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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,...

Wa nt the charming coziness of a country retreat but can’t quit the urban hustle and bustle? You don’t have to choose! From Brooklyn to the Bronx, cottage- style dwellings sit smack -dab in the city. The most recent (and eye-catching) example is the East Village property that hit the market in July. But never fear, fully-on-the- market options abound . Set atop a ho-hum structure — and recently listed for $3.5 million — the penthouse/cottage combo has just gone into contract. NY Post Brian Zak East Village Price: $3.5 million (in contract); Beds: 4; Baths: 3½; Sq. Ft.: 2,736 New York is chockablock with unique properties, but it’s hard to imagine an apartment more one-of-a-kind than the duplex penthouse of a five-story walkup at 72 E. First St. The penthouse comes with the Nantucket-style shake-shingled cottage on the roof. It’s as if someone airlifted a New England sea shanty and plopped it atop an East Village tenement building . Inside the cottage and penthouse, you’ll find all th...

The new owner of Stratford House promised to invest $3.5 million to expand services and upgrade the senior living facility when it changed hands in July 2016 — and on Tuesday, the top-to-bottom renovations at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House were unveiled. The grand, old building — built in 1884 and added on to several times over during its life as a women’s college and senior living center — has fresh paint, new carpet, furniture and décor. And many rooms have been repurposed to make moving around to various activities easier for the residents while adding more amenities. Even residents’ apartments were renovated. The combination of independent living and assisted living apartments means residents in independent living apartments who need to move into quarters where intensive care is offered only move a short distance and are still in familiar surroundings. *** Resident Ed Smith joined Richard Brewer , CEO of the Commonwealth Senior Living facilit...

Our Monday Morning Millionaire at  8891 Jourdan Way is the most beautiful Preston Hollow French Renaissance estate  you’ve ever seen. And it also has an unmatched architectural pedigree . It was designed by renowned architect Peter Marino , who brings an unprecedented level of elegance and luxury to everything he touches. Marino apprenticed under I.M. Pei and George Nelson. Early in his career, he designed Andy Warhol ’s private home, Yves St. Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s Manhattan apartment, and the Park Avenue apartment of Gianni and Marella Agnelli. When Barney’s was owned by the Pressmans they hired him to mastermind their displays. He’s also designed just a few luxury stores — 30 for Chanel, 20 for Luis Vuitton, and 15 for Dior. Armani, Arnault, and Rothschild are among the more recent clients he will name. Private residences make up only about a quarter of his projects. If you can nab him to design your home, you’ve lucked out. There is simply no one better.  If you are lookin...

Susan Mall of San Francisco recalls how her late mother, Alyne Salstone, came to choose her oceanview Sloan’s Curve condominium. Her parents had previously resided at another South End apartment down the coastal road at The Ambassador. “When my parents first came to Palm Beach from Chicago, they lived at The Ambassador, and then the Sloan’s Curve (development) was built, and, my mother loved that location,” Mall recalls. >> PHOTOS: Oceanview Sloan’s Curve condominium at 2100 S. Ocean Blvd. After her husband, Milton, died in 1980, Salstone decided to make Florida her primary home. She bought an apartment in Sloan’s Curve. She ultimately sold it, and later bought the one that was her home until her death a year ago. “Over the years, she made many friends, and played lots of bridge games,” her daughter recalls. Mall and one of her brothers are now in possession of the condo at No. 307-S at 2100 S. Ocean Blvd. It has been put up for sale, priced at $1.345 million by agent Cristina ...

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust is developing The Trove, a 401- unit apartment community in the Columbia Pike corridor of Arlington, Va. Two years ago, Washington REIT acquired The Wellington, three buildings constructed in 1961 on a 14-acre site, with a total of 711 apartments. After the sale, Washington REIT began an extensive renovation program , which is still underway. “We call it The Trove because it will be a treasure trove of desirable features that will set it apart from other new apartments in the Columbia Pike neighborhood ,” Nicole Morrill, Washington REIT ’s senior director of development, told MHN . “ In addition to offering abundant and unique amenities , the Trove will also appeal to renters because it will provide a location that is both convenient and accessible yet also a bit quieter than that of competing apartments given its perch overlooking the Army Navy Country Club .” When completed in 2019, the property will include three new seven-story buildings...

