CALIFORNIA GLAM-ESTATE HOT-PICKS: NEWPORT COAST, CA

(vol 4)
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     Whenever we are fortunate enough to travel, I love going to see real estate in different areas.  This is for a lot of reasons. Basically, I adore landscaping done well, architecture and seeing what a dollar gets you in different parts of America.
 
     There are many beautiful homes and condos in Newport Beach. The current median home price, of those for sale is around $3,750,000 in the area.  This one is listed at an asking rice of $4,595,000.
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     Some of the homes that were listed closer to $1,000,000 just did not have architecture that spoke to me, if you will.
 
     This one has a great Tuscan look on the outside, amazing ocean views and plenty of great outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the amazing weather.
 
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    Spaces like the cozy, arched bathroom above, adds a lot to the feel of the property.  I also enjoy viewing these homes, because it can inspire you to incorporate a look into your own place.  The colors on the walls above, would add a rich touch to any bathroom.
 
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     The open views to the outdoor fireplace are amazing, as is this entire layout.  Furnishings are minimal, with a perfect blend of old world and contemporary for an ageless look and feel.
 
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    Although the dining area focus is on the ocean view, I’d still be tempted to throw up some rich decor pieces on the table and some type of flowing curtains that would not hinder the view.
 
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     Again, the flow of the home can be seen more easily above. 
 
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      Then there’s this view. BAM! This would be an amazing place to live life. The air feels so rich, and actually you will need to be…for an ocean view such as this one along the California coastline!
 
 
 
 
-SDS
-November 5, 2013
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TEXAS GLAM-ESTATE HOT-PICKS (vol 3)

(vol 3)
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     Goodness.  It took me longer than I’d hoped to find a Texas home to add to the Luxor Glam-Estate list.  Then, I happened across this Georgian style home in my area of town…The Woodlands, Texas.
 
     I’d looked at some homes that were much more expensive than this one, which is listed at $4,750,000… however, just because they cost more, does not mean the decor is one I would feature.
 
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     In some extremely large homes, the furnishings match each other perfectly from one room to the next, and sometimes the personality gets lost.
 
     This one has the black and white checkered marble look that I absolutely adore.
 
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     Each room flows easily to the other, yet carries itself independent of the other.  
 
     If you’ve never been to the area, you can check out this previous post. The Woodlands is also about 3 miles from Old Town Spring, which is where we do most of our blog post photos from.
 
 
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     This wine room is amazing! 
 

     The master suite is a bit to sterile for my taste, I prefer a bit more drama, but I do love that it flows into the most fabulous bathroom, which is probably where the party is!
 
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     Amazingly romantic architecture and space.
 
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     Very glam! Keeping it simple with fabulous white marble flooring.
 
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     I love the cozy movie room.  I like that the sofas enable people to sit together rather than each person alone in their own recliner. I’m all about the intimacy. Well, and the animal print.  Look at the fabulous carpet!
 
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     There is so much more to the Georgian style home, including fabulous landscaping and pool area, but I always love to show what I call…the money room.
 
     The money room is the home office area, in which I envision that someone must surely sit at least a few hours a day, wheeling and dealing and running the calculator, checking on investments, cutting checks and planning the next trip to Aspen.
 
     Most people say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but hell, I say it’s the Money Room.  It’s the engine that fuels the machine and keeps the lights on.
-SDS
-September 30, 2013
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TEXAS GLAM-ESTATE (vol 2)

Sharing My Top HOT Picks for the Most Amazing Real Estate in Texas
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     Helping people find homes, even if it’s merely an Apartment Rental in Texas, is rewarding.  I love architecture and helping people…but really I realize how important it is to a person to have a good nest.
 
    If it’s a college student looking for cheaper housing and who has a focus need of being close to school, or an executive who is looking for a high end lease while he scopes out the possibility offoreverness with a new, high end job…it’s all rewarding.
 
    That being said, oh my gosh it would be fabulous to sell a top Texas glam home!  In the meantime, I sometimes come across some that are available that I really admire.
 
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     This is another fabulous home for sale outside of Dallas, and it’s listed for just under $2.5 million. While it’s a wee bit more than my personal budget ( like by $2.3 million) It is an amazing home that I wanted to share with you due to the outstanding architectural detail, whimsical old world style and accessories.   
 
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    The thing I love about this home, is that the theme is continual throughout the home.  I loathe it when there is no continuity. It makes a home feel broken up into boxes. No matter what the size of the home, a good flow is imperative.  Actually, the smaller it is, the larger it will appear if there is some flow!
 
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    If I were buying it, I would love to include some of the furnishings such as shown in the formal dining.  The curtains are all so customized, and they blend so well with the fabric on the chairs.
 
