WINTER 2013
ITINERARY 03 HOME AWAY FROM HOME PROVIDENCE ON THE GREEN
11 THE NOVOGRATZ
THE DESIGNERS BEHIND ANTHOLOGY’S NEWEST HOME
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LET’S GO BACK! ANTHOLOGY VACATION
23 LET’S BE FRIENDS
HOME away from HOME Be it Valentine’s or a summer getaway, Providence on the Green in Rosemary Beach is your home for a holiday away.
AARON SNOW IS AN OKLAHOMA-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER. HIS STYLE IS fun, artistic and real. His talent for capturing people and using natural light to create his distinct images is one of the many reasons we’re so glad to have him as Anthology’s photographer. This fall, he headed to Rosemary Beach, FL for a little R&R with his family and stayed at our home Providence on the Green. Aaron and his 4 year old son, Sam, share a little about their latest Anthology vacation.
WHAT’S THE MOST FUN YOU HAD ON YOUR VACATION? AARON: We had tons of fun playing tennis almost every day. We played with the kids on the Western Green, built sand castles at the beach, swam in a different club pool each day, took night time bike rides to Alys Beach and sat by the fire pit at Providence in the evening. SAM: Playing with my cousins. Playing with toys that we bought at the toy store in Rosemary Beach. BEST FOOD YOU ATE ON 30A?
AARON: We didn’t eat out too much because we enjoyed making meals in the awesome kitchen. One of our favorite spots for breakfast and lunch was Summer Kitchen Cafe. The cinnamon rolls are to die for! SAM: Pizza. FAVORITE SPOT IN THE HOUSE? AARON: We enjoyed the outdoor living areas. The porch just off of the living room has the perfect bed swing to lay on and listen to the ocean and feel the breeze. The small pool in
the courtyard was the perfect size for the kids to enjoy during the day and awesome for the adults to sit in at night. SAM: The pool! WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO AT THE BEACH? AARON: We had fun digging for shells, building sand castles and body boarding. SAM: Catch little fish in the nets. WHAT’S IN YOUR BEACH COOLER? AARON: I have a Yuengling or a Tecate. SAM: Lemonade, trail mix, apples, M&M’s.
WHY DO YOU LIKE RENTING A VACATION HOME? AARON: Having a place that feels like home rather than a hotel room makes all the difference in the world. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN IT’S CLOUDY AT THE BEACH? AARON: We actually took advantage of the big waves that the rain and wind made one day during this trip. Body boarding was so fun that day. We also cozied up on the big couches in the living room and watched Mega Mind with the kids. SAM: Watch movies and build tents in the living room. TOP BUNK OR BOTTOM BUNK? AARON: Top. SAM: Bottom. WHEN YOU GO BACK TO 30A, WHAT IS ONE THING YOU’LL DO AGAIN? AARON: We definitely enjoyed riding bikes all
week long. Everything is either a walk or a short bike ride away. It’s so much fun! SAM: Go to the beach! HOW HAS VACATION IMPACTED YOUR FAMILY/YOU? AARON: Vacation has opened my eyes to areas of the United States and the World that you would never see in person otherwise. We make time every year to get away, even if it is a spontaneous trip. Traveling with good family friends is always fun for us too. Spending quality time with the family while building deeper relationships with great friends is nice. ICE CREAM OR SNOW CONE? AARON: You have to get a snow cone at Frost Bites in Seaside, FL! SAM: Snow cone!
THE NOVOGRATZ
Photo from The Novogratz
EARLIER THIS YEAR, WE HAD A CHANCE TO SIT DOWN WITH ROBERT AND CORTNEY Novogratz at their beautiful, glass home in Manhattan. There was a buzz of excitement in the house as Bob and Courtney managed their company from a dining room table and kids bustled in from school. This family is a step above cool, with their uber-stylish digs, seven beautiful children, successful interior design business, hit Bravo and HGTV series, a new book and a furniture line for CB2 (just to name a few)! Their self-taught, rule breaking style has a life all it’s own, which is one of the many reasons we elected to have them design our newest luxury vacation rental in Seabrook, WA. The homes they design have extreme style, but they never compromise on family friendly functionality. Having seven kids, they know the importance of designing around a family’s needs.
