Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s rare to find a home once owned by one of the world’s most famous female artists and a billionaire, but this adobe-style estate in Santa Fe, New Mexico is one of them. This estate was once owned—separately—by famed artist Georgia O’Keeffe in the 1980s and late Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen in 2000 until his death in 2018. Originally listed for $22.6 million in 2021 and a reduced price of $17.5 million in 2022, the stunning estate is now seeking $15 million. This 20-acre property has Southwestern-style charm and multiple structures across the grounds. There is a three-story main house built in the 1930s that has a Spanish Pueblo Revival style with adobe walls made from earth-tone stucco and wood beams. Here, there are six bedrooms, a grand formal living and dining room, library, game room, chef’s kitchen, and solarium, with a total of 9,200 square feet. This main residence also has kiva … [Read more...] about The Former Santa Fe, New Mexico Estate, Once Owned By Georgia O’Keeffe And Paul Allen, Lists For $15 Million
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Spring Greens: Pelikan, Oris And Girard-Perregaux
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Green is at the top of the list of hot colors for 2023, and it’s showing up in a variety of places—from pen and watch collections, to fashion and home décor. Here are a few well-known brands that have taken the trend to heart. Pelikan Special Edition Souverän 800 Green Demonstrator This Special Edition Souverän 800 Green Demonstrator may look familiar to long-time pen aficionados at first glance, since a similar green Pelikan Demonstrator was introduced in 1992. But there are a couple of important design updates featured her—like the modernized cap ring and turning knob for the piston-filling system. The body of the pen is a springtime grass green that is vibrant and energizing, and the transparent cap and barrel—the very definition of a demonstrator pen—allow a great view of the inner workings of the pen, as well as the status of its ink supply. The metal components, as well as the traditional Pelikan beak-like … [Read more...] about Spring Greens: Pelikan, Oris And Girard-Perregaux
Need To Know: Five Essential Hotel Updates For Travel Lovers
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin 1. Aman takes over Rosa Alpina The iconic Rosa Alpina hotel, in Italy’s UNESCO-protected Dolomites, has been providing hospitality since 1939 and is about to enter perhaps its most exciting chapter yet – as a fully-fledged Aman resort. Having presided over Rosa Alpina for three generations, the Pizzinini family will remain at the helm of the serene mountain retreat. The long-term partnership with Aman sees the family unite with the brand’s philosophy of intuitive service and a luxury home-away-from-home experience. Currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, the illustrious property will reopen under its new guise for the 2024/25 winter season. The revamp of Rosa Alpina will be overseen by long-time Aman collaborator Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects, who most recently masterminded the monumental transformation of the Crown Building to become Aman New York . The redesign will include a … [Read more...] about Need To Know: Five Essential Hotel Updates For Travel Lovers
Every U.S. Crypto Exchange (And Binance) Is Being Investigated By The SEC, Says Senator Lummis Staffer
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Widely circulated reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating $20 billion crypto exchange Coinbase are just the tip of the iceberg, according to a staffer from U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis’ (R-Wy) office. The staffer says every U.S. crypto exchange—and the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance—are in various stages of being investigated. There are more than 40 U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, according to crypto data site, CoinGecko. The SEC has not responded to multiple requests for comment. Coming in the wake of a number of SEC actions asserting the regulator’s domain over the crypto industry, and an equally strong response by the U.S Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) pushing back against what it characterizes as “regulation through enforcement,” the staffer says the SEC urgently wants to resolve its dispute with the CFTC over crypto jurisdiction. If the matter isn’t … [Read more...] about Every U.S. Crypto Exchange (And Binance) Is Being Investigated By The SEC, Says Senator Lummis Staffer
Know The Red Flag In Your Portfolio
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Travis Forman, Portfolio Manager at Strategic Private Wealth Counsel - Harbourfront Wealth Management . Not to alarm you, but there may be a red flag in your portfolio. You might have a sound investment plan and be adequately diversified, but how are you protecting your purchasing power? Do you have inflation-fighting assets in your portfolio? Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are in an era of higher inflation. Just a couple of years ago, inflation was low, and interest rates were at rock bottom. As we know, this has changed significantly since then. While peak inflation of 9.1% in the United States and 8.1% in Canada may no longer be a reality, a swift return to the days of 2% inflation is also unlikely. If you need to hear it from someone other than me, the multinational investment corporation BlackRock agrees. In its 2023 outlook, the firm stated, “we think we are going to be living with inflation … we see … [Read more...] about Know The Red Flag In Your Portfolio
