$36 MILLION DOLLAR BEVERLY HILLS MODERN - SEE THIS HOUSE

A mansion perched on its own island above Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Quite awesome. Sleek...modern...super amazing views... the ultimate glass house.

An uber home for sale really...it is listed by Mauricio Umansky (Real Housewives t.v. show husband) of The Agency.

EE, TE's son, found this one online and showed it to me on Saturday. I was impressed with EE's cool modern aesthetic in homes at such a young age.  Meanwhile, I think TE and EE were most impressed with the garage of the home - a guy's car parking dream I suppose because even the garage has floor to ceiling windows and city views.  Check out the garage on COCOCOZY Pinterest (and remember to follow me there for extras)

6 bedrooms, 10 baths in a 11,200 square feet of home...all for $36 million.  Built by developer Richard Papalian, designer Michael Palumbo and architect Marc Whipple, the finest materials were used to construct this house.

Amazing views of all of Los Angeles...water, city and more.  The home sits on its own island...surrounded by a modern day moat of sorts.   A “white chocolate, dark chocolate” theme called for the use of Hera Limestone from the Sinai Peninsula, elegant Super Thassos floor tiles, beautiful Wenge wood, the finest German-made Schucco windows, custom-engineered Renlita doors.  The state-of-the-art kitchen features Italian lacquered cabinetry and integrated Miele appliances.  There is a guest house, putting green and pool too!  Sitting on almost an acre...this home is a little world unto itself.

I think I could make do with this mansion!  You?

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Remember to shop the new Nbaynadamas Furniture of pillows and throws at the Nbaynadamas Furniture!

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SPIKE LEE'S $32 MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE - SEE THIS HOUSE

Here is a peek inside the New York City Upper East Side home reported to be owned by filmmaker/director Spike Lee that is currently on the market for $32 million dollars.

The home located at 153 E. 63rd and it is known as the Hatch House...constructed from stables back in the early 1900s.  The home was gifted to the first owners by the Vanderbilt family and famed burlesque dancer Gypsy Lee Rose is said to have owned it for 3 decades.  Spike Lee bought it in the 1990's for $16 million and is now selling it for twice as much.

The 8200+ square foot home is made up of two buildings surrounding a courtyard.  It features 5 bedrooms, 8 baths, staff quarters and a gym.

This property is listed by Sotheby's Serena Boardman.

It has been reported that the home was owned by famed modern artist Jasper Johns too!  Lots of famous names it seems have lived under this roof.

What do you think?  Would you take it or leave it?  I like the house.  Love the arched windows and the long walkways connecting the two buildings.  I also love the idea of having my own private courtyard right in the middle of New York City.  I'd take it!

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

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$30 MILLION DOLLAR PARK VIEW PENTHOUSE - SEE THIS HOUSE

A $29.5 million dollar Park Avenue penthouse on the market - a holiday present for someone?  Anyone?  Anyone?

Listed by Sothebys agent Serena Boardman, this duplex two story home is 12 rooms - 5 bedrooms, 6 baths (3 full + 3 partial) in 6,286 sq. ft.

The apartment is on the 30 and 31st floor of a high end condominium building. 52 large windows, 10 foot ceilings, large rooms including a state-of-the-art kitchen, library and media room.

Love the light colored herringbone wood floors and the very architectural steel stair railing.

Take a tour...

Love the light colored herringbone wood floors in the main living room and bottom floor. (above)

Gleaming state-of-the-art chef's kitchen with stainless steel cabinets (above)

Very cool architectural steel railing on the stairs leading to the 2nd floor. (above)

City rooftop views and a glimpse of Central Park. (above)

2nd floor media room. (above)

Question I always have to ask...would you take it or leave it if money were not an issue but you could only have one home. Hmmm....thinking...I would take it for 5 years then give it to someone else. How does that sound?

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Working on 2014 COCOCOZY collection. Lots to do before the end of the year and so little time. Literally just days and counting.  Some new looks! So excited to share with you.  Will be able to give you a glimpse in January.

