November 6, 2024
What Up Family?
Welcome to The Edit with Aaron Seawood, a lifestyle letter serving a weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdomâall in three minutes or less. Letâs dive in.Â
Real Estate RemixÂ
Tom Ford recently bought an âŹ80M ($104M) mansion in Londonâs Chelsea neighborhood. The transaction marks one of Londonâs biggest deals this year and is a rare high point for the city, whose luxury market has been slumping this past year after a series of reforms. Tom Fordâs home purchase is the latest example of London homes drawing American buyers, whose interest has helped keep the luxury market afloat. I have a partner in London that can help you explore housing opportunities across the pond, so if youâre interested in learning more, letâs chat!Â
NYC Insider: Whatâs Happening This WeekÂ
Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy opens at The Shed later this month and invites us into a colorful fun house of carnival attractions. It includes work by artists of the 20th C, including my personal favorite, Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as Sonia Delaunay, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and more. The exhibit first opened in Hamburg, Germany in 1987 and was resurrected in LA in 2023 after more than 36 years in storage! (How these pieces ended up in storage is beyond me!) The exhibit starts Nov 20thâIâm pre-buying tickets since I donât want to miss it. Anyone care to join? More info here. Â
Weekly Gem đ
Rest and RecoverÂ
Since this is a big week with a lot of heightened emotions around the election, and possibly its results, todayâs gem is a simple one: take time to rest. These days, it feels like the mandate is to work, work, workâwith few people even caring to mention the word ârestâ. (For all my marathon runners, you definitely know firsthand the power of the rest day!) Itâs during our recovery that we feel set up to reach the next level, the major gain, the extra miles, or a personal best. Rest enables us to regroup and recharge. So this week, make sure to block out a few hours for yourself, a weekend off, whatever your schedule permits, but take time to rest and recover!
The Best Homes on the Market This Week Â
Here are three of my favorite fly listings in NYC across all price points.  Because Team Carte Blanche is all about the people, not the price. Â
$12,250,000  5 Bed | 4.2 Bath  West Village A property brimming with history and a lineage of notable owners, this home is one of the most unique offerings on the market! Currently configured as three separate spacesâincluding an artist’s studio, a 2-bed apartment, and ownerâs duplexâthere are endless possibilities for how to use this space.  Listed by Jim St. Andre |
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$6,395,000  2 Bed | 2.5 Bath  Tribeca Nestled on a cobblestone street in Tribeca, this 2,569 SF home embodies the essence of loft living. Entry via a keyed elevator leads you directly into the sprawling great room studded with oversized arched bay windows, white oak herringbone floors, and bespoke millwork built-ins. The current decor is pretty fly, too. Listed by Karen Doan |
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$999,000  1 Bed | 1 Bath  Greenwich Village This stunning one-bed loft lies in a full-service, pre-war coop and asks an unbeatable price. This light-filled home is framed by 9-foot windows that overlook 11th Street and includes a decorative fireplace, hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling closets. Listed by Dennis Feldman |
Before you goâŠ
đš: My daughter Sasha said she wants to do this with me. I canât waitâit looks dope!Â
âșïž: I really need to check out this hidden vinyl lounge in LIC. Â
đ: For anyone going to Japan or planning their trip, this âhotelâ looks like quite the experience. I wonder how comfy it isâŠÂ
đ©·: This beautiful new condo building in Fort Greene is finally nearing completion. The interiors are stunning with an emphasis on natural materials (and private balconies). Letâs link up for a tour!Â
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