Find design inspiration in this recently released trio of tomes. Metro-area interior designer Meg Braff has released her first book, The Decorated Home (Rizzoli, $45), in which she explains how to successfully use color and pattern to breathe life and style into your living spaces. Beach house need help? There’s plenty of ocean-blue ideas to […]
The Write Stuff
During this season of entertaining, make your next party invitation stand out—write it by hand. Choosing the right pen will make it a pleasure, not a chore. The Pentel Sign Pen with Brush Tip (pictured, $3) is smooth-flowing and allows you to write with fine or bold lettering. The chunky, cigar-shaped Ballpoint Pen E-Motion from […]
174 Pelican Drive South, Avalon
174 Pelican Drive South, Avalon $9,900,000 | 8 beds, 9 full and 3 half baths, 8,336 sq.ft. With stunning bay views, this newly constructed, three-floor home is paradise found. The elegant design includes a first-floor family room that leads to a screened-in porch, state-of-the-art kitchen, grand master suite, large deck area and in-ground salt water […]
16 Dogwood Lane, Alpine
16 Dogwood Lane, Alpine $9,875,000| 6 beds, 8 full and 2 half baths, 10,000 + sq.ft. Grand-scale windows help illuminate this colonial manor, which includes a vast two-story foyer, five fireplaces, home theater, gym and recreation area—all accessible via elevator. Outdoor amenities include a heated pool with cabana. CONTACT: SHARON KURTZ, PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL […]
506 Mountain View Road West, Asbury
506 Mountain View Road West, Asbury $9,450,000 | 3 beds, 4 full and 1 half bath, 10,000 sq.ft. Enjoy peace and quiet at this mountaintop estate, which sits on 51 acres and boasts a six-stall barn, two Morton Buildings and walking trails. The main home has a great room, two-sided fireplace, elevator and views from […]