From The Estate Manager's Desk //
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.
A Fashion Star Rises at the Top of Russian Hill // ATELIER GABRIELLA DAHER
Tucked away in the corner of a hip Russian Hill townhouse is Atelier Gabriela Daher. A bright fuchsia wall and floor-to-ceiling cubbies full of carefully folded fabric
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.
An Exclusive Security Agent for Your Protection
The best Executive Protection Agents are those who devote their time to maintaining proficiency in marksmanship, medical knowledge, martial arts and are constantly aware of what is going on around them.
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
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
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
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.
Cleaning a Rare Book Collection
The favorite place for the family to gather in the winter is the library; It’s cozy and warm. There’s an 8 ft Victorian fireplace,
Cold in July: On Location in The Hudson River Valley
Don Johnson is back; in a good way… In recent years he’s cultivated a new identity as a respected character actor, with roles for Robert
Cover Your Assets // Understanding Service Contracts
This year there seemed to be more vendors involved in our life than ever before. Gone are the days when James would just show up
Creating Vendor Guidelines
In a perfect world, every vendor who crossed through the gates would care for and respect the multi-million dollar property they were entering as
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
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
Finding a Private Service Position
Excerpt from the book, Insider’s Guide to Household Staffing, 2nd ed. Private Staffing Secrets They DO Want You to Know. When considering a career
Fractional Yachts // Fleet Miami
The goal of Fleet Miami seems to be making yachting easy and stress free. All the owner has to do is show up- which is the way it should be.
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.