Celebrity Life

There’s nothing quite like a vacation and taking time out of our busy lives to relax and recharge. For some, a vacation could mean having a cocktail by the pool; for others, it could include a hike through the lush wilderness or an adrenaline-fueled ski down a black-diamond run. Whatever way you prefer to spend... View Article

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Currently on the market with Team Hatvany at Compass, this mansion in San Francisco is a calm, nature-inspired sanctuary that still makes the most of its city location. Situated in Pacific Heights, the exceptional property features seven bedrooms and a range of outstanding spaces for entertaining; it also boasts amazing views to the bay in... View Article

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Though 2020 was a difficult year for many, for some the extra time at home provided the time and space they needed to fully commit to projects or ideas that might otherwise never have seen completion. For Tatiana Fokina, this went one step further; last year – in the middle of the pandemic – she... View Article

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Overlooking the River Aven in southern Brittany lies a magnificent, historic Chateau – which a lucky individual could soon call home, as it is currently on the market with Christie’s Real Estate. The striking French castle was originally built out of limestone and was developed from the 15th and 18th centuries. After this, the property... View Article

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Designer and artist Gavin Brodin is the person whom celebrities, financiers and other high-profile individuals come to when they want to create an impeccably designed space. Originally from London, Brodin now lives and works in Los Angeles; he’s the founder and principal of Brodin Design Build, a property developer that specializes in projects “valued in... View Article

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Having remained intact since its creation in 1911, Green Gables is an exceptional estate that covers a total of 74 acres in the exclusive area of Woodside, California. The estate has a unique and historic presence in Silicon Valley; its main residence was designed by leading figures of the early 20th century Arts and Crafts... View Article

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Opening in the spring of 2021, Casa di Langa is a 39-room boutique hotel situated in the heart of the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Overlooking almost 100 acres of rolling hills and working vineyards, the hotel lies on the border of Le Langhe, a Unesco World Heritage site home to some of the finest... View Article

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Opening in the spring of 2021, Casa di Langa is a 39-room boutique hotel situated in the heart of the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Overlooking almost 100 acres of rolling hills and working vineyards, the hotel lies on the border of Le Langhe, a Unesco World Heritage site home to some of the finest... View Article

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Considered both a building full of heritage and history and a recently completed development, Regent’s Crescent is a curious juxtaposition between old and new. The development, in London’s Marylebone, makes up one half of a semicircle of stuccoed terraced houses; both sides were originally built by John Nash, one of the most celebrated architects of... View Article

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Biophilic design – which aims to bring nature back into the built environment – continues to be a growing interest across the globe, cropping up in a variety of projects. One such example is the recently completed ultra-luxe high-rise in Singapore’s prestigious District 10, Eden. Inspired by Singapore’s vision as a “City in a Garden,”... View Article

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Built on the site of the original residence of the Kitake (the executive branch of the Mitsui family), Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto opened its doors to guests on November 3. Situated in the heart of the city center and directly facing Nijō-jo Castle, The Mitsui embraces Kyoto’s heritage through its exquisite interior design, which was... View Article

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Arguably the birthplace of elegance, France is globally renowned for its exquisite cuisine, fine wine and chic design. Not only do some of the most celebrated luxury fashion brands hail from the country (Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton, for instance), but it is also home to some of the top names in the interior design... View Article

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