There’s an incomparable luxury for a property to have its own private tennis court. The ability to play whenever one wants, at a moment’s notice, simply by walking out of your house, is a priceless attribute for the busy person who enjoys not only tennis, but basketball as well, since many private tennis courts also have at least one basketball hoop for a half-court game.… Read more

As part of Palm Springs Modernism Week, the iconic Elrod House will open its doors to the public for five tours over three days this February 24-26. The world-famous home, which appeared in the classic 1971 James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever (including this classic scene), was designed by John Lautner for interior designer Arthur Elrod in … Read more

Featuring exceptional modern/contemporary design, the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) Home Tours are a favorite of mine. The just-announced upcoming Spring tour on April 1 is no exception.… Read more

On Tuesday, January 31, the Decorative Arts and Design Council will present a wide-ranging discussion at LACMA on the influence of modern California design on contemporary architecture, including the emergence of temporary architectural installations. The event is organized in conjunction with the Pacific Standard Time exhibition California Design, 1930—1965: “Living in a Modern Way.”… Read more

L.A. LIVE, the 4-million-square-foot entertainment and sports district in downtown Los Angeles that is home to the world-class residential tower The Ritz-Carlton Residences, will host the inaugural Los Angeles Food & Wine (LAFW) festival this October 13-16. Presented by American Express Publishing and produced by Coastal Luxury Management (CLM), AEG and dick clark productions, the … Read more

Our good friends Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield, acclaimed designers of the 42nd Floor Model Showcase at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live, will share their insights on modern glamour this December 9 at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills. The discussion is a part of the  Designer Lecture Series held in conjunction with “Maison de Luxe, A National Designer Show … Read more

The Getty-spearheaded city-wide art celebration, Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945–1980, officially begins this October, and for the event, the entire living room of the Eames House, aka Case Study #8, is being reconstructed inside the Resnick Pavilion at LACMA. … Read more