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CNBC
3 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Couple bought a homestead for $390,000, spent $13,000 on DIY renovations: Their No. 1 takeaway after a year on the land
In 2023, Sophie Hilaire Goldie, 37, and Rocky Goldie, 50, had just finished converting a friend's Home Depot shed into a tiny home and were ready to start looking for their own place together. "If it wasn't for meeting her, I probably would have ended up in a little shack," Rocky tells CNBC Make It. "I took a long way to get here but I wanted to be some type of homesteader when we met. She had the same vision and it's not common to meet somebody who does." "He also wanted to be living off the land and homesteading," Sophie adds. "But he didn't have this big grand vision of all these buildings. He just wanted something simple." The couple started their search on Zillow with a specific list of requirements that included "at least 10 acres of land" and located "deep in rural Kentucky." "We love old things and antiques, so we wanted a place with some history. We were actually looking for a fixer-upper that had some history, and we weren't really finding great stuff on Zillow," Sophie says. A local photographer connected the couple to a realtor who found them a 37.5-acre homestead for around $390,000. The property had two log cabins from the 1840s that had been combined to make one 2,200 square foot house — with four bedrooms and one bathroom — and one 200 square foot cabin and two barns. "I think I had been waiting my whole life to finally come home. There were elements of the shed that felt like that but this place, more than anything, felt right. I knew it would be the last time I was moving and where I'll spend the rest of my life," Sophie says. "I knew I wanted to put so much energy into these surrounding acres and this view. Finding home in Rocky and this home felt like I could finally let go of the burden I was carrying on trying to find a place." When the couple first visited the property, it was in pretty bad shape. There was poison ivy in the front yard, the sidewalk had cracks, and there was garbage everywhere. But Sophie felt optimistic. "I knew we were going to buy this house before we even stepped foot into it," she says. "I saw all of the promise. With me and my husband working on this place full time, in a few years we could transform this place." "I knew it looked terrible but I could see underneath all of it," she adds. Rocky was less sure but says he was swayed by his wife's enthusiasm. "I thought it was going to be a lot of work and that it was beautiful," he says. "Sophie was always talking about the pros and I was talking the cons, but she convinced me." "I think we balance each other out that way. I'm toxically optimistic and Rocky is pessimistic, but I knew there was no way we weren't going to live here," Sophie adds, laughing. Sophie and Rocky closed on the property in early 2024. The couple secured a 30-year mortgage with a minimum monthly payment of $1,790.18 and plan to pay it off in under five years. Since moving in a year ago, Sophie and Rocky have focused on doing renovations around the house and the property themselves. The couple estimates they've spent about $13,000 so far: $9,000 on tools and $4,000 on the interior of the house. That doesn't include the hundreds of hours the couple has spent doing things like clearing out old trees and bushes, getting rid of all the poison ivy on the property and getting rid of an infestation of brown recluse spiders — one of two spiders in North America with dangerous venom, the other being the Black Widow. Sophie says that when she looks back on the first year of living on the homestead, she splits it into two categories: the work and their mindset. "The first part of the year was a lot of clearing. This place was covered in trash and so it was a lot of trips to the dump. It was a lot of sorting through that stuff before we even took it to the dump. It was also the chaos of having way too many animals and that is completely my fault and I knew it, but I also couldn't stop myself," she says. "I think that first year was really hard and it's hard to even go back to that place but it was also so amazing and exciting. There was an endless amount of things to do, but it was all fun and exciting." Sophie and Rocky have also added new things to the grounds like a garden, many fruit and nut trees and over 30 animals, including chickens, a goat, guinea fowls and cats. On top of the additions to the grounds, the couple has also started renovations on the house, including redoing the kitchen, the bathroom and organizing the rooms throughout the house. The two are trying to set themselves up to be as self-sustainable as possible, too. They eat the eggs from the chickens in the barn and use the milk from the goat to make cheese, creamer, and to bake. The hope is to also use the material they get from the clearing to make their own hay. "We've got our own eggs. We've got fruit. This will be the first year that we will be canning, which I learned from one of our neighbors," Sophie says. "One of the rooms we're redoing to make it into a canning room, which is going to have who knows how many months worth of food ready to go." Now that the couple has been living on the property for a little over a year, Sophie says the most significant lesson she's learned is the impact a person can have on a piece of the planet. "We came here and now you can see how, as long as there are two people here working on this most of the time, you could take a place that was so neglected and change it," she says. "Now we see the rapid abundance of all the work we put into it. It makes you think so much more about the impact that we have on the planet, especially in stewarding this one piece of land. It's a big responsibility because you have a lot of power to do good or bad." For Rocky, the biggest lesson he's learned is who