In the 1980s, the late Bulgarian Contessa Nadia Farber and her husband purchased this prominent property on a magnificent hill overlooking the Northern and Southern coasts of the Caribbean island of St. Croix. She was so enchanted by the 360-degree views that she wanted to build her very own lavish Caribbean Castle. And build it… …
For this Beauty Tuesday, I have decided to celebrate the pending official start of Winter on Dec. 21st by focusing on the visual beauty of majestic Winter Scenes. But, before we delve too deeply into the beauty of Winter, I feel like I should disclose something…. I am not now, nor have I ever been – …
I was in a lovely gift shop in Ybor City, Florida when I was struck by the unique beauty of these stone bowls crafted out of Septarian stone. I loved the unique patterns formed out of different colors and cracks that looked like something formed by pure magic. The unique look of Septarian stone is …
There’s something oddly romantic about the visual impact of abandoned homes. I suppose it’s similar, in some ways, to the fascination we have with shipwrecks. Although these homes have been left to decay for entirely different reasons than being sunk to the bottom of the ocean. Sometimes there is a history behind the abandonment, but …
Imagine living in a gorgeous Seaview Estate in Italy? This impressive Seaview Estate offers an appealing mix of indoor tranquility and extraordinary outdoor living spaces. These are the kinds of places that I love living vicariously through, although I know I could never hope to afford one of my very own. Known as La Garibaldina …
Situated on 403 lush acres of Jungle property in a remote area of Costa Rica sits Mel Gibson’s jungle compound of 3 villas. The villas on Playa Barrigona is comprised of 3 distinct vials, each built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Not too shabby for a vacation property! What I find interesting about this …