New House on the Block: 1513 Fairview

I am totally in LOVE with this New House on the Block!  1513 Fairview has so much curb appeal that I fell in love with it when it was still under construction while driving by it almost everyday during lunch.  Located just east of Montrose, in Houston, Texas, this 4,374 sq. ft. contemporary gem has hardwood floors made of Brazilian teak, Cumaru, through out and has a total of three bedrooms.  If that were not enough, my house this multi-family home also features a sunken living area, beautiful kitchen, elevator, and an amazing rooftop patio that overlooks downtown Houston.  I think this place is a steal, at just under $2 million!

Vivi Nevo's Retreat

A view of the ocean with the gorgeous infinity pool in view.  

I am definitely in love with this house that I found via the Harper's Bazaar website!  This house, owned by financier Vivi Nevo, is an art filled Malibu retreat and, by the looks of it, makes you feel like you are in another country!  The house is a very modern haven with neutral colors, clean lines and an amazing infinity pool that looks inviting.  I should be expecting an invitation in the mail pretty soon, fingers crossed!

Charles and Ray Eames' House

Charles and Ray Eames' house currently sits empty as the contents of their living room is moved to an exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, according the Los Angeles Times, titled Living in a Modern Way: California Design 1930-1965.  The exhibit, opening October 1st, has a complete replica of the living room, with over 1,800 items catalogued, making it one of the key components of the show.  Conservators went as far as to place all items made of organic materials, over 1,500 items, into a freezer for five days to ensure that there weren't any insects on them that could damage them.

The Eames' House, Case Study House #8, was one of over a dozen homes built in The Case Study House Program from the mid-1940s to the early 1960s.  The famous house, which is visited every year from people around the world, along with the other houses in the Program were to be built using materials and and techniques derived from the experiences of World War II.  This a truly iconic house!

Austin's Newest Home on the Block

I am most definitely loving this house, which I found via ProGoLuxury, that was completed by Austin-based firm, James D. LaRue Architecture Design.  The contemporary home, located in west Austin next to a golf course, was created to merge the indoors with the magnificent outdoors that the city has to offer.  The house, which has 4,722 square feet, has three separate building structures that are all inner-connected with breezeways, bridges, and pathways.  This is truly an amazing house! 

A view of the house, which was designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings.

I am really big on straight lines and simple, clean designs!

An outdoor living area, which overlooks a golf course, is another example of bringing the outside in.

I love view of the pool into the outdoor living area.  This would be an amazing house to host friends.

The pool and living area looking over the 12th fairway of the golf course.