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Member Tips on Working With Vendors
We recently reached out to members of the network for tips on working with vendors. Respect, communication and relationship-building were a common theme. Also
Billionaire Berths
The luxury market is continuously exploring new ways to help the uber-rich spend their money. The sea still remains a prime spot, allowing its
Celebrity Conductor // Christian Reif New World Symphony
As concert goers, seeing crowds rush to the edge of the stage, filling every available space to get close to the star is nothing
Wynn Win // Loaning Fine Art
Whatever the reason your Principal may choose to loan a priceless work to a museum, as part of your due diligence as the Estate Manager, you should research and collect information on the transaction and create a detailed records file of the transaction.
Story Poles
If you haven’t managed a construction project in Los Angeles County, you may be confused when asked to submit your story pole survey to
The Estate ‘Green Room’
Traditionally, the green room is a quiet waiting place where an artist can gather their thoughts, rehearse a line or polish a few bars.
Secure Storage // Museo Vault
Museo Vault is a state-of-the-art sleek storage facility that includes a viewing room that can be used for showing works, appraisals, restoration or photography and a gallery space.
The Weight of the Estate
Estate Managers, also called Majordomos or Director of Properties, manage the estates of wealthy families or individuals. Estate Management positions are some of the most highly sought after positions for Household Managers in the industry.
Power Shopping Beverly Hills
When it comes to shopping in L.A., there’s a four-block stretch in Beverly Hills that dominates the dollars. While anyone can walk into the
Artist In Residence
As the luxury condo scene heats up in Miami Beach, developers are stepping up their game by adding unique features and one-of-a-kind amenities. One
On Location: Atlanta
To date in 2014, Atlanta has seen an estimated $5.1 billion in economic impact from film and television production- and Georgia is paying attention. Georgia
Doing Time in the ATL
Gourmet lunch at Ecco, then window shopping at Ferragamo, Coach, and Donna Karan. Sneak in a quick manicure before drinks at a hip urban
The Constant Gardener // DAT PHAM
As the proprietor of Dalat Gardens, Dat designs some of the most gorgeous and prominent gardens in the Bay Area. Aside from his understanding of form, space, and design, he has a love affair with exotic palms and delicate succulents that hold up to the finicky San Francisco micro climates.
Opa-locka Executive Airport Ascends in the Jet-Set Market
BY MIKE SEEMUTH | 04/06/2014 1:34 PM | Miami Herald.com A new terminal for passengers of private jets at Opa-locka Executive Airport looks like something
How to Handle Household Staff?
Recently, Ms. Baibakova made headlines not for her influence on the art world, but for her disctinct opinions on household staff.
The Luxury of Now / STRATOS JETS
If you’re in the business of Private Service, there’s a phrase you hear all the time- possibly every day from the most demanding HNW clients: “I want it now”.
Dan Barber’s Blue Hill Yogurt
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a ‘savory’ vegetable yogurt. Upon discovering Blue Hill Yogurt’s flavors include Beet, Parsnip, and Butternut squash, I was
Red Carpet Arrival
There are a number of cultural traditions that surround red carpet events in Hollywood. Both event attendees and television viewers have come to expect