From The Estate Manager's Desk //
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
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.
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 Estate Management Expands to Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is having a moment. It’s sports teams are on fire. Forbes just named Tampa the top emerging tech city in the US.
The Unexpected Preservationist // Bill Dean
Bill Dean owns two significant historic homes: the Robert Dodge House in Georgetown, and the Sebastian Spering Kresge home in Miami Beach. Both have undergone extensive- and expensive- renovations.
Madea Gets A Sweet Inside Deal
Tyler Perry’s ambitious plans to redevelop the now-closed US Army base at Ft. McPherson has much of the community up in arms. Rightly so,
A Diamond Among Us
If your staff are not learning, they’re standing still and looking for other jobs. On-site training is by far the most efficient and cost-effective way of training household staff.
Tips from Hollywood A-List Assistants
Being a Personal Assistant is a rewarding and challenging career offering individuals the opportunity to work with some of the most successful and inspiring people out there, but like any other job, it comes with a unique set of challenges
The Boys Are Back in Town
Vince, E, Turtle, and Johnny Drama partied for the cameras in Miami earlier this year during an Entourage shoot aboard the megayacht Usher in Miami.
Green(house) With Envy
Dat Pham’s gorgeous Napa Valley greenhouse work was highlighted early this spring when the polar vortex still had a firm grip on the northeast.
Storing the Seasonal Wardrobe
Proper handling and maintenance of your off-season garments is critical – it will enhance your wardrobe’s appearance when you need it next season, and
Poliwood
In his book Citizen Hollywood, Timothy Stanley explores the long standing relationship between Hollywood and Washington. He opines that Hollywood “Created the template of
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
Diary of a Celebrity Assistant & Lifestyle Manager
Film-makers produce and direct works of fiction. Celebrity Assistants & Lifestyle Managers, on the other hand, produce and direct reality; LIVE.
A New Spin on an Old Driveway
One of the many, many, hoops we were required to jump through in order to get approval for some design and use updates for an historic Georgetown property, was to find a solution for parking in our very narrow driveway that would make it so that cars did not have to back into the street.
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
Basel is an Action Sport
Miami has its own set of seasons, and the social season kicks off with Art Basel. It was a crazy week, for sure. By
Monaco Took My Breath Away
On the first day of Monaco Yacht Show, I have to admit, it was quite overwhelming. This wasn’t Southampton Boat Show. This was altogether a different scale. There were hundreds of brokers, suppliers, designers and builders showcasing their wares. The marina was full of Super Yachts from 40m to 300m. Seeing them in the magazines you forget how large these are. Some were three stories high. The word yacht seems like the wrong word to describe these ships.