Indisputably one of Europe’s most magnificent capitals, Rome offers lodgings to match its majesty. Here are three luxury hotels that showcase the unique and iconic sides of this singular city.
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There is a lot of buzz about longevity and the fountain of youth after the release of the Netflix documentary in August. “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” examines five…
On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, Saks Fifth Avenue and the League to Save Lake Tahoe hosted their annual benefit fashion show and luncheon featuring an exclusive first look at the Oscar de…
Hi Barbie! On July 23rd, Stephanie Block hosted the most unbelievable Barbie-themed 50th birthday party. Event planner, Robert Fountain, transformed Villa Fontaine into the Barbie Dreamhouse; two painstakingly perfect, divinely detailed floors of…
Learn more at www.3265SodaCanyon.com Napa Valley has long enjoyed a reputation as the premiere wine-growing region of California and the USA. The gated, private property at 3265 Soda Canyon is situated on…
This fabulous residence is located at the top of the most premier of Tiburon locations. It boasts a perfect contemporary design with high ceilings and wall-to-wall windows showcasing magnificent, panoramic views of…
“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” The proverb reminds us that spring brings a robust season of galas, events, music, dance, film, theater and more. Note: Recognized by the United…
Sometimes you don’t have to travel far at all to find a further flung nook. And sometimes you don’t have to stay in a 5-star hotel for top-of-class service. Proving that, these…
“Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union,” said the great Frank Lloyd Wright, underscoring the fact that we love beauty,…
Just as home design styles come and go, landscape design also changes with the times. A local landscape designer details what’s ‘in,’ and how to get the most from your yard or…
When designing or redesigning a home, great attention is typically paid to central spaces dedicated to entertaining. Smaller spaces are often an after-thought. But it’s within some of these more diminutive regions…
Six local experts on 2023 color trends Isn’t it remarkable how a global event—in this case, a pandemic—creates giant ripples that bring change to so many aspects of our daily lives? More…
Featured in Architectural Digest, this world class residence showcases panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the entire city skyline of San Francisco, and Sausalito. A magnificent masterpiece in…
Shifting Hearts, Minds and Spirits, One Leader at a Time Just steps away from San Francisco’s iconic Land’s End Trail and its beautiful labyrinth, the sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge,…
A Fusion of Modern Luxury and Time-Honored, Handcrafted Tradition from Chile American interior designer Nate Berkus has said that “your home should tell a story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.” If there was ever…
There’s nothing ordinary, nothing expected about a windowless ballroom on the lower level of an 18,000-square-foot 1904 Presidio Heights home that’s modeled after Le Petit Trianon at Versailles. But Gioi Tran and…
Serenity by Design After weeks of being sequestered in their residences—no matter how lovely they might be—many people crave a sanctuary for the soul. Recently, society’s primary contact with the outside world…
The New York Times calls it “a rare find,” while Forbes describes it as the modern Monaco. Since opening in 2010, the 600-acre luxury resort community of Albany has been recognized as…
Resort-like sanctuary residences offer peace for shelter-in-place or at any time when you need to be away from the city’s center and retreat to your own scenic estate. More than ever, we…