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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sylvester Stallone gives inside look at his ‘inviting' Florida home after ditching LA
Sylvester Stallone is giving fans an inside look at his Florida home. In a recent interview for the September/October cover of Veranda, Stallone and wife Jennifer Flavin spoke about how they knew they had found the right house when they purchased their Palm Beach estate. 'We looked at some of the houses built after COVID, and they were monstrosities,' Stallone told the outlet. 'Monumental structures, but none of them embraced you or made you feel warm. You felt as though you were in a hotel lobby.' After house-hunting for some time, the couple looked at a home in Palm Beach with high ceilings and oversized windows, which was built in 2014. Flavin said what won her over was it was 'a livable size.' Stallone echoed his wife's statement, explaining the house 'doesn't have eight living rooms for no reason.' From the moment they first saw the home, 'it automatically felt inviting,' an important factor for both of them. 'I've always made every house we've ever had a home,' Flavin said. 'I don't care if someone spills something. I can replace the rug or get it cleaned. We have three dogs and a cat and lots of children. Nothing we own is precious. Our family is precious, but the material things are not precious.' According to the home's designer, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, it is the only house in Palm Beach to have its own private beach. 3 Sylvester Stallone is now allowing fans to take a tour inside his Palm Beach, Florida home. Art Streiber/Paramount+ In addition to the private beach, the home boasts a theater room filled with memorabilia from Stallone's various films, including a knife from 'First Blood,' the robe he wore in 'Rocky' and the original Academy Award-nominated screenplay he wrote for 'Rocky.' 'The screening room definitely has a theme,' Stallone explained. 'It's about where I came from.' Elsewhere in the house, there's a gym, a luxury primary suite, a keyhole swimming pool outside situated in the center of a manicured lawn, a bar and walls filled with Stallone's vast art collection. 3 The Palm Beach estate was built in 2014. Douglas Friedman One room boasts portraits of Stallone from 'Rocky III' created by renowned artist Andy Warhol, while other rooms feature artwork by artist LeRoy Neiman, who traded paintings for a role as the ring announcer in the 'Rocky' movies. 'I consider it like a wardrobe,' Stallone said of his art collection. 'You can only wear the same shirt so many times before you go, 'God, I'd like to see if this other color works [with it].' 'With art, you can take a piece that you've become … maybe not blasé about, but you're not exactly overwhelmed by it anymore. You move that piece to another room, now you're invigorated. It's like furniture: messing around, moving it around, constantly restimulating our minds.' Stallone and Flavin announced their plans to leave Los Angeles and move to Florida during the season 2 premiere of their reality show, 'The Family Stallone,' in February 2024. 'After long, hard consideration, your mother and I have decided, time to move on and leave the state of California permanently,' he told his daughters Scarlet, Sistine and Sophia. 3 Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, said the 'livable size' is what won her over, as prior to the couple purchasing the property, they resided in Los Angeles, California. Douglas Friedman 'And, we're going to Florida.' Flavin added that their home is now 'an empty nest' and that she needed a change. In a confessional, Stallone admitted 'it's not an easy transition to Florida,' but it was something his wife 'really had her heart set on it,' and he eventually 'gave in.' Prior to starring in their own reality show, Flavin and Stallone were on the brink of divorce. Flavin filed for divorce from the 'Rambo' star in August 2022 after 25 years of marriage. However, the two reconciled and were spotted out together shortly after.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Millennials attacked by Gen Z for new color obsession compared to 'sad beige'
