626 Night Market

Are you ready Pasadena?  The first Asian Night Market in LA is happening.  And it's happening right here in Pasadena.  This Saturday the 14th of April.

Is your mouth watering yet?  It should be.

Night Market:

A late night market, mouth watering foods, products from local businesses, a festive environment—this is the 626 Night Market in Pasadena.

Our mission is to bring an icon of Asian culture, food, and commerce to Southern California: the Asian Night Market. There will be something for everyone.

One of our primary goals is to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. In these harsh economic times with inaccessible credit, starting or maintaining any business is tough. The 626 Night Market will be a venue where local entrepreneurs can showcase their products and increase exposure to their businesses.

Please feel free to look around and interact with us as we go through the steps to establish the first Asian Night Market in Los Angeles. Embrace the 626.

The first 626 Night Market will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Pasadena*.

• Hours: 5PM –11:30PM
• Admission: Free
• Location: 1. N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, between Colorado Boulevard and E. Union Street
• Parking map below.
• No rain in the forecast for Saturday night!

Parking MapVisitors are encouraged to go green and take public transit, including the Metro Gold Line to nearby Memorial Station.
Use Google’s public transit directions tool.
The 626 Night Market is not affiliated with the public and private parking lots shown. Please read all posted parking signs when you park.

Beef noodle soup
Beef pancake rolls
Boba Milk Tea
Chinese donut sticks
Chinese sausage combo
Coconut drink
Crystal rolls
Curry chicken rice
Curry fish balls
Curry squid balls
Dragon Whiskers Candy
Filipino inspired tacos/burritos/fries
Fried turnip cake Chiu Chow style
HK style egg waffles
Indonesian BBQ satay skewers
Indonesian fried noodles
Japanese dangos
Japanese red bean pancakes
Lamb and squid skewers
Marinated eggs and beancurd
Mixed cold plate (pig’ ears, seaweed & tofu)
Oyster & intestine mien xian
Peanut sauce cold noodles
R2 Signature yogurt fruit drinks
Satay beef noodles
Shao mai
Sticky rice
Stinky tofu
Taiwanese crepes
Taiwanese fried chicken filets
Taiwanese sausages
Taiwanese spaghetti
Takoyaki
Zhong zi
And more…

I'm so there.

1157 Armada - Open 4/1/12 - New Improved Price

Open House Sunday 4/1/12 2-4 pm - New Improved Price $599,000

1157 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103

Entertainers delight located in the East Arroyo neighborhood adjacent to historic Prospect Park in Pasadena. Close to Brookside Golf Course, the Rose Bowl, the Aquatic Center and Old Town. The private corner lot is framed by trees and is both intimate and sizeable for larger gatherings. Unique opportunity to be creative in this traditional 1910 home with its beautiful living room framing one of several outdoor areas. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths.

1157 Armada - Ready for Showings after the Holiday Hiatus

1157 Armada Drive in Pasadena's Arroyo neighborhood adjacent to Prospect Park is available for viewings starting Thursday, January 19th.

Will alert of the upcoming open house date when it's set.

Don't miss this home in a gorgeous setting!

3/2
$675,000
1157armada.com

1910 Braeburn Road, Altadena, CA,

1910 Braeburn Road, Altadena, CA,

Great Mid-Century in Kinneloa Canyon just came on the market.

I previewed this David A. Lopez AIA, designed 1957 home yesterday and it is great.  Needs some updating, but mostly original and in excellent condition.  Absolutely love the aggregate walkway that goes from exterior front through the house and back outside.  Awesome.  I also happen to have that at my mid-century duplex so I'm a fan.

Offered at $865,000.  2,018 sq ft (assessor), 27,221 lot (Assessor)
3 beds/2 baths and a den

If you're interested in viewing it - just give me a call.

a Sotheby's Intl Realty listing.

1157 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA,

Open House today 1-4 pm

What else are you going to do in this rain?! Come see this house near the Arroyo in Pasadena, that's what!

