Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts

Monday, November 22, 2010

Around Town - Sunday Afternoon Musicale

Really, this has been a weekend of music and WOW houses for me. 
Sunday afternoon I attended a small private afternoon musicale with a piano recital by Steve Hall
This lovely event was held at magnificent California Mediterranean home.
It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon and the hostess was so gracious to open up her exceptionally beautiful and tastefully decorated home.
Since she shared it with us, I thought that I would share it with you.
Here it is.
The recital was held in the living room, which was great because it was appropriately sized for a small group and it had rather exceptional accoutiscs.
I sat in this hallway between the living room and the library where I could admire the Second Empire furniture and the Impressionist paintings.

After the recital was finished we wandered around a bit to see more of the house.
Here is the library.

Then we went downstairs for the reception with champagne and hors d'oeuvres in the more casual entertaining areas, decorated with less formal furniture and modern art.

With our coup de champagne in hand we admired the pool and the gardens.  Everything was so green and the roses were still in full bloom.
Like all major homes it had all the accoutrement's, like his and hers gyms. 
A spa complete with hair salon set up, jacuzzi, mani-pedi set up, etc.
 And indoor lap pool, yes, with double tv's.
 A screening room, naturally...this is LA after all.
And of course a full underground garage, which I didn't see, but I did wonder where all the cars were parked.

Now, if this house appeals to you, you are in luck.
It is on the market for $50 million.
Happy Monday!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Around Town - More Capital Than Venture

Last night another event that I was excited to attend
but not because it was a gathering of venture capitalists
I just really wanted to see the venue because the party was held here
The CAA building in Century City aka The Death Star
And what do you wear to hang out with the money guys...I figured big gold and diamond jewelry the size of Texas.

Diamond Necklace with Doorknocker Pendant in 18K


Diamond Doorknocker Earrings in 18K

Diamond Dome Ring in 14K and Platinum




Ruser Diamond Ring in 18K and Platinum

The gold group

The bling rings
OK, so I looked like more Capital than Venture in all this gold
but right now I'd rather invest in gold than a start up tech business.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Architecture - The Ruins Of Detroit

I love architecture, and architectural photography, but here are some photos that I would have rather not seen of the decline of a once great American.
From the "The Ruins of Detroit" by photographers Yves Marchand and Roman Meffre. You can see more of their photos on their website here.
Michigan Central Station
Lee Plaza Hotel Ballroom

Whitney Building

Lubin Apartments

United Artist Theater
So sad for so much stately architecture in the Paris of the Midwest.