Beige has dominated millennial aesthetics for the past decade, from minimalist interiors to children's clothing. However, a new color is starting to take its place - millennial green. Shades like sage, olive, and moss are showing up on walls and in wardrobes - and the Gen Z generation have wasted little time in mocking it. The green tones have become increasingly popular thanks to being neutral enough to feel clean and curated, but with a little more personality. As beige starts to feel bland or overdone, millennials are excited to see green as an emerging successor. 'Millennial green' is described as a sage or forest green and part of the earth-tone family. One TikTok user said the obsession with the color was born from a need to change aesthetics with limited cash. 'We all moved into places that had that ugly, grey laminate flooring and we can't afford to redo the floors, but we're bringing in all our warm-toned furniture,' @captainlilo said in her video. 'And you know what a good, easy, transitional color to marry those two is? Sage green.' People in the comments couldn't agree more with many really resonating with the color. 'Plus we want to return to the forests,' someone commented. The poster responded: 'I yearn to be moss.' 'I reckon it's because we're all anxious as f*** and sage green is calming,' another suggested. 'It's a calm color. We crave calm,' a person wrote. So what made this color so popular all of a sudden? The discussion started post-pandemic and some outlets believe its popularity grew from being isolated inside. 'During the height of the pandemic, countless color institutions and design firms crowned muted shades like sage and forest green as the "it" colors,' an article on the subject explained, per Veranda. 'These hues brought a much-needed calming and serene quality to our lives during an uncertain time — and, to no surprise, green flooded our homes.' It added: 'We've even continued to see brighter shades, such as last summer's rebellious 'brat' green and this runway season's bold chartreuse, making waves in our daily lives and culture.' The millennial green trend started after Gen Z began to comment on the color calling it cringe and overdone. Millennial TikTokers started posting realizing they had fallen for the trend - some without knowing. One TikToker posted their green furniture and decorations writing: 'You add some color to your sad beige house only to find out millennial green is the new sad beige.' Another showed their green bed frame writing: 'Just bought my dream bed only to have a bunch of people tell me it's millennial green. Please help. Is this ugly?' Despite the hate from the younger generation, people in the comments of both videos were in support of the green additions. 'Girl that's not a thing enjoy your bed,' someone wrote. 'Olive green has been loved forever. What are they talking about?' a person wondered. '[I don't care] natural colors are timeless you're always good with earth tones, babe,' a user wrote. 'Earth tones will never be out of style,' a comment read. 'Respectfully, everything is going to come in and out of 'style' decorate your home the way that makes YOU happy,' another said.
FACT
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Veranda brings a taste of Greece to Jumeirah Lake Towers
This new spot promises fine Mediterranean cuisine. If there's one thing Dubai's dining scene knows how to do well, it's keep us on our toes. No matter how many restaurants open up, there's always room for more. Catering to this dining demand is Veranda, which has officially opened its doors in Dubai. Located in Almas Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, Veranda promises Greek cuisine to satisfy your taste buds. Overlooking the lake, it provides a cosy atmosphere for you to enjoy your meal. Choose to dine indoors or at the outdoor terrace, with the option to pair your meal with fragrant shisha flavours. Step inside Veranda and you'll instantly be transported to a sun-drenched courtyard somewhere in Greece. The space strikes the perfect balance between rustic charm and modern elegance, with earthy tones, textured stone walls, and warm wooden accents setting the tone. Lush greenery breathes life into every corner, while soft lighting invites you to explore. In terms of the menu, Veranda's philosophy, 'Meat the Greeks,' is simple yet bold. The restaurant honours Greek traditions when it comes to grilling meats the way they've been doing for centuries. Chef Antonis Melas — formerly at Ammos — heads up the kitchen, celebrating Greece's rich culinary heritage, with a focus on meats done the proper Greek way. Some signature items to try include Lamb Antikristo, Chicken Exohiko, Feta Tyropita, Spetsofai Pilliou, Moussaka, and much more. Because no great meal is complete without a drink, Veranda's bar team has crafted a menu of Greek-inspired cocktails using fresh, local ingredients. With its combination of traditional Greek flavours, a stunning venue, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Veranda Dubai is setting itself up to become a standout spot in the city's restaurant scene. So, next time you find yourself in JLT and are wondering where to eat, this is where you've got to be. GO: Follow @verandadxb on Instagram for more information.