MicroStrategy Sticks With Long-Term Bitcoin Strategy But Uses Short-Term Sale For Tax Benefit
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin MicroStrategy MSTR , the business-software company that has a thing for bitcoin still loves the cryptocurrency even though it sold some for tax purposes last month, employing a tactic that could help other long-term fans ease the pain from the asset’s months-long slide. As part of a flurry of late-year transactions, MicroStrategy sold about 704 bitcoins at an average price of $16,776 on December 22, the first time the company had divested any holdings of the leading cryptocurrency. But that followed purchases of about 2,395 tokens for about $17,871 each from November 1-December 21. The company said in an SEC filing that it planned to use losses generated by the sale to diminish previous capital gains, which could result in tax benefits. It also said it turned around and bought 810 bitcoins on December 22 at about $16,485 each, meaning MicroStrategy had a net increase of about 2,501 in its bitcoin hoard since the … [Read more...] about MicroStrategy Sticks With Long-Term Bitcoin Strategy But Uses Short-Term Sale For Tax Benefit
How ‘Chang Can Dunk’ Director Jingyi Shao Went From Making Commercials To A Debut With Disney
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jingyi Shao got his start in the film industry through directing commercials in China for global brands like Levi’s, Johnnie Walker and Cartier. Yet, Shao knew he would eventually move into narrative filmmaking. One of his screenplays rose to the top spots on the Black List in 2020 and soon, he was off to a pitch session with Disney. This screenplay became Chang Can Dunk , which premiered on streaming platform Disney+ earlier this month. Shao also has projects currently in development for Amazon AMZN and Netflix. It has been a whirlwind few years for Shao, ever since his first meeting with Disney. “I had been trying to make my first film for a number of years. To write a script, have it picked up by Disney and then very quickly, put into pre-production and then shoot it — all within three years — it’s amazing,” Shao says. While the primary relationships in Shao’s original script were left intact, he admitted … [Read more...] about How ‘Chang Can Dunk’ Director Jingyi Shao Went From Making Commercials To A Debut With Disney
Earth Day Is Almost Here–Go Green With These Cool Products
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin With Earth Day fast approaching, many of us are trying to find ways to use more earth-friendly items to help us, help the planet. Many companies are now doing their part and are offering products that use sustainable manufacturing processes, organic ingredients and recycled packaging. You can now find these green products in unexpected categories, ranging from furniture to socks to gummies. Below are some of my favorites. Thuma Beds Thuma has created furniture that is beautifully designed and incredibly easy to assemble. The Thuma bed can be put together in minutes and looks incredibly stylish once assembled. Even better, the Thuma bed is officially GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning that all of the materials used meet some of the world’s most rigorous third party emissions standards, making the bed both good for the environment and the consumer. These sleek beds are made from upcycled rubberwood with a lifetime … [Read more...] about Earth Day Is Almost Here–Go Green With These Cool Products
Can You Use Your 529 To Take A Cruise?
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “Has anyone had clients actually do the apocryphal story of a client using a 529 to go on a continuing education cruise of Europe?” asked one of my peers in a recent forum, “Trying to figure (this out) after client asked.” Can You Get An Education At Sea? There are a host of companies offering education opportunities in combination with a cruise. Continuing Education, Inc. claims to have, “over 100 Continuing Medical Education and Dental CE cruise conferences.” This allows medical professionals to fulfill the requirements of their professional designation in combination with a vacation. There’s also University at Sea, CME Away at Sea, AEA Optometric Cruise Seminars, and many, many more companies that would gladly give a professional continuing education classes and an excuse to vacation. However, these are all continuing education classes, not college courses from an accredited school. These are for-profit companies … [Read more...] about Can You Use Your 529 To Take A Cruise?
Funding For Biodiversity Efforts Is Now Available To Wine Growers In Bourgogne
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Rows of tidy vineyards can be a beautiful sight, but winemaking regions around the world are becoming more aware of the drawbacks of monoculture on the farm. When one type of crop is cultivated to the reduction of other vegetation and wildlife, the system can become imbalanced. Environmental scales are further tipped when chemical or high-intervention practices are employed to control the influence of nature and weather. But wine producers have been encouraged by the benefits of biodiversity, an increase in the variety of life existing in an area — in this case, the vineyard and surrounding spaces. Biodiversity has the potential to inhibit disease and pests, support healthy water systems, increase soil fertility, aid pollination, and promote beneficial species. The Bourgogne (Burgundy) region has recently announced funding to build biodiversity within its climats. (Climat is a local term that identifies Bourgogne vineyards as … [Read more...] about Funding For Biodiversity Efforts Is Now Available To Wine Growers In Bourgogne