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The Reel Real Estate News | Culture | Design | Lifestyle May 29, 2021 |
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Memorial Day Although we will be enjoying this 3-day weekend with family, friends, and BBQ's (safely), let's not forget what Memorial Day is for: it honors military personnel who died in the service of their country. After the Civil War, the custom of decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers became part of the ritual originally called Decoration day.In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem: "We cherish too, the Poppy red that grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies." There are several events this weekend that honor our fallen soldiers either in person or virtually: The Palm Springs Air Museum will have a full day of exhibits & programs, and a Memorial Day Flower Drop, May 30th & 31st Santa Monica Symphony - Live Stream - chamber music by Bach, Brahms and others. May 31st @ 2 p.m. Sunday. Free; advance registration required (registration ends at 10 a.m. Sunday). smsymphony.org |
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Paul Williams Inspired Traditional 1270 Sunset Plaza Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90069 4 bd | 4 ba | 3,450 sqft | 9,835 sqft lot $3,995,000 Gated and tucked graciously behind mature hedges lies the essence of Old Hollywood combined with the updated luxury of today. This Paul Williams-inspired home is set back from the street on a large lot proportionally sited to provide an ample motor court, verdant gardens, private yard with guest house, a spa, and plenty of room for a pool (w/ plans). The front door leads to a 2-story entry, separate office, elegant living room with fireplace, window seat, and game nook. Glass doors open onto a patio overlooking boxwood hedges, rose gardens, and fruit trees. Light-filled dining, kitchen with stone counters, breakfast bar & pantry, powder bathroom, and laundry complete the first floor. The garage has been thoughtfully converted into a media/playroom. Upstairs is an elegant Master Suite with captivating views, a deck, a large walk-in closet, bathroom with a claw foot tub, a separate shower, and a vanity. Two additional bedrooms with views, a gym, and a full bathroom round out the upstairs. A separate guest house's living area, bathroom, and bedroom creates a sanctuary for home offices or guests/live-in. Mere blocks from Sunset's desirable shopping and dining, moments to the upcoming West Hollywood Community Center, great schools, and amenities. This serene property has it all.Listed by Jacqui Bell of Compass Contact me to show! |
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Real Estate in the News |
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Buyers Expect the House Hunt to Get Easier Home buyers are up against limited inventories of homes for sale and struggling to triumph in a competitive market. But they’re hopeful for a turnaround over the next few months. Thirty-three percent of prospective buyers recently surveyed are hopeful that it will be easier to find a home over the coming months—an improvement from 25% who said so a year ago, according to the latest Housing Trends Report, produced by the National Association of Home Builders.Still, the majority--61%—of buyers expect home searches to become more difficult or stay the same in the future. But why are some buyers more hopeful? |
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Film & TV |
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Bond, ‘Survivor’ and Those ‘Apprentice’ Tapes: 5 Burning Questions About Amazon and MGM’s Mega-Deal In a perfect symbol of our times, James Bond and Whole Foods will soon have the same owner. Tech giant Amazon on Wed officially announced plans to merge with MGM, the 97-year-old studio that’s home to the 007 franchise, Rocky Balboa and “Thelma and Louise.” Variety |
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Classic movies at theaters, pop-ups, drive-ins: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ ‘Scarface’ Craving a flick on the big screen? Here’s our latest rundown of classic movies, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing now or coming soon to a theater, drive-in, pop-up or rooftop near you. We’ll update as new titles and showtimes are added. |
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The 12 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches of Season 46, Ranked From ridiculous original songs to HBO show spoofs and Timothée Chalamet appearances, these are the skits that made us laugh the most this season. Like any comedy show, SNL has its share of hits and misses, and this season was no different. Today, we're focusing on the hits. More from Thrillist |
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Meet LA’s Newest Bobcat Kittens Stop what you’re doing: L.A. has three new squishy little bobcat kitten buddies. The National Park Service announced that the mother, who is part of their ongoing study of the bobcat population in the area, has given birth to three kittens: B-379, B-380, and B-381. The kittens, one female and two males, are about 30 days old. More from LAist |
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The Least-Awful Rooftop Bars In LA When you absolutely have to be on a rooftop in LA, make it one of these 16 spots. In a city with as much sunshine and tall buildings as LA, you’d assume it would be easy to find great bars, patios, and dance parties on rooftops. It’s not. Stick to these 16 rooftops in LA, always try to make a reservation. Read on from The Infatuation |
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Some of the Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend Looking for ways to stay occupied (and safe) this weekend? Here are a few things to do. Dodger's Home games, Big Bear Grill & Chill, BBQ's To-Go, One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival, Empty Bowls Project, A Choosical Musical, and many more. LA Mag |
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Design & Lifestyle |
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Step Inside Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis's Sustainable L.A. Farmhouse |
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This NYC Hotel Is Offering a Discount to Anyone Whose First or Last Name Is James You'll def want to drop your name here...if it happens to match the hotel's. The James NY NoMad is celebrating its 4th anniversary in a way that truly honors its namesake. Anyone named James, first or last, can score 40% off stays of 4 nights or more at the hotel. Travel & Leisure |
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These Winning Low-Rise Designs Are a Blueprint for Better Housing—and Better Living—in Los Angeles Amid LA’s ongoing housing crisis, the city and its chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, have announced the winners of Low-Rise: Housing Ideas for Los Angeles, a $100,000 design challenge to promote affordable and sustainable models of low-rise, multifamily architecture. More from Dwell |
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