Quintessential Birdstreet Living

Our new listing!  Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this Bird Street home is perched high above the Sunset Strip.  The epitome of Bird Street Living, this sophisticated home has one of the best views in L.A. spanning downtown to the ocean.  This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is available furnished, short term only.

9016 Hopen Place, Los Angeles, CA

for lease $32,000 / month

3 bed : : 3.5 baths : : pool : : views

Contact us to schedule a showing : : 310.275.2223

Property details can be found at [etc] LIVING

Happy Easter!

Love these neon dip-dyed eggs.  A joint effort from Oh Joy! and Merriment.   Click HERE for instructions.  

photo by Katie Stoops of Merriment

2630 Harlesden Court : : first time on the market

Just listed - Beautiful Asian inspired mid-century modern home located in the Hollywood Hills, just off of Nichols Canyon.  Built in 1964 by Architect Richard Stoddard, this home was commissioned by the original owner and has served as the family’s home ever since.  Lovingly maintained, the nearly 5000 square feet home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, living, dining, and music rooms, pool and pool house.  Spectacular private setting situated on well over 1 acre of property designed by Landscape Architects Armstrong & Sharfman.  

For Sale $2,975,000  

Additional photos and property details can be found HERE

Contact us if you would like to view this property: 310.275.2223 / 310.994.9888

posted by: jillian

listing courtesy of Stacy Gottula / Coldwell Banker

831 Wellesley Avenue : : Brentwood

The home that I've been obsessing about that was featured on the cover of House Beautiful, JUST HIT THE MARKET!  This 1920's Spanish Bungalow in Brentwood is just as stunning in person.  Completely remodeled while preserving the original charm, this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has hand hewn wide plank flooring, plaster walls, vintage light fixtures and antique mantle with a limestone hearth.  All systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) have been updated as well.  

for sale $1,399,000

Contact us to set up an appointment to view this property.

posted by: Jillian

listing courtesy of Valerie Fitzgerald / Coldwell Banker

Emerson Fry : : New Spring Line

Oh how I love Emerson Fry.... I love everything about the brand - the clothes, the styling, the photos. The new spring line includes shoes and jewelry so now there's even more to love.  But most of all I'm inspired by the style makers behind the brand, Emerson, her husband Ryan, and their little dog pedro, who split their time living on an idyllic organic farm in New Hampshire and NYC.  Visit their website and explore the archives to see images of their farm, fashion, and travel adventures.   

Shop the new spring line here

photos: Emerson Fry

posted by: Jillian

9557 Lime Orchard Road : : Robert Skinner A.I.A.

Back on the market with a new price, The Rowan Residence was designed and built in 1961 by Robert Skinner.  Much of this mid-century modern home remains as it was at it's inception. Walls of glass wrap around the living spaces and open onto the surrounding groves of bamboo and lush landscaping.  Photographed by Julius Shulman and featured in the Taschen publication "Modernism Rediscovered," this mid-century modern home has a rich architectural heritage and has tremendous potential.  

posted by: Josh
photos by: Michael McNamara

For Sale $3,690,000  

Contact us if you would like to view this property: 310.275.2223 / 310.994.9888

Julius Shulman : : Modernism Rediscovered

A must have for the mid-century modern enthusiast.  Modernism Rediscovered includes over 300 forgotten architectural masterpieces drawn from Julius Shulman's personal archives.  

Check out the Rowan Residence - featured in this book.

Modernism Rediscovered can be purchased HERE

1506 N. Doheny Drive just listed in the Bird Streets

This designer-perfect traditional home was somewhat deceiving from the exterior.  Just under 5000 square feet, this 4 bed/ 6.5 bath home is sprawling.  Great home on lower Doheny just north of Sunset Blvd.

posted by: Jillian

For Sale $4,150,000  

4 bedrooms : : 6.5 baths : : pool

Contact us if you would like to view this property: 310.275.2223 / 310.994.9888
view more photos and property details HERE

Edgecliffe Terrace Homes in Silverlake

SOLD OUT in just 10 days!
Four single family residences in prime Silverlake, just blocks from Sunset Junction.
listing courtesy of Geoff Clark & Jillian Lustig : : deasy/penner&partners
property details here
posted by: Jillian

8179 Laurel View Drive

We previewed this amazing 1920's Mediterranean Villa today, located just above the strip off of Laurel Canyon.  It's been beautifully renovated and restored with great care and attention to detail and abundant with old Hollywood glamour.  Great views with a pool and separate guest house, lush gardens and privacy.  Such a handsome house, beautifully stage by Postobello Home.  

