Some people get a rush when the power goes out and they see a flash of movement in the corner of their eye (while others hide). If you consider yourself a bit of a thrill seeker and never miss an episode of Ghost Adventures, you should probably get in the real estate game and buy Poveglia island. ... Read More
Chateau La Cima in Nice looks like it could be the summer home of Beauty and the Beast when they get tired of their castle — it's literally that beautiful. Côte d'Azur Sotheby's International Realty announced earlier this month that the villa is now on the market for an undisclosed amount of money, but you can bet this former home of David K.E. Bruce (the U.S. Ambassador to France, West Germany, and the UK) will have a steep asking price.... Read More
Innocence Island, a private 681-acre Bahamian paradise found in the Exuma island chain, is coming up for auction on May 15 at Trump SoHo New York, courtesy of Concierge Auctions and in cooperation with Damianos Sotheby's International Realty. With the reserve set at $10 million (which is actually really cheap for your own island), there's a chance that this extraordinary property can be purchased for a mere fraction of the original offered price of $55 million. ... Read More
Spring is here and that means we have been spending a lot of time outside, soaking in the sun and enjoying some fresh air. How much time we spend outdoors though is usually dictated by somewhere comfortable to lounge, and that's where a daybed comes in.... Read More
Longview, the most significant residential real estate offering ever to come to market in New Hampshire, has been listed for sale through Christie’s International Real Estate at a staggering $49 million. One of the most exclusive properties anywhere in New England, the estate is situated on 16.56 acres on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee with the likes of Mitt Romney and other wealthy denizens inhabiting more modest mansions nearby. ... Read More
Filling your home with living flowers is one of the quickest ways to bring nature inside for Earth Day, making your space feel graceful and thriving. We can trace our admiration for flora all the way back to the Paleolithic Period, when Neanderthals apparently buried their dead with flowers containing therapeutic properties — a discovery which changed the way we think about Neanderthals today. ... Read More
The only thing better than owning a brand new, fully-furnished, high-tech, state-of-the-art family home in Nashville, Tennessee, is getting one for free and having it star in its own TV show. HGTV has put out a virtual welcome mat by inviting the world to enter its annual dream home giveaway and to tour the 2014 Smart Home in an online portfolio. ... Read More
The futuristic, architecturally important mid-century estate in Palm Springs where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon in 1967 has been listed for sale at $9.5 million. Called the "The House of Tomorrow" in 1962 by Look Magazine, the luxury home is being brokered by Josh Altman, star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing, through Hilton & Hyland.... Read More
Having a boat means you need somewhere to dock it and that often means your boat is nowhere near your home. That's not a problem with The Boat House though, since you can actually drive your vessel right into the center of the house! ... Read More
Semi-precious gemstones are constantly used in jewelry designs, but it's not often that we see them dedicated to home décor and landscape in stand-out ways. Bespoke company Opulent Luxuries, founded by Jeff Rutstein, sources some of the world's finest A/A+ gemstones found in secluded regions of Brazil and custom creates pretty much anything you could ever ask for. ... Read More
If you're looking for a great view in New York City, you may want to take a look at the penthouse at the top of the 50-story Baccarat Hotel & Residences. Located in midtown Manhattan, the $60 million duplex boasts five bedrooms, five and a half baths, and some pretty serious 14-foot floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over Central Park and the Empire State Building. ... Read More
We're always on the lookout for neat furniture sets — especially ones that are outdoor-friendly — and we immediately fell in love with this one from Ola Voyna.... Read More
Whether you just bought a new house and need to figure out the overall look or you're just tired of your current décor, interior design can be pretty daunting. Wanting to change the face of interior design, Homepolish was born to bring excitement and fun back to the process. ... Read More
