Written by Lindsay Silberman

Juan Pablo Molyneux, Paris, France

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Trisha Wilson, Vaalwater, South Africa

Wilson’s South African retreat is located within a game reserve – she’s named it “Izingwe,” which is Zulu for leopard.

The fireplace is decorated with rocks that were unearthed while the home was being constructed.

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Trisha Wilson, Vaalwater, South Africa

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Cortney and Robert Novogratz, Trancoso, Brazil

The couple has a knack for mixing high and low: the wooden bench, above, was purchased from a bar going out of business.

With five bedrooms, a mini soccer field and a tree house, the home is perfect for the Novogratz’s seven children.

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Cortney and Robert Novogratz, Trancoso, Brazil

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Sue Firestone, The Tamsen

Sue Firestone
The Tamsen

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Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The decorating duo says that the six-month renovation of the house was "the easiest project we've ever done."

Fisher envisioned the design for the elaborate chandelier (above) and Weisman created it using mother-of-pearl, seashell and green glass.

Though it was intended as a vacation home, Weisman and Fisher now live at the property half the year.

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Written by Lindsay Silberman

Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico