When I saw that Reese Witherspoon listed her country retreat in Ojai, California, this week, I was stunned. I couldn't believe she'd let this place go. The house was featured in Elle Decor earlier this year, which may have been a sign ... Keep Reading
For Sale: The Equestrian Ranch From “It’s Complicated”
Who could forget the Spanish hacienda-style ranch that Meryl Streep owned in the romantic comedy It's Complicated with the tile roof, the wide veranda, the beamed and vaulted ceilings in the living room, or the sumptuous kitchen? Now the ... Keep Reading
The Bungalow Court Featured in “Alvin and the Chipmunks”
When a reader asked me to research Jason Lee's bungalow in the kids' movie Alvin and the Chipmunks, I thought she was joking. Then I got another request for it (and another, and another). I finally broke down and watched it to see ... Keep Reading
Hooked on a Cottage in Carmel
Welcome to Hooked on Fridays, when I share things I love. Here's what got my heart pounding a little harder today: this sweet cottage in Carmel, California. It was built in the 1920s as a caretaker's cottage. It's on the market ... Keep Reading
Reese Witherspoon Buys Libbey Ranch in Ojai
Reese Witherspoon has a new $6.9 million country house in Ojai, California. According to the listing, it's a Wallace Neff architectural masterpiece known as Libbey Ranch that includes an equestrian compound: "The perfect 6+ acre ... Keep Reading