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Hermes Cape Cod Tonneau Bleu de Malte Watch

For the ladies this is the new color in the Hermes Cape Cod watch collection. The "Bleu de Malte" offers up a blue toned Hermes calfskin leather strap with gray stitching, and more blue on the dial used for the outline of the signature art deco hour numerals. The blue mixes well with the steel of the case, and the Cape Cod Tonneau look is always timeless in feeling. Not sure about the size of the watch, but the case is available with diamond decoration on the bezel and lugs.

The dial is in mother of pearl, so the blue rimmed numerals stand out to look great.. Mother of pearl is so diverse and elegant - no matter how much it is used today in watches. While the lady's Cape Cod does have an iconic shape, it also has a very easy to read dial, which helps this one stay a classic. Look or the Hermes Cape Cod Tonneau Bleu de Malte watch soon.

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Hermès Cape Cod Tonneau Gem-Set Rose Gold Watch

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With the grace and poise of a Cartier, this fellow Parisian Hermes Cape Cod Tonneau Gem-Set Rose Gold watch is a "grow on you classic" luxury jewelry watch. Building on the Cape Cod Tonneau (which is the shape of the case) watch collection for women, this new model comes in an 18k gold case case with diamond decoration and a mother-of-pearl dial.

The case is set with 52 full-cut top-grade diamonds. The precious stones go quite well with the mother-of-pearl dial. The classy looking Cape Cod case is further complimented by the fantastic art deco style Arabic hour numerals. Inside the watch is a Swiss quartz movement and it comes matched to either a brown or black alligator strap with gold buckle.

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Mermaids Delight At Cape Cod Museum

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Cape Cod in the summertime is an artist's paradise and the Cape has a long tradition of many artists. One of the most classically Cape Cod artists is Ralph Cahoon, a native Cape Codder whose legacy lives on at the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, Massachusetts. A new exhibit at the museum, "Chasing the Mermaids," is dedicated to Ralph and his wife, Martha Farham Cahoon. The museum is their former home and studio, a Colonial Georgian home that was built in 1775.

Cahoon was born in Chatham in 1910 and died in 1982. His graceful mermaids in fantastical scenes often featuring clipper ships and hot air balloons were some of his most popular and well-collected works. The exhibition which is currently on and runs until September 19 features more than 50 works across four galleries that are arranged in mostly chronological order with some paintings with similar themes gathered together. The paintings were gathered from collectors for the exhibit.

Ralph and Martha Cahoon began as furniture restorers and decorators, painting folk scenes on trunks, tables and other pieces. When an heiress asked the Cahoons to make framed pictures to sell in her gallery their art career took off. First lady Jacqueline Kennedy even bought a pair of the paintings in 1961. The Cape Cod Times reports that the highest selling price for a Cahoon painting was $179,000 in 2000.

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Falling Real Estate Prices Hit Kennedy Compound

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The price of real estate in Massachusetts has affected even one of Massachusetts' most famous properties. The value of the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, Massachusetts has fallen $2.2 million since last year. The Boston Herald reports that the Barnstable Board of Assessors cut this year's taxable value the compound to about $11.5 million, representing a 16 percent decline. The waterfront mansion, most recently lived in by Senator Ted Kennedy, dropped in assessed value from $9.6 million to $6.2 million.

Values rose at the compound's two other houses: John Kennedy's one-time home added $720,000 to $2.5 million while Robert Kennedy's former home went up by $265,000 to $2.6 million. Another waterfront parcel once owned by Senator Ted Kennedy went up an impressive $251,000 to $305,400. The Boston Herald article quotes local Realtor Jack Cotton, who said that the way Barnstable generates assessments contributed to the falling value. The estimate was was made partially by looking at how much nearby homes sold for in 2009 and late 2008 during the nadir of the housing market. Cotton estimates the compound's value has really only fallen 5 percent to 10 percent.

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Crocker Tavern House, Estate of the Day

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Today's home comes with quite a bit of history. The Crocker Tavern House on Cape Cod in Massachusetts was built around 1754. The historic structure in Barnstable played a key role in history, serving as a Colonial-era meeting place and tavern.

The restored seven bedroom main house is on over three acres that includes a heated barn and a stone wall. According to the listing the home has been featured on Home and Gardens national TV and written about in tourism guides, novels, and historical studies of the American Revolution. Because of the historic nature of the home certain restrictions are in place and the home has the low ceilings and small rooms of an older home. But for a slice of classic Americana it can't be beat. It is listed at $1.38 million.

