Venetian Islands Home Sold For $2,350,000

114 West Rivo Alto Drive Miami Beach Florida sold for $2,350,000The Venetian Islands are very desirable to Miami home buyers, because of their beauty and central location on Miami Beach. A few days ago a fine Rivo Alto Island bayfront home sold for $2,350,000. The 2 story mediterranean home, located at 114 W. Rivo Alto Drive in Miami Beach is situated on a 10,500 square feet lot, with 60 feet of

Glamour Girls

Ayat-ayat cinta

Saking penasaran dengan film Ayat-Ayat Cinta yang heboh itu, akhirnya Sabtu, 29 Maret 2008 saya nonton film tersebut di 21 Ambarukmo Plaza. Padahal udah berminggu-minggu film itu diputar tapi saya baru nonton pada tgl 29 tsb Pada awalnya cerita tersebut sepertinya biasa saja tetapi lama-lama cerita tsb mengharukan juga dan menurut saya fim tersebut bagus, pantas saja Pak Sby, Pak Jusuf Kalla

Colourful kitchens united!!

Well, ask and you shall receive...at least amongst bloggers! I invited you to send me photos of your painted kitchen cabinetry , and I received some beauties!! There is obviously not a tidal wave of folks with painted cabinetry in hues other than white or cream, but I was happy to see that there are others, like me, who enjoy a little colour in the kitchen!! I have come to the realization that

Jalan-jalan ke Pati

Liburan panjang tanggal 20-22 Maret 2008, saya dan suami berlibur ke Pati. Kami berangkat pagi dari Jogja. Janjinya sih travelnya datang jam 7 pagi tapi molor sampai jam 9 lebih uuuhhhh.... sebel..... Dah gitu jemput orang di suatu perumahan elite di Jogja ga ketemu-ketemu juga rumahnya jadi tambah lama dehhhh . Setelah lama muter-muter di perumahan tsb akhirnya ketemu juga rumahnya. Kami naik

One Of The World's Finest Homes

Although this blog is dedicated to informing readers about real estate in Miami, and other generally useful real estate information, there are times when a little deviation from the norm is interesting. This is one of those times.One of the world’s finest homes is located in the U.K., and as there were videos made of the exterior and interior of this extraordinary residence, some readers of this

My Little Helper...

I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter - if only the weather had been as glorious as it was today! I think Spring officially began today - and very welcome it was too! Despite the wonderful weather, it's been all hands on deck here with preparations for our forthcoming website update, when there will be a huge amount of vintage stock and Man Made goodies added to the shop.After enjoying a few

FiFa: Sexy & Hot Fans !!!

Sushmita Sen Wallpapers

Two Estates in Wakefield Estates Worth Previewing...

6564 Wakefalls Drive - Impressive showcase estate located in Wakefield Estates! Exclusive enclave of Wakefield Plantation is quiet and much sought after!Lengthy drive leads to circular in front of columned estate situated on heavily landscaped and wooded lot. Driveway is equipped with security alarm - Much privacy abounds. Open and flowing floorplan greets you at foyer with soaring ceilings,

Me and Sindy...Sindy and me

I'm a Barbie girl...in a Barbie world, definitely. However, it wasn't always that way. Before I fell under Barbie's spell, I was a whole-hearted Sindy girl. As far as I can remember, I received my first Sindy doll in the early eighties, as a gift from my mum at Christmastime.photo recreation: "me" receiving a Sindy treasure!!This collection is not mine...but I wish it was!!Sindy started out as

Miami Beach Pending Sale $14,900,000

24 S. Hibiscus Drive, Miami Beach Florida on Hibiscus Island $14,900,000 A beautiful Miami Beach mediterranean estate located on Hibiscus Island, and priced at $14,900,000 is now listed as a pending sale on the Miami MLS. The home located at 24 S. Hibiscus Drive was first put on the market for sale in 2002 for an asking price of $11,900,000. As more improvements were made to the property, the

After Attending a Timber Frame Home Show

How to assimilate all of the information received from the various exhibitors:1) Review your list, notes, and chart again while it’s fresh in your mind. Highlight the top three timber frame companies you think will work well with you on your project. [Remember, Bonin Architects & Associates can help you through the difficult process of choosing the right timber frame company for your project.]2)

After Attending a Timber Frame Home Show

How to assimilate all of the information received from the various exhibitors:1) Review your list, notes, and chart again while it’s fresh in your mind. Highlight the top three timber frame companies you think will work well with you on your project. [Remember, Bonin Architects & Associates can help you through the difficult process of choosing the right timber frame company for your project.]2)

Miami Beach Mediterranean Estate $10,500,000

6431 Pinetree Drive Circle, Miami Beach Florida - Asking $10,500,000Discretely located between Lagorce Island and Allison Island on Miami Beach, a beautiful mediterranean estate situated on a 20,815 square feet lot, and boasting 8,606 square feet of living space, with 8 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms, is for sale. The Miami Beach home was purchased in August 2006 for $3,800,000, and the new owner

A dash of colour in the kitchen...

photo: house to home.uk I have painted kitchen cabinets. Apparently, I am in very good company. While browsing an English decor website, I stumbled upon the most beautiful kitchens with cabinetry painted in the freshest and prettiest of colours. Painted cabinetry is definitely gaining in popularity, however most homeowners "play it safe" and go for white or cream paint when selecting a finish.