P.P.S. Must holiday shop every night this week. I am so behind! Arghhh... Also, have to plan my Christmas Eve dinner...now. Oy.

P.P.P.S. Had a nice weekend with TE. Went to drinks at the Polo Lounge on Friday evening with TE (had a cold glass of champagne and enjoyed the holiday mood at the Beverly Hills Hotel), on Saturday saw a movie with TE and his son EE (we saw The Hobbit!...Had never seen any of these movies and it was quite good), and on Sunday TE and I drove around the beach areas with the top down on TE's convertible (yes, we were driving with the top down on a 75 degree day in December). A nice relaxing weekend.  Should have done at least some of my shopping.  I did none!!!! Yikes.  Help.  Need a personal shopper (or I just need to get to it like most people)!

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$46 MILLION GARDEN TOWNHOUSE IN NYC - SEE THIS HOUSE

Multi million dollar entry with glossy black gates and front door. (above)

$46 million dollars for 8 bedrooms, 13 baths in 11,100 square feet right in the center of New York City! This city townhouse was built by banking heir Paul Mellon and wife Bunny Mellon in 1965. 125 E. 70th...a Neoclassic French style home comes complete with a wonderful outdoor space for gardens (Bunny was friends with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and at one point designed the White House Rose Garden)

The home is listed by Sotheby's.

I love the enfilade on the ground floor (grouping of rooms connected together)...the idea of this kind of flow was typical in royal homes in Europe.  Also love the geometric painted floors in the halls and living room - adds visual interest.  Finally, the outdoor space...the gardens...perfection!

I would take this house in a minute if someone offered it to me.  I would modern up the decor a little and then live happily ever after!

Front hall with painted wood floors leads to an enfilade of rooms on the ground floor (above)

Sunny yellow living room/parlor in yellow. (above)

Traditional blue dining room with geometric painted floors, blue wallpaper, an antique round inlaid table and a classic crystal chandelier (above)

Bedroom suite is decorated with a Louis style bed and delicate floral patterns (above)

The outdoor area features a dramatic enclosed courtyard with white trellis walls (above)

White exterior with gray shutters and a gorgeous manicured garden right in the center of New York City! (above)

What do you think of this $46 millions dollar home? Would you take it or leave it if you had millions to spare? As I said, I would take it!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Had a great time at TE's company holiday party. It was on the roof of the London Hotel. Gorgeous views and everyone was so nice including TE.

P.P.S. Best of friend AT was in town from London this weekend. Saw a lot of her. Was so much fun...she is just darling. Had breakfast with her and TE on Saturday that was just fun. Also had dinner with her several times. Also got to reconnect with VP...who is just amazing...we all met up at the COCOCOZY HQ in Beverly Hills on Sunday and they gave me some good ideas for the business. Fun weekend overall.

P.P.P.S. And the week begins. Hope you had a restful weekend and have a great week!

P.P.P.P.S. GIFT IDEAS - Make sure to check out a few of my gift ideas under $60...and find out about a $1000 COCOCOZY Giveaway on today's gift idea post!

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PARIS AERIE - RIVE GAUCHE

A cute little apartment apartment in Paris on the Left Bank...on a high floor overlooking a secret courtyard.  That's all I know besides the price.  $2.25 million for this pied-a-terre.  So cute.  Light herringbone wood floors, exposed beam ceilings (notice the metal beams in the bedroom)...a living room, a bedroom, kitchen, bath...c'est tout. A small Paris apartment.  Very chic. That is all...but that is all I would need.

Today's dream or wish...wish I could buy this little place for my mom and then I would visit regularly!

What do you think of this cute Paris flat?  Don't let my opinion sway you!

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  A big thank you to Hilde Leighat of Pom Pom at Home.  Had dinner with Hilde the other night.  A really nice dinner at Mozza here in Los Angeles.  Just a day after our fun dinner, some of her fantastic linen sheeting was delivered to the COCOCOZY offices for me to enjoy.  Wow!  So amazing.  The sheets are just gorgeous!  Thank you Hilde!  Hi to Sam and Reza for me!

