The Affordable Art Fair

Time to spruce up the place a bit...

The Affordable Art Fair LA is here this week.  It's held in NYC and LA - so get on down and see the great contemporary artwork at affordable prices. Get something fabulous to hang on your wall.

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 18-22

Event Deck at L.A. LIVE

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Visitor entrance: Georgia St. btwn Chick Hearn Ct. and W. Olympic Blvd.
Parking Entrance: 1005 Chick Hearn Ct.

Presenting contemporary art priced from $100 - $10,000, with half of the work under $5,000, the Affordable Art Fair will present original, contemporary works to entice the entire L.A. community.

Fair Hours:

Wed, Jan 18, 5pm - 7:30pm  Exclusive Benefit Reception for
Free Arts for Abused Children

Wed, Jan 18, 7:30pm - 10pm Private Preview Party

Thu, Jan 19, 12pm - 9pm (4pm-9pm FREE ADMISSION)

Fri, Jan 20, 12pm - 8pm

Sat, Jan 21, 11am - 8pm

Sun, Jan 22, 11am - 6pm

The W - Hollywood

Had a chance to have a tasty lunch of nicoise salad at Delphine's yesterday while visiting a friend who works at the W Hollywood followed by a quick tour of the Residences at the W.

Hot tip:  they are about to release new pricing for the remaining units (of which there are quite a few) and the price drop is dramatic folks.  For your stylish modern unit you get 24 hour concierge service, valet parking, roof top pool and cabanas (which they are remodeling as we speak), roof top gym (called sweat), doggy run, and access to all the amenities of the W Hotel.  Most units have great outdoor space and the North side of the building has amazing views of the Hollywood sign, the Pantages etc.

Contact me if you'd like to see them - you won't be disappointed folks.

Best of the Blogs List

Courtesy of my friend-in-the-know who has her finger on the pulse everywhere.  Really.
A few of my faves are thrown in for good measure.  Enjoy your reading!

ART DESIGN
http://kalman.blogs.nytimes.com/
http://www.christophniemann.com/
http://ffffound.com/

HOUSE
http://www.remodelista.com
http://www.brownstoner.com/
http://realestalker.blogspot.com/
http://fromscandinaviawithlove.tumblr.com/
LIFE & STYLE
http://www.thewilliambrownproject.com
http://www.katyelliott.com
http://www.momfilter.com
http://www.improvisedlife.com/
http://www.dinneralovestory.com/


WORK
http://maghaggery.blogspot.com/
http://pictureyear.blogspot.com/
http://artforum.com/diary
http://designobserver.com/



          http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/

http://www.terrysdiary.com/

http://awesomepeoplehangingouttogether.tumblr.com/

http://takesunset.com/

http://la.curbed.com/

http://remodelista.com/

http://realestalker.blogspot.com/

http://www.youaretheriver.com/

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/

http://bettershelter.blogspot.com/

http://www.amouthfulofkim.blogspot.com/

http://mrs-o.org/

http://totallynermal.blogspot.com/

                    http://adventureemilyclare.blogspot.com/
                   

AIA Housing Design Award Winners

The AIA announced it's Housing Design Award Winners this week.  The jury honored Koning Eizenberg Architecture of Los Angeles for their mixed-use Hancock building in WeHo.

Click here for more photos of the winners.

2336 Moss - Sold!

Another lucky Better Shelter home owner - enjoy this very special house!

 

I think their dog will love it too - although she was eating the wood chips in the yard already. They don't sound tasty to me, but what do I know.

Who needs a driveway?

Amazing. We couldn't stop staring.  And then laughing.  And staring.  Really, who needs a driveway anyway.  Just a leap of faith is all that's needed.

You could always bungee jump.

Now may be the time to buy...says Michael Corbett

Must read LA Times article from this Sunday for those waffling about buying a home.  According to Michael Corbett and his book, "Before You Buy: The Homebuyer's Handbook for Today's Market". If you've got the down payment and can afford the monthly payment - it's a great time to buy!  And by monthly payment, don't forget to add principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance (PITI).  That's the true cost of home ownership.  Oh, and electricity, gas, water, trash and cable don't forget!

Home buying, real estate: Now may be the time to buy a home - latimes.com

Skee ball

This article in the LA Times about a bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn brought back memories of skee ball at the Jersey shore.  And, no, I don't mean The Jersey Shore.  Snookie was way before my time.

We'd play skee ball for tickets and trade our tickets for prizes.  Heaven.

Why don't we have a skee ball bar in LA? Any takers?  I'd go.  Even the description, "long, dark and divey" wouldn't keep me away.

Skee ball anyone?

Special Treat for those who make it: 11-1 pm today - 2336 Moss Ave Realtor Caravan

2336 Moss Ave is open today for Realtor Caravan 11-1 pm.  Come see me and have a delicious treat from Beard Papa's - cream puffs so good you won't believe it.

See you there! 

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!

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!

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!

 

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

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

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.

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!

Domicile Interior Design likes Cazador!

Thank you Domicile Interiors for your posting of Better Shelter's 2295 Cazador!  They love it.

 If you bought it for $499,000 and got to live in the stylishly re-imagined three bed/2 bath house AND got $1060/month rental income for the 2bed/1 bath house next door you would love it too.

2295 Cazador Drive, LA - Better Shelter Two for One

 

 2295 Cazador Drive, LA 90065

Glassell Park Two on  a  Lot

$499,000

 Behind a private fence lies a beautiful Better Shelter re-imagined three bedroom, two bath home which includes a two bedroom, one bath house next door. Two for one. This is a great opportunity for an owner to live in a Better Shelter-designed home that has been thoughtfully re-done in addition to receiving rental income. The main house has a new kitchen with breakfast area and stainless appliances, new baths, master suite, tankless water heater, new deck, low maintenance and low-water landscaping, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, hardwood floors, copper plumbing, one-car detached garage, and a convenient location. The 2/1 house is on Avenue 33 and is rented for $1,060/month (please do not disturb tenants).

 Please contact me for a showing of this fabulous property with rental income.

 Photographer:
Susanne Hayek

2652 Saxon Drive, Eagle Rock - Better Sheltor for you

2652 Saxon Drive in Eagle Rock

 Better Shelter

Thrilled to be announcing my latest listing - a newly re-imagined home done by the amazing firm Better Shelter!  I have long been a fan of their work and, if you're not already, you will be when you come see this amazing house.

This open airy house on Saxon Drive in Eagle Rock is Better Shelter at its best.  A four bedroom/two bath haven that offers a flexible floor plan for LA living and an award-winning elementary school district.  Need more?  A remodeled kitchen with butcher block counters and bar, stainless appliances and views of the many garden areas, beautifully redone bathrooms, dark hardwood floors, ingenious lighting, closet space galore, a large laundry room, and connecting it all, a stylish spiral staircase.  Chicly inspired space, great neighborhood and school, outdoor gardens, all for $479,000.  

 Open Tuesday the 7th from 11-2 & Sunday from 2-4 pm.  Stop by and see Better Shelter for yourself.

Check out Better Shelter and Steve Jones' work at bettershelter.com and his blog here.  Amazing stuff.

 

photos by Susanne Hayek

1825 sq ft as measured by R.E.S.T.