My makeover...

Well, what do you think?? I am so happy with the new look Shannon from Eight Crazy gave to my blog! I have been a fan of Shannon's creativity for quite a while now (have you seen the birthdays she throws her children??) and when I popped on over to her new design website after seeing this sweet bird/nest banner at Kim's, I knew I just had to make it mine!!Poor Shannon, she was sooo patient with

Visiting a Timber Frame Home Show

Would you like to learn more about timber construction and timber framing? This blog will discuss items to think about before and during the timber frame show and one of our future blogs will provide tips about how to interpret the information you’ve received during the show.Where to start? After visiting the scores of manufacturer’s websites and narrowing your list, consider attending a timber

Visiting a Timber Frame Home Show

Would you like to learn more about timber construction and timber framing? This blog will discuss items to think about before and during the timber frame show and one of our future blogs will provide tips about how to interpret the information you’ve received during the show.Where to start? After visiting the scores of manufacturer’s websites and narrowing your list, consider attending a timber

Greener on the other side...

above photo: www.marthastewart.comabove photo: www.purestyle.com In this case, it's true...things really are greener on the other side of me. You see, after visiting Angela of Cottage Magpie and hearing of her challenge to post lovely images in green, I glanced around my home and realized there's not a whole lot of green goin' on! I guess I never noticed, but I did manage to round up a few images

All The News Not Fit To Print

The Beautiful Venetian Islands Looking West to MiamiIt is always interesting to read news reports, especially when those reports are accurate. It has been said to not believe everything you read, and a real estate article that was printed in the New York Times a couple of days ago is a clear example of that. The writer published an article all about the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach.Did you

The perfect Easter...with Matthew Mead

Nobody does it better, that's just the way it is...at least from a decorative standpoint!! I was perusing Matthew Mead's archives over at his website, and found myself drooling over his Spring 2007 offerings, drenched in the most lovely shades of robin's egg blue and , quite fittingly, chocolate brown. The way those two shades complement each other is perfection, and so pleasing to the eye...not

Miami Home Sales Statistics

According to statistics compiled by the Realtor Association of Miami Dade County, in January of 2007, 2,245 single-family homes sold in Miami-Dade at a median asking price of $340,800. Twelve months later, in January 2008, things changed dramatically with only 885 single-family homes selling at a median price of $319,900.The condo market had similar results, although there may be some positive

K810i Liverpool FC Background

Since the Sony Ericsson K810i screen dimensions are similar to the Nokia 6500's, here's a color version. Use this for your Nokia 6500 if you want. Download for free and distribute. Sony Ericsson K810i - 320 x 240 pixelsCategory/Keywords: Liverpool FC, Sony Ericsson K810i, Wallpapers, Background, Carlsberg logo

Nokia 6500 Liverpool FC Background

Some of you have asked me for a Wallpaper for your Nokia 6500 mobile phones. Here's a start. Not an animated one but intend to work on a few when time permits.Please download and distribute for free. Nokia 6500 Slide - 320 x 240 pixelsCategory/Keywords: Liverpool FC, Nokia 6500 Slide, Wallpapers, Background, Carlsberg logo

Ten Most Beautiful Women In The Universe

Here is a list of the ten most beautiful women in the world.We have our very own Aishwarya Rai at number 9.So drool over these beauties and have a great time.1. Angelina Jolie2. Christy Turlington3.Rania of Jordan4. Sophia Coppolla5. Nigella Lawson6. Uma Thurman7. Emmanuelle Bart8. Kate Moss9. Aishwarya Rai10. Charlotte of Monaco

The most beautiful woman in the world

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai, widely acknowledged as the most beautiful woman in the world, was in Cannes this week promoting her new movie...but who cares? Who cares about anything except looking at her??She is literally PERFECTI'm gonna go out on a limb and say that she is not just the most beautiful woman in the world but the MOST BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING EVER IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE IN THE

Tea party, crafting, and Martha overload!!

