Category: Design

September 24, 2012 /

I know, I know, but several people have requested an update – so here it is. For the rest of you, apologies and we’ll have more old Hollywood tomorrow. – –

September 21, 2012 /

Today the Space Shuttle, built by Rockwell International, arrives in Los Angeles and will be on exhibit at the California Science Center. Fly overs will include JPL in La Canada, Griffith Park Observatory, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Venice Beach, the Long Beach Aquarium, The Queen Mary, the Getty Museum, and Exposition…

September 21, 2012 /

Bear with me, this is the last batch of photos before completion – which should be the first week of October… .. Tomorrow the floor gets sanded, Monday the cabinet boxes go in, Wednesday the contractor and I go to the stone fabricator and mark the cuts for backsplash and…

September 18, 2012 /

Filming at the track in 1935: The building was designed by Architect Gordon B. Kaufmann (who also designed the Los Angeles Times building) in a fluid Art Deco style – 1936: The entrance and the paddock – 1936: A view of the stands the year it was completed – 1934:…

September 17, 2012 /
September 15, 2012 /

This is how I kit myself out to clean the fireplace… Imagine how I’d react if the kitchen weren’t sealed off, I’d probably be in a haz mat suit. And, since we’re having temperatures in the 95-105 range that wouldn’t be at all pleasant. Last time it was a great…

September 14, 2012 /

I don’t want to post pictures of the exterior because it’s been modified, and quelle surprise, I don’t like it. But, this living room with furniture designed by the architect and lake views is fabulous.

September 11, 2012 /

Leon Shamroy  – Oscar for color cinematography: . . James Wong Howe – Oscar for black and white cinematography: . . Winners with Jimmy Stewart at the 1964 awards ceremony: .

September 9, 2012 /

Okay, this is my excuse for cracking out of the mold tonight. I’ve spent my life around people who either made movies or built things and the underlying structure of this 1924 house is so methodical and beautiful and process intensive I had to share. Oh, and by the way…