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Nice and New: Amenity Muir Bed

CasaSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:00:46 -0700

If you admired the pretty bedframe that took second stage to Amenity's botanical organic duvet covers, then you're in luck, because the bed frame is now available for purchase. The Amenity Muir Bed ($1,540 – $1,980), which was designed by Nicole Chiala, has a straightforward, spare design that will appeal to the warm minimalist in you.

To find out what makes this bed so eco chic, just read more.

The bed is made by local artisans from solid, reclaimed Douglas Fir and finished with low VOC, water-based materials. This means that not only will you get great indoor air quality, but that no trees were chopped down to make your lovely, modern-lined bed frame. I'm personally smitten. Are you?

Coming Soon: Amenity Home's Nursery Line

CasaSugar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:30:15 -0700

These woodland creature designs are so adorable and serene, I kinda want them for my own bedroom. But they're actually part of the new nursery line created by Los Angeles-based design shop Amenity Home.

Though the products don't go on sale until October, you can already pre-order as well as admire them. Made from organic cotton and other sustainable fibers, the nursery line includes blankets, pillows, wall art, and other baby-room accessories. Everything is rendered in charmingly muted earth tones, which are a nice change from the usual pastels. What do you think?

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Coveted Crib: Julianne Moore's West Village Townhouse

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:15:00 -0700

You may remember Julianne Moore's living room, which was featured in Domino, and which she actually designed herself. That's right: the girl's got talent that extends beyond the silver screen and into her silver sitting room! Proof of that design skill set is Moore's very own West Village townhouse, which is on the market for $12 million.

The late 1800s home has been meticulously renovated, retaining original architectural details like crown moldings and wide plank floors, but was updated with the latest modern amenities. Moore chose my favorite color as of late - gray - as a base for several rooms. Overall, the rooms look well-traveled (heavy on the Japanese designs), a bit rustic, and comfortably polished. Who knows where she's moving, but suspicion tells me she's looking for another design project. Prepare to salivate when you see photos . . .

Alan Jackson Lists His Sprawling Sweetbriar Estate

CasaSugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:22 -0700

Country Billboard chart-topper Alan Jackson has put his 19,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, seven-and-two-half bath "Sweetbriar Estate" in Franklin, TN, on the market for $38 million. The 135-acre property is the most expansive, indulgent celebrity home I have seen to date. It is bordered by the Harpeth River, one of the largest streams in the area and surrounded by equestrian estates. The property also boasts a "stocked and aerated" 10-acre lake, boat house, and three ponds. As for the buildings, Jackson is the proud owner of a 20-car (!) garage, gymnasium, swimming pool, jacuzzi, two-bedroom log cabin overlooking the river, barn with a two-bedroom apartment above, a pole barn, and more. As for the indoor amenities, it's got the works: granite countertops, central a/c, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, etc., etc.

Why on earth would the singer-songwriter want to leave such a magnificent spread? Find out and see dozens and dozens of photos when you read more.

Well, Jackson told the Nashville Scene, "It's just like a Disney World out here. But we realized, as our girls got older, that they don't really use the property much. Once they get to be teenagers, they're mostly hanging out with their friends and on the iPod and cell phones in their rooms. If I'd had three boys instead of girls, they might be out here fishing and riding four-wheelers or something." So, instead, the family plans to rebuild on a smaller lot nearby. While Franklin does have a long list of notable (i.e. wealthy) residents, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, I have a feeling that Jackson is going to have a tough time getting the $38 million digs off of his hands.

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Brad and Angelina Live It Up in Long Island

CasaSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:23:15 -0700

Where in the world are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Well, when they're not globe-trotting, the dynamic duo has, as of late, been renting out media mogul Rupert Murdoch's expansive waterfront home for $100,000 a month. Known as "Rosehearty," the 1885 Federal-style North Shore Long Island mansion is on the market for $12.8 million. With 11 bedrooms, seven and a half bathrooms, at least three fireplaces, a guest house, a tennis court, pool, spa, and its very own 260-foot stretch of beach and a dock, the 10,000-square-foot property is just big enough to keep the Jolie-Pitts' growing family warm and well-entertained all Summer long. Want to see how the stars live? See photos and hear more details when you read more.

According to the property listing, the property's highlights include:

Fine craftsmanship, soaring 12” ceilings, refined moldings and woodwork are found throughout “Rosehearty’s” approximate 10,000 square feet. Modern amenities subtly dovetail with the well-groomed interiors cloaked in a soothing color palette. Pristine millwork in the palatial rooms is illuminated by a myriad of tall windows. Breathtaking vistas of water or gardens are captured throughout this waterfront haven and the rear terrace overlooks spectacular century old oaks that shade the grassy lawns. A superb sanctuary with 260 feet of shoreline, pool, spa and tennis, “Rosehearty” is a rare and exceptional property.

