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The article features the 800-square-foot cottage constructed by designer Robin Corbett in 1995 in California. Corbett made this house using bales of rice straw like bricks for insulation and plaster to cover the exterior part of house. The article also details information on the cottage's living room, kitchen, and bathroom.

The article describes the wine cellar created by interior designer Joseph Tenaglia within the c. 1847 Victorian manor house. Tenaglia said he wanted the cellar to be an area where people could come down and enjoy themselves. A majority of glass art was used throughout the space because it would not affect by temperature. The wine is displayed in three different fashions and the shelving is back-lit, transforming the wine into art.

The article reviews the architectural design of an 1847 manor house in Cape May, New Jersey.

This article presents a detailed description and analysis of a Queen Anne Victorian home owned by married couple Wilma and Tony Burton in Riverside, California. The structure earned itself Painted Lady status due to its 11-color paint scheme. The house was built in 1893 for David G. Mitchell. Among the highlights of the restoration process for the house was the removal of walls to convert the home from a triplex back to a single-family residence. INSET: Paint Scheme.

The article features several day spas in Los Angeles, California. The Peninsula Spa is a rooftop garden oasis that oozes luxury and offers everything needed for the complete pampering of the body and mind, such as nine different massages and a wide range of body treatments. Its Delice de Tahiti body treatment is inspired by the Pacific paradise of Tahiti, which spreads warm kukui oil all over the body, followed by a sprinkling of salt. Acrona Studio's specialty is nonsurgical skin-rejuvenation treatments. Its deep muscle massage technique called Face Contouring incorporates acupressure with lymph drainage to help tone and tighten the face, without a face lift. The Ona Silver body treatment at Ona Spa combines pure colloidal silver with sea mud and essential oils of lavender and chamomile to detoxify, remineralize and tone the entire body.

The article features celebrities Shane Brolly and Vanessa Ferlito, and their experience of touring several furniture shops along Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, California in 2003. Brolly and Ferlito first visited the Roche Bobois furniture shop. It offers house furnishings such as bright orange sofas and red glass kitchen tables. At the Linea store, modern pieces are being offered such as an oval-shaped sofa and bright purple curved chaise lounges. Brolly and Ferlito observed that the See furniture shop features a minimalist showroom lined with high-end contemporary, predominately black, white and silver furniture.

The article presents an interview with film actor Ioan Gruffudd about his film "King Arthur," starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley. It mentions some of his films including "Hornblower" and "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." Moreover, it presents the views of Gruffudd on his involvement in the film. It discusses his costume design in the film. His popularity in Great Britain and the U.S. is addressed. Moreover, his reactions to rumors that he will be the next James Bond are also presented.

This article features several creative talents in the entertainment industry and the technologies that enhances their work and lives. David Benioff is the writer behind the screenplay of the film Troy which stars Eric Bana and Brad Pitt. After the success of his screenplay for the film 25th Hour for director Spike Lee, he landed this dream project. Benioff's favorite tools of the trade is his Power Mac G5 computer. In the film King Arthur, director Antoine Fuqua will again show his versatility in working with almost any kind of genre. According to Fuqua, Powerbook G4 is essential to his work and personally he loves his iPod. Songwriter Diane Warren admitted that is a technophobe, she just began using a BlackBerry wireless handheld for sending e-mails and staying organized.

This article features the creation of clothes for the Barbie the doll by fashion designers in the U.S. in 2004. Flawless and impeccable little Barbie has epitomized female perfection. No wonder top designers such as Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, and Armani have all created outfits for the doll. The designers were surely drawn to the doll's iconic persona. Meanwhile, costume designer Greg LaVoi has published a book about Barbie called Barbie Loves L.A.

The article reports on the renovation of the Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas in California. The much needed facelift for the hotel is done by interior designer Oliva Villaluz. For a start, Villaluz has removed the tropical banana leaf carpet and faux-wood beam ceilings of the hotel. The suites and villas now boasts of modern Zen design with elegant furnishings. The in-house recording studio of the hotel is also remodeled, with the addition of a second studio and production rooms. The Whiskey Bar is also updated. The hotel and villas has hosted several celebrities and musicians.

