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Grape Expectations: Becoming a Master Sommelier
With a robust swish of the wrist, wine whips around the bulb of its glass and releases scents to savor—or labor over. Everyone with the sense of smell is capable of decoding wine’s olfactory clues, yet two well-known educational bodies offer laborious certification processes that equip attendees with the ability to nose, taste, rank, and… The post Grape Expectations: Becoming a Master Sommelier appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
On the Market: 6 NYC Apartments with Outdoor Space
The great outdoors are calling, even if it is a rooftop garden set above the concrete jungle of New York City. As the temperature begins to rise, so too does demand for private, outdoor space where New Yorkers can breathe fresh air, take in some vitamin D and even exercise their green thumbs. In honor… The post On the Market: 6 NYC Apartments with Outdoor Space appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Townhouse Living: Discover Your Next Multilevel Oasis
While townhouses are often the mark of prestige and elegance, they are, in fact, so much more. A townhouse offers security and privacy, a place of solitude in the middle of a bustling city. Offering multiple levels, a townhouse truly allows for quiet living and without neighbors living above or below you, it’s easy to… The post Townhouse Living: Discover Your Next Multilevel Oasis appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Curves Ahead: Essencia, a La Jolla Estate
Among the possible problems a homeowner could have, Mina Kooklani has the least dire of them all—and she knows it. “Sometimes I have a hard time choosing where to sit, because every room has ocean views,” she says. In fact, Essencia, the home she shares with husband Mark Kooklani, which is tucked into the side… The post Curves Ahead: Essencia, a La Jolla Estate appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Design Inspirations: Flower Power
No longer the exclusive province of luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, big, beautiful bouquets are sprouting up everywhere, from residential lobbies to public spaces to private homes. Feeling inspired to re-create these striking looks? We sought advice from Lewis Miller, the New York City–based floral designer behind the lavish creations in the Whitby and Crosby… The post Design Inspirations: Flower Power appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Waldorf Astoria New York Wants to Know #WhoAreYouCookingFor
Those who don’t have the ability to shop or cook are more vulnerable than ever during this time, as many meal providing services have had fewer staff members or can no longer operate due to closures. God’s Love We Deliver (GLWD), a non-sectarian organization that delivers food to people with underlying medical conditions, is still… The post Waldorf Astoria New York Wants to Know #WhoAreYouCookingFor appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Design Trend: Painted Kitchen Cabinets are Here to Stay
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home for many buyers and can be a deciding factor on whether or not they make an offer. But, kitchen design trends have changed from 10-15 years ago. Then, dark, wood cabinetry—think cherry, mahogany—was the popular look. “Now, wood-stained cabinetry is dated. It has… The post Design Trend: Painted Kitchen Cabinets are Here to Stay appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
A Balancing Act: Heather and Learka Rise to the Occasion
Like so many of us, Heather T. Roy and Learka Bosnak have learned quite a few things as they’ve had to adjust to working from home. But most of their lessons have been about rediscovering their appreciation for each other and embracing a sense of balance and gratitude for the little things. Elliman Insider sat down… The post A Balancing Act: Heather and Learka Rise to the Occasion appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Elliman Connection: Giving Back through Huntington Hospital’s Meals on Wheels
Many organizations around the country help prepare and deliver food to those who can’t easily shop or cook for themselves. Due to COVID-19 however, many programs have had to adjust their delivery and service methods. Douglas Elliman agents Kelley Taylor, Nikki Taylor Friedman and Jyll Kata have been volunteering at Huntington Hospital Mobile Meals on… The post Elliman Connection: Giving Back through Huntington Hospital’s Meals on Wheels appeared first on Elliman Insider. -
Mother’s Day Means Business for These Mom-led Real Estate Teams
Mother’s Day represents something special to all of us, an opportunity to reflect upon and thank our mothers for the love, support and sacrifices they routinely make for our benefit. For those who get the chance to work with their mothers, they experience that gratitude daily. This Mother’s Day, Elliman Insider caught up with a… The post Mother’s Day Means Business for These Mom-led Real Estate Teams appeared first on Elliman Insider.