P.P.S.  Tonight am going with TE to his holiday office party.  We are staying at hotel downtown after the event.  I couldn't exactly decide what to wear so I brought a million outfits.  Poor TE...he's going to have to help me decide!

Photos: Emil Garcin

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$48 MILLION DOLLAR PARK VIEW PENTHOUSE - SEE THIS HOUSE

$48 million dollars for 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, and 5600 square feet in the center of New York City with spectacular Central Park views. Did I mention the 2500 square feet of outdoor space too!?! This penthouse is being sold by billionaire and one of Forbes richest people in the world Jon Stryker through realtor Brown Harris Stevens.  Stryker apparently bought the apartment awhile back for almost $13 million.  After some renovations and tweaks by renowned architects Shelton Mindel & Associates, Stryker has now put it on the market for $48 million.

I like this space.  The coffered ceilings, the detailed paneling, the large windows with spectacular city and park views.  I would need to make room in my budget to redecorate but if I had, I would consider spending my millions (dream millions) on this apartment!

What do you think of this multi million dollar real estate listing? Would you spend $48 million for this view? Please comment below!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

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$75 MILLION DOLLAR NYC PENTHOUSE - SEE THIS HOUSE

6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 partial baths in 8,274 square feet of interior space with spectacular Central Park views, this New York City penthouse is listed for a mere $75 million dollars by Sotheby's International Real Estate.

This multi million dollar real estate listing was recently gutted, renovated and redesigned by prestigious NYC interior designer Tony Ingrao.  It takes up the entire top floor of the Time Warner Center Building right in the heart of Manhattan.  High ceilings, media room, laundry center, informal dining room and a smart house system that controls lighting, heating, entertainment systems and window coverings.  This manse in the sky seems to have it all.

Now the question is...if I had $75 million to spare...would I buy this?  Let me think....

Formal dining room boasts spectacular city views and a crystal chandelier! (above)

The all white chef's kitchen is light and cheerful with marble floors, subway tile backsplash, a kitchen island with counter seating and glass upper cabinets. (above)

The master bedroom has wrap around floor to ceiling windows and a large sumptuous canopy bed fit for a queen (above)

A little lavender girl's room...a purple kids room in the sky (above)

The views of Central Park from the penthouse (above)

Must be nice to have an entire floor of a New York City building! (above)

So would you take it or leave it?

I think I would take it if given to me. I may want to spend the $75 million on a few properties if I had to pay for it myself. Thinking though...who knows.

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

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RESTORED $50 MILLION DOLLAR MANSION - SEE THIS HOUSE

22,000 square feet, 11 bedrooms and so much more.  This home is called Villa Maria and it is located in Water Mill, NY.  The home is currently listed for $49.5 million dollars by Sotheby's International Realty.

The home was built as a private residence back in 1887.  After several different uses including a convent and a spirituality center, but then in 2005 was restored by 9 West founder Vincent Camuto and his wife Louise.

The home is an eclectic mix of architectural styles including incorporating elements of Beaux-Arts, Neoclassical and Colonial Revival.


Now this historic waterfront gem is on the market again for just under $50 million!

Aerial view of Villa Maria - a $50 million dollar Water Mill, NY estate. (above)

Front entrance (above)

Foyer with winding staircase and ornate iron railing (above)

Spiral staircase view (above)

The expansive living room features details like the ornate carved ceilings and the marble fireplace. (above)

White kitchen with Carrara marble counters and backsplash. (above)

The master bedroom! (above)

The master bathroom boasts a modern egg shaped marble tub right under a picture window. (above)

I would be very happy at Villa Maria.  I would even take up tennis since the private court is so convenient.  Right?  What do you think of this luxurious home?  Would you take it or leave it if you had $50 million to spare?

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Sotheby's; Architizer

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