1157 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA,

3/1.5  $675,000

Santa Days at the Huntington Library, Art & Gardens

I know that Gainsborough isn't a picture of Santa, but it is one of the most well known images at the Huntington Library and Gardens.  Speaking of the amazing Huntington, there is always an overwhelming choice of events, classes, exhibits to see and attend, as well as just the most relaxing stroll through the gardens of your choice, but December 3 & 4 they have Santa Days for Members.  Bring your camera and take your own photo with Santa in the botanical center.  Hear holiday readings of Clement C. Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Mrs. Claus (in the flesh) at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.  Perfect for kids and those of you who are kids at heart.  If you need a snapshot for your Xmas card - perfect opportunity folks!

The event is for members only so isn't now the time to join and support this amazing institution as a member?

I'll leave you with another image of the Huntington from my favorite garden.  The desert garden.

Sneak Peak! Ultra modern condo in Pasadena's South Lake District

Presented by Jennifer Parker-Stanton | 160 S. Hudson Ave #209, Pasadena Ca 9101

Ultra Modern urban condo located in the midst of Pasadena’s South Lake Business and Playhouse districts.  The split floor plan offers privacy for residents in this 2 bedroom, 2 full bath unit and the many windows fill the stylish space with light.  Enjoy morning coffee on the private balcony facing Hudson in the heart of it all.  Amenities include: GE appliances, granite counters in kitchen and baths, spacious storage closet, roomy laundry area, gas burning fireplace, dual pane windows and sliding doors. Concierge in lobby 7 days a week, community gym and spa, two side-by-side assigned parking spaces, extra storage in garage for lease, secure building, built in 2004.

Offered at $449,000

Art Night Pasadena - October 14th

Friday, October 14, 2011, 6-10 PM


Get ready everyone and clear this Friday night on your calendar....it's Art Night Pasadena time!


It's free, fun and there are tons of events.  There is public transportation to make it easier to get around and there are food trucks!  Yum.

See you there?



"Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors. Last fall, 14,000 people experienced the excitement of ArtNight!"

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/
                   

2427 Loma Vista St - Open Today 2-4 and now cool with brand spankin' new a/c!

Tasty delights and a gorgeous home?  That's a win-win.

Sunday 7/24, 2-4 pm

Green Living

Some handy dandy energy saving, water saving, green tips for your home:

The Two-Minute Test
If you aren’t sure about the flow rate of your showerhead, you can test it using a five-gallon bucket and a stopwatch. Turn the shower on full blast (hot and cold). Place a five-gallon bucket under the shower and capture all of the flow. Fill the bucket for exactly two minutes. If your showerhead uses 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less, the bucket will not overflow during the two-minute test. If the bucket overflows during the test, you do not have a functioning low-flow showerhead.

Shower Power 
To maximize showering efficiency make sure that you have installed a low-flow showerhead in all of your bathrooms. All showerheads manufactured in the U.S. must restrict flow to 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less. Some models are designed to use even less water.

Natural Gas Dryers 
Consider switching to a natural gas clothes dryer, which is typically less expensive to operate than electric dryers, often by as much as 50 percent.

Get a Free Water-Saving Kit
Southern California Gas Company customers can request a free water-saving kit that includes three faucet aerators and a low-flow showerhead:  www.socalgas.com/kit.

What’s Your Water Footprint?
To learn how water-intensive your lifestyle is and how to lessen your “water footprint,” visit Waterfootprint.org.

Recycling No-Nos
Here are five things, according to earth911.org, that will contaminate or thwart paper mills' attempts to recycle paper and cardboard:

• Oil and water don't mix. That large pizza box with the oil imprint will become recycled paper with an oil stain.
• Did your napkin or paper towel blot up a water spill or nail polish remover? It could have been the latter, and, for this reason, napkins and paper towels are not recyclable.
• Plastic linings added to paper products; a perfect example is paper cups.
• Wet newspapers
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives, such as sticky notes, postage stamps, and address labels.

