From The Estate Manager's Desk //
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
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,
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
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.
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
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
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”.
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
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
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.
Hollywood’s Best Supporting Role
Celebrity Estate Management is a lifestyle… and it’s not English Manor Houses and ladies maids. It’s a choice to work crazy hours for creative
Wardrobe Storage // Preservation
How do you go about protecting your precious wardrobe and keeping items in pristine condition? Garde Robe has provides some tips of the trade
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.
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
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
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
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