he is outside of his career. He served in the Marines for several years before transitioning to a career in maintenance, which spanned over 20 years. "He was so tied to that identity and when I told him to quit his job and homestead full-time, I saw the sirens going off in his head," Sophie says. "Since he quit, I ask every few months or so how he feels and every time his answer is the same, he forgot to even think about the fact that he quit his job." "It's ingrained into you in this culture that people identify themselves with their jobs. The job becomes your identity and even if you've got somewhat of a plan of how you want to live like we did, it was still scary to let go of that lifeline," Rocky says. "When I left, I thought I would probably sit back and think about what I would be doing at work today but it never happened. The only thought that I have now is why I didn't do it sooner." Sophie and Rocky have no plans of ever selling their property, and are excited to continue working on the homestead, growing Sophie's skincare company, Seoul + Soil, and sharing their journey on YouTube. "I look forward to the day when it's not all these huge projects and all the major stuff is one and then we're just sitting around dilly-dallying and doing our hobbies," Sophie says. "I always want to keep learning and eventually spend half of my day just sitting here doing a hobby." Similar to Sophie, Rocky looks forward to the time when he can simply enjoy his hobbies. "I love to read and learn something, so I would say my goal would be to get to the point where I could do day on, day off of reading, learn something and then go practically apply it the next day," Rocky says. "I sit and think about what my goal is but it's more of a feeling and I kind of already have that feeling where I can sit back and just feel at peace and there's nowhere else in the world I would rather be. I think I'm already at the destination." ,
Elle
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
How Rihanna's Latest Savage X Fenty Shoot Kept Fans Guessing
Rihanna's latest Savage X Fenty campaign was shot strategically. The entrepreneur revealed she did the shoot earlier in her third pregnancy and went out of her way to keep her personal news under wraps. 'It's me playing 'hide the baby bump' whole shoot!' she captioned the images on Instagram. In the photos, Rihanna poses in a vibrant tiled setting wearing a red printed bra and thong set. She avoids giving a full view of her stomach, whether she leans against a wall or back in a chair. Rihanna announced she and A$AP Rocky were expanding their family at this year's Met Gala, which Rocky co-chaired. The couple is already parents to two sons: RZA, 2, and Riot, who will turn 2 this summer. Rihanna has been out regularly this spring. Just last week, she wore multiple cut-out dresses in Cannes, showcasing her elegant maternity style. She even released her first new single in three years, 'Friend of Mine,' for the upcoming Smurfs movie this month. Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight at the Met Gala that her third pregnancy wouldn't stall her long-awaited ninth album completely. At most, she joked, it would only delay 'maybe a couple videos.' Post-Met Gala, the pair is 'focused on family time,' an insider told People. 'Rihanna's a great mom. She loves playing with the kids. He's such a playful dad too. They were hoping for another baby.' Another source told People that the couple planned for close pregnancies. 'Rihanna has always wanted a big family, so she couldn't be more excited,' the insider said. 'Rihanna and Rocky are thrilled to be growing their family, and they can't wait to give their boys another sibling. They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It's a very special time.' A source gave Entertainment Tonight a similar statement, saying, 'Rihanna and A$AP are so excited about baby number three. They have been open about wanting another baby.'
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hackers Take Over A$AP Rocky's X Account; Upload Rihanna's Photos, LEAK Personal Documents
A$AP Rocky's X account was hacked, resulting in leaked private documents of Solana co-founder Raj Gokal , including passport images and personal photos. The hackers also shared pictures of Rihanna, Elon Musk's alleged phone number, and even threatened to leak Rocky's unreleased album. This high-profile breach follows the recent hacking of Migos' Instagram, suggesting a wider trend targeting celebrities and entrepreneurs. The leaked posts were swiftly deleted, but not before sparking outrage and curiosity across social media.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna Attempts to "Hide the Baby Bump" in Cheeky Lingerie
Rihanna appears in the latest Savage x Fenty campaign. In an Instagram post, she said she hid her baby bump in the photoshoot. The singer revealed her third pregnancy earlier this is celebrating the start of summer with a steamy photoshoot. On Friday, the singer rang in the launch of her lingerie brand Savage x Fenty's summer collection by posing in a sexy campaign. In new imagery, Rihanna poses against a pool tile backdrop wearing a floral lace bra and matching cheeky underwear. As indicated by her own Instagram caption, the photos were likely taken months before she revealed her latest pregnancy. "It's me playing 'hide the baby bump' whole shoot! boutta be a cheeky summer ☀️🍑," she wrote. Rihanna and her partner of five years, A$AP Rocky, have two sons named RZA and Riot. Ahead of the 2025 Met Gala earlier this month, the Anti artist stepped out in New York City to reveal her third pregnancy to the public. Hours later, she walked up the Metropolitan Museum of Art's famous steps in a corseted maternity gown by Marc Jacobs—complete with an oversized hat. On the red carpet, Rocky said "it feels amazing" to know he'll soon be a father of three. "It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up. And I'm glad everybody's happy for us 'cause we definitely happy, you know," the "LSD" rapper told the Associated Press. Rihanna teased that she and Rocky were open to having more children during an April 2024 chat with Interview magazine. 'I don't know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course if it's another boy, it's another boy.' Read the original article on InStyle
