1944 Isabel LA

Such a cute house! It came out great.

"Green Day" Event Tomorrow In Brentwood

It is Green Day and e-Recycling!
Sunday, August 22
11973 San Vicente Blvd
10am-2pm
Presented by Green Tangerine

Tony Duquette's Dawnridge

I went to a cocktail party last night at Tony Duquette's Dawnridge estate.....amazing!
Video below only gives a GLIMPSE of what the estate is like.






Above, some Tony Duquette pieces for sale on 1st Dibs

The Art Of Surfboard Shaping

This should be interesting:
At the Hammer Museum
"The Art Of Surfboard Shaping"
Legendary surfboard shaper Scott Anderson has been making custom surfboards at his Venice shop for over twenty years and has helped advance the evolution of surfboard design. Anderson will discuss the physical properties of different models, design experiments and failures, and the process of tailoring a custom board to the individual.

Tues, Aug 24
7pm

Cross Update

I thought we could have saved a lot more than this.....a little surprised when I showed up!
Oh well....the home is going to be great.

York Blvd Update

This duplex features owner's unit which consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Huge backyard.
Second rental unit is studio apt.
Both have plenty of original vintage details intact!
Ready soon.

3135 Isabel Dr

3135 Isabel Dr
Los Angeles CA 90065

3 bedroom
2 bathroom
1170 sq ft home
2 car garage with additional off street parking for 2 more cars
$399k
see listing HERE

Some Random Updates

We are currently working on approx 15 homes in NELA.
Some random pix of misc homes.

bettershelter Homebuyer Profiled On Take Sunset

Take Sunset interviewed Imari McDermott about how her experience has been living in a bettershelter home. So far so good!
We take pride in what we do-we want our home owners to be happy and are in this process for the long run.
Photo of Imari and Matt Manner in front of her home.

See interview HERE

LA Bento

Many of the homes we work on are in the Glassell Park area and I am happy to report that LA Bento calls that area home too!
Says their website:
"About Our Cuisine: All of our proteins are hormone free and sustainably farmed. All our breads are baked fresh every day by Breadbar. All sandwiches can be de-constructed, and served as entree salads. The Environment: We use 100% recyclable paper products. For 10 boxes or more we will pick up unwanted boxes"

I am happy to report their food is delicious and their packaging is amazing, 2 big thumbs up!!
Check out their site and get with the program.

Latest Project

A small home on Cross St in Mount Washington.
To die for views!
Home is a total beater (what else is new), has great potential.
We have identified a new strain of weed, we have named it the "REO Weed", this place is filled with them.
Excited.

Even Bakersfield Is Getting Into The Act

The design bug has officially landed in Bakersfield.
The Padre Hotel references the city's agrarian and industrial roots.
The place looks nice!
Design makes a difference again. Even in Bakersfield.

New Sensation

Record Club: INXS "New Sensation" from Beck Hansen on Vimeo.

Jack Spade Opens In Venice

Even with Andy Spade gone, I still like Jack Spade.
New store just opened on Abbot Kinney.



pix courtesy of Abbot Kinney Online

31172 CEANOTHUS Dr

I had the opportunity to recently tour a home for sale in Laguna Beach.
Built in 1937 in poured concrete, the design is in the "International Style".

I have been on a million modern home tours and believe me, I was not prepared for what I saw.
This home is as close to a religious experience as you will get with architecture.
Walking through the home was an emotional experience!
Aside from a cheap 1970's kitchen makeover, the home is completely original. Good news.
See listing HERE