A Florence Adventure

Florence Chef
March 12, 2022

by Roberta Murphy Thompson Last night, Steve and I invited friends over to share a story and a pasta dinner we brought back from Florence, Italy. Well, not exactly the whole dinner, but a Florence adventure that included a kilo of handmade fettuccine and a pan of onion and cheese stuffed raviolis that we transported from Florence back to Reno in a suitcase. Sauces, salad and asparagus sides were made…

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Luxury Home Deal Breakers

April 1, 2021

Deal Breakers When House Hunting in the Luxury Market–or Any Market for That Matter. Having spent a year at home during the pandemic, homeowners in all price ranges have had to reevaluate their living spaces and adjust to the new normal. While millennials moved back in with their parents, many city loft owners were able to find refuge in a vacation home, possibly for more space. Now, as the country…

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Cancel Culture: Just Shut Up

Cancel Culture
March 3, 2021

by Roberta Murphy Thompson I was enormously upset with the November election. It wasn’t who won or lost; rather, fury at what appeared to be a corrupted election process. In retrospect, the Cancel Culture crowd appeared to be hard at work manipulating votes and cancelling the votes of many. Within a few days (or weeks), emotions calmed down and I then struggled with the need to act rather than complain…

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Luxury of Quick Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Remodel
October 9, 2019

5 Awesome Kitchen Renovation Ideas to Design Your Dream Kitchen   Are you planning a kitchen remodel? If yes, you may know that it is a time-consuming process and may prove challenging if you are running short on ideas. Here are 5 practical ideas to inspire you to design your dream kitchen. You don’t have to shell out a lot of money for a kitchen renovation – all you need…

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The Luxury of Disconnecting

Disconnecting at Little Palm Island Resort
May 23, 2019

by Roberta Murphy I may dream of disconnecting from all things electronic, but fly into a panic when wifi goes down or more frequently, can’t find my phone. And I know I’m not alone. But there’s a persistent fantasy that I will one day deliberately land in some remote (and beautiful) location where there is no wifi, no television, no internet–and no clocks. I would be with my soulmate and…

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7 Luxury Home Trends for 2019

2019 Luxury Home Trends
May 21, 2019

Wondering about Luxury Home Trends for 2019? Here are some things you might want to consider in your purchase or remodel of your luxury home. By Jennifer Karami While the average sale price for luxury homes nationwide rose 4.7 percent annually to $1,772,000 in the fourth quarter of 2018, a few things remain constant: the kinds of features and luxury home trends  associated with high end residences. Money can buy you a…

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