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Seabrink, Estate of the Day

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Today's home gets its name, Seabrink from its enviable spot on Nye's Neck in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The 1.4 acre property includes both the main house built in 1914 and a modern guest house which is attached by a corridor above the courtyard. Both homes boast private terraces and ocean views. The main house reflects classic Cape Cod style with large, light-filled rooms. The sprawling compound would make an ideal summer house, a role which, given the many twin beds in many rooms, it looks like it has already fulfilled. This charming home is listed at $6.5 million.

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Oyster Harbors House Auction

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If you want this home you'll need to move quickly it's being auctioned off on Monday, August 3. This home is located in a place I spent plenty of time in as a child, the community of Oyster Harbors in Osterville, Massachusetts. This gated community is no recent addition to Cape Cod, it was established in 1927 on Osterville Grand Island. Today's home is a mortagee's foreclosure being auctioned off by JJManning Auctioneers. Supporting documents show that it is owned by Krikor Baytarian, head of Norada Construction, the company which built the home.

The new 8,500 square foot home sits on approximately 1.52 acres. The five-bedroom home includes large common areas, library, third floor observatory, a first floor master suite and the potential for additional guest quarters over the garage. The property is enhanced with decks, patios, and an in-ground pool with cabana and a pool house with a full bath, laundry, changing rooms and a wet bar.

A $50,000 deposit in certified or bank check must be shown at the auction. The balance is due in 30 days and other terms will be announced at the sale. Related documents say the home was once listed at $5.85 million and the tax assessment is $3,312,300.

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Centerville on the Beach, Estate of the Day

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I love looking at properties from my home town of Centerville, Massachusetts. I can remember passing this one down a long road on my way to the beach. This 1930s Georgian Colonial is directly on the beach facing Nantucket Sound. It has a private, sandy beach and a dock. Inside it is over 5,000 sq. ft. and 13 rooms, including six bedrooms. The style is classic Cape Cod and heavy on the nautical. While the kitchen seems newer other rooms definitely need an update. It is listed at $7.495 million.

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Cotuit Home, Estate of the Day

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This large home in Cotuit, Massachusetts takes traditional Cape Cod style to a new level. The home is on seven acres and has waterfront views. The land includes a pool area and a guest house with a turret and a circular staircase. The shingled home combines rough wood beams and exposed brick with columns and double-height ceilings to create a home that manages to be both cottage cute and a bit extravagant. The listing references a lot of France, pointing out that every room in the house features a chandelier, mostly imported from Paris, the kitchen features a professional eight burner Parisian stove and the master bedroom has glass etched doors reminiscent of Lalique styling. There are four bedrooms total and the home also has a library, fitness area and a wine cellar/grotto. The home is being sold furnished and is listed at $12.5 million.

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Morris Island, Estate of the Day

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While places like Cape Cod and the Hamptons get absolutely jampacked in the summer months there are always enclaves where you can still capture the peace and beauty that drew people to these locations in the first place. Today's home is located in the town of Chatham on Cape Cod in a very private and prestigious neighborhood. The house, which was built in 2003 and designed by Francis Sullivan, is perched high above the shoreline for optimum views of the Atlantic and Monomoy Islands. The six-bedroom home has an impressive great room with stone and wood architectural touches, gourmet kitchen,large first-floor master suite, billiards room, and a lower level level filled with every amenity imaginable. The property is landscaped with lawns and lovely gardens and is listed at $12.95 million which makes it the priciest house on the market in town.

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Orleans House, Estate of the Day

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In the summer it can take an awfully long time to get to the outer reaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts but it is worth it. Today's estate is a prime example of the reason that thousands flock to the Cape once the weather warms up. It is situated on a sheltered salt water inlet with access to Pleasant Bay. The four-bedroom home is on an acre of land and it has a new kitchen, a large living room with vaulted ceilings and a screened porch. One particularly charming detail is the boathouse at the water's edge with a loft area and game room. . It is listed at $4.275 million, pricey for a home with less than 4,000 square feet but you are paying for the location in one of the most picturesque New England towns. Although the middle range of the Cape Cod market has dropped considerably, prices of the high end home still seem to be reaching for the stars.

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East Dennis, Estate of the Day

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Cape Cod style taken to its luxurious end results in this shingled five-bedroom home. It is one of five gated estate properties on 46 acres sharing a tennis court and a beach on Cape Cod Bay. The home has a guesthouse/three car garage linked to the main house by a columned porch. The home has ocean views and a look that is both classic and modern. The hardwood floors and brick fireplaces add a homespun touch and I'm a bit smitten with the barn-like great room. One end of the house has cozy sun rooms with perfect views on each floor. This home is listed at $11.5 million.

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Osterville, Estate of the Day

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This summer is one of the first in my life that I won't be visiting Cape Cod so I have a tender spot for Cape real estate at the moment. This home in the quaint village of Osterville in the middle of the Cape offers a few key features prized in a Cape home. This Pine Island estate is surrounded by water and has over two acres of space, much of it is unspoiled marsh. A deepwater dock provides quick access to the ocean. The house itself was built in the 1930s and has a charming shingled exterior. Because it is an older Cape home the ceilings seem a bit low and some of the rooms have been updated while others look like they haven't been touched in a while. Still, the bones are good and the charm is intact. The home is listed at $9.9 million. After the jump, an upstairs in desperate need of an overhaul.

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Green Dunes, Estate of the Day

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Allow me to wax nostalgic for a bit. After all, this week finds me on Cape Cod, the place where I was raised, for perhaps the last time for a long time. My mother has decided to move to Florida and so I am here helping her pack up and move on. I have seen today's estate which is located in West Hyannisport from the water before, so it's neat to learn some of the details of it. The home itself is an over 10,000 square foot home that sits on nearly nine acres of prime real estate, with views of Nantucket Sound. The home was designed by Richard Bertman combining a classic New England shingle style design with turrets and a 40 foot tower. The home has an impressive white rotunda which isn't visible on the listing but can be seen on the CBT architects website. For your fitness efforts there is a window-lined pool room with a gunite pool, sauna, hot tub, and a staircase to the exercise room on the second floor which has a padded floor. There are four guest bedroom guest suites with private baths. There is an outbuilding that is home to a six car garage, a three-bedroom guest house and a caretaker's apartment with one bedroom. It is listed at $23 million which seems a bit ambitious to me given what I know about real estate on the Cape lately. After the jump, just ripping the window treatments out would really help show off the contemporary look of this home.

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Sunday Real Estate Round-Up

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From the NY Post's Gimme Shelter:
--Deep discounts for Bubble Hill, Eddie Murphy's New Jersey home is now down to $22 million (from an original listing price of $30 million). His Dutchess County farm, known as "Clove Hill," is also listed at $$9.9 million check it out later as our estate of the day.
-- A five-bedroom apartment at 2 E. 67th St. is expected to be sold as part of an estate sale in the low-$30 million range. The prewar home has 16 rooms and several fireplaces.
--Robert De Niro is still renting Central Park West but almost bought a triplex penthouse in a renovated townhouse at 3 E. 75th St. The townhouse is back on the market for $20 million.
--The planned condo project at 485 Fifth Ave. is a no-go. Deposits have been returned and the developers are thinking of turning it into a hotel. This is a move we have seen in a lot of condo projects in trouble but not usually in ones were almost half of the units are already sold.

From the NY Observer's Manhattan Transfers:
--Her Serene Highness Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, a German noble has bought a full-floor co-op at 14 West 17th Street for $3.2 million for her daughter, Princess Elisabeth.
--Jean Pierre Collardeau, a con man who took investors for over $20 million has sold his apartment for $1.68 million. The money will go toward reimbursing his victims.
-- Designer George Beylerian has sold his 9,750-square-foot brownstone at 16 East 77th Street for $10.4 million. He bought the brownstone in 1977 for $270,000.

From the Wall Street Journal:
-- Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have bought a Beverly Hills home once owned by actress and singer Jennifer Lopez for close to the $15.5 million asking price.
--Matthew Maxwell Kennedy, son of the late senator and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, has put his six-bedroom home in Hyannisport on Cape Cod on the market for $5.995 million. The shingled home is located around the corner from the main Kennedy compound The listing is here.

From the LA Times Hot Property:
Macy Gray has put her Encino home on the market for $4.559 million. Fun features of the home include a basketball court with a mural, dual staircases, a dome ceiling and pool and spa. The listing is here.
--Michael Berns, consulting producer on the CBS drama "Waterfront" has listed his Point Dume home at $3.5 million. The home has five bedrooms, access to a private beach, outdoor shower and a master bathroom that has a steam shower with a sound system and dual rainheads. The listing is here.
--Kells Jesse, a production designer and his wife, Meshell, have bought a home in La Cañada Flintridge for $915,000.
--More sports action in Manhattan Beach, basketball player Slava Medvedenko has sold his home to L.A. Kings hockey player Alexander Frolov for about $2.3 million.
--Cheryl Chase, the voice of Angelica C. Pickles on the cartoon series "Rugrats," has listed her Sunset Strip-area home for $1.2 million. The charming, traditional home has a white picket fence, three bedrooms and an office/den. The listing is here.

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