Sharon Quist
All anyone can talk about these days is the heat. And rightfully so — it affects everything we do! From when we walk the dog to when we schedule errands. From what we wear to what we prepare for dinner (salad and gazpacho, please!). From when we use our heat-generating appliances to when it’s time…
Read MoreThere’s lovely and gorgeous, exquisite and exceptional, and then there’s Unit 16A in The Stoneleigh. Every inch of this incredible space was designed for impeccable living, entertaining, and, of course, art. Sincerely. From the placement of the structurally enhanced art walls to the flawless finish to the Lutron lighting system, it’s like living in a…
Read MoreWhen we got a media advisory from ERCOT on Friday afternoon asking Texans to conserve energy during this first nearly 100-degree weekend, our first thought was, “Ughh, not again.” But with a little focused daydreaming and some positive thinking, our second thought was, “Ahhh.” Hot temps mean cool plunges into a sparkling swimming pool. Luckily,…
Read MoreReal estate writers have a habit of using the term “magazine worthy” rather loosely when describing a well-dressed listing. Truth be told, probably only .00117 percent (roughly) of those deemed as such ever appear in a magazine. Which makes this actually magazine-worthy home all the more special. The bespoke Stoneleigh Penthouse 20AB was the backdrop…
Read MoreOver the long July Fourth weekend, I received two offers on my Penthouse Plunge at the Claridge. One offer was quite low citing the prospective buyers’ uncertainty in the high-rise market in the face of COVID-19. The other was a much higher cash offer that wanted some customizations. Even after the low-baller increased their offer,…
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