Nestled amid waterfalls in Hawaii, a tiny home has turn into the happiest place on this planet for Crystal Hefner – and a far cry from the extravagance of her years because the spouse of the Playboy journal mogul Hugh. “It’s somewhat sanctuary, my slice of paradise,” the 37-year-old mannequin tells HELLO! “Seeing the views, searching to the ocean and the cliffs, it’s very resetting. These years really feel like a lifetime in the past now.”
Crystal purchased the six-and-a-half-acre property in 2021, however intentionally constructed a small property. “I didn’t desire a massive home as a result of I didn’t wish to disrupt the land,” she says. “I appeared into totally different choices, discovered a tiny home firm and began designing a tiny home – it’s 290 sq ft, however is about in acres.”
© Tracey Lyn PicturesCrystal Hefner on the Hawaii wildfires:
Though her house is on Hawaii island, the most important within the archipelago, Crystal’s ideas are on the wildfires that raged on neighbouring Maui. She says: “Hawaii actually wants assist proper now. Please donate to Maui organisations and the folks affected. If you happen to’ve ever vacationed and skilled the sweetness right here, please give again and assist.”
© Tracey Lyn PicturesHugh Hefner marriage:
© Tracey Lyn PicturesHer life now couldn’t be extra totally different from these years as a Playboy cowl mannequin and the third spouse of the tycoon, whom she married in 2012, virtually 5 years earlier than his demise from coronary heart failure and sepsis on the age of 91. Regardless of the allure, she admits she had considerations in regards to the 60-year age hole, saying: “We’d do interviews and I’d say: ‘Oh, the age hole doesn’t matter,’ and naturally it issues. Who am I fooling? Individuals say: ‘What about youngsters?’ I’m like: ‘It’s not gonna work – this little one shall be a sure age with no father.’ However all of these actual ideas, you push them down. “I don’t suppose I’ve regrets. I believe all the things occurs for a purpose,” she provides. “Plenty of instances you simply don’t know any higher.”
© Tracey Lyn PicturesInside Crystal’s Hawaii house:
© TRACY LYN PHOTOGRAPHYCrystal’s life at present is totally reworked. She splits her time between her house in Hawaii and a villa excessive within the Hollywood Hills, however nonetheless finds herself drawn again to the UK, the place her mother and father, singer and guitarist Ray Harris and real-estate agent Lee Lovitt, ran a restaurant and pub. Though Crystal was born in California, she spent six years of her childhood in Britain. “I’m obsessive about the Cotswolds,” she says. “Typically I miss the rain. When it rains in Hawaii, it jogs my memory of England.”
© Tracey Lyn PicturesDiscovering love once more:
© Tracey Lyn PicturesAs she seems to the longer term, does she hope to seek out love once more? “It could be good to seek out somebody to share my life with. I might like to get married once more,” she says. “I’m not courting anybody for the time being. I attempted it, however I’m nonetheless determining who I’m. I do know lots of people say: ‘Be sure to are good by yourself earlier than you date.’ “Lastly beginning to date in my 30s is tough as a result of I’m studying issues folks often be taught earlier. I discover it extra as I attempt to have new friendships and relationships. Plenty of these behaviours I’ve learnt will not be regular.”
© Tracey Lyn PicturesDelicate to Hawaii’s lovely panorama, Crystal didn’t wish to construct a big property on her land – so her home is simply 290sq ft. Set in six-and-a-half acres, it has a stoop from which to benefit from the views and in addition makes intelligent use of area (left) relationships. It could be good to have a cheerful relationship and have a household in the future. I froze my eggs. For now, although, I’m having enjoyable, dwelling life for myself.”
© Tracey Lyn PicturesSince Hugh’s demise, Crystal has travelled to 36 nations, inspiring her to co-found the tech journey firm First Ape Wives Membership together with her pal Amanda Archer. “After his passing, I didn’t depart the home for weeks on finish. There have been so many feelings,” she says. “He didn’t prefer to journey a lot; he favored to be the king in his citadel. Now, I like exploring new locations. The extra I see, the extra I wish to go see the world. “I don’t wish to be on the finish of my life wishing that I’d lived for myself extra…”
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To pre-order Crystal’s ebook, visitonlysaygoodthings.com. For extra on First Ape Wives Membership, go to fawc.home. To donate to the Maui wildfires attraction, go to hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.
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