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Interior home design magazine for Southern California
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February 2009
Sonny and Cher’s 45-year-old Encino marital home gets a sleek redo by local architect &Before
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contents
24 Trade Secrets: Kitchen (Un)Confidential
DesignerLoriannSavaresedishesonthelatestkitchenremodelingtrends.
30 And the Beat Goes On
EnjoyanexclusivelookatanewlyremodeledEncinohomethatoncebelongedtoSonnyandCher.
42 After Glows Getinonthehottestnewremodeling
products.
d E PA r t m E n t S
12 So Cal So Cool Lettherebelight:Theseswitch-hittersare
suretobrightenwinterdays.
46 Chef’s Table Brandywine,achicgourmetparadisein
WoodlandHills,earnsitsstarreputation.
51 Unusual Rooms Alittleboy’sRanchoPalosVerdesbedroomis
afantasycometrue.
52 High-Tech Home Functionmeetsfun:Thescooponthelatest
must-havehomegadgets.
58 Cause for Applause NorthridgeHospitalMedicalCenter’scancer
carefacilitygetsabigboostfromafundraiser.
66 Finishing Touch TheworkofMalibuartistMarjoryKronis
meanttocreatearippleeffect.
February 2009
spacesmag.com
c o v e r s to r y
Cover: By night, Sonny & Cher’s former Encino home now looks sleek and modern from all angles; new solar panels save energy costs. Above: By day, the home’s revamped pool area is a restful spot. Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer.
AndtheBeAtGoeson(line):Head to SpacesMag.com/la to see Sonny and Cher at home in “Good Times,” a rollicking flick featuring the groovy digs we’re showing in a whole new light on page 30.
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The pleasure was all mine in
recentlymeetingEncinoarchi-
tect Kenneth David Lee, who
renovatedandlivesinourcoverhome.
Architectsaresomeofmyfavoritepeo-
ple—they’re smart, forward thinking
andinnovative.
Like many great architects, Lee has
the environment in mind and always
reusesandrecycleswheneverpossible.
Inourcoverhouse,herecycledmostof
the old construction material and pur-
chasednewrecycledaluminumproducts,suchastiles
anddoors,formanyoftherooms.Thesolarpanelsoff
thebackroofwereamongthemostexpensiveaspects
of the project—about $30,000—but Lee says with
manufacturer and government rebates, he’ll recoup
thecostinenergysavingswithin10years.
Speakingof“before”and “after,” I’ll take this time
tosayafondfarewelltoourreaders.I’mtakingalong
awaited sabbatical to finish my novel, Guapo James,
aboutanill-fatedcross-culturalteenromance.
BesuretolookoutforthenextissueofSpaces,com-
ingoutinMarch.
Asalways,readerfeedbackismostwelcome.
You can still reach me at massarellalinda@yahoo.
com, or contact our new editor, Barbara Jones, at
editor’s letter
Please feel free to share your thoughts and contact us at [email protected].
contributors
Building on the future
For this issue,
Zagat Survey editor
Merrill Shindler looks
into the phenomenon of
brandywine, a diminutive
continental restaurant
on the western edge
of the San Fernando
Valley. It’s a culinary
gem in the midst of
a fast food universe,
where a barebones
staff manages to turn
out food of exceptional
quality, in a style that
faded away eons ago.
Says Shindler, “It’s a
reminder that all you
have to do to be current
is stay in the same place
long enough.”
While yoga,
massage and aroma-
therapy are her favorite
ways to improve
her mood, regular
contributor Holly berecz
knows that the items
we surround ourselves
with in the home every
day have a profound
effect on the way we
feel. Her favorite pick-
me-up piece at home is
a Lady Chair by Marco
Zanuso, because “its
sunny yellow color and
modern, feminine shape
always put a smile on
my face.”
