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Celebrities List Their Haciendas at a Loss
It's still a buyer's market in the real estate world these days, and average American homeowners aren't the only ones bearing the brunt of it. In the last week, two celebrities have listed their homes on the market expecting a loss. Scarlett Johansson's 4,352-square-foot, four-bedroom, 5.5-bath hacienda in Los Angeles, listed at just under $5 million, is the most painful one: she purchased the property only three years ago for $7 million.
Guess Who Was Spotted Shopping at LA's OK Store?
A superstar actor was spotted shopping on Wednesday at LA's hip home decor and accessories store, OK. The shop sells plenty of decorative items that would look great in his eco-friendly NYC condo, but it also sells jewelry that his model girlfriend might enjoy. Can you tell me who it was?
Kathryn Ireland Opens LA Shop
Textile designer Kathryn Ireland, whose fabulous home I featured on Casa (and covet), recently opened a West Hollywood, CA, store to display her wares. While you can also buy her products online or in showrooms, I'm partial to checking out Ireland's stylish shop in person.
In an LA Times article, Ireland notes, "I want [the shop] to be like my atelier sitting room .
Megan Fox Transforms Her Address
Tattooed Transformers starlet Megan Fox has swooped up a 5,200-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bath home in LA's Los Feliz for the measly sum of $2.9 million. Built in 1936, the Mediterranean-style house boasts restored original details, panoramic ocean and city views, custom hardwood floors, state-of-the-art security, and a pool with several terraces and lawn areas. The view alone would be enough to sell me, but it also has gorgeous features, including beautiful bones, white flat-fronted cabinetry, a Viking range, Carrara marble countertops in the bath and kitchen, and a free-standing tub.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Increase Their Curb Appeal
Actor couple Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have purchased an absolutely charming home in LA's Brentwood neighborhood for $3.11 million. The four-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath home has a great, wide, columned front porch met by a stone walkway and beautiful landscaping out front; it's a far cry from the sequestered, gated celebrity homes we often see. Inside, the home is very nicely decorated, with lots of color and comfortable furnishings; if I were them, I'd want to buy it as is!
YumTV: How to Select the Perfect Sparkling Wine
Wondering what sparkling wine to enjoy when you ring in the New Year? Then check out today's episode of YumTV! We speak with Jeff Porter, the wine director at Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali's restaurant, Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles.
Chef Aarón Sánchez on TV, Tacos, and What'll Be Big in 2010
The year 2009 has been a busy one for Aarón Sánchez. The chef, who's known for his contemporary Latin cuisine, runs New York restaurants Paladar and Centrico, while racing against the clock on Food Network's Chefs vs. City.
Yummy Links: From Martha Stewart to Picky Kids
- Martha Stewart likes her In-N-Out animal style. — Eat Me Daily
- A conversation with the editor of Saveur. — Eater
- The top 10 Jersey Shore foods.— Endless Simmer
- Learn how to make grenadine with fresh pomegranates.
YumTV: The Rockwell Holiday Tonic
The holidays are a great time to enjoy spirited cocktails. On today's episode of YumTV, Armando, a bartender at Rockwell VT in Los Angeles, teaches us how to make their cinnamon-spiced beverage, the Rockwell Holiday Tonic. Get the recipe and watch it now!
When Traveling, Do You Seek Out Food Institutions?
Whenever I'm traveling to a different city, I spend some time looking into the eateries I must visit. Sometimes, the most recently acclaimed restaurant is at the top of my list, but more often than not, I'm out to try the city's most famed food institutions. On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I knew I had to visit Langer's, the Jewish delicatessen known for, as Nora Ephron once put it, "the finest hot pastrami sandwich in the world."
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