The article features the mirrored furniture designed by Nancy Corzine. The showroom of Corzine in West Hollywood has been considered a favorite among the style-conscious for more than 18 years. Celebrities like Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Madonna have purchased one of the mirrored furniture from Corzine's Harlow, Sanford, and Collette collections. According to Corzine, they started designing mirrored furniture before mirrored materials was popular. Her experimentation with mirrors have led to the creation of a variety of furniture from mirrored nightstands and chests to desks and a four-poster bed.

This article presents an interview with film actor Kal Penn about his role as Kumar in "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." When asked about the film, he refers to filming the movie in Toronto, Ontario. He informed that he ate 30 burgers while filming the final scene. He discussed his nomination to the White Castle Hall of Fame in Columbus, Ohio.

This article presents an interview with television actress Merrin Dungey about her role in "Summerland." When asked about the series, she refers to spending more time at the beach shooting the show. She discusses her vacation plans for the summer. She describes how she keeps her body physically fit.

This article features jewelry designer Penny Preville. Her interest in the craft started when she began designing jewelry out of beads, shells and feathers from her grandmother's small antique treasure chest. Continuing to hone her design skills while in college, she sold her first creations while on New York's Fire Island one summer in the mid-1970s. The business has prospered since then, but her basic design philosophy has remained unchanged. A list of celebrities who have worn her creations and her six jewelry lines is presented.

This article focuses on the effort of former celebrity photographer Russell Young to collect several celebrity mug shots and enlarge them into silkscreen painting for his series "Pig Portraits." After taking photographs from police departments, the U.S. government, eBay and celebrities themselves, he has immortalized on canvas the arrests of everyone from Al Pacino, Frank Sinatra to Jane Fonda and Elvis Presley. The series is on display at California's Minotti Los Angeles store. Celebrities who have visited the store are mentioned, including Jennifer Aniston.

The article discusses the presence of the Pontiac's GTO automobile in the film "The Last Ride," directed by Rob Cohen and starring Dennis Hopper, Chris Carmack, Fred Ward and Will Patton. Cohen has directed the 2004 Pontiac GTO television advertising campaign. He was inspired to do a film about a family of gearheads and their relationship to their GTO automobiles. The involvement of the GTO automobile in the plot of the motion picture is discussed. Moreover, the views of Carmack on the film and the GTO car are presented.

The article profiles photographer Platon. The late former U.S. President John F. Kennedy Jr. has established his upstart publication "George." Kennedy has appointed Platon to be a photographer at the publication. Some of the icons that were photographed by Platon include Martin Scorsese, Rudolph Guiliani and Pamela Anderson. Moreover, it reveals that Kennedy has instilled in Platon the belief that the lens of the camera should remain democratic. Meanwhile, a background information on his book "Platon's Republic" is presented.

The article features several jewelry designs by Suzanne Wilson. Among the celebrities who have bought the jewelry designs of Wilson include Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Demi Moore, Melissa Etheridge, Sandra Bullock, Kirsten Dunst, Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz, Molly Sims, Sela Ward and Laura Graham. Moreover, Wilson has admitted that she had her own tastes in terms of jewelry. Some of the stones used by Wilson in making jewelry include moonstone, beryl and topaz.

The article features the Vert Brasserie restaurant owned by chef Wolfgang Puck and located at the Hollywood & Highland Entertainment Complex in Los Angeles, California. Puck recreated a European dining experience in the restaurant. Klaus Puck is the manager of the restaurant. He is also the brother of Wolfgang. The French restaurant specializes in steak tartare, French mussels and Roman-style pizzas.

The article profiles actress Busy Philipps. Philipps is from Scottsdale, Arizona. She has worked with Mattel as a real-life Barbie doll. Moreover, she has appeared in the television program "Dawson's Creek" as the hard-partying Audrey. On June 25, 2004, her film "White Chicks," starring Marlon and Shawn Wayans, will be released. In this film, she will play one of the socialite friends of the Wilton sisters. While the Wayans will serve as FBI agents who attempt to save the Wilton sisters from a kidnapping plot by assuming the heiresses' identities.