Here’s to exciting changes
february 2009 spaces �
publisherSteven Gellman
editor Linda Massarella
editorial director Denise Gee
designer LeeAnn Nelson
photo editor Paul Jonason
senior editor Jackie Rothenberg
contributing editors Holly Berecz Barbara Jones
contributing writers Merrill Shindler Howard Stier
contributing photographers Erhard Pfeiffer Howard Stier
marketing director Bill Van Laningham
research director Liz Hamm
creative services manager Paul Schraeder
advertising account executives Edith Ferdschneider Jennifer Lewi Meaghan Miller
office manager Mary Anne Rozinsky
Los AngeLes newspAper group
president & ceoEdward R. Moss
executive vice president & cfoJames Siegrist
Publisher, Torrance Daily Breeze & Long Beach Press Telegram
Mark Ficarra
contAct us
editorial: (818) 713-3297 [email protected]
advertising: (818) 713-3294 [email protected]
Copyright 2009 Southern California Spaces magazine by the Los Angeles Newspaper Group. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher. Southern California Spaces magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos or artwork even if accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Comments? Southern California Spaces welcomes story ideas and comments from our readers. Write to: Spaces, 21860 Burbank Blvd., Ste. 120, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Volume 2 • Issue 1 spacesmag.com
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
I N C R E DI B L E C U S TOM W I N D O W T R E ATM E N TS • A M A Z I N G L IG H T I N G & A CC E S S OR I E S • THOUSANDS OF FABRICS AND HUNDREDS OF TRIMS • SPLENDID CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY
INTERIOR DESIGN THAT REFLECTS YOUR ST YLE • E XT E N S I V E F U R N I T U R E S E L E C T I O N • INTERIOR DESIGN THAT REFLECTS YOUR STYLE • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM START TO FINISH
In Times Like These, YOU DESERVETo Walk Into A Home That Welcomes
You, At The End Of A Long Day.
Discover the joy of a comfortable, well-designed home!
Each DOTI store is independently owned and operated.
DOTI Woodland Hills is a featured designer in the 2009 Pasadena Showcase House of Design,which opens to the public on April 19, 2009.
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I N C R E DI B L E C U S TOM W I N D O W T R E ATM E N TS • A M A Z I N G L IG H T I N G & A CC E S S OR I E S • THOUSANDS OF FABRICS AND HUNDREDS OF TRIMS • SPLENDID CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY
INTERIOR DESIGN THAT REFLECTS YOUR ST YLE • E XT E N S I V E F U R N I T U R E S E L E C T I O N • INTERIOR DESIGN THAT REFLECTS YOUR STYLE • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM START TO FINISH
In Times Like These, YOU DESERVETo Walk Into A Home That Welcomes
You, At The End Of A Long Day.
Discover the joy of a comfortable, well-designed home!
Each DOTI store is independently owned and operated.
DOTI Woodland Hills is a featured designer in the 2009 Pasadena Showcase House of Design,which opens to the public on April 19, 2009.
DOTI Woodland Hills21723 Vanowen Street // Canoga Park // Across from Westfield Topanga Shopping Center // 818-346-3684 // www.dotiwoodlandhills.com
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Giant Candle Companywww.giantcandleco.com
SoCalso cool
Designdna
As the short winter days seem to drag on, often our
mood begins to follow in their footsteps. Even in sunny
Southern California, we wait for the return of extended
daylight and long for the new beginnings of springtime.
You may be spending more time indoors, but you don’t
have to miss out on the sunshine. This selection of items
for the home, made right here in SoCal, can lighten any
mood and make winter bright. —Holly Berecz
Custom Handmade CandlesAncient Egyptians used
aromas for healing. In In-
dia, scents like cinnamon,
ginger and sandalwood
have long been used
for therapeutic purposes.
Every culture through-
out time has understood
the benefits of aromather-
apy—using scented oils to
promote health, happi-
ness and wel l -being.
The Giant Candle Compa-
ny in Canoga Park offers
28 sizes, 69 colors and
nearly 400 scents. That’s
over half a million illumi-
nating possibilities! What’s more, they’re all custom-made
by hand. Husband-and-wife team Duane and Catherine
Overturf started making large candles for themselves in
their garage. Today, they are the first custom-order store
in the country to specialize in extra large candles. Taking
three days or more from start to finish, each candle is a
unique expression of the person who ordered it.
