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Stocking Stuffers under $25

If you’re at a loss for stocking stuffer ideas Apartmenttherapy has 10 ideas for you.

Architecture – New York City Co-op Apartments

November 29, 2023 by microsoft edge

145-146 Central Park West
The San Remo
1929
Renaissance Revival
Emery Roth

Today’s blog post is about the most famous New York City Co-op apartments. The quintessentially desirable addresses in Manhattan! The most storied addresses of the city.

720 Park Avenue
1928
Neoclassical architecture
Cross & Cross / Rosario Candela

740 Park Avenue
1929
Art Deco
Rosario Candela & Arthur Loomis Harmon
Considered a legendary address
“at one time considered (and still thought to be by some) the most luxurious and powerful residential building in New York City”

960 Fifth Avenue
1927
Warren & Wetmore / Rosario Candela
Considered along with 820 Fifth Avenue & 834 Fifth Avenue of the three top buildings on Fifth Avenue

211 Central Park West
The Beresford
1928
Renaissance Revival

834 Fifth Avenue
1931
Art Deco
Rosario Candela
It has been called “the most pedigreed building on the snobbiest street in the country’s most real estate-obsessed city”

435 East 52nd Street
River House
1930
Art Deco
Bottomley, Wagner & White

1 West 72nd Street
The Dakota
1884
German Renaissance
Henry Janeway Hardenbergh
Oldest remaining luxury apartment building in New York City
One of five top-tier apartment buildings on Central Park West the others are 88 Central Park West, 101 Central Park West, The San Remo, The Beresford

1040 5th Avenue
1920s
Rosario Candela
Along with 1020 Fifth Avenue and 998 Fifth considered the most luxurieous and prestigious co-operative buildings in the upper east side

998 5th Avenue
1912
Italian Renaissance
McKim, Mead & White
The building was the first super-luxury apartment house on Fifth Avenue. The architect was given unlimited permission to create whatever was necessary to lure the very wealthy into the building.

101 Central Park West
1929
Neo Renaissance

88 Central Park West
The Brentmore
1910

820 Fifth Avenue
One of the most expensive and exclusive apartment

50 Tacky Christmas Decor Trends

November 28, 2023 by microsoft edge

This list was put together by Alotfinance. A site I’d not encountered till today. Their list of “tacky Christmas decor trends” is odd. I understand if you’re wanting subdued or understated some of these are wrong. But sometimes over the top is what is sought out. According to this list brown Christmas decorations are wrong. Hum! What do you think?

What do you think of this list? What do you think is tacky?

Airbnb

November 27, 2023 by microsoft edge

Airbnbs are making the news once again. This time, as potential options to help with the housing crisis. Of course, Airbnb is frowned upon in most condo buildings – seen as a potential compromise to security but the short-term rental of homes takes it out of the much needed long-term rental pool or sale. Details here.

Ottawa Condo for Sale
Viscount Alexander Park
23-525 St-Laurent Boulevard
$450,000

November 26, 2023 by microsoft edge

Welcome to your new home! Enter the front door of this townhouse in the coveted Highlands to be greeted by sunshine pouring into the expansive main living space of this beautiful unit. Step onto the large second-floor balcony off your living/dining room that overlooks your private garden oasis on the main level. Generous upgraded kitchen features ss appliances & granite counter tops. Bright & airy dining room overlooks expertly manicured green space featuring inground pool & sprawling pond w fountain water feature. 5 piece washroom conveniently located adjacent entrance. Downstairs you will find 3 bedrooms w large laundry room & ample storage. Primary bedroom boasts space for a king sized bed & the luxury of walk-through closet to ensuite. Whether you are strolling along perennial lined walking paths or taking a dip in the pool in summer or skating on private rink & reaping the benefits of a clean warm car parking in your 2 in-garage parking spaces The Highlands delivers resort-style live all year long. With all inclusive condo fees, this turn key-unit gives you the sense of a classic single family home w the convenience of condominium living! Seeing is believing so come and experience all the Highlands has to offer!

Photos of grounds during all 4 seasons.

Virtual Tour

Open House Sunday
November 26
2pm to 4pm
Lower Town
801-180 York Street
$499,000

November 25, 2023 by microsoft edge

Welcome to suite 801 at the East Market / 180 York Street in the heart of the Byward Market. This furnished, recently renovated two bedroom condo has a wall to wall view of the Market and the Gatineau Hills. It features high ceilings, and an open concept, living room/dining room/kitchen. The kitchen has quartz countertops, ample cupboard space, and new stainless steel appliances. The renovated bathroom has the same white quartz countertop. The suite also has in suite laundry, a storage locker, and an underground parking space. Amenities include an exercise centre, party room, games room along with a garden patio with BBQ. Condo fees include heat and air conditioning. The building is surrounded by restaurants and shops, and is an easy walk to the Parliament Buildings, uOttawa, the city centre and the LRT.

Virtual Tour

China Cabinets

November 23, 2023 by microsoft edge

According to apartmenttherapy china cabinets are making a comeback. They are not necessarily being used as they were back in the day, but they have been rediscovered as a practical piece of furniture. I have to agree! I mean they are a great storage piece. Really the piece of furniture that provides the most storage.

Architectural Wonders – 45 Iconic Modern and Historical Structures in the World

November 22, 2023 by microsoft edge

TravelerDoor has put together a list of the most iconic buildings in the world.

Visiting the Taj Mahal I was very lucky. We were told at sunrise is best. We set the alarm for quite early, looked outside and saw “pea soup fog” so we go back to bed and rise a bit later. At that point in spite of the fog we decide – let’s go. Well! We approached the gate and could not see anything, then every step we took the Taj Mahal started to appear through the fog until by the time we were close we could see it but we were surrounded by fog. Having it appear throught the fog was just the most magical. By the time we came out the fog had lifted.

On this long list I’m happy to say I’ve seen 6 and would say there are 5 I’d really like to see.

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