THE NORTHMAN Review — A Bloody and Brilliant Creative Epic
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Northman review says that something wild, wondrous and wicked this way comes. It’s a powerhouse you will never forget if you’re daring enough to see it. I’d heard good things about The Northman, but they did not prepare me for scope, the style, the sheer creative expanse of this dark, bloody…
What Is Midcentury Modern Design? Way More Than ‘Mad Men’ May Lead You to Believe
Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images What is midcentury modern design? This form of architecture and furniture is all over the places these days, although the movement dates back decades. So what exactly is Midcentury modern design? Fans of the show “Mad Men” may already be conjuring up images of Don Draper’s snazzy Manhattan apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and…
‘Fix My Flip’ Reveals One Thing a Contractor Should Never, Ever Do
HGTV On “Fix My Flip,” real estate expert Page Turner helps rescue all kinds of renovations gone awry. But sometimes, the wisest thing novice flippers can do is walk away to save their shirts. In the episode “Slow Pace in Pasadena,” first-time flippers Edgar and Cheryl are working on an adorable property brimming with so…
What Is a Twin Home? It’s Not Just Another Word for ‘Duplex’
Ashley Cooper/Getty Images The first time you come across the term “twin home” in a home buying search, you might confuse it with other types of properties that share walls, like a duplex or a townhome. These types of properties look similar, but there are very important—and subtle—details that distinguish each from the others. So what…
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE Review — Cuddly Fantasy
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore review embraces the cuddly nature of the beasties, along with the icy villainy of Mad Mikkelssen as Gellert Grindelwald. There’s a warm, fuzzy and familiar feeling about Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. I think viewers are more than ready for a film that cuddles comfortably…
‘Mash-Up Our Home’ Reveals Ways Couples Can Compromise on Decor
HGTV Couples often have a hard time agreeing on how to decorate their home—and a new show has arrived to help them. In “Mash-Up Our Home,” the husband and wife design team of Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia assist couples by creating a mashup of their different design styles, resulting in a hybrid that everyone…
Darling Detroit Home Renovated by ‘Bargain Block’ Duo Wasn’t on TV, but Is Still Picture-Perfect
HGTV / Realtor.com HGTV’s “Bargain Block” is a home renovation series with a twist. It’s grounded in the staple of the genre: a couple of renovation specialists working together on flips. But on this popular program, building and design experts Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas attempt to restore Detroit one house at a time. They…
The Property Brothers Reveal Furniture Trends and Fails, and What Makes a Home Feel Complete
Living Spaces Since “Property Brothers” stars Drew and Jonathan Scott are famous for designing and renovating houses, it makes sense that they’d also be interested in having a hand in what goes into those houses: the furniture. The brothers recently collaborated with furniture retailer Living Spaces on a new collection of 90 pieces—including sectionals, dining…
Bel Air’s Legendary Wilt Chamberlain House is On the Market Again
Formerly one of the world’s most famous bachelor pads, the Wilt Chamberlain house has been spruced up and renovated into a unique mansion that is still an architectural gem. The former bachelor pad of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain is back in the sales lineup again. Previously listed for $19 million, the Bel-Air, CA, home is now available…
Listed for $21.5M, Wallace Neff’s Mrs. James Skinner House Is a Grand Estate
Realtor.com The Mrs. James Skinner House, one of the L.A. area’s most distinguished and well-preserved estates, is back on the market for $21.5 million—the same price it was listed for last year. The Italian Revival mansion in San Marino, CA, was built in 1929 for the widow of James Skinner, one of the founders of…
