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
A New House with Turn-of-the-Century Style in Ocean City
Whenever I see a builder incorporating old-house details into new construction, I want to cheer. This one in Ocean City, for example, was inspired by the classic turn-of-the-century vacation homes on the Jersey Shore. It was built by ... Keep Reading
A Designer’s Provencal Farmhouse in Santa Barbara
Designer Penelope Bianchi tells me she has listed her "Provençal farmhouse" in Santa Barbara for $5.95 million. If it looks familiar, it may be because it was featured in the September 2010 issue of House Beautiful. It's only about 15 ... Keep Reading
Jennifer Aniston’s House “Ohana” For Sale in Beverly Hills
Jennifer Aniston just turned 42, and now she's selling her mid-century mod house in Beverly Hills known as "Ohana" for that same magic number: $42. Million, that is. She told People magazine about her decision to sell the house: “I ... Keep Reading
Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson’s “Newlyweds” Love Nest
Well, this is a blast from reality-TV show past. Remember when Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson were "Newlyweds" on MTV? The show was mostly filmed inside their Calabasas home from the time they were just-marrieds in 2003 until their ... Keep Reading