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(update: May 18, 2021)
There are many architectural treasures in Southern California worth visiting. I have collected information on some of the landmarks that we can appreciate the beauty closely.
Beverly Hills
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
https://greystonemansion.org/
https://beverlyhills.org/394/Greystone-Mansion-Gardens
1927-1928
Historic Doheny Greystone Estate is owned by the City of Beverly Hills and is operated through the Department of Community Services – Recreation and Parks Division.
Beverly Hills
Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
https://www.robinsongardens.org/visit/
1911
Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a hidden gem brimming with history, beauty, and philanthropy.
Los Angeles
Doheny Mansion
10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007
https://www.msmu.edu/about-the-mount/filming-and-event-rentals/venues/doheny-mansion-tours/
1899
Experience the grandeur of early Los Angeles with a visit to the Doheny Mansion, located on the downtown campus of Mount Saint Mary’s University at 10 Chester Place. Chester Place was an exclusive gated community of Victorian mansions in the early 1900s and home to oil baron Edward L. Doheny and his wife Carrie Estelle Doheny for almost 60 years.
Los Angeles
Lummis Home and Gardens
200 East Avenue 43, Los Angeles, CA 90031
https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/historic/lummis-home-and-gardens https://www.museumsofthearroyo.com/mota-museums/lummis-home-and-garden/
1897
El Alisal (The Lummis Home) was the home of Charles F. Lummis, a booster, author, journalist, and early preservationist. He was a central figure in the first waves of preservation in Southern California and throughout the Southwest, and was the founder of Los Angeles’ first museum, the Southwest Museum. Lummis had a major impact on how we view the history and culture of the Southwest today, all while carefully crafting his own legacy as the first southwestern “influencer”.
Los Angeles
Neutra VDL Studio & Residences
2300 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039
https://neutra-vdl.org/visit
1932
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences, the home of architect Richard Neutra, is located in Los Angeles, California. It is also known as the Neutra Research House.
Los Angeles
Stahl House – Case Study House #22
1635 Woods Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90069
https://stahlhouse.com/tours/
1960
In the Summer of 1956, Buck Stahl constructed a three dimensional model of their dream home. It is with this model they interviewed and hired Architect Pierre Koenig in November 1957. On April 8th, 1959 the home was inducted into the Case Study House program by Arts & Architecture magazine, and assigned the number 22. Construction of the house began in May 1959 and was completed a year later in May of 1960.
Malibu
Adamson House
1635 Woods Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90069
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=672
https://www.adamsonhouse.org/
1929
The Spanish Colonial Revival style home—today a National Historic Site, California Historical Landmark, and a California State Park—casts a magical spell, allowing visitors to evoke old California in a way few places can.
Montecito
Casa del Herrero
1387 E. Valley Road, Montecito, CA 93108
https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit
1925
Designed by George Washington Smith, the Casa is one of the finest standing examples of Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture in America. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places and maintains National Historic Landmark status, partly due to its eclectic mix of Country Place Era and Moorish-inspired gardens.
Montecito
Ganna Walska Lotusland
Sycamore Canyon Road & Cold Spring Road, Montecito, CA 93108
https://www.lotusland.org/visit/plan-your-visit/
1941
Tucked away in the beautiful hillside of Montecito, California, Lotusland spans over 37 acres of lush gardens and exquisite architecture.
Pasadena
Fenyes Mansion
165-198 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
https://stahlhouse.com/tours/
1906/1907
Designed by two premiere architects, the Fényes Mansion has been designated as a Pasadena Cultural Heritage landmark and a Point of Historic Interest by the state of California.
Santa Barbara
Bellosquardo
1407 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
https://www.bellosguardo.org/visit/
1937
A home for Art, Music, History, and Culture.
Santa Monica
Marion Davies Guest House
415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402
https://www.santamonica.gov/places/cultural-venue/marion-davies-guest-house
1929
The Marion Davies Guest House is a historic property located inside the Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach.
I joined the Sketchtember challenge hosted by Ewa Brzozowska (@brzozowskanet) on Instagram. I decided to use graphite for all the drawings in one sketchbook to create a collection. I am pleased with how this turned out.
It is the time of the year to express our gratitude and good wishes with gifts to people around us. This is also a time to show support to organizations, businesses, and artisans.
True, this is not what one thinks of when it comes to holiday gifting. To me, supporting art organizations is a gift that keeps giving.
| KLCS / PBS KLCS is a multiple Emmy Award-winning noncommercial PBS affiliate station, broadcasting to more than 15 million viewers in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Eight million households per month, and one out of every 10 TV viewers in Southern California, watch KLCS. Membership |
| KUSC Once a small student-run station broadcasting from the University of Southern California campus, Classical California KUSC is now the largest and most listened to public radio and non-profit classical music station in the United States thanks to the support of our loyal listeners. |
| LA Phil For over a century, the LA Phil has been as vibrant as Los Angeles, one of the world’s most open and dynamic cities. Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, it presents nearly 300 events per year, harnessing the transformative power of live music to build community, foster intellectual and artistic growth, and nurture the creative spirit, while redefining what an orchestra can be. Membership |
| Studio Channel Islands Studio Channel Islands is dedicated to bringing together artists and community for extraordinary artistic encounters that enrich, educate, and entertain. 2222 E Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010 Membership Gift Membership |
| The Huntington Founded in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington, it supports research and promotes public engagement through its expansive library, art, and botanical collections. By cultivating dynamic scholarship, creating innovative programs for students and lifelong learners, and sharing its extraordinary resources, The Huntington invites all on a journey of discovery, insight, and connection. 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 Membership |
Museums and galleries often have online stores that cater to art lovers.
| Getty Museum Store 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
| LACMA Store |
| LA Phil Store 151 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Los Angeles Public Library Store |
| MOCA Store |
| MOMA Design Store |
| The Gamble House Bookstore 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91108 |
| The Huntington Store 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108 |
| The Shop at the Broad 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
It’s the time of the year to express our gratitude and good wishes with gifts to people around us! Here are some gift suggestions for art and design lovers.
This year, I am offering some of my creations:
FREE digital cards.
Printed greeting cards featuring photographs of roses.
Small notebooks directly from the printer.
I am excited to present my first series of printed greeting cards! I am featuring photography of roses in my garden.
The folded cards are approximately 4×6 in size. Blank inside. Each set contains all 10 images shown below.
$48 per set + tax. Shipping & Handling is $12.
Please Email Me if you have questions, want to pay with a check, or want to buy individual cards. Thank you!
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