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/
                   

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

Open Today: 2-4 PM BetterShelter's Pasadena 2427 Loma Vista Drive

Come see it - it rocks!  3/2   $649,000  Central Pasadena near Victory Park.

2-4 Today

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.

better shelter new listing hitting the mls tomorrow - sneak preview here!

bettershelter has brought a reputation for keen design aesthetic, detail oriented renovations and quality workmanship to their first Pasadena project.  2427 Loma Vista Street has been re-fashioned to preserve and enhance this sunlight filled Mid Century in Central Pasadena; home to serene mountain views, Victory Park, quiet neighborhoods, and tree-lined streets just minutes from shopping and dining.

The house sparkles with glamorous ease; a marvel of open living space highlighted by dark hardwood floors and white washed walls.

 

The open kitchen features:  custom cabinetry, Carrera marble counters and bar-top, stainless steel energy star appliances, apron front sink, laundry area, and pantry.

 

Roomy closets, plenty of storage space and new dual pane energy efficient windows and sliders are found in the Master Bedroom Suite and throughout this stylish home.

The two spacious bathrooms have eco-friendly dual flush Kohler toilets, marble counters and tile work, and gleaming chrome fixtures.

  Newly planted privacy screen along the fenced yard enhances outdoor dining on the airy patio.  Enjoy morning orange juice from the sweet California orange trees in the drought-tolerant landscaped backyard.

Open beam ceiling oversized two-car garage can be used to house your car or host a home office with private entry to the backyard.

 All within 5 miles of…

·      Victory Park 0.4 miles

·      Eaton Canyon Golf Course 1.5 miles

·      Whole Foods 2.1 miles

·      Pasadena Sandwich Company 1.7 miles

·      Old Town Pasadena 3.9 miles

·      Huntington Library & Gardens 3.1 miles

·      Pasadena High School Farmers Market 0.7 miles

·      Daisy Mint Restaurant 2.4 miles

·      Norton Simon Museum 4.4 miles

·      Metro Gold Line Station – Allen Station 1.3 miles

 

2427 Loma Vista Street

Pasadena, CA 91104

3BR/2BA/2 car garage

1524 sq ft taped

7248 sq ft lot per assessor

$649,000  

Open this Thursday from 10-2 pm

Open House June 26th, 2-4 pm.

Come say hi and see this fabulous house!

 

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

Tomorrow's guess - who did this gorgeous pad?

2295 Cazador Drive - SOLD!

May the new home owners love their Better Shelter!

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.

Cheers!

Welcome home new owners of 2652 Saxon Drive!  Hope you love your Better Shelter beauty.

Thank you and enjoy your new home.

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.

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.

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!

 

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

Better Shelter in Los Angeles Magazine!

For those of you who haven't had the luck to see one of Steve Jones' house re-dos as Better Shelter, check out the article about him in Los Angeles Magazine.  You can read about him and his styley-style on his website bettershelter.com.  Warning:  you'll be as hooked as I am!  You will need better shelter too.  don't we all?

Los Angeles Magazine Article - Betting the House