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.

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.

canadian show home

all photos by Michael Graydon

This modern farmhouse is the 2012 Princess Margaret Showhome in Ontario. I love the mix of textures and clean palette. See all the photos at Canadian House & Home.

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the norma house

It's a well-known fact that I am a sucker for waterfront ANYthing. The 3 bedroom / 2 bath Norma House is located on Palm Beach, Australia (north of Sydney) and currently for sale. Check out additional photos and details while they last. Found via desire to inspire.

a london flat

A first floor, one bedroom flat in London. Just sold for $1.5 million. Located in Linden Gardens, which is near Notting Hill. Expensive, but pretty.


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malimbu cliff villa

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I think I will be adding the Indonesian island of Lombok onto my "places to see before I croak" list. Wow. Five bedrooms, a huge pool, and perched on a hillside where monkeys swing from the palm trees. Ok, I don't know if I want to vacation with wild monkeys, but it sure is beautiful. Check it out here.

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