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“Buy the best, and you will only cry once” – Miles Redd
Sunday, February 1, 2015As we sit in the aftermath of what was not the”Blizzard of the Century”, but in the freezing cold, there is every indication that the Spring market is upon us. Buyers are out and about. It’s “house hunting season” again and nothing speaks louder to me than that quote from Miles Redd! When you are out looking at properties remember that getting what you really want can happen. Whether you are buying something that is move-in ready, or you are looking for a project, everyone’s “best house” is out there. You just need to take that leap!
11 Huckleberry Lane, offered by Kate Balanoff through Houlihan Lawrence, is a classic and gracious colonial with six bedrooms, five full and two half baths generously spread out inside 7200 square feet. Newly built in 2003, it has settled into its own and holds up its end of the bargain as a “classic”. Bring your kleenex; who knows, maybe you will get a good weep in! Asking $3,395,000.
If you are looking for a good, big cry, call us. We would love to help find the best house for you. They say February 1 is the official start of the Spring market, but around here, it is always a good time to look and move into your new house!
If you are currently working with an agent/broker, this is not a solicitation.
Another option in your search might be
Tags: 11 Huckleberry, Houlihan Lawrence, lanterns, Miles Redd, Robert Kime, The Antique & Artisans Gallery
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Christmas Book List for 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014The book lists are out for Christmas and it is so fun to see what editors, reviewers and critics are recommending as “good reads” for under the tree. Naturally, we have our suggestions as well. So, if you are considering a move, a renovation or starting from the ground up with a new build next year, here are some books that we think will inspire you to get started on your projects in the coming year!
All these books can be bought or ordered at Barrett Books. They have other very good suggestions at their Noroton Heights location. Call to order, or drop in and enjoy the experience of a great book store.
Tags: 15 Shagbark, Barret Bookstore, Bunny Willilmas, Ferguson & Shamamian, Gil Schafer, Jack Staub, Jane Garmey, Katie Ridder, Markham Roberts, Miles Redd, Peter Pennoyer, Susanna Salk, Tom Scheerer, Tory Burch, Victoria Hagan, VIta Sackville West
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MILESTONES
Saturday, March 2, 2013How time flies when you blog!
It seems like yesterday when we started working together, driving around town looking at real estate for sale, throwing opinions and thoughts around on everything from shutter construction to gravel driveways and the proper stone wall. We are “wanna be” architects, fabric designers and antique dealers. Looking for the perfect house for a customer, or working with a seller is more than the transaction for us. It’s the love of all things that go along with owning a home.
So we thought it would be a great idea to start a dialogue – a blog – to throw around and share all the ideas and thoughts we pick up out on the trail. Talking about the houses we love and the details we see that make a house someone’s home, both inside and out.
Here are some of the exciting things that happened at Real in Darien this year:
We averaged 2.5 blogs a week!!!
We ventured into Rowayton as an extension of the Darien market.
We added our consignment page for the love of great secondhand finds.
We realized quickly we live in a community filled with dynamic and extremely talented neighbors and friends. We call them our Local Lusts.
We hosted our first trunk show, featuring Sister Parish, at 593 Hollow Tree Ridge Road.
We met Miles Redd and Jeffrey Bilhuber… highlights of our year!
We have grand goals and big ideas for our second year, including more great content and exciting deals on the horizon. We also have big news to announce….stay tuned!
We are passionate about what we LOVE and we hope our blogs reflect that. Thank you for your support, your “likes” and subscriptions, and your constant encouragement. We have made a few mistakes along the way but are not afraid to to learn from them. More importantly, we will not let a few critics stop us from trying something new. We are grateful to our firm, Kelly Associates, for their support and abitlity to see the big picture in this business. We are on this ride for the long haul….enjoying every minute!
-Kim & Abigail
Tags: Jeffrey Bilhuber, Kelly Associates, Miles Redd, Milestones
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Miles Redd event at the Antique and Artisan Center
Monday, October 15, 2012We are getting sooooo excited for the Miles Redd book signing at the Antique and Artisan Center on October 17 from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. You can pre-order your book at www.assouline.com for $75.00. It is going to be loaded with wonderful pictures full of his distinctive work. We hear there may be a surprise guest or two!
Can’t wait to meet him and hope to see you all there. XO-Abigail & Kim
Tags: Antique & Artisan Center, Miles Redd
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A Post Script….
Wednesday, October 3, 2012I recently referenced Gil Schafer, the architect who is on his way to being one of the GREAT American architects. There is no doubt that I am CRAZY about his work, so I thought it was worth mentioning that his book, The Great American House, is superb! If you have even the slightest interest in architecture and or design you should take a look at this book. In fact, you should probably own it. He has some great advice. He really gets it.
I managed to collect a few photos to give you a flavor of this wonderful book. Gill describes three of four projects of his and how they come together. Very inspirational!
(Photo curtesy of Architectural Digest)
(Photo curtesy of Architectural Digest)
(Photography curtesy of Erik Piasecki)
Tags: Gil Schafer, Miles Redd
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