People magazine is poised to pay Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony between $4 million and $6 million for exclusive U.S. rights to the first photos of their expected twins, people familiar with the negotiations said last week. At the high end, the payout would not only match box-office receipts for J.Lo’s “Gigli,” maybe a modest achievement even for newborns, but also set a stratospheric standard in the market for celebrity baby photos. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, after all, only generated $4 million — if that. More at Adage
WHEN Jacqueline Brown and her husband, Gavin Friedman, were in their early 30s, they lived in a condominium in Santa Monica, Calif., with a black leather Ikea couch Mr. Friedman had bought for law school, a few modest pieces from Pier 1 Imports and assorted hand-me-down furnishings. Within a few years, though, having acquired professional and financial stability — both were litigation associates at prominent law firms — they bought a house in Cheviot Hills, an affluent neighborhood in West Los Angeles, and began remodeling and decorating.
More at the New York Times
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Come along to the Crescent Precinct on Sunday 17th February and experience the first Trop Jr, the world’s largest short film festival — for kids, by kids!
Where: Crescent Precinct, the Domain
When: Sunday 17th February from 12 noon — 4pm
More info: Official Site
…and now, the reality check. How much can you realistically spend? Having a baby is an expensive exercise, so it’s important to start saving as soon as possible and create a budget.
Justine Davis, author of “How to Afford a Baby” estimates that Australian parents spend $6000 - $8000 to set up a nursery. Spend wisely, and you could successfully trim the excess whilst still creating a beautiful room.
Start saving and prepare your budget.
Photo by ^Vanessa^
More on Planning a Nursery
Part One: Your Style
Part Two: Desired Ambiance
Part Three: Your Budget
Lea, mother of one — soon to be two — an avid gardener and crafter, made a tree motif for the feature wall in her nursery. Nothing says life and growth like a tree; best of luck Lea!
Photos by house-n-baby
Apologies for the lack of transmission last week, I was on a east coast road trip in Tasmania. It was a much needed holiday… from facing a computer during the working week to facing a group of kangaroos on a bush walk! I also saw a lot of wallabies, echidnas, rabbits and a variety of native birds. Tasmania has a very temperate climate, fantastic produce and a beautiful yet rugged landscape. If you’re into camping and showing your kids nature, Tasmania would make a perfect holiday destination.
Photo by Tim Parkinson
