Beautiful Abodes: October 2013

Home Of: Gisele Bundchen & Tom Brady

Gisele Caroline Bundchen & Tom Brady

Date of birth: July 20, 1980 & August 3, 1977

Place of birth: Rio Grande, Brazil & San Mateo, California

Occupation: Model & Quarterback for the New England Patriots

Most famously known for being the highest paid model & playing quarterback for the New England Patriots

*Photos via Architectural Digest

Exterior of the home

Entryway

Great Room

Family Room

Main staircase

Hallway

Sitting area of the master bedroom

Master Bathroom

Master Closet

Guest Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Breakfast Room

Gym

Outdoor Loggia

Outdoor Area

Yard Exterior Near Pool Deck

Pool Deck

Chicken Coop

Read the full article at AD:

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady's Los Angeles Home

I Stand Behind: The Single Post Toilet Paper Holder

I remember all too well the nightmare having to change out the toilet paper rolls in the bathroom, the spring-loaded double posted toilet paper roll holders were anything but easy to handle. I'm still not quite sure why those things still exist because the single post toilet paper roll holders are soooo awesome! It really is that easy to use and the design is flawless. The little lip at the edge of the single post holders keep the toilet roll from falling off the post and the design is so simple it's almost as if the holder isn't there at all.

Check out the Gatco Latitude II Single Post Toilet Paper Holder in Satin Nickel ($29)

@ Home Depot

White Out

I try to steer clear of white even in my wardrobe but that isn't to say that the color itself isn't worthy of some notice. Check out these beautiful images of homes that consists of rooms that are whited out. The results are nothing less than ethereal.

Accentuating With Brass

I have a tendency, like most others to focus on color when it comes to decor, and why wouldn't I? Color is affordable, the change can be big or small and you have a large selection of color to choose from to achieve the style and mood you want. But lets face it, as great as changing the color of your walls can be or adding a color to accent the room it just doesn't achieve the kind of greatness using brass to accentuate can do. It will burn a hole in your pocket for sure but if you've got the funds and the budget why not go with something more unique and a little more fab.

Here are a choice images from an article Dwell Magazine did on brass in one family's home. It is... nothing less than awesommmme.