The beloved Donut Time complex in Hollywood, one of the settings for the recent film Tangerine, about Hollywood's transgender prostitution scene, is facing … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: A New Mid-Century Modern Dream House In Sarasota
Every other gay man "of a certain age" has a mid-century modern fantasy of owning the perfect home in the perfect climate, which usually involves Mexico, the Caribbean or South America as choices. But if you'd rather stick with the U.S., Florida and California are big … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: This Upstate New York House Has TO DIE FOR Views!
My converted barn in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, has nice views, but nothing like this place. Wow. NYC architect Joel Sanders designed and built this house in Hudson, New York 2008, which is marked by a butterfly roofline supported by V-shaped beams. The main … [Read more...]
#Remake: For $150 You Can Wear Crystals From the Famed Plaza Hotel’s Chandeliers!
The Plaza Hotel is selling jewelry made from the massive Baccarat-crystal chandeliers that once hung throughout the hotel. The jewelry’s designer, Heather Morra says, “You are technically owning a piece of the Plaza and getting to wear it." In 2005, the 24 chandeliers were … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: Inside Beyoncé’s $30,000 a Night Airbnb
Beyoncé shared this pic after her Super Bowl controversial Halftime Show and the world went, "Airbnb?" Yes, it's a rental but one fit for a megastar, hubby Jay Z and baby Blue Ivey (who turned 4 on Sunday.) You … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: This Groovy Chicago Pad Hasn’t Changed a Bit In 40 Years
If you love the 70s, then this far North Side apartment in Chicago three bedroom has your name on it. It's a roomy 1,877-square-foot, colorful, and SUPER far out. This pad is SO super-funky that all you need to add is a disco soundtrack, Shaft on the tube TV and vintage … [Read more...]
#ArchitecturePorn: John Lautner’s Arango-Marbrisa House Will Blow Your Mind
John Lautner's Arango-Marbrisa House is an icon of organic modern architecture. The 1973 residence covers 25,000 square feet and perches on a very steep site overlooking Acapulco Bay. The upper floor, serves as the main living and entertainment area, with an enormous open terrace … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: Who Knew Superman’s Jimmy Olson Lived In a Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece?
Jack Larson, who played Jimmy Olson on the '50s Adventures of Superman TV series, was a gay man with apparently world-class taste. Larson, who just passed in September and his late partner James Bridges (who died 25 years ago) are donating their art collection and this small but … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: David Bowie’s Private Island Retreat
In 1992 Architectural Digest visited David Bowie & Iman's retreat on the island of Mustique. According to the story, "Five years and more than fourteen cargo containers in the making, culminating in an Indonesian-style pavilion that horseshoes around two koi-filled ponds that … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: Judd Apatow & Leslie Mann’s Malibu Pad Is THE Perfect Beach House
Comedy king-maker Judd Apatow and wife, actress, Leslie Mann's Malibu beach house is not huge, but the price tag is. $12 million. For that you get just 2,550 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, which is tiny by Hollywood standards. But look at that backyard. The Pacific … [Read more...]
