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The Winchester House — The Haunted Mansion that Inspired the Name of Supernatural’s Winchester Brothers
The Supernatural TV series was an unexpected success and the Winchester brothers had quite a lot to do with that. If you’ve somehow managed to keep yourself away from CW’s massively popular show for its full 15 seasons, here’s a quick intro into the world of the Supernatural TV show: Following in their father’s footsteps, Sam and […] More
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See Inside a Modern, Art-Filled Compound in Venice — with a Custom Outdoor Piece by French Artist Invader
You never run out of one-of-a-kind homes in Los Angeles. Each new residence brings something new to the table — whether it’s a fresh take on an old concept, an exciting new way to mix colors and patterns, or the touch of a revolutionary mind. Today we’re looking at a home in Venice that’s truly […] More
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The Unique California Poppy House Hits the Market for the Very First Time
Massive amounts of space and elegant, lavish interiors are staples of Cali luxury living, and over the years we’ve shown you tons of such examples. But today we’re taking you on a tour of a home that is so quirky, relaxed and unique, that it’s basically a big breath of fresh air. The distinct home […] More
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Everything You Need to Know about Gracie Mansion, the Official Residence of the Mayor of NYC
Being mayor of New York City comes with a lot of responsibilities, challenges and a great deal of stress, and we’ve gotten to see far more of that in 2020 than in previous years. However, this high-profile job does come with some pleasant perks too. One of the privileges of being mayor of the city […] More
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Dita Von Teese’s Quirky Los Angeles Home is Every Aspiring Diva’s Dream
Even if you’re not a fan of burlesque, or perhaps don’t even know for sure what that is, you’ll still know about Dita Von Teese. The 47-year-old star is credited with bringing burlesque back into the limelight, which also landed her the moniker of Queen of Burlesque. But that’s not all she does. Von Teese […] More
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The Roaring 20s are Back in Style: This Lavish Art Deco Estate Near DC is On Sale for $3.5M
Attention, all Jazz Age fans: there’s a fabulous Art Deco-inspired mansion up for sale in Fairfax County, Va. that just got a price reduction. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in a Great Gatsby home that offers 13,956 square feet of living space, for (just) $3.5 million. Seriously, if you love the 1920s and […] More
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This $26.5M Home in L.A. Comes with a Massive Star Wars-Themed Basement
While Star Wars actor John Boyega is holding headlines and making us cry with an emotional, now-viral video of him gifting a brand new house in London to his unassuming parents, this other home closer to Hollywood got us starstruck (pun intended) for completely different reasons. A Los Angeles home recently hit the market with […] More
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The Three (Tragic) Lives of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin House
Frank Lloyd Wright is undoubtedly one of the most influential architects of all time. The American architect was born and raised in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, which left a lasting impression on his young mind and inspired many of his most iconic works. At the age of 29, in 1896, Wright built a windmill […] More
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Idyllic Estate in Brookhaven, GA Dates Back to 1935 & Comes with Perfectly Appointed Interiors
If we had to use one word to describe this home, it would be comfort. This exquisite single-family home at 1195 West Brookhaven Drive Northeast is the epitome of comfort and luxury, boasting neutral colors and plush fabrics throughout. Set on a large private lot in historic Brookhaven, the 5,627-square-foot home features 5 bedrooms, 4 […] More
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Behind the Evil Eyes: The (Real) Story of the Amityville House
There are some U.S. addresses that can conjure up spine-tingling fear with each mention. Think 10050 Cielo Drive in California (known as the Sharon Tate murder house), 333 East Wonderview Avenue in Colorado (the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining ), 5481 County Road in Wisconsin (Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Taliesin estate, with its tragic […] More
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These 5 Homes for Sale Will Get You Into the Halloween Spirit
The autumn season is finally upon us, and there’s no better way to embrace the fall spirit than to go down the spooky path. There’s nothing like it, really; once that crisp morning air hits, it’s like everything comes back to life, and all we want to do as the day grows shorter is to […] More
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Zooming In on the Stanley Hotel, Stephen King’s Inspiration for ‘The Shining’
One time during the early 1970s, Stephen King opened an atlas at random on his kitchen table and decided that he and his wife would travel to whatever location it opens to. The atlas happened to open to a page about Boulder, Colorado, and that’s how the story of The Shining began. Or so the […] More
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