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Coveted(?) Crib: Devendra Banhart's Arty Home

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:00:35 -0800

To all you hipster kids out there, I thought I'd share this sneak peek into Devendra Banhart's Topanga Canyon, California, home that I found on MTV. In the video, the folk rock musician shows us a photo of Neil Young on his fridge, his couch that once belonged to Jim Morrison, and his jewelry-making studio/desk. Oh yes, and rambles on about political graffiti and the origins of his tattoos.

To learn more about Devendra (he does have some amazing music, even if he has a less-than-cohesive interior design sense), check out his site.

This Just In: Natalie Portman Sells West Village Condo

CasaSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:01 -0700

Actress and vegan shoe designer Natalie Portman has sold her Richard Meier-designed condo in Manhattan's West Village area. It had been listed for $6.55 million. Portman first purchased the condo in 2005 for $5.7 million. The stunning skyscraper, with its transparent glass facade, has been on the market since June.

According to the New York Post:

Included in the convertible three-bedroom, three-bath, fifth-floor apartment are views in three directions, a 32-foot balcony, and a spacious great room. Building amenities include a 24-hour concierge, a fitness center, an infinity-edge lap pool and a screening room.

For interior photos of the condo, read more.

While it's sad that the lovely Ms. Portman has ended her relationship with freak folker Devendra Banhart, I'm sure that this multimillion sale (impressive in this bad housing market) will provide her with some solace.

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This Just In: Natalie Portman Says Sorry, Charlie

CasaSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:00:23 -0700

Natalie Portman has put her 2,541-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath condo in Richard Meier's Charles Street building in Manhattan's West Village area on the market for $6.55 million, according to the NY Post. The listing for the property reads:

Spectacular Hudson River and park views are warmed by glorious sunsets in this exquisite home featuring 2 bedrooms, a dining room (or possible third bedroom) and three full baths. The Meier-designed expansive interiors feature luxury finishes.165 Charles is an intimate, impeccably run 16 story full service condominium, featuring 31 exclusive residences. The exceptional amenities and services include 24 hour concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, 50' infinity-edge lap pool, and professional screening room. Private storage and wine cellar are also available.

The property looks pretty fabulous to me (views!), and like she's spent a pretty penny on the interiors; I can't imagine why she'd want to leave. I wonder if the listing was prompted by her hot and heavy relationship with Devendra Banhart . . . do you think the duo could be setting up shop together? Or do you think she's just downsizing?
To see more photos, read more.

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Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:31:58 -0800

Find out the indoor-air quality benefits of the Gerbera daisy.
I was surprised by all of the Comfy Sack proponents!
This week's Casa Craving Challenge is a powder-room remodel.
Do you think that Devendra Banhart has a coveted crib? Watch the video and decide for yourself.
In order to make sure CasaSugar's giving you everything you need, we'd love it if you took our survey.
Check out the Nowhaus, a green and arty home in Minneapolis.
Traveling to the Upper East Side any time soon? You can find me at The Mark.
Though we loved this bird-nest chandelier, you seemed to hate it!