For Sale $2,499,000  

Call for showing request: 310.275.2223 / 310.994.9888

property details and more photos can be viewed HERE
posted by: Jillian

Farmshop : : Brentwood Country Mart

If you haven't been to Farmshop in the Brentwood Country Mart, it is definitely worth a visit.  It reminds me a bit of Joan's on Third, also one of my favorite lunch spots.  The lobster roll was outrageously good.  Josh, who is from Maine, is a self-proclaimed lobster roll expert and gave it a thumbs up.  I had the egg salad with toasted brioche and heirloom beets - delicious.  Both pictured below.  Now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
posted by: Jillian

Firenze Mid-Century : : for sale

I just listed 7766 Firenze in the Hollywood Hills, for sale $1,150,000. I enjoy working with creative clients who can see a property's potential. When I worked initially with my client in the purchase of this home a few years ago, she was instantly drawn to the homes “layout and structure, privacy and potential.” Now elegantly remodeled, her vision perfectly executed. 

Contact me to schedule a showing

Property details can be found here

posted by: Josh

Bush Interiors : : New Digs

Jamie Bush is one of my all time favorite local interior designers, and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.  He just opened his new design studio in West Hollywood on La Cienega and I can't wait to check it out. Be sure to visit his website, his portfolio of work will blow you away. Congrats Jamie!

posted by: Jillian

Waxman House, 1964 - Barry Moffitt AIA

First to know!  Great new deasy/penner listing in Studio City 
courtesy of Tori Horowitz : : deasy/penner&partners


Nestled in the hills just above Studio City lies this magnificent example of mid-century architecture. The Waxman House, Circa 1964, designed by Barry Moffitt, AIA. Massive volumes, light streaming through clerestory and vertical windows, original clear heart redwood paneling throughout. 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, with additional office and terraced outdoor spaces. Home was published and photographed by Julius Shulman. Strolling distance from acclaimed Carpenter School. 

For Sale $1,199,000  

Call for showing request: 310.275.2223 / 310.994.9888

view more photos HERE

The Perfectly Imperfect Home

Love this new book by Deborah Needleman, founding editor of Domino Magazine. Illustrated by Virginia Johnson and packed with practical decorating advise.  Available here

posted by: Jillian

The Adams Residence, 1957 : : for lease

I've just listed The Adam's Residence for lease, located at 2540 Astral Dr. in upper Nichols Canyon in the Hollywood Hills.

When I met Portia Adams and her lovely daughters we sipped tea on the sun deck and I learned a bit about their home's unique history. The family designed and built the post & beam architectural themselves, and in the late 1950’s they were some of the only inhabitants in Upper Nichols Canyon. “It was a peaceful retreat” in good company, the neighboring properties include The Johnson House, by Buff Straub & Hensman Architects, and The Loring House, by Richard Neutra, among others. 

Contact me for more information or to schedule a showing.  

Property details can be found here.

posted by: Josh

Lora Lamm

I recently stumbled upon the graphic art of Swiss designer Lora Lamm, who was "a major contributor to the Milanese design style of Italy during the 1950s and 1960s." More of her work can be found at Display.  I love the fashion posters she did for Italian department store la Rinascente and her Pirelli ads are amazing.  

posted by: Jillian

Ben Stiller's Compound

Not too long ago Josh and I previewed Ben Stiller's compound in Outpost Estates.   The house itself is incredible, but I was particularly struck by the use of Moroccan tiles throughout the gardens and patios.  

posted by: Jillian

photos via Elle Decor

For more Moroccan Tile inspiration, check out Popham Design handmade tiles. Stunning.

Bill Cunningham New York : : a film by Richard Press

Loved this documentary.... Bill Cunningham is an inspiration.