DesignDesigndnaDesigndnaDesign Appropriately named “Lazy
Bones,” the first TV remote control was
developed in 1950 by the Zenith Radio
Corporation. The original device was
connected by a cable that ran from the
viewer to the television set. Later that
decade, Zenith engineers Robert Adler
and Eugene Polley came up with the
wireless ultrasonic remote. The industry
changed over to infrared in the early
1980s.
It’s usually balmy in California, but there
was a cold snap in 1905. Eleven-year-old Frank
Epperson mixed some soda powder and water,
and accidentally left the drink on
the porch overnight with
the stirring stick still
in it. The next day,
he awoke to a frozen
stick of soda water.
Fast forward to 1923,
when Epperson cashed
in on his invention— the
popsicle.
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Tuscan Collection Inspired by his passion for elegance and old-world craftsmanship, Dana Creath began designing unique
lighting fixtures in 1968. Based in Newport Beach, Creath offers an eclectic collection of designs inspired
by European antiques. This selection from the new Tuscan Collection draws on old-world techniques and
skills, featuring hand-cut materials and clean lines. Like the fine wine, artistic masterpieces, breathtaking
countryside and exceptional cuisine of Tuscany, the appeal of this collection lies in its simplicity. Deep hand-
rubbed finishes provide contrast to rich gold highlights. Drip-free wax candles evoke a feeling of classic
elegance. Shown: two-light iron wall sconce; six-light iron lantern; and four-light forged iron chandelier.
Dana Creath Designswww.danacreathdesigns.com
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elegance. Shown: two-light iron wall sconce; six-light iron lantern; and four-light forged iron chandelier.
Some say it was the
British who invented Champagne.
But others raise a glass to Dom
Pérignon, a 17th century Benedic-
tine monk who was the manager
of an abbey with a vineyard in
the French region of Champagne.
Among his innovations: making
white wine from red grapes, and
using corks to trap carbon dioxide
inside the bottle, thus creating
bubbles—and the bubbly.
Perhaps some of
today’s top chefs got their
start at home with the Easy-
Bake Oven. The nation’s first
working toy oven debuted in
1963 and has been a house-
hold favorite ever since. It’s
undergone various design and
color changes in keeping with
the times, but the Hasbro oven
is still baking up sweet treats
and even sweeter memories.
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Designdna
SoCal so cool
Aqua Banded Low BowlHappy Cylinder VaseGlass blower Caleb Siemon grew up making things with his hands. As a
teen, he discovered the fine art of glass blowing at a California art camp.
He perfected his art by studying design and shadowing renowned Italian
master glass sculptor Pino Signoretto. With an unabashed passion for
glass, he opened his Italian-styled studio in Santa Ana, where he creates
breathtaking glass art with the simplest of forms. “I always start with an idea,
but have learned to remain flexible to allow for the natural qualities of the
glass,” he says of his signature aesthetic. Drawing inspiration from the rich
hues and undulating topography of Southern California, the Aqua Banded
Low Bowl features alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors. The
Happy line, shown in vibrant lime green, is made with the Italian technique of
“sommerso,” or encased color.
Caleb Siemonwww.unitedglassblowing.com
We rely on Kleenex when we’ve
got the sniffles or want to dab away our
tears. But the soft tissues manufactured
by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation were
first introduced in 1924 to remove cold
cream. Early ads featured Hollywood
screen legends using Kleenex to wipe
off their make-up. After customer
input, the company
began marketing
tissues as disposable
hankies.
The parachute,
invented long before the
airplane, was actually created
to save people who might have
to jump from burning buildings.
Louis-Sébastien Lenormand is credited
with designing the first practical model
in 1783. But the idea originated centuries
earlier in the fertile imagination and
sketches of Leonardo da Vinci. The first
passenger to test drive a parachute
was a dog.
Indulge your wildest fantasy…
“ Forthe loveof tile.”
