From The Estate Manager's Desk //
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
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
Return to Glenmere // On Location in the Hudson Valley
Built in 1911 for Robert Goelet, a prominent member of New York society, Glenmere is a Carrere and Hastings-designed Italianate Villa situated at the
Road Trip!
As most of you know, high profile estate management is 24/7/365 job. My most recent contract project included complete renovations of a 33,000 sqft
Saving a Star Island Gem
Among the posh mansions that line the shores of Star Island, number 27 stands as a testament to longevity. The 10,000-square-foot home is named
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.
Selecting A Security Contractor- What You Must Know
Finding contract security firms is rather easy, but finding the right one can be a time consuming challenge in itself.
Stocking America’s Kitchen // Williams – Sonoma
There are few people who have touched so many lives as my former employer W. Howard Lester. 20 years before I met Mr. Lester, I was enamored by his brand. When the Williams-Sonoma catalog came each month, I oogled the products, fantasized over the perfectly styled kitchens, and dreamed that one day I would make perfect spritzer cookies with my very own amazing Danish cookie press.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
The Estate Brand
An estate brand is both an ideology and a physical manifestation of aesthetic, design and service. It represents the intended reputation or expectations of the home.
The Estate Landscape Team
Estate gardening is more than just landscape maintenance; it’s guiding the development of a landscape over time, and it requires a specialized team.
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”.
The New Global Assistant
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)? In short(ish), a Virtual Assistantis generally an experienced self-employed administrative professional. A VA is a replacement for an
The Real Cost of Celebrity Mega Yachts
Turn the key of a 71-meter-plus yacht and 10 minutes later you will have spent $540 on fuel, according to research by yachting Web