You recently learned that two former homes of Andy Warhol are on the market, and I gave you details on (and showed you images of) one of the properties. While the other property may not cost you forty million, it's certainly a landmark, and has plenty of original architectural features. The property, listed at over $5.9 million, is an 8-room, 4-story Carnegie Hill townhouse, which he purchased in 1959, became known as the first of his "factories" in Manhattan.
According to the listing, he moved in there with his mother and "25 cats all named Sam," and lived there until 1974 (when he moved to the other UES property). The property is "one of six historic adjoined buildings designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh, renowned architect of the Plaza Hotel and the Dakota," and it is also the place where Warhol's "Campbell’s Soup series Brillo, the Do It Yourself and the Close Cover before Striking series, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley," were produced, and stars like Elizabeth Taylor visited. It features "a dramatic center staircase, high ceilings, fireplaces with original mantels, elegant moldings, magnificent woodwork, and hardwood floors." An NY Times article says that in the early '60s, the ground floor was used as his studio, where he propped up "his paint-by-number canvases against a large fireplace mantel in a wood-paneled room." Not bad, eh? I hope whoever purchases this property respects its cultural importance, or perhaps, makes it open to the public.

If you can't deal with the price tag on the Rune Bed, then this amazing sale may tempt you. The Pottery Barn Classic Rattan Bed (regularly $1,499.00 for a full, on sale for $499.99) is an insane deal, at over 60% off. Make sure you're certain you love it before ordering though, since this final sale item can't be returned. However, I see very little not to love about this mahogony-stained beauty. With its sturdy frame and eye-catching rattan panels, it's sure to survive decades of use and design fickleness. This classic is truly built to last, from new marriage to kids to retirement, it's one smart — and smartly priced — piece.

Last month I told you about the launch of ShopStyle Living, the perfect place to solve all your home-shopping desires in one easily searchable and fun format. To celebrate, we gave away five $500 gift cards to some of our favorite home stores, including Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Macy's. All you had to do to enter was create a look on ShopStyle Living. (Click here to learn how to create a look.)

Well, Casa readers, we have our winners! Congratulations to these TeamSugar users, who win the gift cards of their choice. Check out their great looks:

• Tropical Dream Look, created by Kathryne4, who chose a Pottery Barn gift card.
• Casual Elegance, created by Lukal, who also chose a Pottery Barn gift card.
• Carefree Chef, created by Lmcguffie, who chose a Macy's Home gift card.
• Master Bedroom, created by Pez4Pres, who chose a Crate & Barrel gift card.
• Living Room, created by Anelev3, who chose a Macy's Home gift card.

I used to swear up and down that I would never put cute little statues of gnomes or other imaginary creatures in my garden beds. It just seemed too kitschy to me. But then, after only one season of gardening, I gave in. There was a plastic dinosaur in my strawberry patch, a buddha head in my rose bushes, and this adorable wooden koi fish in my vegetables. So what happened? Well, no one can accuse my garden design of being spare and modern. I guess in the end, I'm just a sucker for cute imaginary creatures. Oh well.

How about you? Do you put statuary in your garden? Tell me all about it in the comments.

Maybe it's due to a pregnancy-related nesting instinct, but Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban are taking advantage of the soft real estate market. In fact, according to a number of sources, the couple has recently bought not one, but two new homes — one in Los Angeles and one in Nashville.

The couple's new West Coast property is down the street from ex-husband Tom Cruise, but more importantly, it's also close to Kidman's BFF Naomi Watts. The $7 million home features five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and logs in at 5,600 square feet. It's located on the end of a cul-de-sac, which was probably a selling point for Kidman, who was looking for a home with a long driveway for privacy. While no photos are yet available, I'll be sure to provide you with plenty of real estate eye candy when photos of the property are released.

On the other side of the country, Nicole and Keith have purchased another expansive manse. To see a picture of their Nashville home, just read more

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