big sur beauty

photos by Robert Canfield and Claudio Santini

The Coastlands House was designed by Carver + Schicketanz for a retired couple in Big Sur. Big Sur is one of the most beautiful coasts I have ever seen. I'm sure the view they get every morning is nothing short of amazing. See more here.

beautiful metro station

Check out one of the beautiful, new Metro Art Stations in Naples, Italy. The Art Station program has been going on for some time in Europe. This particular one was designed by the Spanish firm of architect Oscar Tusquets Blanca. Wouldn't mind going down into the subway around here if the stations looked more like this. So pretty.

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cozy cabins

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sparkle up your holiday

sparkling holiday lights

simple gold ornament centerpiece

leifshop glitter teaspoon set

a sparkly party dress

a sparkle cherry cupcake

dance under some disco balls

sparkling ginger proseco

fancy up your nails

add some glitter garland

tree tents

Camp (or live) among the tree canopies with the Luminair Tree Tent. The Tree Tents are lightweight, hybrid aluminum with green ash static airframes. Find out more here.

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flashlight slippers

I think you would be nominated for "Hostess of the Year" if you presented your visitors with some lighted slippers. The wool slide-ons have a 25-foot lighting range and sensors that only activate the shoes when it is dark. $40.

plank

The Plank is a seriously minimal place for your phone, keys, wallet, or other out-the-door items. The bottom is magnetic, so the keys easily hang off. $30 here.


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celebrity kitchens

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This could be a fun game...guess the celebrity kitchen. Celebrities are just like us...with better, cleaner kitchens!  

1. Rob Lowe's Santa Barbara kitchen / photo by Mary E. Nichols for AD. 2. Hank Azaria’s Bel Air residence / photo by Roger Davies for AD. 3. Lance Armstrong's Austin, Texas kitchen / photo by Robert Peck.  4. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s Beverly Hills home / photo by Roger Davies for AD. 5. Gerard Butler's Chelsea, NY loft kitchen / photo by Durston Saylor. 6. Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis' Pacific Palisades kitchen / photo by Mary E. Nichols. 7. Gwyneth Paltrow's New York kitchen / photo by Vogue.