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     The media room is a fun touch, and I would actually use this often, because we rent movies so often. ( I just have not done a movie review for the MOVIE NIGHT category of the site in a few weeks because we have had a terrible patch or downright awful movies I would never promote!)
 
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     This home also features a fabulous office area with a winding staircase that leads up to a balcony with books shelves, that looks down into the office, which is equipped with a cozy fireplace. 
 
    This is a very glammy nest, equipped with all the extras!
 
 
 
 
-SDS
-September 16, 2013
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Texas Glam-Estate (Vol 1)

Sharing My Top HOT PICKS for the Most Amazing Real Estate in Texas 
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     Sometimes, when sifting through my junk emails for my Real Estate Business, I get side tracked because one link leads to another and the next thing you know, I find myself looking at the decor on listings well over a few million dollars.
 
 
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     I find the decor and well, especially this closet…to be motivating! 
 
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   This listing is in the Fort Worth area and is currently listed for $2.8 million.  It’s fabulouslyTexas styled throughout. 
 
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   When I see wonderful homes like this, I often wonder about the people…why are they moving, how can they stand to move out and really…who could I possibly sell a home like this to?  
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  This home has a fabulous pool area, privacy and a lot of covered porch area, and would sell for three or more times this price in other markets.
 

 
 
  I think I may continue sharing these types of real estate listings with the blog readers because you can get a lot of top notch decor ideas and motivations from some of these properties! ( Not only that, but maybe someone in the United Kingdom or France actually needsa million dollar vacation spot in Texas!) I’d be glad to help!
-September 9, 2013
-SDS

 

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FLORENCE, KENTUCKY GARDEN INSPIRATION

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     Years ago, I packed up and moved to the beautiful state of Kentucky. I moved there because my family had moved there, I liked it and needed a fresh start.
 
  One afternoon, about 3 months after I’d moved there, I still had no job.  I was driving in my car one beautiful afternoon, when I suddenly heard s news report on the car stereo, in relation to the National Census Report. (If you don’t know what that is…then you probably don’t read the blog, but instead just look at the photos.)
 
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   On this gloriously uplifting news report, it was stated that Kentucky had the lowest rate of salary for female workers in the nation. It was a pivotal moment for me, in which I realized that I needed to move back to Houston. I was over qualified for 99% of the jobs that were available, and I wasn’t from the town in the first place so I didn’t have a shot.
 
  On that note, I loved back to Texas, restarted my life and all went great, however Kentucky stillfeels so wonderful.
 
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     The air is less humid and thick. The landscape is fabulous, and the town we lived in was much more peaceful than the big, cold and cruel city.  
 
  It’s always been my dream to go back to Kentucky with my husband for a quick trip…to the Smokey Mountain area, but on this day, we took a quick jaunt to Florence, Kentucky because it wasn’t too far from Cincinnati, where we were visiting for a tennis event.
 
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    I believe late September or October is the best time to drive through Kentucky, for all the fall colors, but it was great to take a break, and see all the old Americana style homes. I enjoy landscape architecture so he humored me and let me drive around and snap some garden photos. 
 
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   In gardening, I find it unbearable if a person plants..say a tropical palm in the yard of a traditional styled home.  They don’t match.  “Old school” shrubs, such as my favorite…the Hydrangea, go with old style homes.
 
  You can make a modest home look adorable and swanky with the right landscaping. 
 
  A friend of mine and her husband just bought a swanky beach front second home along the Florida panhandle, and she was packing things to decorate the new place earlier this week. 
 
 

I told her to go buy some cheap garden gnomes and to show them to her new neighbors when she gets there and say, “Hey, help me find a great spot for my garden gnomes!” 
 
 
 
   As for Kentucky, I love it, and I desperately want to go back for a fall drive through sometime, however in the meantime, I certainly got some garden inspiration from Florence, Kentucky!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-August 29, 2013
-SDS
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GLAMOURPUSS COSMETICS TRAIN CASE

GLAMOURPUSS COSMETICS TRAIN CASE
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     Mostly, I have been banished to the guest bathroom to do my morning rituals.  This is probably for the best since I do not share the insane need that the other party has for all things to be perfect at all times…whether running late or not. Because of this, I mainly do my makeup in this bathroom.
 
  I was so excited to find an answer, though, to my issue of convenient cosmetics placement. 
 
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     I found this train case at Ulta and thought it was the answer!  I can leave it closed up on the small vanity area, and yet still hide everything, yet still be able to reach the main daily staples and tools I use!
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     I love the way it opens up, and has a deep base, yet two sections on each side to help try and keep things in their place.
 
  I close it up every morning so he is happy that there are not random products all over the counter, so it’s one less issue to combat!  (Now for the drawers!)
 
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August 23, 2013
-SDS
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