Hang Laundry Out to Dry
Automatic clothes dryers use 6% of total electricity consumed by American homes, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. Save energy, and make your laundry smell extra fresh by putting up a clothesline, just like your grandparents did. Start simple with a few sheets, towels and pillowcases, and if you like the results, gradually do more loads.

Write Stuff
Disposable plastic pens aren’t recyclable or biodegradable. The greener choice is refillable pens, marker, and pencils. When choosing a printer, opt for an inkjet printer, which uses 20 watts of electricity versus 300 watts for a laser printer.

Check for Leaky Faucets
Leaky faucets that drip at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water each year. Not sure if you have a leak? Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, you probably have a leak.

Install Faucet Aerators
Installing faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads will cut water heating costs by 50 percent and save up to $300 per year.

Save Time, Energy in the Dryer
Add tennis balls or dryer balls to your dryer. They will speed up drying time and save you electricity.

Loma Vista Street - Price Reduction & a/c added!

 Heads up to my readers before it hits the MLS!


This turnkey bettershelter re-fashioned mid-century modern house in Central Pasadena with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths home is getting even more polished – a/c will be added this week and there is a $5000 price reduction on the way.

Open this Sunday 2-4 pm

Pasadena City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Smoking in Multi-Family Building

Earlier this month (July 11, 2011) the Pasadena City Council passed an ordinance which will ban smoking in all multi-family building. (defined as two units or more) Smoking will be banned in all common areas and within the unit themselves, including balconies or patios.
The ban goes into effect immediately for apartment units which are newly constructed or which are being leased or rented for the first time.
It will be unlawful to smoke in ALL multi-family units (including condos and townhomes as well as apartments) effective January 1, 2013.
Property owners, managers, homeowners associations, etc. will be required to post signs noting the no-smoking law but are not responsible for its enforcement. Enforcement of the ordinance will be through the city’s health department.
All lease agreements entered into after January 1, 2012 will incorporate ordinance disclosure information. All purchase agreements after January 1, 2012 are to include a reference to the ordinance and a copy of it. PFAR will be working with city staff to develop disclosure forms and information.

Questions: Laura Olhasso, Government Affairs Director at 626.795.2455.

Loma Vista Shout Out

Thanks sold on the eastside for the shout out!

bettershelter is at it again. and this time, they’ve headed over to my home town of pasadena.
their newest baby is right down the street from victory park, and biking distance to old town pasadena for a friday night dinner and movie. it’s classic bettershelter – wide open floorplan, tons of sunlight, and a fabulous yard just in time for summer.



Open this Sunday 2-4 pm.  Get it while it's hot

better shelter Open Sunday 6/26 2-4 pm- 2427 Loma Vista Street, Pasadena

Amazing 3 bedroom/2 bath house in Central Pasadena with mountain views and tree-lined street.

Re-fashioned and gorgeous!  Come see for yourself this Sunday the 26th from 2-4 pm.

Teaser! Coming soon.... guess where this is

Tomorrow's guess - who did this gorgeous pad?

Apartment Therapy

I'm loving this house on Apartment Therapy!  All the white with dark floors..Yum!  

Reminds me of my upcoming listing in Pasadena...feel free to ask me about it!  It's spectacular.

Open Today: 2-4 1451 El Molino, Pasadena - John Jack Pugsley 1960

Come see Sandy and I at 1451 El Molino today from 2-4 pm.  Join the hordes of people who have "always wanted to see the inside of this place"!

It won't disappoint.  They owners did an amazing renovation and the interior design is one you've never seen and won't see again.  Spectacular.

deasy/penner & partners
homeasart.com

50 North Arroyo Blvd - Open today 10-2 and Sunday 2-5 pm

 The door will be open to this sophisticated modern townhome on the edge of the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena!