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Nicolas Cage’s Bel Air, California Estate Back On the Luxury Market

July 28, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 9:42 am | (2) Comments »

Actor Nicolas Cage can’t seem to make up his mind with his estate on Copa de Oro Road in Bel Air, California which has been on and off the luxury real estate market for some time now.

As of this second, Cage has placed the estate back on the market and this time he might just be serious as he is now asking $17.5 million for the property compared to almost double that back in September 2007.

The estate features front entry fountain, stunning grounds, eclectic lighting throughout, beautiful flooring and spacious master.  Think that Cage’s estate might just get snapped up go-round.

Super Luxurious Blavish Links

July 27, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Blavish Links at 10:26 am | Comments »

Luxist:  Say hello to Johnny Walker Blue Label luggage for that Scotch-drinking traveler in your family 

Just Luxe:   The new Porsche Panamera may cause unexpected drooling 

Lussorian:  Hotel Bel-Air offers pet luxury like no other  

Born Rich:  Time to get your luxury video game action figures on! 

Vagablond:   Stunning home decor doesn’t have to break the bank every time

Gold Trash Can Art

July 27, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 10:22 am | Comments »

We were raised not to throw away our monies, but this gold trash can by artist Sylvie Fleury has taken the principle to a whole nother level.

The Swiss designer has just debuted a gold trash can that was made using gold sheets around a tin trash bin.  If that isn’t literally throwing away your dough, we don’t know what is.

Fleury’s gold trash can has been made into 25 limited edition pieces and will sell for around $13,000 each.

50 Cent Estate Price Cut

July 27, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 9:57 am | Comments »

Infamous rapper 50 Cent isn’t have a good go with his Farmington, Connecticut estate which he purchased from Mike Tyson’s ex-wife.  Fiddy has had the estate on the luxury market for some time no with no success and that means only one thing, price cuts.

When the Farmington estate was first listed, 50 Cent was asking  million, but now the 52-room property is going for a much more slim $10.9 million.  So if you’re looking for a nice home with a grotto and a nightclub included, then you have found your dream.

South Beach W Hotel Opens

July 15, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 11:43 am | Comments »

Despite the economy, the South Beach W Hotel has opened their doors with much fanfare.

The new $500 million hotel was designed by architect Costas Kondylis and also includes 408 residences.  If you book a room by July 20, you can take advantage of their discounted rates from $269, but wo wants to do that?

Wimberly, Texas Luxury Estate

July 14, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 11:25 am | (1) Comment »

We know this Wimberly, Texas estate isn’t exactly for the super rich, but we just couldn’t get past the stunning architecture.

Designed by 2006 Rome prize winner Patrick Tighe, this 12 acre estate fits perfectly into the rugged Texan landscape.  Featuring a spacious master bedroom and a large common area, this estate is perfect for the millionaire-to-be $899,000.

Supermodel Elle Macpherson Gets First Fiat 500 Convertible

July 10, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Furious Luxury Cars at 8:00 am | (1) Comment »

Supermodels always get it all don’t they?  Model Elle Macpherson was spotted sporting the first new Fiat 500 convertible.

Macpherson’s was the first of the Fiat 500s to be delivered to her Notting Hill luxury estate.  The new 500 features an electrically-operated soft top with full glass rear window.  It’s sexy, no?

Super Luxurious Blavish Links

July 9, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Blavish Links at 12:00 pm | Comments »

Luxist:  Volvo unveils sporty Xc60 R-Design, and we likey

Just Luxe:  The best luxury yachts around these parts  

Lussorian:   You will hear nothing else but what you want with these Atomic Floyd Twistjax Headphones  

Born Rich:  The new Savona steam shower will move you  

Vagablond:    Thailand weddings are almost too romantic!

Luxury Four Seasons San Francisco Defaults On Loan

July 9, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Tid Bits & News at 10:00 am | Comments »

Well, another luxury hotel has bit the dust and joined the already popular ranks of loan-defaulters.

The $90-million CMBS loan for the Four Seasons San Francisco has just recently defaulted, leaving Millennium Partners trying to renegotiate their debt.

Because the value of the  Four Seasons San Francisco is lower than the debt, it looks like they might be able to pull out of it without too much of a beating.

Poor ole luxury market, it’s just getting worse and worse.  Pretty soon we’re only going to be left with a Wal-Mart society.   And that’s a little too Judge Dredd for our taste.

Paradise Valley, Arizona Estate

July 9, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 8:00 am | Comments »

This is truly Paradise in Paradise Valley, Arizona where this luxurious estate waits for you with over four acres of perfect land scenery.

With 5 spacious bedrooms and featuring a family room with tiled bar, wine vault, media room, large kitchen and pool, you will want for nothing in this Arizona home.

Asking price, $11.9 million.

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