“THE ANTHOLOGY HOME IS FOCUSED ON FAMILY FUNCTIONALITY, COLORFUL ART & BEING FUN & COMFORTABLE ENOUGH THAT THE HOME IS A GREAT PLACE TO STAY IN AND RETURN TO.” - ROBERT NOVOGRATZ
PICTURED ABOVE: A sneak peak of some of the unexpected design selections made by the Novogratz. A hand drawn rendering of the ocean facing side of the home by the architect, Lew Oliver of Whole Town Solutions. PICTURED RIGHT: Pacific Ocean view from the home.
“WE ARE SO EXCITED TO BE TEAMING UP WITH ANTHOLOGY TO CREATE A NEW, UNIQUE, LUXURY VACATION RENTAL. Family is so important to us. From the moment we saw Seabrook, WA, we easily envisioned our own family enjoying everything it has to offer. Picturesque Seabrook showed us again and again how perfect it would be to spend time in this beautiful coastal town with incredible opportunities for families to reconnect and enjoy the multitude of things that the community encompasses. Visiting this town again reminded us just how much it gives that feeling of being home away from home. We are continually amazed at how gorgeous everything is around us- from Olympic National Park to the breathtaking views of the ocean. We can picture our own family creating wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. From the views to the coffee (and with seven kids, the coffee part is important!) and most of all the incredible people in Seabrook- we loved everything about it and cannot wait to share our experiences with all of you. Putting the “Novogratz touch” on this house brings a little of our family to yours. We can’t wait for you to see the finished project!” - The Novogratz
LET’S GO BACK
BIKE RIDES DOWN TREE-CANOPIED PATHS PICKUP FOOTBALL ON THE GREEN WALKS AT DUSK, LIT BY GAS LAMPS & FIRE PITS A FEW OF THE MEMORIES MADE ON AN ANTHOLOGY VACATION
ROSEMARY BEACH FLORIDA
The old-world silhouettes of the homes, eateries and shoppes of Rosemary Beach take you to a different time and place. With just a few steps, your transported from the charming elegance of the town to the carefree beauty of the beach, making it one of our favorite walkable resort towns!
HOPETOWN
ON THE GREEN SLEEPS: 12
BEDRMS: 4
SQFT: 3,000
BEST PLACE TO GATHER: Sink into one of the comfy chairs that fill the great-room. This room is open to the kitchen and spills out onto the balcony that looks out on the iconic Western Green and beach. It’s the perfect spot for cozy holiday gatherings or lingering summer evenings with friends and family. BEST SPOT TO DINE: A fireside dinner in the courtyard is the perfect place to wine and dine after a long day in the sun.
PROVIDENCE
ON THE GREEN SLEEPS: 12
BEDRMS: 3.5
SQFT: 3,000
BEST PLACE TO GATHER: Providence surrounds a tranquil courtyard that invites long lingering evenings after a day on the beach. Both levels of the house orient toward this great outdoor space with its summer kitchen, relaxation pool/spa and fire pit. BEST SPOT FOR A BOOK: Lazy mornings convene on the big covered balcony overlooking the Western Green and the beach.
DO THIS HERE:
BEACH & BOARDWALKS: Grab
shrimp, wine & cheese from The Wild Olive & wander down boardwalks, past inviting front porches to the white sandy beach of the Emerald Coast for a sunset beach picnic.
HIT THE TOWN:
Relax at the spa then shop the Tracery, a world class interior design firm & furnishings boutique. Linger around for one of RB’s amazing annual events: Girls Weekend or Wine Festival.
TOWN AMENITIES:
Play football on the Green between both Anthology homes. You can join in or keep an eye from above while relaxing on the balcony. Dip in any of the four pools & play a game of tennis.