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The Shops at Ritz-Carlton Now Online

CasaSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:15:11 -0800

Short of strapping bell boys, pricey continental breakfasts, and having your bedding turned down each night, now you can experience the Ritz-Carlton every day in the comfort of your own home. The legendary luxury hotel chain has just launched the Shops at Ritz-Carlton, an online shop selling the lavish amenities we praise it for: spa treats, feather down pillows, 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, plush shawl collar bath robes, and hypoallergenic down comforters, including exclusives like the very mattresses you'll find in their executive suites. Honestly, why leave home? They're making it very easy for me to ditch my favorite homes away from home altogether.

Coveted Crib: Country Comfort in the City

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:00:26 -0800

While this sprawling, comfy home seems like a mellow country abode, it's actually located in South London. That doesn't mean that it's without rural amenities such as chicken coop and garden, though. While the exterior is certainly fun and funky, the interior continues the country vibe with a lived-in arts and crafts style and fun vintage furniture finds. Take the complete tour when you check out the slideshow.
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Bettany and Connelly Are No Longer Brooklynites

CasaSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:14 -0800

Actors Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly have finally sold their 9-bedroom, 3.5-bath Victorian townhouse in Brooklyn, which they put on the market in May. The Bettany-Connelly Prospect Park pad still stands in my mind as the one of the most impressive celebrity digs I've yet to take a gander at. Not only are the prewar architectural elements absolutely stunning and nonpareil, but also the couple made simply tasteful interior design choices that create bold, uncompetitive statements throughout the house. My theory is that the combination of the Brooklyn home's overwhelmingly good looks and the couple's joint hotness was just too much to handle. So, they've purchased a nice and modern, but not-so-awesome penthouse in TriBeCa for $6.92 million. The new digs do have a roof deck overlooking the Hudson River and all of the luxe amenities you'd expect a celeb to have, but nothing exciting beyond that. Is Brooklyn over for the Hollywood elite? Will Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard be next? To see more photos of the Bettany-Connelly's new digs, read more.

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This Just In: Nicolas Cage Lists Two New Orleans Properties

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:30:36 -0800

Prolific real estate investor Nicolas Cage is on the loose on a wild selling spree. Cage has already put his Las Vegas, Bel-Air, and Rhode Island properties on the market, and today we have news that he's listed his two properties in New Orleans. According to WDSU and Real Estalker, Cage has listed his historical property (shown right) in New Orleans's French Quarter, the most haunted home in the neighborhood, in addition to a Garden District mansion. The haunted home, known as the LaLaurie House (which I wrote about here), is listed for $3.9 million, $400,000 more than he paid for it in April 2007. To hear about the other property and see photos, read more.

The listing for Cage's 13,176-square-foot, six-bedroom, five-full-and-two-half-bath Garden District mansion, which was once an active Catholic chapel, reads:

The most superlative of Garden District mansions with the best of every amenity. Ample room for a large family and big-time entertainment venue with formal gardens, parking, and everything anyone could possibly want in a most grand of grand, star-quality home.

It also features a pool and central air, which are ideal for the broiling NOLA heat. If the house looks familiar, it's probably because I quizzed you on the owner of it once, as it was once owned by gothic novelist Anne Rice. I've passed by the property hundreds of times myself and I can tell you it's an idyllic example of New Orleans architecture; I'd love to see interior photos.

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On the Market: Danny Seo's Delaware River Cottage

CasaSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:15:39 -0700

I've been tracking some of the cool changes that Danny Seo has been making in his new home, but I'd forgotten about his cute Delaware River cottage. Danny had been holding on to it for a while, but now he's ready to sell, which means that some lucky person can snap up this two-bedroom, one-bath, 1,076-square-foot bungalow cottage in Erwinna, PA.

To find out more about this property, and for additional photos, read more.

The property listing reads:

Relax and enjoy nature at its finest, high on a hillside, in gorgeous Bucks County, just minutes from New Hope. This 2BR/1BA 1920's bungalow, has been spectacularly restored. Surrounded by old-growth Japanese maples, ferns and evergreens, the bungalow combines vintage, period touches like gorgeous hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and a stone fireplace, with modern amenities, including central air, new kitchen with GE Profile stainless appliances, custom Italian cherry cabinets, terrazzo-inspired counters and handmade glass tile backsplash. Upstairs is a large, loft style BR, with exposed beams & views of the river. There are built-ins, and soft, neutral colors. A wonderful rocking chair porch is an ideal spot to enjoy cool river breezes. Walk or bike on the towpath! There is a separate outbuilding, perfect for office or studio. Home has been featured in Country Home Mag, Life Mag,& in Phila. Mag as an ultimate country retreat. Just 90 Min from NYC, it's perfect for a weekend retreat or full-time living!

Also cool is that all of the furnishings are included with the home. It seems like a great deal for the crafter who's looking for an instant weekend getaway.

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