Lovin' the pots at Potted

The Circle Pot by Potted.  Perfection.

Simply loving the pots they make.  The store is a great place for plants, pots, outdoor rugs and furniture and for drooling.

Thank you to all who came out today at Moss - the turnout was amazing

Whew.  I'm talked out! Which is rare for me.

That was a fabulous turnout.  Thank you everyone who came out to see the house and for those of you who were new to Better Shelter - isn't it fantastic?!

1-4 pm Today - 2336 Moss Ave, LA 90065 - Open House

Come see me and check out this amazing Better Shelter re-imagined 2/2 house.

Trash report: Southern California's effort to clean up the confusion

Great LA Times article by Mary McVean about trash and recycling in LA.   Trying to help clear up the confusion about what you can and can't recycle, compost, trash etc.  For the greenies, the wanna-be greenies, and all the rest.

The article by Susan Carpenter about her attempt to cut down on her trash production and efforts to learn what can be recycled is excellent too.  We cut our trash production by half or more just be installing a compost bin.  Although I must admit I didn't know that those disposable plates, forks, spoons etc that say they are compostable don't break down in a home compost bin. 

Thanks LA Times for helping get the information out to us!

Modern Chicks

Chickens that is.  I have this notion of keeping chickens so I can have fresh eggs in the morning.  Of course I'm pretty sure the coyotes around here would more likely have fresh chickens for dinner, but how cool are these modern chicken coops?!  I could so see one of these in my yard.

You want to ditch your car.... Pasadena is Sunset Magazine's runner up!

Pasadena and San Francisco are the runners-up to Sunset Magazine's best places in the West to....

In this case it is to ditch your car.  So if you're looking for a bike-friendly, walk-friendly place to live, Pasadena is your place.

I could have told you that!








Sunset.com

Food Truck Bonanza!

It's a food truck extravaganza tomorrow - Thursday the 26th - here at the Fireman's Credit Union in Los Angeles at 815 Colorado Blvd just outside of Pasadena.  They have a food truck at their site everyday, but tomorrow they are holding their "Food Truck Extravaganza and Sidewalk Sale" to benefit the Fire Family Foundation.  I met Allison who is in charge of organizing the food trucks and her enthusiasm was catching.  I sampled the turkey sandwich from Meet N' Potatoes today and it was quite tasty.  The sauce for the fries today was truffle aioli. Um, yum!  The Meet N' Potatoes Truck is there twice a month.  Cupcakes a Go Go was there today too.  And, yes, we sampled one of those.  The coconut was delicious.

You can give your email address to the receptionist and Allison will kindly add you to their email blast so you will be in the know about what trucks will be there what days.  The Kogi truck has been known to make an appearance so it's good to be in the know.

If you're in the area Thursday and can make it, stop by and have a tasty lunch and help support your local Firefighters. If you've been following my blog you know how I feel about my local Firefighters.

The trucks that will be there:  Grill Em All, The Comfort Truck, Mandoline Grill, Shaved Ice.  From 11-3.  I heard from a customer in line today that Grill Em All is the best.  That's what he said.

All I'm sayin' is that I can walk over from my house.  Jealous?!

Food truck extravaganza and sidewalk sale to benefit the Fire Family Foundation!

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:14:00 PT

Thursday, January 27, bring your appetite...
Grill Em All (11am-3pm)
Mandoline Grill (11am-3pm)
The Comfort Truck (11am-3pm)
Get Shaved Ice (12pm-3pm)
A percentage of the net proceeds from the food trucks benefit the Fire Family Foundation.
Learn more on the Fire Family Foundation Website!

Upcoming events:

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:23:00 PT

Food Truck Extravaganza – Bring your appetite for the benefit for the Fire Family Foundation - 1/27/11

What’s the Deal With This Upside-Down House?

No, not another listing - just an upside down house.  Really?  Really.

What’s the Deal With This Upside-Down House? | Real Simple

Moss Avenue on deasy/penner

2336 Moss Avenue, Glassell Park is now in the MLS.  Check it out on the deasy/penner website too.  Contact me for an appointment or come see this fabulous home during the Open House this Sunday, January 30 from 1-4 pm.  The ceiling will blow your mind.  2 bed/2 bath  $389,000.   Truly Better Shelter!

Better Shelter Preview - Moss Avenue Dream House

Moss Avenue by Better Shelter

Hold on folks - see if you can stand it - this is the dreamiest house you've ever seen.  The ceilings are a work of art.  Steve Jones, how do you do it??!

Coming soon to market and for those of you who got a sneak preview today - aren't you lucky ducks!

See what I mean?  Amazing.  

Come see it this coming Sunday 1-4 pm or contact me for a showing.  It's worth it.

California Gold! Two Better Shelter Open Houses in One Neighborhood

 Open House - 2295 Cazador Drive, LA 90065. Better Shelter listing - 2 on a lot - come see me and you'll be able to see a soon-to-market Better Shelter 2/2 amazing house right around the corner. Two for one open houses on a beautiful LA day. It's like you've struck gold!

 

 

Come out to see the great deals in Glassell Park!  
Sunday 1/23/11  1-4 pm

2295 Cazador Drive is two houses on a lot – a fabulous remodeled three bedroom, two bath home done by the firm Better Shelter.  It comes with an income producing separate house on Avenue 33 that is a two bedroom, one bath home.  Own your own home while earning $1066 a month in rental income.  $499,000

This open house come with a bonus Better Shelter Sneak Preview:
Right around the corner is a romantic retreat two bedroom, two bathroom house with vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, french doors from the master to the private yard.  You’ll have to come see me at 2295 Cazador to reveal the address to this new Better Shelter listing.  Be the first in the know as it won’t be listed until next week!  

