Painting your home can be a daunting prospect. From color selection to the clean-up mess! However, when done right, a good paint job can give your condo a well-needed facelift. Believe it or not, painting is actually quite a complex procedure. I mean, who knew there were 52 shades of white?! And whatever color you do end up choosing will dictate the mood and feel of your entire condo - so no pressure! What Color? Which Room? At the end of the day, you should paint your house in whatever color floats your boat! You have to live there after all. That being said there are definitely good and bad paint colors. The colors and combinations you chose will ultimately have an impact on the look, and more importantly, the feel of your home, and this can be pivotal when it comes time to sell.  For example, you might love a dramatic dark indigo wall, but houses with dark walls have historically sold for less than ones painted in lighter and more neutral tones. So it is important that you...

As editors, real estate experts, Miamians, and lovers of so many things, we here at CondoBlackBook come across many a great read and post. So great, that we thought it’d be nice to share some of our top picks each month - videos, snippets, news pieces and articles, you name it, all things lifestyle, design, wellness, food, travel, business and just plain interesting stuff in a curated CondoBlackBook Insider’s List… So take a look, get inspired and indulge. Coffee and a Pastry - Miami Style If you’re for a little morning pick-me-up, or need an afternoon refresh, try making this favorite Iced Cafe con Leche with a snack from the local bakery. Brickellista’s Iced Cafe con Leche Recipe Source: Brickellista Baguette Plus Bakery Source: The New Tropic Escape Route If you’re feeling the need to escape (and who isn’t these days), here’s some food for thought. A study tracking residents in Miami and New York found this... Miamians Who Explore Their Hometown Are Happier Source:...

Of late, WFH (work-from-home), has become the new normal for many – some by choice, some by necessity. On the surface it sounds like a great idea, especially the part about skipping your morning rush hour commute and “casual Friday” extended to “casual Every day.” But working from home can have its own set of challenges – productivity being the biggest one. From ergonomic furniture to help your posture to tech that could help you focus, we’ve put together a list of 15 essential #WFH and home office items that will help create just the right atmosphere that’s poised for productivity. (We haven’t mentioned getting a good and up-to-speed PC, laptop, antivirus pack or internet connection in our list since we know you’ve got the basics covered.) So, let’s get started: A Dedicated Home Office Desk or Table – When working from home, that comfy little bed with nicely propped cushions can look mighty tempting. But you’ve got to resist! Or is your dining table multitasking, too? Sitting at...

It's mid-summer and some of you can't wait to get outdoors, while others would rather cool off inside. If you're thinking of what to do in Miami this month, we've got a long list of online and on-ground events to keep you busy this July.  For starters, The Deering Estate is hosting an online short film festival, there are lots of digital concerts to choose from, the Youth Fair is ready to come home to you, while Miami Spice and the Mango Days at the Fairchild will tempt you to venture outside. Here's looking into Miami's lineup of events and fun things to do this July: On-Ground Events Fourth of July Celebrations Photo courtesy of Miami Herald Many cities in Miami-Dade County have canceled the 4th of July Fireworks celebrations (due to safety concerns regarding crowds) including Key Biscayne and Miami Beach. However, there are still a few parades and fireworks celebrations planned, including the following: Key Biscayne - The annual 4th of July Parade, including an airshow,...

Edgewater is making great strides in becoming the epicenter of luxurious living in Miami. Already home to several luxury condo buildings such as Missoni Baia, Gran Paraiso, Paramount Bay, and Aria on the Bay, this chill bayside area north of Downtown is set to gain two new luxury apartment towers by Crescent Heights.  Just this March, we had Crescent Heights announcing that it will be giving Edgewater it’s biggest supermarket yet. And now, the developer is following through with its commitment to bring in its luxury apartment brand NEMA into the neighborhood. Seeking approval from the city’s Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board this month, the 2.92-acre development is set to occupy two square blocks between Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast Second Avenue, from Northeast 28th Street to Northeast 29th Street, inclusive of 2900 Biscayne Blvd. What’s in Store? The NEMA brand of luxury apartments is known to deliver excellence in design, amenities, and services, with landmark...

With the iconic Swiss Art Fair moving online after a hoped-for September opening, Art Basel is offering seven days of virtual gallery showcases and events this week, highlighting galleries and artists scheduled to have been shown in person. The week-long open viewing, which is the second opening after a similar viewing in March, begins at 1 pm CET on Friday, June 19, 2020, and you only need to create or use your Art Basel account to join in.  What’s on Show? In this second virtual edition, get ready to be treated to over 4,000 works presented by 282 galleries from across the globe. Artists of every caliber – emerging to master – from over 35 countries and territories will be on view. Some of the leading art galleries featured include Jhaveri Contemporary, New Delhi; Lia Rumma, Milan and Naples; Galerie Lahumiere, Paris; Queer Thoughts, New York City; and Stevenson, Cape Town; and Landau Fine Art of Canada. This June, you can expect to see historical works from the likes of German...