SEA SABELLA SLEEPS: 6
BED RMS: 3
SQ/FT: 3,000
BEST PLACE TO GATHER: Folding glass walls open the living room up to the extraordinary teak deck with unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico, making it an unbelievable indoor/outdoor living space. It’s the perfect place for an al fresco dinner while watching the sunset over the Emerald Coast. BEST SPOT TO HIDE AWAY: The third floor is completely devoted to the master suite and boasts some of the most amazing panoramic views found in Seaside. It has a comfortable sitting area and expansive private covered deck overlooking the home’s 50 ft. of Gulf frontage. To say there has never been a more perfect spot for a mid-morning mimosa would be a serious understatement.
DO THIS HERE:
PAVILIONS & BEACH: The pavil-
ions are a beacon leading to the fun that awaits on the white beaches. They mark the end of every street & beckon beachgoers to play in the surf & sand or relax in the sun.
FOOD & SHOPS:
Mosey through the Farmer’s Market while snacking on treats from the window of an airstream. Wander the Shops of Ruskin & then catch the sunset bell and a drink at Bud & Alley’s.
TOWN AMENITIES:
Play hide & seek at dusk in Rosewalk, then catch a movie in the amphitheater. Visit the Swim & Tennis Club & dip in one of the three pools. If not tennis, then maybe croquet on the Lawn?
SEASIDE FLORIDA
Thirty years of vision and attention to detail in Seaside have created the quintessential cottage beach town. It is simple but elegant. Staying here is about lunch and dessert from the windows of quirky gourmet airstreams. It’s a community joining each other for a concert, movie or Farmer’s Market. It means a family bike ride to play yard games and the sunset bell at Bud & Alley’s. Seaside is about a ‘simple, beautiful life.’
SEABROOK
WASHINGTON Majestic natural beauty meets beach cruiser charm in Seabrook, WA. The grand roar of the Pacific Coast is constantly calling you to the beach. Cottage neighborhoods reveal lush park lawns and fire pits begging for a marshmallow roast. The brightly lit town center invites you in for a fresh meal after an evening clam dig. You’re never far from a trail through an old-growth forest of enormous 200 year old trees. You will enjoy the adventure of exploring and the peace you find unwinding at home by a cast iron fireplace.
COASTAL LIVING HOME
SLEEPS: 12
BED RMS: 4
SQ/FT: 3,200
BEST PLACE TO GATHER: Must we pick just one? Roast marshmallows in the courtyard fireplace, cozy up on the couch overlooking the Pacific Ocean and gaze through the tops of the windswept cedars to the beach below from the second or third floor balconies. BEST SPOT TO UNWIND: Relax in the resort-style spa located on the ground floor. It’s appointed with a large steam shower, cedar lined sauna, heated outdoor shower and a large Jacuzzi spa.
LOT 155
COMING SPRING ‘13 SLEEPS: 14
BED RMS: 5
SQ/FT: 3,800
BEST PLACE TO GATHER: The fireside lounge will be the best spot to gather, for a few reasons we can’t wait to share! BEST SPOT TO COOKOUT: While the sun sets on your day of adventure, work your magic in the outdoor kitchen. Half the group can dip in the Scandinavian hot tub, while the other half relaxes fireside. BEST SPOT TO SLEEP: Dive into layers of the world’s finest Italian linens in any of the three colorful master bedrooms.
DO THIS HERE:
BEACH & BOARDWALKS:
Search for floats, dig for clams, build bonfires & splash around in the Pacific. Play a game of ‘I Spy’ to see if you can spot a bald eagle heading to the sea to catch lunch.
TAKE IN THE TOWN:
Feast at Mill 109 & find that perfect book at Blinddog Books. Explore the whimsy of Gnome Village in the forest or the barn in Seabrook’s new farm district.
OLYMPIC NAT’L PARK:
Wander the temperate rain forest on moss covered paths & crane your neck to see tops of the world’s largest trees. Refuel by the enormous fire at Lake Quinault Lodge.
UNTIL NEXT TIME,
STAY IN TOUCH!
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