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Designer Garrow Kedigian buts a bold twist on neutrals in his Montreal townhouse.  Paul Raeside Exterior Designer Garrow Kedigian's handsome Montreal weekend house is a unique L-shaped corner townhouse built in 1923. Staircase An homage to Canada's fur-trading history, Antilocarpa carpet from Stark creates a dramatic stair runner. "It's a great pattern, contemporary but still classic," says Kedigian. Trim painted in glossy Benjamin Moore Black plays up the home's architectural details. Reproductions of artworks by Géricault are featured throughout. Paul Raeside Living Room In the living room, walls and moldings are painted in a warm beige, Benjamin Moore's Rattan, to create a lustrous, cocooning environment. Simple gold details add to the sense of luxury. The vintage coffee table is by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, and the custom sofa is upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon's Biarritz. The armchair on the right is covered in a Pierre Frey velvet, an

Getty If you're still looking for the perfect holiday present for the movie lovers in your life, the Treasures from the Dream Factory auction put on by TCM and Bonhams Auction House is here to help.  The auction, which kicked off November 23 is chock full of impressive bits of Hollywood history, including one particularly impressive relic — one of the iconic blue and white gingham dresses Judy Garland wore while filming the classic film The Wizard of Oz . The dress (above) won't come cheap though, as it's expected to bring in between $$$,000 and $.2 million, so interested buyers should be prepared to fork over some serious cash to bring home a little piece of Oz. Also set to be auctioned off are a series of photos of a young Walt Disney, several of Natalie Wood's scripts, costumes worn by Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump  and the infamous sled from Citizen Kane . Take a look at a few of the items for sale in the photos below, and check out the entire catalog here. The Ar

Live like a rock star (if only for a long weekend) in these impressive rentals. AirBnB A Modern Apartment in Iceland For a quiet break, rent one in three apartments in this beautiful setting, located just outside of Akureyri – the capital of North Iceland. If you're feeling adventurous, go ride horses under the midnight sun during the summer, or go sledding with huskies in the winter. From €73 per night. More information here. AirBnB A Poolside Porch in St. Barths Just steps away from the beach in Petit Cul de Sac Bay, this luxury villa combines architectural minimalism with effortless luxury. Airport transfers and a daily maid service are included, leaving you to sit back, relax and enjoy your stay. From €703 per night. More information here. AirBnB A Dream House in Sant Llorenç If you're looking for total privacy, this contemporary take on the traditional finca (a rural Spanish estate) does the job perfectly. Designed by award-winning architect Andrau Bennassar, and f

Getty Images It's no secret that Joan Rivers had a taste for the finer things in life. The late comedienne and philanthropist was a knowledgable connoisseur and avid collector, her eclectic taste spanning from furs to French antiques and Fabergé. In a celebration of this legacy, Christies has announced an auction of Rivers' personal treasures. Over 200 pieces from her Manhattan apartment will go up for sale this June, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both God's Love We Deliver , which provides meals to people in need in the New York area, and Guide Dogs For The Blind.  Harry Langdon Among the personal objects and decorative arts headed to the auction block are Bob Mackie gowns from her Vegas headliner years, couture jewelry from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Harry Winston, as well as a 1915 painting by Edouard Vuillard. The items are expected to sell for between $$$ and $$$,000. The June 22 auction will take place in New York, with a tandem online aucti

Getty Considering exactly how to stock your bar can really open up a can of worms. Do you buy separate glasses for red wine, white wine, and champagne? Do you really need those (super cute) Moscow mule mugs? Which cocktail utensils are essential? And what the heck to do they all do? We turned to Laurén LaRocca, one half of the party planning, lifestyle blogging duo Twink + Sis, to find out which accessories you really need. Here's what she recommends: 1. A Cocktail Shaker "Freshly crafted cocktails are truly unparalleled and they really do have a special quality when shaken. It's actually remarkable! Even if you shook up some lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup in a shaker, you'd have a better cocktail than what's served in most bars. Though some shakers are works of art, even the most basic of shakers work great and are relatively inexpensive." 2. A Double Sided Jigger "The key to efficiently making cocktails (that are also consistent in taste) req

Christie's Real Estate In 1930, Haroldson Lafayette Hunt took a gamble. For $$$$5 million, he purchased the East Texas Oil Field and, nearly overnight, became one of the wealthiest men on the planet. And with his newfound fortune, Hunt bought a 9-bedroom, 5-bath mansion, which is recently hit the market again for $$ million. With a bowling alley, gym, and 10,000-bottle wine cellar, the manse doesn't skimp on the extravagance. The main building alone clocks in at 10,511-square-feet, and features elaborate carvings of a bygone era. The rest of the grounds, however, are a bit more modern. The carriage house — which itself has 4 beds and 5 baths — has a full-blown media room. And the pool house, which is larger than most apartments, has a game center. There are also several putting greens on the property and lighted tennis courts. The house was modeled after George Washington's famed Mount Vernon estate — only, the Hunt family home, like everything else in Texas, is much,