I am spent, at least from a mothering point of view. Today, the first day of spring, I awoke to the sound of the radio announcing that school was cancelled due to the impending freezing rain due our way. Yay!! Spring!! Grrrr...After putting my head under my pillow and wailing (I'm kidding, of course...), I somehow summoned up a little bit of Martha's (of the Stewart variety) energy. After fixing

Miami Beach Bayfront Home For Sale

595 North Shore Drive, Miami Beach For Sale $1,149,000Located on Normandy Isle, a beautiful Miami Beach guard gated community surrounded by Biscayne Bay on one side and an 18 hole golf course on the other side, this fine home was recently put on the market for sale at what seems to be an excellent price of $1,149,000. That amounts to an asking price of just over $413 per square foot, for a

Happy Easter!

I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!We have a few trips planned this weekend - and a special Easter party to attend......it's a pity we won't all be enjoying balmy Spring sunshine here in the UK, but I'm sure we won't let it spoil the holiday!I hope you all enjoy a wonderful time with family and friends!

From Spring to Summer...

photo: Garnet Hill.comThat's right, I'm skipping ahead to summer in my mind...seeing as it doesn't feel much like spring... and we never really get a true spring here in the Maritimes anyway! We go from cold to damp to cold to a peek of sun, just enough to fool us into thinking that it is here to stay, and then we usually get a snowfall to drive us back indoors. So, this year I'm not falling for

NAR Supports Florida Homeowners

The National Association of Realtors is doing everything they can to support homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Today this letter from the NAR came in the mail....Tell Congress that Market Conditions Demand FHA Reform The increased loan limits for FHA that were included in the Economic Stimulus package are set to expire at the end of the year. NAR supports an FHA Reform Bill that includes

I NOT STUPID TOO

Baru-baru ini saya nonton film I Not Stupid Too di Celestial Movies. Film asal Singapura ini diproduksi tahun 2006 dan merupakan film kedua terlaris sepanjang masa di negara asalnya. Film ini sempat dinominasikan sebagai Best Asian Film pada tahun 2007, namun sayang tidak keluar sebagai pemenang.Ceritanya sungguh realistis dan menyentuh hati dan saya sempat menitikkan air mata ketika

My Inner Prep...

the penny loafer reinvented...by Ralph Lauren, himself!!Well, I was talking with a friend the other day about our love of penny loafers (as teens), when I realized that my inner preppy girl is alive and kicking within me. Sigh... the late eighties were good to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed the jeans with untucked, button-down collared shirts, the jean mini-skirts, cotton sweaters, ballet flats,

Symbolism

Many flowers have important symbolic meanings in Western culture. The practice of assigning meanings to flowers is known as floriography. Some of the more common examples include: 1. Red roses are given as a symbol of love, beauty, and passion. 2. Poppies are a symbol of consolation in time of death. In the UK, Australia and Canada, red poppies are worn to commemorate soldiers who have died

Banjarmasin

Bulan Oktober tahun 2003 aku berangkat meninggalkan kotaku tercinta Cilacap dan meninggalkan ibuku menuju ke Banjarbaru Kalimantan Selatan, aku mengikuti suamiku karena suamiku tugas di Banjarbaru. Awalnya memang sedih, aku gak tau suasana kota Banjarbaru dan itu pertama kalinya aku pergi keluar kota yang menurutku sangat jauh. Hari demi hari, bulan demi bulan, tahun demi tahun aku lalui bersama

Palm Island Home Sold For $11,500,000

16 Palm Ave. on Palm Island in Miami Beach Sold for $11,500,000 in March 2008A beautiful Palm Island estate was sold this month for $11,500,000. The mediterranean walled in 7 bedrooms, 6+2 bathrooms home, boasts 6,345 square feet of living space, a 35,348 square feet lot, and 215 linear feet of bay front. The home was previously purchased in 1992 for $1,700,000; it was listed on the market for

Memories of Ireland...

above photos: www.marthastewart.comWell, this should be a short one, as I haven't many memories left in my congested brain. We emigrated from Ireland when I was only five, so the memories I have are of those of a young child.I remember:Carrickfergus Castle (we called it Carrick Castle, of which there is one of that name in Scotland...ours is better!!). This castle was in my home town of

Architectural Designer Help Wanted

We are in need of an ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER / DRAFTSPERSON for our growing company located in Claremont, NH.Architectural drafting and CAD Experience is required and Cadwork experience is preferred.We focus on client satisfaction and attention to detail is a necessity. Our specialty is timber frame designs, structural insulated panels and SIP architecture, energy efficient home plans, and

Architectural Designer Help Wanted

We are in need of an ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER / DRAFTSPERSON for our growing company located in Claremont, NH.Architectural drafting and CAD Experience is required and Cadwork experience is preferred.We focus on client satisfaction and attention to detail is a necessity. Our specialty is timber frame designs, structural insulated panels and SIP architecture, energy efficient home plans, and

