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Walters Group Fundraiser Garners Over $4,000 for Resident Fighting Cancer -- Walters Group

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Walters Group Fundraiser BARNEGAT, N.J. - Aug. 24, 2017 - PRLog -- A Walters Group fundraiser held at the Laurel Oaks Apartments raised $4,000 for 14-year-old resident Nikolas Falco , diagnosed with cancer in April. The three- hour benefit filled the community room at Laurel Oaks Apartments on Aug. 11,and drew in more than 100 participants. Walters Group organizers included Carrie Adragna , community manager; Jennifer Pampalone, services coordinator; Veronica Velez, assistant manager; and Denise Martin, leasing consultant. Organizers also found support from the company, residents and local community. Entertainment at the fundraiser included a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, Shawn Clancy, a magician from Simply Silly Magic , and NASCAR driver Tyler Truex . Pictured (from left to right): Nikolas Falco with his mother Danielle Mezzina , and Walters Group staff members Carrie Adragna and Veronica Velez. For more information on donating to Nikolas' fund, please contact the Laur...

House Tour: A Treasure-Filled Echo Park Craftsman

Name: Matt Casper and Ted Dorsey Location: Echo Park — Los Angeles, California Size: 2,132 square feet Years lived in: 6 years, owned Going to a dinner party at Matt and Ted's is probably the grown-up equivalent of going to Disneyland. While their dining room alone makes the Haunted Mansion look like child's play, every room in the house possesses its own unique design that feels both sophisticated and fun. From an office filled with fake pine trees to a New Mexico- inspired guest room , the fun themes throughout their historic craftsman are tasteful, eclectic, and provide the perfect kindling to ignite hours of good conversation . Both Matt and Ted spend a great deal of time writing and working from their home offices, each of which has its own unique aesthetic. Matt is a licensed psychotherapist and writer who has written a series of books, Emotes, to help children better understand and manage emotions. He chooses to do most of his work from the "forest" room,...

Hong Kong luxury suites: Over-the-top hotel opulence - CNN

Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — In a city where the housing price per square foot is more than $1,400, space is the ultimate Hong Kong luxury . The only place you can really stretch out? A hotel suite, of course. Sure, you'll pay for the privilege. But, rest assured, hotels know how to spoil guests who are visiting Hong Kong . The best suites in town not only include an enormous floor plan , but also must-have harbor views and the odd cinema, personal chef and rooftop Jacuzzi or two. If you're looking to splurge, these are a few of the most amazing suites in Hong Kong: InterContinental Hong Kong The Presidential Suite terrace at InterContinental Hong Kong . InterContinental Hong Kong sits on the edge of Victoria Harbour, on the Kowloon peninsula . On the top floor of the hotel, the Presiden...

The Next Hot 'Hoods in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Magazine - March 2016

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We offer our predictions on communities that will rank among the city's most desirable in 2026. Plus a look at developers who are working to make those visions a reality. February 18, 2016 (page 7 of 7) 8 developers with insight who are rethinking our urban neighborhoods   BY DEBRA SMIT G reat neighborhoods — with ample green space , commerce and good housing stock — empower their residents to grow and prosper. Developers are key when it comes to weaving together the physical threads of a community, particularly in urban neighborhoods frayed by years of blight and decay. These are among the developers who are working to revitalize some of the city’s most challenged neighborhoods, striving to be restorers of streets in which to dwell. All have one eye, certainly, on the bottom line. Still, they are well aware of expectations that they give measured consideration to quality of life in the neighborhoods in which they build.   Wi...

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Leasing underway at One Hudson; New look for Sutton classic

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● RELATED RENTALS Leasing launched at One Hudson Related Rentals announced the launch of leasing at One Hudson Yards, its 33- story luxury rental building at 530 West 30th Street . The tower features architecture by Davis Brody Bond , layouts by Ismael Leyva Architects and interiors by Andre Kikoski Architect . Benjamin Joseph, executive vice president at Related Companies , said, “The building provides a comprehensive lifestyle experience with best-in-class amenities and a prime location on the High Line at Hudson Yards.” The stone and glass building overlooks Heatherwick Studio ’s interactive design piece Vessel and The Shed, a new center for artistic invention designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group . One Hudson Yards has 178 apartments ranging from one- to three-bedrooms with one four-bedroom home on the penthouse level. Each apartment has 10 ft. ceilings, wide- plank grey oak floors , and extra-tall windows, a modern curtain wall façade an...

Strike London Hotel Gold at Charming, Posh (and Shockingly Affordable) Flemings Mayfair

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Strike London Hotel Gold at Charming, Posh (and Shockingly Affordable ) Flemings Mayfair" />Let's talk about the drawing room. All photos courtesy of Flemings Mayfair. Can it be? A gorgeous, centrally located, family-owned hotel in Central London that's actually affordable? Contributing editor and London regular Christina Ohly strikes hotel gold at Flemings Mayfair. LONDON – Visitors to London are spoiled for choice when it comes to fantastic hotels, so I am always on the lookout for the latest, greatest, newest offering when I return to this city that I consider my second home. I tend to stay in more residential areas — Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill — but my latest favorite find is in the heart of Mayfair, tucked away on sweet Half Moon Street . I literally can't stop raving about this hidden gem. Originally opened in 1851, Flemings Mayfair was converted from thirteen adjoining Georgian townhouses , which gives it an intimate, smaller feel than the oth...