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Oneperfect piece,
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7939 Canoga Avenue • Canoga Park8 1 8 . 8 8 3 . 0 8 9 0
Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 6pm
www.CaliforniaFurnitureGalleries.com
Celebrating 50 years of quality,price, service & selection
Complimentary interior design • Low price guaranteeFree local delivery • 6 months same as cash oAC
Bradington-Young | Hooker | Henredon | CenturY | BernHardt | FrenCH Heritage Bau | HiCkorY WHite | Maitland-SMitH
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Katerina Tanawww.katerinatanadesign.com
SoCal so cool
Loom As a designer of both interior
and exterior spaces, Kateri-
na Tana is used to working
on projects from the ground
up, taking the lengthy jour-
ney with her clients and see-
ing them through the adven-
ture. Over time, she realized
that something was missing
in the current textile market.
“Everything appears to be
a derivative of something
else, celebrating the past or
another geographical style,”
she says. But she believes
“the here and now is a mo-
ment to be celebrated just
as any other.” The blue sky
and all-pervasive ocean that
surround her home in Ven-
ice Beach inspired her light,
fresh and timeless Loom col-
lection. Her patterns evoke
the spirit and casual beauty
of beach living. Clockwise:
Riverrun, Acacia, Capistrano
and Anacapa.
Whisper SconceWhether creating a roman-
tic ambiance or soothing
spa-like atmosphere, the in-
terplay of shadow and light
can have a profound effect
on the mood. Based in West
Hollywood, designer Kevin
Kolanowski of Fuse Lighting
uses this concept to fash-
ion his distinctive brand of
lighting designs. Exclusively
handcrafted, his most recog-
nizable designs incorporate luxurious materials such as rock crystal, smoky
topaz, mica, agate and capiz shells. The Whisper Sconce features a show-
er of clear polished rock crystal nuggets with an oil-rubbed bronze base
frame. His tactile designs beautifully interact with light, creating jewelry for
the home and an ethereal sense of style. “Simple and elegant shapes have
been my inspiration, and keeping the line diverse is one of my goals,” he
says, noting that he also offers custom one-of-a-kind pieces.
Loom
Fuse Lightingwww.fuselighting.com
remodel
Before……
Before……
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SoCal so cool
Custom AquariumsA custom aquarium lets you dive into the abyss
and gaze into a natural underwater world. It’s a
tranquil place where cares are few and life seems
to float along in perfect harmony. The aquatic
experts at Underwater Depot in Sherman Oaks
design ecosystems that are not only breathtaking,
but also incredibly stable and biologically balanced.
Owners Marc Grover and Chris Bernie have over 30 years of
collective experience in the aquarium industry. Their team concep-
tualizes an aquatic work of art, hand-selects the perfect sea life, follows
the project through installation and helps maintain its delicate symbiosis.
Their underwater scenes, such as the one in this ZeroEdge™ aquarium, can calm
the mind, lift the spirit and encourage a state of deep relaxation.
Underwater Depotwww.underwaterdepot.net
Pasadena Living CollectionSouthern California is known for its relaxed,
laid-back lifestyle. Thos. Moser, designers
and builders of heirloom quality handcrafted
solid wood furniture, have created an
entire collection of seating and occasional
tables that reflect the distinct West Coast
air of openness. Curvilinear and sculpted,
with glass tops and poured edges, the
Pasadena Living Collection draws on the
organic architecture of California’s mid-
century style. “These pieces are much more
than furniture,” says designer David Moser.
“They exemplify where we are headed with
artistry in wood, employing light, fluidity and
sculptural effects to keep the eyes moving
and create pieces that do more than serve
their intended purpose as furniture.” The
launch of the Pasadena collection coincides
with Thos. Moser’s recent opening of its Los
Angeles showroom.
Thos. Moserwww.thosmoser.com
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trade secrets
Evenasagirl,LoriannSavaresewould
lookatsomethingandseeitassome-
thingmuchmoreinteresting.Oneof
her first projects? A tufted pink blanket she
transformedintoajacket.“Howfunny,”she
says,thinkingofitwithasmile.
Spurredonbyacreativemother,Savarese
wentontodesignherownbeddingandwin-
dow treatments before, as a young woman,
sherealizedinteriordesignwasherpassion.