Miami Condo Market Crashes

Condo sales in the Miami area are decreasing month after month, and it looks like there is going to be a bloodbath with regards to the condo market in the near future. This is great news for buyers, of course, because condos can be bought on the cheap these days, whether we are talking luxury condos or otherwise. In Miami-Dade County only 305 condos/townhomes sold in the month of January. Last

Gerrard-Torres Liverpool FC Wallpaper

Here's a great Steven Gerrard-Fernando Torres for your desktop - celebrating the win against Inter Milan. Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres celebrate - 1024 x 768 Right - click and save "We have got momentum, we have, there is no doubt about that, and it could be important," said Gerrard. "We are playing very, very well now. We cannot get carried away, because there are some monster teams left

Star Island Homes On Miami Beach

Miami Beach is an Island in Southeast Florida, and there are a number of smaller islands on Miami Beach, one of which is exclusive Star Island. Each home on the Island is a waterfront home situated on a lot of 40,000 square feet or more. Star Island has been the home of many famous celebrities and personalities, and the real estate is some of the most desirable in the US. Check out the areal

The Impact of Building Green

Every positive action counts. This is the answer I give when someone asks why build green. Many times there is an assumption that if you are going to build green, you must invest your effort and money with abandon; this is not true. From my vantage point, any improvement to any portion of the building process helps the environment. According to the Brookings Institution, within the next 22 years,

The Impact of Building Green

Every positive action counts. This is the answer I give when someone asks why build green. Many times there is an assumption that if you are going to build green, you must invest your effort and money with abandon; this is not true. From my vantage point, any improvement to any portion of the building process helps the environment. According to the Brookings Institution, within the next 22 years,

Liverpool FC Mobile Wallpapers

Here are a few mobile wallpapers for you to download Free. Enjoy!More to come soon.Meanwhile, here are more Liverpool FC Mobile phone backgrounds and wallpaper websitesFernando Torres - Mobile Wallpaper176 x 220 pixelsPlain red gradient and Liverpool FC logo128 x 160 pixelsPlain green glow and Liverpool FC logo176 x 220 pixels

Ultra-Luxury Homes For Sale In Miami

As of today, there are 23 homes for sale in the Miami Beach area stretching from Palm and Hibiscus Islands to Bal Harbour, priced from $10,000,000 to $52,000,000. In Golden Beach, there are 7 oceanfront homes for sale priced from $9,850,000 (for a 28,400 square feet empty lot) to $22,500,000. In the past 12 months, there were 5 homes in the Miami Beach area which sold for $10,000,000 or more, and

Luxury Homes Currently Available in Wakefield Plantation

Wakefield Plantation currently has eight stunning estates for sale. There is a blend of new construction and resale homes available each with their own distinctive style. 2539 Village Manor Way - $1,229,900 - 5bd/4.5bt - 6000 sq ft2611 Prosser Court - $1,250,000 - 5bd/4full 2 hbt - 5664 sq ft2514 Village Manor Way - $1,295,000 - 5bd/3full 2 hbt - 5131 sq ft2523 Village Manor Way - $1,325,000 -

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Why Hire an Architect?

A common question is what does an Architect offer to the process and final product of designing my home?Architecture affects people every moment of every day. We reside in homes where we sleep, cook, eat and spend time with our families; we typically travel to a building to work or a school to learn. These buildings, and many others, inhabited during those functions are essential to our lives and

Why Hire an Architect?

A common question is what does an Architect offer to the process and final product of designing my home?Architecture affects people every moment of every day. We reside in homes where we sleep, cook, eat and spend time with our families; we typically travel to a building to work or a school to learn. These buildings, and many others, inhabited during those functions are essential to our lives and

Colour, Kitsch and Beautiful Blooms!

We've been very busy during the last few weeks making bags and cushions to add to our Man Made range and thought we'd share with you some of the latest additions to the website. As you can see from the colourful 'Sophia' bag above, it isn't just pretty country florals that are transformed!These cushions were made from the prettiest 1930s Sanderson prints - I can't decide whether I like the

Is It Ever Too Early to Start the Design Process?

I’ve been asked many times over the years by clients, “I don’t own my land yet, but I’d like to begin designing my new timber frame or post and beam house. Is this wise?”The advice I’ve always given is, please wait until you close on your land, because starting the design process too soon could end up costing you more money. For example, the site you decide to purchase may have the potential for

Is It Ever Too Early to Start the Design Process?

I’ve been asked many times over the years by clients, “I don’t own my land yet, but I’d like to begin designing my new timber frame or post and beam house. Is this wise?”The advice I’ve always given is, please wait until you close on your land, because starting the design process too soon could end up costing you more money. For example, the site you decide to purchase may have the potential for