Biggest Gains in Home Sales and Biggest Declines in U.S. Home Sales in April. Report

    U.S. home-sale prices edged up 2.8 percent year over year to a median of $307,600 last month. Redfin Report. U.S. home-sale prices edged up 2.8 percent year over year to a median of $307,600 in April, according to a new report from technology-powered real estate brokerage Redfin. This marks a rebound from March’s … Read more

Venice Biennale 2019 review – preaching to the converted

There is much to praise from Ghana, India, France, and a stunning international pavilion. Less admirable is a true horror on the Arsenale…

Ranches, redwoods and really good wine: the California travel guide

From iconic road trips to farm-to-table feasting, via hikes, bikes, culture and canyons: Anna Hart shares her must-dos, must-sees and can’t-leave-without-eatings

The ultimate sleep chamber: Equinox Hotels in Hudson Yards released first wave of details for the fitness as lifestyle property

    First Equinox Hotels property to open June 2019 in New York City in Hudson Yards; Los Angeles, Santa Clara, CA, Chicago, Seattle and Houston to Follow. Equinox Hotels designed rooms as the ultimate sleep chamber.  Equinox Hotels released the first wave of details for the property, including design partners, room features, and guest … Read more

The High End: Barneys New York is the first major retailer to introduce a luxury cannabis lifestyle shop

      The High End: luxury cannabis lifestyle and wellness concept shop now open in Barneys New York Beverly Hills. “The High End” is now open in Barneys New York Beverly Hills, featuring an exclusive partnership with luxe cannabis brand Beboe, the Los Angeles-based leader in luxury cannabis, and a wide selection of luxury … Read more

Tom Ford succeeds CFDA’s current Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg

    Tom Ford to further the voice of American Fashion and its designers as the Chairman of The Council of Fashion Designers Of America. The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced that award-winning fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer Tom Ford will be the next Chairman of the CFDA, effective June, … Read more