Category: Interior

UPDATE 11/28/16: The first renderings of Leonardo DiCaprio's luxurious eco-resort, which has been in the works since April 2015, are finally here. The resort, located on a small island off the coast of Belize, is slated to open in 2018 and will feature fewer structures than previously expected - 36 residential homes and 36 villas, according to the Daily Mail - but will still be as eco-friendly and luxurious as anticipated.

Given the meteoric rise in popularity of "Hamilton," it seems like everyone - from President Obama to your humblebragging neighbor who was lucky enough to get tickets - is geeking out over the American revolution. S. Prestley Blake, co-founder of the Friendly's restaurant chain, however, takes the nation's fascination with early American politics to another level.

The homeowner has style in her DNA. She is the daughter of an international model, Vogue editor, and jet-setter who helped put Valentino on the map. And she, too, was a cover girl in the 1970s, known for her sporty elegance and European je ne sais quoi. Much of her life has been spent in a series of historic homes and chic apartments around the globe, where she basked in Old Masters, Chanel, and Sèvres.

With personal drivers available on demand, it was only a matter of time before private pilots would be too. And thanks to an influx of cash that charter company JetSmarter just received, booking one will soon be easier than ever. According to Business Insider, JetSmarter recently announced a $20 million investment they've received from notables like Jay Z, the Saudi Royal Family and executives from Twitter and Goldman Sachs.

A hot pink Hermès Birkin bag just set a major record, becoming the most expensive purse ever sold at auction. The handbag went for $221,844 at Christie's handbags and accessories sale in Hong Kong on Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal. Birkin's are famously sought after due to their French origins and limited quantities.

There's no green light across the lake, but this house is as close to Gatsby as it gets. The home where author F. Scott Fitzgerald first started writing The Great Gatsby is up for sale, The Wall Street Journal reports. The Great Neck, N.Y. home has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, taking up more than 5,000 square feet, and includes access to an exclusive country club.

The power of a white room is stunning - clean and crisp, the neutral palette adds a dose of instant chic to any home. With a never-ending array of undertones and finishes, finding the perfect white paint for your space can be a daunting task. Lucky for you, we've done the leg work. Browse these 18 white paints for a refreshing take on the classic.

The ELEVATE Design Collective has defied all expectations, bringing together six brands - Delta Faucet Company, Formica Corporation, Hunter Fan, JELD-WEN, KitchenAid, and Schlage - with a single task: To create a product featuring the new Pantone color Single Malt. The silky, relaxed hue, which evokes the unimpeachable comfort of sipping a stiff drink by the fire, would act as the equalizer of sorts, tying the products together inside a spacious New York City loft.

Known for the stunning tablescapes and breathtaking centerpieces created and donated by New York's top designers, the Orchid Dinner benefits the New York Botanical Garden's orchid research collection which helps with orchid conservation. This year's event will take place at the Mandarin Oriental at Columbus Circle, Tuesday, February 10th, 2015, starting at 7:00 p.

Sailboats have a reputation for being among the smaller ships on the sea, but one billionaire is turning that assumption on its head. Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, the ninth richest person in Russia, just unveiled his newest sailing boat, and it's nothing to scoff at. At 468 feet in length and boasting 300 foot high masts, it's the largest sailing yacht in existence, according to the Daily Mail.

Starting today, independent and world-renowned designers join together at the highly-curated pop-up shop, Thread, in Washington DC's Union Market. The progressive retail concept features a collection of showrooms from artistic minds showcasing innovative designs in everything from fashion to home. "Thread is about celebrating great design and fostering growth among emerging and established entrepreneurs.

As the largest if its kind in America, the 14 th annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale returns this weekend, from February 15 through 17, to the Palm Springs Convention Center with a preview gala and early buying opportunity on February 14. Off The Wall of Los Angeles Exibit. Photograph Courtesy of Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale.

High Point Market, the furniture industry's most anticipated event of the year, will take place later this month (April 18th-23rd). But, before it opens, the High Point Style Spotters give us a sneak peak at the top trends we'll see this season. 1. Made in America. " With the resurgence in all things manufactured in the USA, there are new pieces and collections that reflect a handmade, folksy quality in their design," says Kati Curtis of Kati Curtis Design.

Central Park Horse Show via Instagram Giddy up! The Central Park Horse Show will trot into Trump Rink starting September 18, and Veranda will be on hand to make sure it's as gorgeous as it is thrilling. Veranda has helped design the event's VIP tent area, which will feature Troy Lighting chandeliers, New Moon rugs, and images from the Veranda archive.

Overlooking Hollywood Hills sits a Spanish Colonial Revival home, rich with history. A home like this always poses the difficult question: What stays and what needs to go? The serene European-style property met its match in up-and-coming interior designer and lifestyle coach Joshua Smith. "Home has always been more than a pretty place to reside, it goes beyond decorating.

A historic Texas home is on the market, and it comes with a Texas-sized price tag. Luxury real estate agency Allie Beth Allman & Associates has just listed Dallas businessman Tom Hicks' sprawling Dallas estate for a hefty $100 million. When it was listed in 2012, the asking price was a record-breaking $135 million price tag.

Turns out, F. Scott Fitzgerald lived less lavishly than Jay Gatsby. The St. Paul, Minnesota rowhome where the iconic author penned his first novel, " This Side Of Paradise," hit the market this week, The Daily Mail reports. Priced at just $650,000, the 3,502-square-foot four bedroom, four bath pad has been designated a National Historic Landmark - meaning that the exterior of the home cannot be changed, according to the Pioneer Press.

1. A morning sunrise. View this post on Instagram Good morning Veranda! Happy to be here with you. #IHLiveanextraordinarylife @indiahicksstyle #springbreak A post shared by Veranda Magazine (@verandamag) on Mar 21, 2015 at 7:57am PDT 2. A beautiful view during a morning run. View this post on Instagram Morning run.

New York's Four Seasons Restaurant may be closing, but you can still snag a table. The restaurant is scheduled to serve its last meal on July 16th; just 10 days later, Forbes reports Wright Auctions will sell the restaurant's furniture on site. The approximately 500 lots include everything from the Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs to Tulip tables by Eero Saarinen, as well as the restaurant's pots and pans.

What an honor it was for Veranda to host the largest designer show house in the magazine's twenty-one-year history at magnificent Greystone estate in Beverly Hills. When I first saw this 1920s architectural jewel, its vast rooms still echoing with the sounds of a lost golden era, I flashed back to the Belle époque and The Great Gatsby .