“We cannot see our reflection in running water,” the Zen saying goes. Which may explain, at least in part, our attraction to placid ponds and lakes. Located on some of the most picturesque bodies of water in the world, these beautifully designed digs offer respite, relaxation and ample opportunities for recreation. N1588 Lakeside Lane, Lake […]
After spending countless holidays on the Aspen slopes, an out-of-state couple purchased a pair of adjacent, 3-level, duplex condos not far from the village’s charming downtown. They commissioned the Los Angeles-based firm KAA Design and Pauline Moghavem Interiors to stitch them into a single seamless dwelling with a decidedly more modern design. “We stripped it […]
Even before Covid-19 hit, a busy couple with three young children wanted a sanctuary within their weekend retreat. They live most of the week in San Francisco and also have a 5-acre vineyard property in the Napa Valley. However, with children and guests, the property’s five-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot house could feel hectic. “The husband is […]
Even before Covid-19 hit, a busy couple with three young children wanted a sanctuary within their weekend retreat. They live most of the week in San Francisco and also have a 5-acre vineyard property in the Napa Valley. However, with children and guests, the property’s five-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot house could feel hectic. “The husband is […]
Even before Covid-19 hit, a busy couple with three young children wanted a sanctuary within their weekend retreat. They live most of the week in San Francisco and also have a 5-acre vineyard property in the Napa Valley. However, with children and guests, the property’s five-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot house could feel hectic. “The husband is […]
A professional couple decided to move to Palo Alto so the wife would have an easier commute to her new job at a Fortune 500 tech firm. But that meant giving up the early-1900s craftsman home in Berkeley they adored, the house where they had raised their children. “It was very hard to leave,” the […]
A professional couple decided to move to Palo Alto so the wife would have an easier commute to her new job at a Fortune 500 tech firm. But that meant giving up the early-1900s craftsman home in Berkeley they adored, the house where they had raised their children. “It was very hard to leave,” the […]
A professional couple decided to move to Palo Alto so the wife would have an easier commute to her new job at a Fortune 500 tech firm. But that meant giving up the early-1900s craftsman home in Berkeley they adored, the house where they had raised their children. “It was very hard to leave,” the […]
In the pandemic era, we all want our outdoor spaces to shine—and also work for our lifestyles. These pieces, which range from practical (a coffee table with storage inside) to a showstopper (a chandelier of hanging rock crystal), will help you make the most of your time al fresco. Gilded Cage Chandelier by Fisher Weisman […]
Every summer at a stately Tudor Revival home in Madison, Wisconsin, the house manager created magnificent gardens and container arrangements that filled the property with color, scent and flavor. Every winter his work succumbed to the fierce cold, and he started over again in the spring. After a few such cycles, the homeowner […]
