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Featured image credit: Keizers In our Los Angeles Architecture 101 series, we’ve yet to cover any of the “revival” styles. Yet revival architecture was a major part of a time popularly referred to as the Eclectic Movement. Revival styles involved contemporary resurgences of European and American (typically from the colonial period) architecture. Today, we’re spec...
If navigating your kitchen feels like going through a scavenger hunt, it's probably time to get organized. A cluttered, unorganized kitchen can lead to a lot of frustration and make it harder to find motivation to cook. Figuring out the right organizational system for your space and needs can take some time (and patience), but when you're done, spending time in your kitchen will be far ...
The best place to reinvent your life overseas in retirement depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Some people dream of long walks on the sand, while others would prefer regular nights out at the theater in a thriving city. Here are the most appealing places to call home based on the cost of living versus the quality of life on offer, the cost and quality of health care, the am...
Few aspects of a property add a consistent feeling of accomplishment quite like a home garden. And Southern California’s weather allows for an active garden year round. Of course, some times are better than others. And today, we’re going to break those times down for you aspiring SoCal gardeners! The Grace of Southern California’s Climate Photo credit: Envato ...
People deal with stress in a variety of ways; some healthier than others. Some people throw themselves into their work. Others turn to vices. And then there’s a growing sect of people who put on puffy-sleeved shirts and floral print dresses, start their own sustainable vegetable gardens, and ask themselves “What would Laura Ingalls Wilder do?” That oddly specific last example ...
From purchasing a home with friends, to buying a yurt (yes, a yurt!), there are numerous alternatives to buying a single-family home. Here is our list. If you’ve spent time looking for homes online, you’ve probably come across a place that blows away your understanding of what a home can be. Maybe it was a floating home with a tricked-out deck, or a tiny home ...
Applying these landscaping hacks now will give your home curb appeal that lasts all year. Having a lush, sun-washed garden is a dream, and if you’re willing to put in the work, getting there is totally doable, especially with the arrival of warmer weather. Despite the quick turnover that’s promised by home makeover shows, beautiful landscapes don’t happen overnight. To g...
If you think Beverly Hills needs a luxury hotel, you’re in good company. The world’s richest man, Bernard Arnault agrees with you. The problem for Arnault is that the two of you seem to be in the minority. On Tuesday, Beverly Hills voters turned out to stymie the City Council’s efforts to bring Arnault’s ultra decadent Cheval Blanc hotel to fruition. Voters are hailing i...
We hope you enjoyed last month’s drops (in all but two of our neighborhoods, anyway) closer to buyer’s territory. Because a good amount of those same neighborhoods are snapping right back up like a bungee cord, rocketing us even further into the seller’s favor. Sure, there are a couple of neighborhoods still powering on with the plummet. But if you thought the era of...
Living in the entertainment capital of the planet, we have our fair share of mansions in LA. And we mean mansions by every definition. Obviously, the word “mansion” more or less means something. But the details change slightly depending on who you ask. So what makes a house a mansion? Here’s the clearest answer possible… Why Agents Don’t Like to Use t...
