Diane Keaton’s $5.6 Million Home

Diane Keaton isn’t just an Oscar winning actress, director, photographer, and philanthropist, she also has “home flipper extraordinaire” listed on her already stacked resume. Ms Keaton has been known to purchase houses and restore them for resale all while remaining an A-list star (Suddenly I feel like a major under-achiever...) Although this adorable three year old Cape Cod style home is not currently on the market it wouldn’t be surprising to see it listed soon since she is known for purchasing, flipping and selling homes quickly. 

Let’s take a look-see inside at some of Keaton’s mad skills:

The home is located in the Pacific Palisades, California and has 7,800 square feet for her and her two children, Duke and Dexter, to stretch out and relax in. Within that massive space there are a total of six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

  I feel anti-feminist just saying this but is there a woman alive who doesn’t love a gigantic beautiful kitchen island? If there is, we probably wouldn’t get along.

Of course the house has all the usual top of the line frills like a movie theater, wine room, gym and game room. If you’ve got 7,800 square feet to fill then why not right? I’m really digging the warm open living and kitchen area.

This bedroom reminds me a lot of the interior design from Keaton’s film “Something’s Gotta Give” which you can see more of on my post about Hampton style homes here. Men simply don’t understand the importance of a bed properly stacked with lovely pillows.

What do you guys think of Ms Diane Keaton’s purdy home?

 

  

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Celine Dion Lists Home For $29.7

One of my most favorite people, Celine Dion, has listed her breathtaking French-Normandy style home for $29.7 million which just happens to sit on its very own gated 20 acre island. It’s said that she and her husband Rene Angelil want to spend more time in their main place of residency, Las Vegas, while Celine fulfills her performance obligations with Cesar’s Palace.

The home is being sold to include all furnishings and artwork. So all the grief of finding and filling this 24-thousand square foot home is done for you. And might I add that staircase is fit for royalty!

The home has its own private bridge, 3 dining rooms (one formal one which can sit 18 people), three living rooms, double master bedrooms, and a library.

This is the wood paneled library for all your reading needs. I wouldn’t mind curling up on that red sofa and snuggling in with some classic fiction like Bronte or Austen. Every room also has a water view brimming with inspiration and there is an elevator which can take you to any of the four floors the mansion has to offer. (Rich people don’t do four flights of stairs.)

This is one of the double master bedrooms. All the fabric, sheers and draperies are custom made for the home. Is that bed not incredible? Celine has some brilliant taste I must say.

Celine and Rene plan on buying a smaller home in Quebec once her contract is finished with Cesar’s Palace. I am a HUGE fan of hers so it’s kind of a thrill to think about the idea of living in the home of one of your idols. Too bad I’m not filthy rich, or mildly wealthy, or fairly well-off but it could happen….

 

And of course, like all palatial homes this one has its own wine cellar complete with a tasting room. Can you imagine living in a home that has its own room designated to just get loaded in? Talk about posh!

   What do you think of Celine’s French Normandy style home? Too much frills or fabulously exquisite?

Share your thoughts!

 

  

 

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“Downton Abbey” Style

I have recently discovered the decadent PBS series Downton Abbey. The show is rich with storylines revolving around the Grantham clan and the numerous other people in their lives, but that’s only half the reason to watch. The Edwardian era of style is back in full swing with the interior design, architecture, and fashions. Every scene is filled with breathtaking views whether inside the castle or on the grounds. The show is filmed in Hampshire at Highclere Castle, which sits upon 1,000 acres. However, the kitchen and quarters to the servants are filmed in London on a soundstage due to the fact that the Highclere has since updated those rooms. Below are some shots of the grandeur style of the Castle and the elegant fashions of Downton’s early 20th century.

   Highclere Castle was built by architect Sir Charles Barry in 1842. Barry also built the House of Parliament (aka. Palace of Westminster).

 

  
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 

 

What are your thoughts on the luxurious style? Too much or too fabulous? Do you watch the show or have at least heard about it?

I highly recommend it!

 

(Photos are courtesy of Google Images, PBS.org and Imdb.com)

Designer Props: Muse Interiors

  Hope you all had a good Valentine’s day and were cuddled by someone whether it was your spouse or your fur babies. I recently came across this amazing design company based in Greenwich, Connecticut by the name of Muse Interiors. I’d like to share some of my favorite designs from their portfolio. Enjoy!

 

           

 

      

  

            

 

All photos are credit of the highly talented designers at Muse Interiors. See more of their work here.