Home Design - 8/23 Edition: LA Barn House

Owned by Apollo 13 producer Brian Grazer, the Los Angeles Barn House gives a 1930s Cliff May ranch a sleek update.



Clad in grey-washed cedar, the monochromatic facade conceals a mishmash of architectural styles, while brise soleil covers the enlarged windows for added privacy.



Designed by Waldo Fernandez, the interior’s crisp white walls act as a gallery for works by Richard Prince, Gerhard Richter, and Andy Warhol.



The property also features a basketball court, a yoga platform, and a rectangular pool and sits just a mile away from the Santa Monica coastline.




The former garage was covered into a screening room, fit for viewing Oscar-winning films.
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Hang Your Hat - Friday 8/19 Edition: Beautiful Rural Montana Home For Outdoor Enthusiasts

The gated community of Meriwether Ranch is far from the hustle and bustle of any major city. With its world-class fishing and hunting, this secluded neighborhood is a welcome respite for those seeking a break from city life.



“This is a place where you can experience wildlife on an almost daily basis,” said listing agent Laura Sacchi of Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s not unusual to see a herd of elk, deer, the occasional black bear or grizzly bear, or wild cats.”



In keeping with its wild surroundings, the interiors of this Meriwether Ranch home are adorned with fishing and hunting memorabilia, including a trophy room featuring a large, stuffed bear.



The property, which belongs to a family of outdoor enthusiasts from Colorado, includes an unusual perk: a high-end kennel and dog shower designed for the family’s hunting dogs. “Even the hunting dogs get very luxurious treatment in this home,” Ms. Sacchi said.

The Stats
The 6,375-square-foot house has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one partial bath. The home also features a modern kitchen and a game room.

Amenities
While the home sits on one acre—relatively small for homes in rural Montana—Meriwether Ranch gives residents the opportunity to explore the great outdoors. Most of the 724-acre community is undeveloped, and access to hunting and fishing is a big draw for potential buyers.



The Big Hole River runs past the home’s backyard, and can be seen from the living areas. The property includes an outdoor fire pit.

Neighborhood Notes
The home is one of many on Meriwether Ranch, which is accessible via two suspension bridges that stretch over the Big Hole River.

While the community is located in a rural area, the small college town of Dillon is just a 15-minute drive away. Butte, which has air links to Salt Lake City, is one-hour away.



As Montana becomes more attractive as an alternative to Jackson Hole and Aspen, nearby properties—with their world-class outdoor attractions—have enjoyed increasing popularity.

Agent: Laura Sacchi, Big Sky Sotheby’s International
Location: Dillon, Montana
Price: $1.95 million



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Friday 8/12

“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.”

Kerouac by Ginsberg, 1953.

Wear It Like: Adam Driver - Thursday 8/11 Edition

1. Acme Charles Overcoat @ Mr Porter

2. Marcelo Burlon Biker Jeans @ Matches

3. Folk Striped Tee @ Mr Porter

4. Hender Scheme Brique Chelsea Boots @ farfetch

5. Astor City Bike @ Brilliant

Wear It Like: Adam Driver - Tuesday 8/9 Edition

1. George Tailored Slim Fit Black Blazer @ Reiss

2. George Tailored Slim Fit Black Trousers @ Reiss

3. Charvet Silk Jacquard Tie @ Mr Porter

4. Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Automatic @ Tourneau

5. Maison Marginal Black Patent Leather Belt @ SSENSE

6. Christian Louboutin Gregossic Leather Shoes @ Matches

Wear It Like: Adam Driver - Monday 8/8 Edition

1. RRL Slim Fit Washed Selvedge Denim @ Mr Porter

2. Tom Ford Melange Virgin Wool Sweater @ Mr Porter

3. Breitlind Pre-Owned Navitimer 01 @ Tourneau

4. Brunello Cucinelli Spread Collar Shirt @ Matches

5. Title of Work Mesh Chain Sterling Silver Ring @ Matches

6. Guidi Desert Boots @ farfetch

Week 231

Mick in Morocco, 1967.

Saturday 7/30

Miles, 1981. 

Wear It Like: Jason Bourne - Friday 7/29 Edition

The latest release from the Jason Bourne franchise is sure to be an action packed thriller. To keep up with Bourne's rugged lifestyle of car chases, running and serious ass kicking, his gear is built to last. Check it:

Stone Island Quilted Shell Down Gilet @ Mr Porter

Wool Blend Mock Neck Sweater @ Mr Porter

Rag & Bone Jeans @ Matches

Hogan Lace-Up Boots @ farfetch

Kimber Ultra Aegis II - 9 MM @ Kimber America 

Phiaton PS 20 Noise Canceling Earphones @ Amazon

Breitling Navitimer 01 @ Tourneau

Thursday 7/28

The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. 