Property consists of 2 classic new apartments. Both are spacious and features 2 tiled bedrooms with built in cupboards, spacious bathrooms with bath, shower,basin and toilet also space for washing machine. Open plan kitchen with eye level oven , dining room and TV room. Large garden for kids to play, 2 under cover car ports . This delightful property is situated in Falcon Ridge and near to Overvaal High School and two Primary schools, Unitaspark and Sonland Park. Don't miss out on this BARGAIN! Monthly rental income of R9 000.00 Call to day for viewing

1. Mendota Lake View Flat (from 315 USD) This is a prairie- chic historic flat which has the essence of the 1920s. Nonetheless, the flat has all the modern comforts needed for your stay and is tastefully decorated. The apartment includes a front porch along with 3 bedrooms, a living area and kitchen. Relax on the front porch and enjoy the views of Lake Mendota and the nearby park. You will be guaranteed a good night’s sleep because the apartment has new foam mattresses. From the living room, front bedroom and the front porch, guests will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the lake, which enhances the beauty of the flat. More guests can be accommodated if needed with the 2 large convertible couches which can convert into full-sized beds. The kitchen comes complete with all the essentials needed for a decent meal. There is also a separate dining area which can sit up to 6 people. Mendota Lake View Flat Price : from 315 USD Number of Guests : 8 Book Now See similar vacation rentals...

Specialties At Sun Prairie Apartments , you can enjoy the lifestyle you deserve at the price you can afford. With heat, sewer, water, and trash paid, you'll never have to anxiously await the arrival of your utility bill. Sun Prairie has one, two, and three- bedroom apartments and our unique layouts feature large bedroom closets with built-in storage, a ceiling fan in each bedroom, a fully furnished kitchen , and a living room with more room for living. With energy efficiency in mind, every light fixture in your new home comes equipped with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) which equals savings on your electric usage. As a resident, you'll have access to four swimming pools, four impressive playgrounds, three basketball courts and three sand volleyball courts - all nestled amongst mature landscaping. Call our rental office today to schedule a tour of your new home - we look forward to meeting you. History Established in 1988. Professional Property Management , Inc. has bee...

(Image credit: Charles Dundas-Shaw) I've been on a bit of a mission lately to spruce up the areas in my home that I'm less than satisfied with. Living in my rental condo for the past two-plus years, I've focused so much of my attention on decorating the more "public" areas like the living room, my office (which is tucked into a nook in my living room) and my kitchen/dining area. But the less visible areas like my master bathroom and bedroom have gone a little neglected as of late. While giving my bathroom a bit of a renter-friendly refresh (which I chronicled in this post), I knew I wanted to add art and a little bit of decor here and there, and planned on installing a shelf above my toilet area to do just that. I had heard some buzz about High & Mighty's no-tools-required products (including their floating shelves) and was intrigued to give them a whirl for this project, so I reached out and they were kind enough to send me two different shelf sizes to ...

The home A one-bedroom apartment in a six- storey block built in Melbourne's eastern city-fringe in the mid-'60s. Who lives here Retailer and potter Shelley Panton , with her 11-year-old labrador, Jessie. concrete breeze blocks and ..." title="" src="https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/w/p/h/k/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gxwpg8.png/1503010137828.jpg" /> Shelley with Jessie in her light-filled apartment. Shelley made the bookshelf herself using concrete breeze blocks and custom-cut hardwood.  Photo: Armelle Habib What I did "I gutted the whole apartment, knocking out two walls that separated the kitchen from the living space," says Shelley. "I designed and project managed the renovation myself as I wanted to learn the process. I also did manual work where I could, but enlisted tradesmen do the rest." The balcony, with views of the Melbourne skyline, is filled with plants. 'Having an outdoor room...