Summer Shindigs in the Garden – Hidden Gems of L.A.

This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. Last month I was feeling a desire for some quiet reflection spent outdoors. I got that, and now it’s… Read more »

Lake Hollywood

Rejuvenating Water Sanctuaries – Hidden Gems of L.A.

This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. Modern life is kinda crazy. We live in the most extraordinary and privileged times – organic juice bars, bluetooth… Read more »

Colorful Stairs

Bucket List – Los Angeles Hidden Gems: Stairs of L.A.

This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. In my estimation, L.A. is about equally known for its traffic as it is for being home to Hollywood…. Read more »

Bucket List – Los Angeles Hidden Gems: Underground Tunnels of L.A.

Photo credit: Kansas Sebastian This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. In this series, I talk a lot about architectural gems that are often hiding in… Read more »

Bucket List – Los Angeles Hidden Gems: St. Francis Dam

Photo credit: courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. This next hidden gem requires a little bit of digging, figuratively… Read more »

Vincent Thomas Bridge

Bucket List – Los Angeles Hidden Gems: The Bridges of L.A.

This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. In our previous blogs about the hidden architectural gems of L.A., we talked about buildings that, although stunning and… Read more »

Bucket List - Los Angeles Hidden Gems: Perry-Hubbell House

Bucket List – Los Angeles Hidden Gems: Perry-Hubbell House

This post is part of my “Bucket List” series of Hidden Gems in L.A. Follow along as I explore and share some of my favorite sources of inspiration around our county. See the entire series here. Today, we are looking at a gorgeous old Victorian-era mansion. This beautiful home is now part of the Heritage… Read more »

Bucket List - Los Angeles Hidden Gems Nike

Bucket List – Los Angeles Hidden Gems: Nike Missile Site

If you live in L.A., you are probably already well aware of the major architectural “gems” of the city. I could argue that some of the most beautiful buildings and landscapes in North America can be found right here in L.A.. The Hollywood Bowl, the Griffith Observatory, the Walt Disney Concert Hall… But the beauty… Read more »

The iconic Century Towers: An artful homage to history

Few cities in the world can boast such a varied collection of iconic landmarks the way that Los Angeles can. From the Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier, Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Case Study Houses, there are so many universally recognizable “L.A.” symbols. We love that about this city. As diverse and widespread… Read more »