Sincethenshehascombinedthoseearlytal-
entsandloveofbeinginthekitchenintothe
work she’s doing now—designing (and re-
designing) kitchens. We recently caught up
with her at work, changing tired and dated
Kitchen (un)confidential
A South Bay
kitchen designer
dishes on the most
delectable looks
in kitchen design
By denise Gee
S T Y L E S N A P S H O T
designer Loriann Savarese
grewup Bay Area, Northern California nowlives Redondo Beach lovestocook Lasagna cooksoften Everyday Italian, from Giada De Laurentis wishesshe Candace Olsen from HGTV’scoulddinewith “Divine Design”
styleofher Tuscan, with painted maple ownkitchen cabinets in an antique white finish.
“I’m really into the furniture look.”
couldn’tlive Her large Dacor without espresso machine
embraces themotto Live, laugh, love!
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“I design kitchens the way I’d design my own kitchen —to have everything right where it’s needed,” says designer Loriann Savarese.
Dennee’s Distinctive Furnishings219 Ave. I, Redondo Beach, Ca. 90277
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm
310.540.0437
Dennee’s Patio and Garden Store221 Ave. I, Redondo Beach, Ca. 90277
(Located right next door to Our Redondo Beach Location)
310.540.5014
Dennee’s Distinctive Furniture3569 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, Ca. 93460
Hours: 9am-5pm, 7 Days a Week
805.686.0842
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R E S O U R C E S
Designer: Loriann Savarese, South Bay Design Center, 2413 Pacific Coast Hwy., Lomita; 310/539-6800 or southbaydesigncenter.com
Cabinetry: Dura Supreme, with charcoal-chestnut glaze on island and antique white/ espresso glaze elsewhere
Granite: “Pistachio” on island; “Uba Tuba” elsewhere
Appliances: Thermador double oven, warming drawer, built-in refrigerator; Wolf cook top, exhaust hood; Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, wine refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Sharp microwave drawer; Miele and Fisher & Paykel dishwashers
Wood flooring: Anderson’s “Spanish Hickory”
trade secrets
kitchens into, well, you know, something
muchmoreinteresting.
What overwhelms homeowners the most when remodeling a kitchen? Every single aspect. People just start shut-
tingdownasitgetsmorecomplicated.Most
kitchen redesigns start with a homeowner
just trying to replace an appliance in an
older home, but new appliances are differ-
entsizesnow.Remodelinghastooccurand
asonethingleadstoanother.Peoplerealize
theyneedhelptogetthemthroughit—and
toknowwhat’soutthere.
What should people look for in a kitchen designer?They should look for someone who really
listens to them and also asks a lot of ques-
tions—howmanykidstheyhave,howoften
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BEFOREThis Torrance kitchen suffered from a variety of ailments: Being closed off from the dining room and having an island cook top with an inefficient downdraft venting system. A neighbor’s side yard was visible from the window, and a large set of French doors minimized wall space. “Overall it was poorly laid out,” Savarese says.
AFTER Thanks to a bevy of cleverly zoned and concealed appli-ances, “the new kitchen is a chef’s dream,” says Savarese. “It can accommodate up to three ‘chefs’ working at the same time. And we changed practically everything about the layout to provide a better view and more storage space.
Custom kitchen design from concept to completion
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your kitchen. your style.
The most important kitchen
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theycook,whocooks,howtheroomisreally
used.Theyshouldworkwithsomeonewho
knowsthelatestproductsaswellasthetried
and true, and who also understands good
kitchenlayoutandspacing.
Is there a particular style or material people really want now? Having complementary two-toned colors is
popular,aswellashavinganislandinade-
sign and painted finish that makes it look
like furniture. The other big trend is to use
naturalquartzinsteadofgranite.Ataround
thesameprice,quartzisjustasdurablebut
easier to maintain; it also offers some great
newcolorsthatmimicgranite.
Is there such a thing as a “Southern California” look for kitchens?Sincepeopleentertainalothere,ourkitch-
ens tend to be one big space now, with 90
percentconnectedtoalivingareaoroutdoor
livingarea.Everyoneherewantstohavethat
great-roomfeel—tohavetheirkidsatanis-
land,morethanonecookbeabletousethe
space,andtohaveitbeverycomfortableand
nottooshowplace-y.