Fibre2Fashion
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fibre2Fashion
Cannes Film Festival 2025 Fashion: Best Celebrity Looks
Cannes 2025 did not hold back. From edgy couture to dreamy old-Hollywood glamour, the red carpet was a playground for fashion risk-takers and style stars. The usual suspects brought the heat, but a few unexpected show-stealers left us pleasantly surprised. Whether you live for the gowns or geek out over tailoring, this year's lineup had something for everyone—and honestly, our fashion-loving hearts are still racing. Here are the best, boldest, and most breathtaking looks from the Cannes 2025 red carpet. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky Rihanna stunned in a custom Alaïa number that wrapped her in all the right ways—powerful, sensual, and a little mysterious (as always). The bright blue colour, asymmetrical silhouette, and those knot details made it pure red-carpet art. A$AP Rocky brought the cool in a sharp Saint Laurent look—polished, effortless, and subtly rebellious. Together, they looked like royalty from a future fashion galaxy. We would pay for a coffee table book of just their Cannes appearances, to be honest. Simone Ashley Simone lit up the carpet in Vivienne Westwood, delivering structured drama with a romantic twist in all white giving a legit fairy vibe. The corseted bodice and flowing drapes felt timeless yet fresh. Her rich, bronzy makeup and elegant updo made the look even more cohesive, very much Bridgerton-meets-red-carpet couture. She carried it with grace and a dash of playful confidence. One word: wow. Dakota Johnson In a dreamy, baby pink-doll vibe Gucci creation, Dakota reminded us why she's a red-carpet wildcard in the best way. The dress walked the line between romantic and rock-and-roll with delicate tassels. Her fringes hairstyle and baby pink lip shade gave the whole look an effortless 'I woke up like this—fabulous' vibe. It was cool, confident, and unmistakably Dakota. Spike Lee Spike showed up repping hard in a bold Malcolm X that was more than fashion; it was a statement. Always one to fuse culture and style, his outfit paid homage with pride and power. From the hat to the colour palette, it was signature Spike: unapologetically Black, sharp as ever, and full of meaning. He doesn't just walk the red carpet; he marches in with purpose. Kylie Verzosa Kylie wowed in Tony Ward Couture, dripping in beads and elegance. The silhouette hugged her frame like a glove, and the neckline gave just the right amount of drama. Her glam? Glowing skin, a sleek hairstyle, and an air of effortless grace. She looked like a modern-day queen stepping out of a fairytale. And yes, she gave us another breathtaking moment in a second look by Mark Bumgarner. Two designers, two flawless slays. That's how you Cannes. Coco Rocha Coco brought her signature fashion fierceness in Ionut Razvan. The look was sculptural, sort of a shirt gown, avant-garde, and made for movement because you know Coco will strike a pose. She turned the red carpet into her personal runway, proving once again that she's not just a model; she's a walking art installation—always ahead of the curve, always unforgettable. Halle Berry Halle stepped out in a sleek, sophisticated silver halter neck dress by Gucci number that hugged every curve and oozed grown-woman glam. With her signature short hair and understated elegance, she reminded everyone why she's a Hollywood icon—simple, sexy, and utterly commanding just like Halle herself. Julia Garner Julia was a vision in Gucci, wearing a shimmery net base black toned gown that felt like old Hollywood met modern rebellion. The draped dress made a big statement, balanced by her soft glam, blonde and short hair. It was ethereal, strong, and quietly dazzling like a star that doesn't need to scream to shine. Irina Shayk Irina wore Giorgio Armani like it was made just for her, and it probably was. With a sleek and flowy silhouette, especially the oversized dress and minimalist sparkle, she served classic red-carpet glamour with a side of smoulder. She kept accessories minimal, letting the dress (and her bold structure!) do the talking. Irina doesn't need frills, just fierce confidence. Isabeli Fontana In Nicolas Jebran, Isabeli brought pure drama to Cannes. The gown had all the right elements cutouts, especially the super futuristic metallic brooch with turquoise based stones on it, and a bold silhouette that screamed 'look at me'. It was powerful, elegant, and totally worthy of a model. With her outfit, even her anklet was worth the attention. The look gave us glamazon energy in all the best ways. Ellie Goulding Ellie turned heads in Anamika Khanna, blending Indian couture with modern edge. The solid mocha muse gown was intricate, the styling was bold, and the result was refreshingly different. Her look proved that even solids could rock the red carpet. Natalie Portman Natalie Portman kept it timeless in a jaw-dropping all-black Christian Dior gown that oozed elegance and grace. The real stars of the show? Those sparkling crescent diamond details and the adorable front bow—subtle, chic, and totally stealing the spotlight. She gave off major 'Cannes royalty' energy gliding down the red carpet like she owned for decades. No flashy gimmicks, no over-the-top drama, just pure, classic beauty with a side of effortless charm. Qianhui Wan Qianhui dazzled in Wang Feng Couture, bringing high drama and delicate design to the red carpet. The look felt like wearable art, that off white super loud and ruffled gown, structured yet ethereal, bold yet graceful.
