In Plain View
By Roger Grody The art on our cities’ streets and plazas is sometimes taken for granted, but a commitment to public art is one of America’s greatest traditions. The egalitarian concept ensures that everybody, even those who may never step into a museum, can be...
Only Murders in the Building
By Ritika Jain Photography by Evan Joseph In New York City, it’s impossible to count the number of grand, historic buildings you end up walking past. The city is dotted with towering buildings that have withstood the test of time. If you’ve been watching the hit Hulu...
Health in the City
By Camilla McLaughlin In 2019, the Global Wellness Institute called out urban wellness resorts as a future trend. Then the pandemic changed everything. Or so it seemed. Today, urban wellness appears even more prominently on the horizon. And a growing number of...
Super Yachts’ Top 3 Trends in 2023: Luxury, Sustainability, and Technology
By Jacquelyn Elliott The sales of super yachts have increased significantly this year. While growing in popularity, revolutionary developments have been made to the super yacht experience. From state-of-the-art amenities, impressive innovative technology, and...
The Space Between
By Marlene RidgwayPhotos by Cristóbal Valdés @zeube In Northern Chile, miles upon miles of desert stretch out in a seemingly sparse landscape. It doesn’t seem like much is there. Yet, at a young age, Paula Gutiérrez drew inspiration from that vast space, which,...
The Greenest Architecture
Architects and developers have been encouraged to build green for decades, resulting in the use of sustainable building materials, greater energy efficiency and more generous allocations of open space. But a dramatic movement has emerged in which agriculture is...
Carmel Realty Company Sets Record Sale in Carmel Proper
Carmel Realty Company is proud to set another landmark sale on the Monterey Peninsula with the sale of the iconic Butterfly House on Scenic Road for $29,000,000. This is the highest sale on record in Carmel proper. Selling magnificent estates like The Butterfly House,...
Fergie’s Custom Built Vineyard Estate Sells for $3.7 Million
Stacy Ann Ferguson, as we all know her: Fergie, the American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress, recently sold her vineyard estate in Solvang, California. The estate was custom built to Fergie’s standards in 2013 and made for a decade full of fond memories of...
Next Stop… A Golden Era
By Roger Grody Train travel has not been the dominant mode of transportation for three-quarters of a century, but the grandeur of a golden era of rail can still be discovered without ever purchasing a ticket. Just like the movie palaces of the period, many early 20th...
Featured Home: Old World Elegance
At 14 Valley View Road in Philadelphia, old world elegance meets distinctive modern design in this remarkable custom home timelessly crafted by Blake Development, one of Philadelphia’s premier homebuilders. Located in Chestnut Hill, one of the area’s most sought after...
Satiable Summer Sips
By Marlene Ridgeway Beverage companies around the world are building brands aimed to be inclusive, sustainable, and satisfying. These recipes and ready-to-drink creations are perfect by the pool, at the beach, or as an afternoon refresher. Teremana Tequila Among the...
The New Design Mindset
By Camilla McLaughlin Overshadowing demographic and social dynamics already in play in the market, COVID-19 continues to be the great disrupter, changing expectations and imparting a new perspective on our homes. “Over the last few years, we’ve collectively undergone...
The Secret Sauce
By Roger Grody Expensive culinary academies may insist that exceptional cooking is solely the product of refined technique that takes years to master, but many chefs acknowledge that access to quality ingredients is half the challenge. With celebrity chefs spilling...
Obscure Finds & Authentic Pieces
By Jamie Yoos Photography by Haley Howard Take interesting and obscure finds from galleries, combine them with mixed period pieces, and you have the key to creating a unique home, according to Studio Gutow, an interior design studio in Laguna Beach, California, that...
The Ultimate in Luxury Living
For the ultimate in luxury living, look no further than the Tahoma Penthouse at the new Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland. Located on the top floor of the building, this premier Penthouse boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the city, Willamette and Columbia Rivers,...
CHALK Digital Acquires Unique Homes
San Diego, California, June 8 – CHALK Digital today announced the acquisition of Unique Homes, the leading luxury property magazine, from duPont Publishing. The company will operate as an independent subsidiary, allowing it to continue its publication products,...
Life on the Water
By Alyssa Gautieri Little compares to a luxury yacht charter experience. Cruise around the globe in style — from the uninhabited islets and secluded beaches of Croatia, the dining and nightlife along the Italian Coast, to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Built...
Positive Energy
By Marlene Ridgway In just two years, the first fully carbon-neutral and emission-free resort, Six Senses Svart will welcome guests to stay and explore, all while combating the pollution that the travel industry typically generates. The 94-room resort will offer...
5 Unique Dining Experiences to Try in Las Vegas This Year
By Greg Clemens Among all the U.S.’s most celebrated and famous large cities, it’s hard to find one that has a more spectacular reputation than Las Vegas. More and more people are traveling and moving to Las Vegas every year, and the number of outstanding dining...
A Starchitecture Home in San Miguel de Allende
Casa Legorreta is on the market for the first time ever! Named after the late internationally renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta, this home is true starchitecture. Ricardo Legorreta is the first Latin Gold Medal winner from the American Institute of Architects....
811 Hawks Nest Court, Ball Ground, GA 30107
The magnificent footprint of your Hawks Ridge estate impresses you at first glance, yet the wide front porch welcomes you like an old friend. This property, represented by Joe Fox of Keller Williams Partners, The Mountain Life Real Estate Team boasts elegantly lofted...
Making Waves
By Marlene Ridgway • Photos by Rodrigosnaps, Inc. Picture surfing over the waves. The concept went viral almost as soon as it was announced and is only growing in popularity. We talked with the founder and CEO of Lift Foils to discuss how the unique concept came to...
Going Beyond Protecting Your Family Legacy
Created by Morgan Lemaitre, CFP, owner and founder, Park City Wealth Advisors was born from the idea of helping families, executives, and entrepreneurs capitalize on their existing wealth and assets, and assisting high-net-worth individuals to make the most of what...
Fresh as a Daisy
By Alyssa Gautieri A classic symbol of beauty, the daisy flower is often represented in home design. The daisy can be portrayed as colorful and eccentric, or elegant and minimal — or as something in the middle. “I think daisies are a really happy, friendly flower and...
Marsha Merrill – Top-Notch Real Estate Service & Results
Marsha Merrill actively sells real estate with over 10 years of experience as a full-time REALTOR® and is consistently recognized as one of northern Utah’s top 250 agents. She serves her clients to meet their real estate needs and budget, whether it be luxury...