help you out. ... Read More

$8.1M Lakefront Equestrian Texan Estate With Two-Story Water Slide Hits the Market

Feb 19, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

There are plenty of reasons why people move to Austin, Texas, most notably being that there's always something to do (like SXSW and Austin City Limits) so you'll never run out of activities in this cultural hot spot. If you're thinking of making the move, you'll need a great house to move into, but we recommend living outside of the busy city to give yourself some privacy.... Read More

This Corriander Pearlised Shagreen Desk Collection is a CEO's Dream

Feb 18, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

High-powered CEOs need the right luxury desk set to really get some business done, preferably something sleek and dramatic. Made using high quality calf leather, the Corriander Pearlised Shagreen collection from Paolo Guzzetta is accented with palladium fasteners and a pearl-like sheen.... Read More

Our 6 Favorite Talents & Designs From This Year's Ambiente in Frankfurt

Feb 18, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

In case you missed it, the annual Ambiente consumer event in Frankfurt was held last week, where 4,724 exhibitors from 89 countries showcased their collections to more than 144,000 visitors. Though based in Germany, more than half of the buyers came from outside the country, which proves just how big Ambiente has become over the years.... Read More

Take a Dip in Former Oakland Raider Justin Fargas' Saltwater Pool at $2.7M Home On Market

Feb 17, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Justin Fargas, the celebrated Raiders running back who had a number of successful seasons from 2003 until retiring in 2010, has put his Sherman Oaks home on the market for $2.7M. The estate comes with three beds, five baths, and a number of entertainment and hosting amenities — including a screening room, putting green, gaming den, and outdoor kitchen.... Read More

The Ranch Boss Cowboy Cauldron Is Your Next BBQ's Centerpiece

Feb 14, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

We love free-standing fire pits that can be put anywhere, no installation required, and Cowboy Cauldron definitely fits the bill. And at the top of their line is the cauldron that started the entire company, the Ranch Boss. ... Read More

Google Executive Eric Schmidt Buys $22 Million Home, Neighbors Playboy Mansion

Feb 13, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Eric Schmidt, best known for his role as a Google Executive Chairman, just purchased a 9,000 square-foot estate in Los Angeles for $22 million that has been described as a "grand French chateau."... Read More

Hand-Blown Venetian-Inspired Goblets With 24k Gold Leaf Fit for Royalty

Feb 13, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

You probably already have a fine dining set for throwing fancy dinner parties, but do you have a set of crystal goblets? This Vetro Vero lilac collection may seem ornate, but that's the whole point. With nine different styles (costing $330 per glass), each one with 24k gold leaf details, these Venetian-inspired goblets are hand-blown and signed by Vetro Vero co-founder and designer Michael Schunke. ... Read More

Former Playboy CEO's Castle Rock Estate Going Up for Auction

Feb 12, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Located halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs, CO, the town of Castle Rock has a property coming up for auction on Feb. 27 that is a veritable home of one's dreams.... Read More

Spice Up Your Bedroom With DKNY's Diamond Tuck Bedding Collection

Feb 10, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Getting a new Bedding Collection is a pretty quick and easy way to give your bedroom a completely new look. Plus, there's something to be said for snuggling up to brand new sheets and a fluffy quilt. DKNY is always a pretty good go-to and their crimson Diamond Tuck set is definitely on our wish list.... Read More

60,000-Square-Foot Replica of Alhambra Palace in Marrakech Listed for Sale at $75M

Feb 6, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

One of the world’s most spectacular properties, a perfect replica of Spain’s famed Alhambra palace built on 11 acres in Marrakech, has been listed for sale via an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate for about $75M. Comprising nearly 60,000-square-feet with a total of eight bedrooms and baths, the Moroccan estate is straight out of a fairytale. ... Read More