Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Sixx Design is Rad

I have a confession. I am desperately jealous of Cortney & Robert Novogratz. They are the husband and wife team of Sixx Design and are currently filming Bravo's 9 By Design. This couple is famous for not only their large family (they just had their 7th child!) but for their energetic and eclectic designs. They buy properties, renovate them beyond recognition, move their family in and then sell them for huge profits. They are their own clients and with absolute freedom can execute their design vision. I am a strong believer that design is much more powerful and pure when it has not been reduced down the lowest common denominator in an attempt to appeal to the masses. Hello! Amy's getting preachy. Anyhow, if you know my husband (whom I often refer to as "my architect") that ain't nothing- you'll get a dissertation from him. It's been our long time dream to make a positive impact on the older neighborhoods in Las Vegas using the exact same method- one project at a time. It's a big vision but we're currently developing a business model and hope that someday, we'll not only have a bigger brood but be redesigning the older neighborhoods of Las Vegas. We're on a mission to make living here cool again and this famous family proves it's possible!

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17 comments:

  1. What's not to envy. They are just so awesome. Very inspirational. Has the show started? Must TiVo. I love your dream. It will happen. You have whispered it, okay maybe now you've yelled it, out to the universe and it sounds like you are doing the work. I'm already excited to see it take shape. I know nothing about the old neighborhoods of Vegas. Can't wait!

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  2. love this post...

    love this design duo...

    what a great collection of images...i had to tweet...

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  3. I totally agree! I love their show and all their kids.

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  4. i am absolutely with you...The art they choose is AMAZING!

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  5. I'm jealous too!! They have a beautiful family and a very good taste. Love their work. I just checked their website... waauuuw!!

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  6. They are just so amazing! I can’t get enough of them...Great selection of photos!
    Kisses and have a nice evening :)

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  7. they have great style! i was researching an artist the other day for a post this week and found they owned several of her pieces. love it.

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  8. Oh wow, it sounds and looks so exciting. I so hope you and your husband can follow your dream, it sounds great!

    THANK YOU too for the gorgeous comment ... makes my day.

    hugs DJ

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  9. Those pesky Novogratzes! I have such a love hate with them! Amy, that is a fabulous idea, I am all about gentrification, or taking something that is old and making it new again. I have seen it done in Atlanta and Savannah (and of course NY), and it's amazing. Wow, I really want to come to Vegas. That is one place I've never been, and I want to see the real Vegas, not just the shiny stuff!

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  10. Thanks for the love and support! Shari, i think you need to make your mecca to Las Vegas :)

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  11. I can see why you hate them. I hate them now too. They are beautiful, beautiful children and amazingly beautiful home. I've never heard of them so thanks for the introduction.

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  12. yeah, love them and totally jealous!

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  13. I love the art and pop art, flowers on table and all the nice things around the house. xx

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  15. Fabulous photos and the spaces are so inspiring - I mean look at the window in the 'Architectural Detail' picture - WOW :P

    Sarah @http://www.inkandbelle.blogspot.com

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  16. I've set the DVR for this one, and it will prove that you can be a mom and have style! I do border on worrying about the kids because they have such a different lifestyle, but they may just help me LOOSEN UP. :) You've got a great blog here!

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  17. Hi, I hate to be the odd man out here, but I do not find Robert appealing at all. I like their designs, tastes, aesthetic, but as far as he goes personally, I find him rather vulgar.

    He lies to Cortney, he is seemingly preoccupied with his dreams of fame, notoriety and being the current hipster. I dislike his hats, clothes and the way he interrupts his wife almost continuously.

    I like her and find her relatively genuine and a very striking woman. The kids are fine. It is him.

    Personally I think she is the brilliance behind the entire deal.

    Again sorry if I am raining on the parade here, a new perspective can't hurt can it? : ). But do love your blog btw.

    Avery from ATL

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