No, I won't tell you anything more.  You'll just have to come see me at Cazador and say hello and view the property - I promise you it is a gorgeous as the photos - and then, and only then, will I give you the address to view an equally spectacular Better Shelter house right around the corner.

You lucky Sunday Open House people!

 

Such a cool Eco-Friendly product!

It's so cool looking that you might just want to keep this eco-wash ball on your desk, but use it to save the planet instead!  You can find it at thefutureperfect.com.

Aren't you glad I'm not talking about compost bins again?!  Oh, but I will, don't worry!

FHA extends suspension of "anti-flipping" rule for another year

Good news for FHA approved buyers!  See the LA Times article here.

Combo Meal: Four Cafe & Colorado Wine Company

The other night we decided to head to Four Cafe with an out of town guest to have a casual, healthy dinner.  Great idea.  Then, realizing we'd forgotten to bring a bottle of wine from home, we stopped at the nearby Colorado Wine Company to pick one up.  Here's where a very good idea becomes a great one.

After picking out a wine, described as "gorgeous" by the equally gorgeous and knowledgeable gal at Colorado Wine Co, she said we could order our food from Four Cafe and stay there to eat.  Genius!





Now, don't get me wrong, I love the atmosphere at Four Cafe, as much as the food, but to combine eating deliciousness in the company of the heady scent of the wine bar.  Perfection for our evening.

Oh, and another tip from our helpful gal at the wine company - order a dessert from Four - Michelle is an "artist".  And, yes, our desserts were scrumptious!

We didn't have soup, but couldn't pass up this delicious photo!

See you on Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock for a great glass of wine and a delightful meal.

Great Mid-Century in Glendale's Adams Hill Neighborhood

MCM in Glendale designed by Richard Banta

This sublime and unique Mid-Century Modern architectural H-shaped home was composed by Richard Banta, AIA, in an excellent accessible Adams Hill, Glendale neighborhood, showcasing sweeping 180 degree spectacular city lights and mountain views, and updated to tasteful perfection with modern simplicity. Endless walls of glass with clerestory windows face the views head-on, with rooms opening with sliders to a central viewing deck. Gorgeous maple and slate floors blend seamlessly with the abundant natural light and stunning architectural features. The open plan features a newly remodeled cook's kitchen with Bosch and Electrolux appliances, Caeserstone countertops and peninsula, and custom cabinets with a separate laundry closet with Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer. Flanked by two large bedrooms, the updated bath is centrally located. Loaded with security system, central A/Central and wired for sound. An astounding work of art, all ready to be relished and enjoyed. 

Listing Provided Courtesy of: Richard Yohon, Sotheby's Int'l Rlty-Los Feliz 

The Secret Life of Trash - Los Angeles magazine

You all know how I feel about composting and trash - great article in the LA Magazine online about LA and its trash....

Feature - The Secret Life of Trash - Los Angeles magazine

See my earlier post about my favorite composting bin and join me in reducing the amount of trash you through out every day.  Oh, and to cut down on wasteful plastic water bottles, try a Bobble instead.

Andy Warhol at the Huntington Library & Gardens - New Works of Art that is!

The Huntington's new works by Andy Warhol go on view tomorrow, January 12th.

Now's your chance not only to see the gorgeous grounds of the Huntington Library and Gardens, but to see Warhol's, "Small crushed Campbell's soup can (Beef Soup)" and the 1964 "Brillo Box".

While you're there don't forget to see the newer Chinese garden and, my personal favorite, the Desert garden.

Pop Art Comes to The Huntington Warhol works are received from the estate of Robert Shapazian A gift of important works by Andy Warhol, the artist synonymous with the Pop Art movement, has come to The Huntington from the estate of Robert Shapazian, who was the director of Lapis Press, founded by the artist Sam Francis, and was founding director of the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. One of the pieces is Small Crushed Campbell’s Soup Can (Beef Noodle), a painting made in 1962 as a unique, early variant of the famous series. Another is Brillo Box, constructed in 1964 at the time of the artist’s first sculpture exhibition. Rounding out the gift is a group of nine unlicensed copies of Brillo Box commissioned in 1990 by art collector and international museum director Pontus Hultén.

Open House: 2295 Cazador Drive Sunday 1/9/11 1-4 pm.

Two for one! Two houses on one lot.  $499,000

by Better Shelter

Open House

Sunday, January 9, 2011
1-4 pm

 

Be there or be square!

Leonard Cohen. Vegas. Suite at the Trump. Dinner at Il Mulino. Luckiest Gals on Earth.

The title says it all.  Best Show Ever.  Four hours plus of his royal amazing rock godness plus his amazing musicians and singers.  A show I will never forget and am honored to have experienced.

 http://www.ilmulino.com/lasvegas.html

We shopped, we ate, we were in awe of Leonard Cohen, we stayed in our suite at the Trump (provided by a kind friend who works for them), all in less than 24 hours.  One might even say we are goddesses, not to mention lucky.

Caesars Forum Shops - another must!

My feet on vacation - a must photo

The tv in the mirror in our gigantic bathroom at Trump