- Frank Lloyd Wright

Cool Design: 7/27 Edition - Stunning Rustic Tiny Mobile Home

The Alpha Tiny Home has all the fittings of a cute country home tucked inside 240-square-foot of space — reclaimed barn wood, a farmhouse sink and private outdoor space among them.

And it’s got a pretty small price tag to match: $95,000, as Curbed first reported.

Built by the Nashville, Tenn.-based New Frontier Tiny Homes, this pad is set on a trailer and can travel anywhere you go. That’s a handy feature for sure, but even more prominent is its tempered glass garage door, which leads to a fold-down deck and awning for al-fresco hang time.

Inside, the kitchen — even though smushed inside that cramped space — is well laid-out, with nice counter space and a good deal of storage. Surrounded by subway tiles, there’s also a decent-sized Whirlpool fridge, drawer dishwasher and an induction cooktop topped by a vent.

Worried about cooking with no space to eat? The kitchen, raised on a platform, rests above a pull- and fold-out dining table that seats eight.

When that’s not in use, two steps down from the kitchen lead to the windowed bathroom, which is separated by a sliding door. Subway tiles also surround its Jacuzzi tub, and just across from that stands a combo washer/dryer. In the middle, there’s a composting toilet. And when you want to catch some Z’s, the lofted bed located directly above is accessed by a sliding library-style ladder.

It also can’t hurt to note that, during very hot days, the Alpha Tiny Home also comes with an air conditioner.

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Tuesday's Look: 7/26 Edition

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Monday 7/25 Edition: Lace Your Dress Shoes With Style

A lacing style that stands out for its subtle knot details, the Analyst is both studied and focused and is the perfect complement to shoes with perfing and pinking.

Pull the lace straight across and feed up through the first eyelets.

Pull the ends across diagonally, cross the laces and loop each end back to the side it came from.

Feed ends under sides, up through next eyelets, and then repeat until complete.

Ladder: The Executive

Bold, brash, self-confident and a little arrogant, no lacing pattern is more overstated or calls attention to itself and your shoes more than the Executive.

Pull the lace straight across and up through the bottom eyelet.

Run each end vertically up to the next eyelet, then, after going down through the eyelet, criss cross the laces.

Pull the ends over the sides, feed them under the vertical lace sections and then down through the above set of eyelets. Continue pattern until complete.

Double Back: The Architect

Form really does meet function with this lacing technique that adds structure to any shoe and is reminiscent of the lattice work on a modern skyscraper.

Pull the lace straight across and feed up through the first eyelets.

Skip down a set of eyelets, cross the laces diagonally and over the side, and then feed them down through the next eyelet. Repeat down to the bottom eyelet.

Run each end vertically up to the next eyelet. Then, following the same over and down pattern, criss cross the laces through the vacant eyelets.

Diagonal: The Individualist

Sometimes something as subtle as a lacing pattern can speak volumes about the wearer. This one says that you go your own way and make your own rules.

Keeping the ends even, pull one end up through one bottom eyelet, over then under the sides, and up through the other bottom eyelet.

Pull the other end across diagonally, up through the second eyelet, and across and down through the next eyelet on the opposite side.

Repeat the pattern until complete.

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Hash: The Innovator

A design that breaks the mold, the intricate pattern has a dizzying effect on the observer and adds levity to any shoe style.

Pull the lace straight across and feed up through first eyelets.

Skip up a set of eyelets, cross the laces diagonally and over the sides, and then feed them down through the next eyelets.

Run each end vertically down to the skipped eyelet. Then, following the same over and down pattern, continue until finished.

Bow Tie: The Sartorialist

Like a fine bespoke suit, each loop of the shoe is perfectly stitched together to form a classic yet fashion forward look.

Pull the lace straight across and feed up through the first eyelets.

Pull the ends across diagonally and down through the next eyelets.

Underneath the sides, lace across diagonally and up through the next eyelets. Repeat the pattern until complete.

Straight Lace: The Thinker

This introspective look is a simple and elegant way to arrive at a lacing solution and looks best with plain toe, dress balmorals.

Pull the lace straight across and down through the first eyelets.

Feed one end underneath diagonally to the next eyelet, then over straight across.

Feed the other end diagonally to the next open eyelet, then over straight across; continue alternately feeding up and across until lacing is completed.

Crisscross: The Traditionalist

Tradition with a twist best describes this lacing pattern which at first glance looks like a basic crisscross pattern but in reality is much more.

Pull the lace straight across and feed up through the first eyelets.

Cross the ends to create an "X," then feed them under the sides and up through the next eyelets.

Repeat crossing and feeding under and up until lacing is completed.

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