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"When a builder spends an enormous amount of time crafting a home, it's imperative that a potential homebuyer be able to grasp the essence of the home in just one paragraph. Marla has the inherent ability to put into words and articulate the real spirit of the project."
Steve Murray, Vice President/Murray Homes, Inc. |
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LUXE/Texas – Chateau Effect
"The home is comprised of myriad characteristics that support the historically complex French Renaissance design, including a central façade in the shape of a large gate, ornate iron and stone detailing, hand–cut stone window appointments, a complex roofline incorporating elaborate mansard roofs, and several decorative dormers..." |
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Florida Design's Miami Home & Décor–
The Strand
"Embracing the diverse architectural styles of Miami Beach, The Strand condominium–hotel has positioned itself as one of Ocean Drive's most unique properties. Each of the historic buildings that comprise The Strand translates four distinct architectural styles that shape South Florida's unique cityscape..." |
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Florida Design's Miami Home & Décor –
Natural Refinement
"Soft, monochromatic shades of linen and white blanket the master bedroom in a sea of calm. Sheer linen and cream–colored lace draperies, and mother–of–pearl–embellished accent pillows add layers of texture and dimension to the space..." |
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n magazine – Vietnam: A Picture of Surprises *
"A dreamlike mist arose from the still waters of West Lake in the Ba Dinh District of Hanoi. We watch with interest as the city came to life, embracing the new day. The city's shaded boulevards, landscape of lakes, stunning architecture and lush public parks remind me of Paris and driving through this charming French–colonial city, it seems as if all vestiges of war have been erased."
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n magazine – A Bike's Eye View of Buenos Aires *
"Traversing along the city's abandoned streetcar tracks, we circled the soccer stadium and traveled through a maze of tree-lined streets. We were headed to La Boca, a notoriously rough barrio that has become a popular tourist attraction during the day, complete with tango dancers, street entertainers and artists."
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Istanbul & Beyond
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Grandeur Magazine – Ooh La La *
"Brisk December temperatures and electrifying blue skies greeted us at the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport as we embarked upon what promised to be a magical adventure filled with unexpected pleasures and surprising detours."
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Grandeur Magazine – The Real Rio *
"Amazonian-like women, dressed in an array of colorful, beaded costumes and outrageous headgear, immediately come to mind when most people think of Rio de Janeiro, but the true magnificence of the city is its innate costume of lush green rain forests, precipitous mountains and intensely blue skies."
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Grandeur Magazine – Hooray for Hollywood
"Evocative of a beautifully orchestrated waltz, where one person leads and the other follows, the architectural design and interiors of the Catalano by Toscana Homes come together in an impeccably integrated and synergistic finale, resulting in a precise contemporary design."
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Dan Sater's European Classics – Les Anges
"With its perfectly symmetrical façade, gently sloped roof and capricious verandahs, this pristine Tidewater–style cottage paints a pretty picture. Aesthetically detailed fretwork encircling the home further authenticates the design." |
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Dan Sater's European Classics – Villa Sabina
"The two–story foyer and living and dining rooms literally invite the outdoors inside through myriad windows and glass–fronted doors. Astute architectural detailing, including several unique ceiling applications, punctuates the design premise of the home." |
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Dan Sater's European Classics – Ferretti
"Entering the courtyard through a pair of wrought iron gates, a loggia of stone–covered pillars and arched openings travels the length of the home. Myriad windows and glass doors grace the interior walls resulting in an instant and irrevocable synergy that connects the interior and exterior spaces." |
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Dan Sater's European Classics – Di Mora
"The essence of the meticulously designed floor plan is the amalgamation of interior and exterior spaces, thus maximizing the spatiality and functionality of the home..." |
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Dan Sater's European Classics – Monteverdi
"With its capriciously colored, multi–gabled roofline, intricately fashioned cast stone detailing and copious arched windows and entryways, the Monteverdi typifies the quintessential Northern Italian estate home..." |
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Home & Design – Contemporary Coastal
"With an abundance of natural sunlight streaming through numerous windows, the square–shaped, casually formal living room, with its uncomplicated linear style, gives a taste of the beauty and simplicity that is a continuing theme in this stunning home. Soft yellow walls..." |
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Home & Design – Superlative Workmanship in Mediterranean Design
"With its breathtaking decorative ceiling and two–story, hand–carved Macedonia marble fireplace, the grand salon is the nucleus from which this home grows. This room exemplifies casual elegance with its over–stuffed, silk–upholstered sofa, abundance of colorful, casually tossed pillows in vivid stripes and paisleys and its comfortable appealing furniture." |
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Home & Design – Tuscan Majesty in Southwest Florida
"Situated in the dunes overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this majestic home appears to be suspended in air as the sun sets to the west. Tuscan inspired in design, the architecture was tailored to complement the Florida landscape with its clean, simple lines and soft, buttery yellow exterior." |
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Home & Design – C'est Magnifique!
"The master bath is as opulent as the palace of Versailles. Had Marie Antoinette bathed here, she would have never made her appointment with the guillotine. The centerpiece is the hand–painted and columned tub, which has a beautifully gilded mirror as its backdrop." |
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Home & Design –
Building a Custom Home from Start to Finish
"For some, the thought of building a luxury custom home can be overwhelming, but by hiring the right builder, everything falls into place. Building a sound foundation based on trust is the most important piece of the puzzle." |
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Home & Design – A New Life for the Earle House
"Preserving the intrinsic integrity and beauty of the older neighborhoods and homes in Sarasota is an important part of the city's plan for growth; many builders are beginning to realize the importance of preserving the past to grow the future." |
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Home & Design – Inner Peace and Tranquility
"Harmony. Serenity. Integrity. Respect. These four words exemplify the synergy and principles behind the Southeast Asian arts and crafts movement." |
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Gulfshore Business – Interview/Samira Beckwith, President & CEO of Hope Hospice of SW Florida
"Hospice emphasizes comfort and counseling in an effort to provide the highest levels of social, spiritual and physical support for the patient and patient's family. Hospice educates people and gives them the tools to approach death with dignity and compassion." |
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Gulfshore Business – Interview/State Senator Burt Saunders
"In Southwest Florida, traffic is a topic discussed with the same regularity as the weather. The difference is, we like our weather. The worsening gridlock is an ugly monster that promotes road rage, slows even the shortest of trips and is bad for business." |
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Gulfshore Business – Interview/Michael Beckman,
Viles & Beckman – Vioxx Class Action Suit
"Armed with a bachelor's degree in theater from the University of Florida and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Michael Beckman chose to pursue a career in front of the most discriminating audience of all: judge and jury." |
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