Architectural "tree house" in the Franklin Hills up for Sale

Debbie Pisaro April 15, 2014

List price: $1,225,000

Address: 3986 Clayton Ave, Los Feliz

2196 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

Nestled in the Franklin Hills, surrounded by mature trees, this 1963's mid-century modern urban tree house has been magically transformed with entertaining under the stars in mind. Close to both Los Feliz Village, an open loft like living room, dining room and kitchen connects the indoor spaces to the outdoors in this boho-chic home. Exposed beams highlight the space with high ceilings and hardwood floors provide continuity throughout. The kitchen features newer appliances and updated cabinetry with eat-in dining area. The upstairs bedrooms are flooded with natural light providing panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and beyond. Enchanting outdoor spaces with outdoor fireplace, built-in BBQ and flagstone patios with observation deck that overlooks the city lights and Griffith Observatory.

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This Saturday at Barnsdall Park.....

Debbie Pisaro March 18, 2014

Over 2000 LA-based artists (from students to anyone with an artistic inclination) will line up at Barnsdall Park on March 22nd from 10AM to 6PM for a once in a lifetime opportunity to exhibit their work in a public forum (a true democracy of art and part of Barnsdall’s quest to make LA art more accessible). The work will then be showcased at LAMAG from March 30 through April 12 in the newly reconfigured 10,000 square foot art space. As LA’s only municipal art gallery, Barnsdall is truly the “People’s Park” as the City’s primary exhibition venue offering free admission to all and through Open Call,providing an opportunity for emerging artists and students to exhibit their artwork and achieve recognition through cash prizes including One Best in Show ($1000), One Honorable Mention ($150) and Three Youth Art Awards ($50).

Open to all artists residing in SoCal, $20 per artist per piece, up to 3 works of art per artist. Please see link for entry details:http://www.lamag.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OpenCallreviseds.pdf

Price drop on Laughlin Park Modern

Debbie Pisaro March 17, 2014

List price: $3,397,000 (dropped from $3,597,000)

Address: 1970 Cummings Drive, Los Feliz

3360 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

Completed renovated Modern home in Los Feliz's exclusive private and gated community, Laughlin Park. The house was orignally built in 1948 and sits on close to 1/2 an acre street to street lot with a grassy yard, spectacular panoramic views, and dead on visuals of the Downtown LA skyline. Special features include a cook's kitchen which opens to both a breakfast area and formal dining, den/media room, and 4 suited bedrooms including a stunning master with amazing bath and extra large closet. Great attention to details in a house that sits on top of Los Feliz.