Prime Property | Italy | Florence | San Frediano Oasis

Hidden within the heart of San Frediano—Florence’s hippest neighborhood–is this spectacular and serene bespoke multi-level loft home. Designed to emphasize light and space with a central ceiling height of 42 feet and over 6,400 square feet of living space, the residence offers three bedrooms (including a separate guest suite), six baths and two garage spaces, the latter a rarity in the heart of Florence!

Exposed brick and a vertical garden are incorporated into the overall design of the residence and reference the Etruscan and Roman roots of this Renaissance city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. A sleek Gaggenau fitted kitchen, a swimming pool, a sauna, a fireplace, a cinema and an outdoor patio make this home the epitome of quiet luxury and an oasis in the center of one of the world’s great cities.

Situated in the Oltrarno, home to Michelin-starred restaurants, vibrant bars, elegant boutiques and artisans practicing their traditional crafts, the residence is just steps from the Boboli Gardens and the Pitti Palace. Price upon request.

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The Great Outdoors | Spring Picnic Recipe Ideas

These easy and impressive picnic recipes, paired with a soft blanket and a patch of green grass, will liven up any outdoor event. Just like when hosting a tailgate, a host needs to consider portability and casual charm for picnic food ideas. Try these delicious, make-ahead recipes to minimize pre-party prep and stress and maximize praise from your picnic guests. With these simple picnic recipes, you will create the perfect memorable and portable menu. (Southern Living)

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Landscapes | Architectural Digest | Small Garden Ideas

Architectural Digest asked experts for their best small garden ideas and learned that so often, less is more. By prioritizing your must-haves, maximizing your space, and picking the right plants and outdoor furniture, you can still create the yard, patio, or balcony of your dreams. Here, the pros—who include landscaping designers, horticulturalists, and garden gurus—lay out how to make it happen. So go for that herb or veggie garden, alfresco kitchen and dining room, reading nook surrounded by blooms, or personal bird-watching retreat.

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Food and Drink | Sakura – Cherry Blossom Specials

From limited-edition snacks and drinks at DC Metro establishments to try-at-home recipes, we have you covered.

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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Trend Report 2024

According to data compiled by Wealth-X, an Altrata Company and UK-based Barton Consulting exclusively for the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program, the number of international buyers purchasing real estate in the top 5% of the market saw an estimated growth of 25% in 2023 compared to 2022.

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Prime Property | Hawai’i | Island of Hawai’i | Kailua-Kona

Architect-designed three-bedroom, three-bath home with ocean views, gated entry, swimming pool and three-car garage in the heart of Kona. With over 2,500 square feet of living space, the great room flows directly onto the pool lanai through a 38-foot mahogany door system. The home features an over 100-foot swimming pool, outdoor shower, fire pit, fenced-in courtyard, irrigated landscaping with fruit trees and a detached guest suite with private entry.

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Architectural Digest | Five Interior Design Trends in 2024

Architectural Digest highlights five interior design trends for the current year.

• Peach and apricot in the color palette. These hues add warmth and pair well with neutrals.
• Chrome, steel and aluminum in accessories and hardware. These reflective surfaces add light, and vintage sources include the 1920s, the 1950s and the 1980s.
• Deep jewel tones in upholstery and accent pieces. These tones add richness particularly when rendered in velvet, velour and damask.
• Resurgence of Romanticism. Maximalist floral designs on accent walls and throw pillows and actual floral displays, either fresh or faux, can enhance and not overwhelm.
• American History Lessons. As design historians expand the category of Americana to include all American craftspeople, there are myriad opportunities to purchase authentic pieces from the past as well as new pieces from contemporary artists and artisans.

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Prime Property | Washington | Seattle | First Hill Plaza

Sense of Place – Day and Night

Penthouse floor in First Hill Plaza, one of Seattle’s most luxurious condominium buildings offering an unparalleled level of service and amenities including an indoor pool and outdoor tennis court.  The full-floor residence soars above the entire city with 360-degree unobstructed views of Puget Sound, Lake Washington, the Olympics, Bellevue, and the Cascades.  Nearly 7,000 square feet, this home includes a fully contained guest suite with separate kitchen and bath, paneled walnut library, bronze wet bar, private exercise center and deeded six-car, side-by-side parking and is accessed via its own private elevator and lobby.

A Taste of Home | DC | Bethesda, Maryland | Aventino

Aventino, a Roman-Italian restaurant opening in Bethesda, Maryland, on Wednesday 31 January, is the dream of Michael Friedman, who is also co-owner of Red Hen and All-Purpose. The name refers to one of the seven hills of Rome, and the menu at Aventino will highlight many dishes and ingredients rooted in Rome’s Jewish culture. Of course, there will be carciofi alla Giudia—Jewish-style fried artichokes—served with capers and salsa verde. AP Pizza Shop, a small 20-seat version of All-Purpose that will also sell slices, will open next door and reference Friedman’s upbringing in New York and New Jersey.

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A Taste of Home | NY | Midtown | Urban Hawker

Curated by KF Seetoh, founder of the World Street Food Congress and Makansutra, Urban Hawker is an authentic Singapore street food center located in the heart of New York City. It is the first of its kind in the United States to feature stalls from the UNESCO hawker centers of Singapore. 17 vendors total, representing essential cuisines like Malay, Peranakan, Chinese, Indian, Southeast Asian, Asian-style Western favorites, and many more shine at Urban Hawker.

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