To better understand this historical Parisian home for sale, we need to give you some background on its impressive former owner. Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette, the Marquis de Lafayette, is often known simply—and thankfully—as Lafayette. Born in 1757, he was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought for the US in the American Revolutionary War. After helping to secure French aid in the form of 6,000 troops, money and ships for the US, George Washington credited Lafayette as one of the major players in America’s overall victor—he was even posthumously made an honorary citizen of the USA in 2002.... Read More
A new development called Kohanaiki is springing up on the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated in an area that was once home to the great Hawaiian king Kamehameha, its shores are steeped in history; sacred artifacts, grounds and carvings are everywhere. Built carefully on 450 acres around these, this new resort community is quickly becoming an elite hotspot, with a slew of celebrity names already looking to snatch up properties.... Read More
Getting a new lamp isn’t usually very exciting, but the Jake Dyson CSYS Desk Lamp isn't an average lamp. After getting sent one to try out, I found myself telling my friends and family about it—I may have even sent a video of it to my brothers—because it's that cool. The British company may be primarily known for their vacuums, but they have certainly set out to change that, by turning to satellites for the techy inspiration behind their LED light’s<... Read More
New York-based Michael Robbins started his self-titled woodworking studio in 2011, using his photography and artistic background as a tool to inform his unique perspective on furniture.... Read More
