Home sweet home.
I know a lot of people are willing to fork out more money for a better view (and higher floor) at their apartments, but that's never really been very important to me. It's not like I spend hours looking out the window. In fact, I barely glance at it. Sometimes the difference of a good view and a not-so-good view can range from hundreds of dollars. What do you think — is a good view worth paying Read more
At my house, I can see a lot of trees, but my main view is of the San Francisco skyline. Sometimes I miss the more idyllic views that I grew up with in a rural community. Do you have a nature view at your home? Source: Flickr User AMy Loves Yah Do You Have a View of Nature? I'm surrounded by nature! I've got a city view at my casa. Read more
Recently, I took you with me to Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, CA, a restaurant with a great view of the Pacific Ocean. I've always been a fan of restaurants that offer views of something other than the parking lot or the dry cleaners across the street — although, of course, it's also important that the establishment keeps it focus on the food, too. In addition to Sam's, I also happen Read more
I wish this were the view from my front porch! It's actually the view from a farm stay at a cabin I visited in New Zealand a few years ago. I also love the view from my home's deck, but I've lived in a few other places where the view was less than desirable. What's it like at your casa? Do You Have a Gorgeous View? Yes, it's gorgeous. No, sadly not. Other, I'll tell you in Read more
In E.M. Forster's A Room with a View, on holiday in Italy, Miss Honeychurch and Miss Bartlett are vexed to find out that their views are not quite they were hoping for, and then an elderly man and his son offer to trade rooms, presenting them with perfect views. This encounter proves to be important to the plot. In cities like New York, a perfect view can mean a difference of millions of dollars Read more
Do you have a favorite view? Mine is the Golden Gate Bridge right before sunset on a warm day. The sky turns an orange yellow color, a sure sign of another gorgeous day to come. No matter how many times I see that sight, it never gets old. We all know the saying, a picture is worth a thousands words, so if you could choose one view to admire from your bedroom window, everyday, do tell what Read more
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Spending money is very subjective; what some of us see as a necessity, others might view as a frivolous waste. Play our faceoff game and tell us which expense you're willing to spend money on. The choices are endless, from gym memberships to having a kid to premium cable channels; you never know what crazy matchup will come next. Pick which one you'd rather spend money on and see if your Read more
This weekend, Wes Anderson is taking us to Summer camp with his new release, Moonrise Kingdom. Before we visit Anderson's vintage-hued view of cabins and camp counselors, let's go back and remember a few other memorable movies that took us to Summer camp, whether the trip was sweet, sweaty, or even scary. Read more
We've been on the scene at the Cannes Film Festival for the past week, reporting as movie stars hit the Croisette to show off their films and talking to many actors, like Gael García Bernal, as they made the press rounds. Between movie-star moments, there was plenty of other Cannes excitement. Kanye West blew into town with girlfriend Kim Kardashian to party with Jay-Z, while supermodel Liya Read more