The article features actor Jared Padalecki. He stayed for three months in Namibia to film The Flight of the Phoenix with actors Dennis Quaid and Giovanni Ribisi. In May 2004, Padalecki will play a cool bohemian who becomes actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's accidental rescuer in the film New York Minute, and next he will begin shooting the horror film House of Wax with Elisha Cuthbert and Paris Hilton. Although he delayed his plans to attend the University of Texas after landing a role in the television series Gilmore Girls, Padalecki insists that he still plans to pursue his college education.

The article reports on the Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro restaurant at the Grove in Los Angeles, California. The restaurant, which is owned by Sal Casola Jr., features several domestic and imported types of cheeses from Europe, Canada and the U.S., such as crème brie and Grafton Gold Cheddar. The restaurant also offers wine list. The restaurant has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Steak, crêpes aux champignons and soufflé are also offered at the restaurant.

The article reports on actress Zuleikha Robinson. Robinson costars with Viggo Mortensen in the movie "Hidalgo." The actress confides that she is terrified with her leading lady role because she has to ride in a horse. When she was younger, she rode a horse and fell. She, however, took the role and learned how to ride better. Robinson also starred in the film adaptation "The Merchant of Venice," along with Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes and Al Pacino. She enjoyed the experience and even toured Venice twice.

The article provides information on the renovated Le Dôme restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Many celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra, Richard Gere and David Geffen, used to patronize the restaurant prior to its closure in December 2002 for the renovation. The remodeled Le Dôme was designed by Dodd Mitchell. Changes were also made to the menu. The dishes being offered by the restaurant include the tandoori cornish hen and updated versions of old favorites like caviar and pasta, prepared by executive chef Sam Marvin.

The article features the Metro Man Deluxe package offered by Loews Beverly Hills Hotel in California. The package offers men with an etiquette book, a travel kit and a cocktail shaker. Moreover, a two-hour tasting meal is provided. It includes lessons on cooking, wine pairing and drink-mixing. It also offers manicure, pedicure, haircut and consultation with a personal shopper. In addition, waxing, sports facial, dental bleaching and a consultation with a nutritionist and a personal trainer are also available.

The article provides information on five bars in Los Angeles, California and their corresponding signature cocktails. Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills has a Polynesian theme and serves the Kamaaina, a mix of 7-Up, gin, lemon juice and coconut cream. The recently-opened Luna Park in La Brea Avenue has easily become famous due to the creation of the Crimson Cosmo, which is made with fresh pomegranate juice, vodka and Cointreau. El Carmen serves over 300 types of tequila and offers the Mexjito, a tequila-based version of the mojito.

The article features Australian actor Clayton Watson. He had spent his first 16 years living on a sheep station in Southern Australia. Watson has a starring role with Keanu Reeves in the film, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. However, playing one of the Sharks in a stage production of West Side Story at the age of 12 guided him on the right direction. In addition, an uncanny resemblance to fellow Australian actor Mel Gibson did not hurt either. Watson, who won an Australian Film Institute Award in 2002 for his work on the Australian television program Always Greener, confessed that the original Matrix is the only film that he has ever seen in the movie theater twice.

The article presents information on Coral Tree Cafe, which is located along San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. This cafe has become a favorite with health-conscious people. Prices of food and beverages are affordable, the ambience is charming, and the location is perfect for people-watching from the corner patio. Actors, actresses, singers and other celebrities are usually seen hanging out in this cafe, including Brooke Shields, Anthony Hopkins, Greg Kinnear, Courtney Love or Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

This article presents an interview with supermodel-turned-actress Amber Valletta. When asked how difficult it was to shift from modeling to acting, she replied that she did not really have to undergo a drastic adjustment. She mentioned actresses who had and have done modeling stints. She said that in modeling, models are taught to be aware of the camera, whereas in acting, actors are not supposed to be aware of it. It took her a long time to make another film after "What Lies Beneath" because she had to study and raise her son.