I’ve always wanted an elevator in my home. Strange request, yes. But not absurd. There is just something about it that is so novel and I have seen some very nice residential elevators that have wet my appetite. The only problem is I currently have a single story, so I’ll have to wait until my [...]

One of the things I remember most about a hotel is how comfortable the bed and linens were. It’s not exactly a high-thread count Egyptian cotton, but bamboo sheets are surprisingly luxurious, affordable and can be easily incorporated into your collection of linens. An online company headquartered in California is set to take the bed [...]

In this every changing economic climate, it becomes more apparent than ever that one man’s headache is another man’s luxury high-rise. . . Lexington Avenue LLP recently announced the acquisition of the Century Plaza condominium high-rise, located at One East Lexington Ave. in mid-town Phoenix. The building was purchased from Milwaukee-based M&I Bank. Century Plaza [...]

Bare walls are so bland. That’s why I am glad companies like Graham & Brown (known for their creative wall applications) create products that spice up a room’s style with wall art. To kick off the New Year, designer wallpaper retailer Graham & Brown welcomes another line of interior fashion from industry leader Monsoon. UK based fashion [...]

Looking for a real estate deal? May the Bidding Begin. . . Grand Estates Auction Co., which specializes in auctioning premier, one-of-a-kind residential real estate, is auctioning “The Balcony,” a remarkable equestrian estate located in the heart of America’s most exclusive horse country in Aiken, S.C. The “absolute” auction, where there are no minimum bids [...]

Shea Homes San Diego ended 2009 with 233 net sales and 193 homes closed in 13 neighborhoods throughout the county. The homebuilder’s Chula Vista communities made up the bulk of the activity for the year with 155 sales and 118 closings. “Value pricing and the lowest interest rates in 40 years have contributed to this [...]

Privada is taking huge strides toward ensuring green practices remain an integral element of the development’s future. Privada, the luxury gated enclave in North Scottsdale, Arizona has gone Green and Solar with all new homes offered in the community. The new homes come with a guarantee of heating and cooling energy usage. Environments for Living, [...]

Needless to say, I have already put my name in for the HGTV Dream Home 2010 Giveaway. . . I think a vacation home in New Mexico would be divine (minus the property taxes, of course). Ethan Allen announced that it has again partnered with HGTV as primary furnisher of the HGTV Dream Home. The [...]

Spending time outdoors is a treasure that we in the southwest get to take advantage of almost 365 days of the year. More people are rediscovering an appreciation for spending time outdoors, they are looking to enhance their own outdoor spaces with new designs, furnishings and accessories. World Market Center, Las Vegas, says that this [...]

Everyone deserves at least one space in their home that is designed to the nines. It is even better if that room can double as a retreat from the day, from the kids or even from the world. Creating a balanced life is easier when the lines between hectic and calm standout. A bedroom should [...]