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