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.
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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!

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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.