California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way"

California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way"

Pacific Standard Time is a large scale collaboration of over sixty cultural institutions across Southern California, all coming together to tell the story of the birth of the LA art scene, from the 1930’s through 1965. Pacific Standard Time will take place for six months beginning in October 2011, with many of the exhibits free to the public.

The Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art (LACMA) is the first major exhibition of California mid-century modern design, with more than 350 original objects (including an Oscar, a Studebaker Avanti, and a Barbie Dream House). Probably the most ambitious part of the show is the exact recreation of the Eames living room inside an Eames House-inspired frame (Husband and wife team Charles and Ray Eames both designed the Pacific Palisades house and lived in it).

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LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90036
tel 323 857-6000
publicinfo@lacma.org

OK, “this” will be an uber cool event. It’s a twist on a pie eating contest. This is KCRW’s 3rd Annual “Good Food Pie Contest,” hosted this year by LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), and judged by several of LA’s best chefs and food writers.

For the past several weeks they have been accepting submissions from people wanting to get their pies into this event, these bakers are both pros and amateurs. That part of the event is now closed, so get ready for some good eatin’! This year’s judges are listed below...pretty stellar bunch;

Every contestant that has a pie in the Good Food Pie Contest will be expected to slice and serve their pie “sample tastes” to the crowd on the day of the event, this Sunday from 2-4P. Best part of this...is that it is FREE to attend. (And in a weird turn of events, the pie entrants had to pay $10 per pie they entered...wild, huh?! But, I’m not complaining...I’m just planning on eating).

And, it gets better...at the end of the event, the crowd will be invited to have a special “pie cocktail” for $10, that will be served by the Stark Bar at LACMA. Yummy!

Please, please, please....let the cocktail be the Keylime Pie Martini!

LACMA, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., 90036, 323/857-6000

When you are in pursuit of your dreams and goals, are YOU wiling to do whatever it takes? Yesterday I spent the day in Los Angeles with my family hanging out at the museums and pier. While walking along a stretch in the Miracle Mile District, a man came along. He got out of his car, stripped down to his underwear and with a guitar and speaker attached to him, he walked along Wilshire Blvd playing his guitar. He obviously has a dream and goal. He is DEFINITELY seemingly willing to do whatever it takes!

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I am telling you, the best deals that seem to be had right now are on properties that lie in the low profile outskirts of West Hollywood/Beverly Hills adjacent to Miracle Mile. Being "west of Fairfax" seems to be the new "North of Wilshire" for those buyers who have this ideaology stuck in their mind. I get the mentality, but I strongly encourage everyone to step a bit out of that bubble and see the type of value that is available just a few short blocks away. The properties that I am finding in these areas have been designer done, often with pools, and detached living spaces. In tandem with that, sellers seem to be the most realistic in these neighborhoods with regards to pricing. Nicely updated + wonderfully central location x PRICING, PRICING, PRICING = quick sale! As I have stated in other posts Area 19 (what we call Beverly Center/Miracle Mile) has the shortest days on the market (about 47) and the smallest gap between list price vs. sale (4.97%). Today's Hot Prop is no exception to the examples above.

Located just north of Olympic on Hauser, this property blew me away. Situated behind lush privacy hedges and a stone/wood controlled access gate, you are already struck with the home's well manicured curb appeal. As you walk through the gate, there is a substantial front yard with thoughtful landscaping, a little water treatment, benches, and a stone pathway that leads to the front door. The house itself has a meticulously maintained exterior and bit of an English Cottage vibe to it.

Once you walk through the front door, you can immediately get a sense of the well flowing, open floor plan. This is just personal preference, but the current owners did a wonderful job with the paint color which is consistent throughout many of the public rooms. To me, there is a cohesive element between the paint and the exterior landscaping/pool which makes for a light, airy atmosphere.

The living room has all the elements that are fairly characteristic of homes built in the 20's in this general vicinity. There is a large picture window in the front of the house that floods the room with light and showcases the impeccable front yard. One of the features that I love about 20's style architecture is the barreled ceiling effect. It creates a sense of openness, yet not too voluminous that the space loses it's homey feel. From the living area is a large dining room with a slick modern light fixture, recessed lighting, and ornate moldings. There are three well proportioned bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and a fairly redone kitchen. Another standout room is a wood paneled, cozy study or den off of the dining area. I have a feeling this was an add on by the previous owners and the current owners left most of the original work in tact while adding a few modern touches. I'm not crazy about wood paneling overall, but somehow it works in this house.

The final selling point for me is the absolutely stunning backyard. There is a beautiful pool in the center, that is like a piece of art. With a light green bottom and modern water treatment with a classic feel, the pool merges seamlessly with the rest of the yard's aesthetic. There are small patios scattered about, lots of lawn, a built in BBQ center for you grill masters or mistresses, and a detached cabana perfect for a home office, a guest retreat, or perhaps a fitness center.

I can't gush enough about this house! If you have the chance, check it out this Sunday (5/9/10) from 2pm-5pm. You are with your mother for Mother's day, you say? I can't think of an experience that would bring a mother more delight than purchasing a home for her family or well deserving children on her special day!

If you or a someone you know is interested in taking a look during the week, please feel free to contact me for a showing.

923 Hauser, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - 3br/2ba + Cabana, Roughly 1597 sq ft - $949,000

CHARMING COUNTRY ENGLISH HOME GATED AND HEDGED FOR PRIVACY. THIS BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED HOUSE FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, BARREL CEILINGS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH CEASERSTONE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. A FANTASTIC SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR ENTERTAINING COMPLETE WITH POOL, CABANA, AND OUTDOOR GAS BARBECUE AREA. MOST SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED AND THE HOUSE FEATURES CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT. A GREAT HOUSE READY FOR ITS NEXT OWNERS. Listed by Sothebys International