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On Second Shelters: Plan Your Italian Escape!

By Joanna England / December 24, 2014 /

I love history, texture, and wine. This gorgeous estate in Tuscany has all three! If you’re imagining your escape after the hectic holidays, perhaps it’s time to truly consider this sun-drenched Italian vineyard: What could be more perfect than a stone farmhouse on 13 hectares (32 acres) with a hilltop position that allows you to survey…

On SecondShelters: Company Captures Estates in Custom Books

By Joanna England / December 18, 2014 /

Beauty seems so fleeting at times. Wouldn’t it be great to capture a moment, your home’s moment, in a book that you could share and hold on to for generations? Read more about the company that can do it — for a price, of course. That’s what Jane Stieren and Bill Lacy did for their Bandera…

At Home on The Page: Couple Crafts Compendiums Chronicling Exceptional Estates

By Joanna England / December 18, 2014 /

It’s true that buying a piece of land is like a long-term relationship. The buildings on it may change, as well as the owners, and after many years you are left with something beautiful but different. Haven’t you ever wanted to capture the history and essence of a home or ranch at one point in…

Need a Quiet Place to Retreat After The Holidays? Head to Yucaipa

By Joanna England / December 17, 2014 /

Of course, the first thng you probably said was “Where the heck is Yucaipa?” It’s a small, remote town in San Bernadino County, says Deidre Woollard, and it’s where this gorgeous log cabin is located. If you’re thinking about how much you’re ready to escape all of the holiday crazies, then maybe its time to…

On SecondShelters: Herron Hollow in Aspen is The Pinnacle of Modern Style

By Joanna England / December 10, 2014 /

Seriously, do not miss this story from the impeccable Deidre Woollard over on SecondShelters.com. She tells us about the former Aspen home of Paula Zahn and Richard Cohen in Aspen. It’s a retreat so amazing that it oozes style and magic. Zahn and Cohen remodeled the home down to the studs in 2003. Interior designer…