Is it a safe bet to remodel a kitchen during an economic downturn?Yes, as long as you know you’ll be in the
houseat leastfiveyears(torecoupmuchof
the expense). Also important is remodeling
with an eye for the entire home’s design—
for example, if you have a home with older
architecture and features, having an ultra-
contemporary style kitchen can be jolting
and turn off future buyers. You want conti-
nuityofflow.
What do you see kitchens being like 20 years from now? Thebiggestthingisthatthey’llbemoreen-
vironmentally friendly, and by then green
productswillbemoreaffordable.Kitchens
will also be more friendly to aging adults,
who by then will want softer flooring like
linoleum, easy to open cabinetry and the
like.Everyonewillwanteaseandcomfort.
trade secrets
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Living room before
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When Sony and Cher had their
first string of musical hits, they
moved from a dingy Hollywood
rentalintoamodelhomeinEncinoin1966.
It was small, about 2,700 square feet, but it
hadapoolandspacefortheirfamilyandca-
reers—bothofwhichweregrowing.
Itwasinthishomethatthecouplefilmed
their movie, “Good Times,” which shows
Cher frolicking in the backyard pool encir-
cledbyametal fencewiththeir initials,“S”
and“C.”
Withinfouryears,theywereatthetopof
thechartsandhadahittelevisionseries,soa
flushSonnyandChermovedonuptoaman-
sioninBeverlyHills.
Destined for
a teardown
after neglect
and fire,
Sonny and Cher’s
Encino marital
home is
lovingly
restored
By Linda Massarella
Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer
Vintage Barcelona chairs and a Le Corbusier sofa enhance the living room, revamped with white oak flooring, a new ceiling and sliding doors.
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Kitchen before
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A woman purchased the home from the
rising stars, but found as the years went by
thatshecouldn’taffordtokeepitup.Thenin
2004,afirestartedinthekitchenandspread
throughoutmuchofthehouse.
EnterarchitectKennethDavidLee.
“IhearditwasupforsaleandIwenttosee
it,” he recalls during a tour of the finished
home.“Itwasawreck.Whatwasn’tburned
hadbadsmokedamage,thebackyardwasa
mess,thefencewasfallingdown.
“Adecisionhadtobemade—tearitdown
orfixit.Itwouldhavebeenalotlessexpen-
sivetotearitdown,butIknewwhohadlived
thereandIthoughtitwouldbeachallengeto
restoreittoitspreviouscondition.”
Lee actually purchased it as a home that
heandhiswifewouldeventuallymoveinto,
andrenovationsbegan.Ittookhimtwoyears
to redo it all. Here’s how he performed an
architectural miracle: “I tried to salvage as
muchoftheremainingstructureaspossible,
andIthinkIdid.”
But he had to rip out all the old electric
wiring—which may have caused the fire—
andtheplumbing.Heshoreduptheroofand
walls.He also banged out some of the walls
in the kitchen and master bedroom to add
about 500 square feet, and notes that “the
additionofstudiospace,expansionofexist-
ingclosetspaceandcreationofatrulygour-
metkitchenfloweffortlesslyintotheoriginal
footprintofthehome.”
“The architect is a champ for redoing it
with us in mind,” says Cher, who now lives
in Malibu. “We had a lot of terrific times
in that house.”
The size of the kitchen was increased by about 200 square feet. Custom cabinetry was added and Ann Sacks tiles grace the walls. Appliances are by Wolf. The retro decor is fitting.
Architect and new owner Kenneth David Lee is shown with his daughter, Catie Casazza, a landscape architect who worked with her father on the project.
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Where others may have added a second
story to the home, Lee decided against it. “I
knew anyone else would have added. It isn’t
against any city ordinance and it would have
been easy to do,” he says. “But I wanted to
maintain the integrity and history of the
house. The open floor plan takes full advan-
tage of the morning sun and stunning views.
I’m happy I kept it a one-story.”
This wasn’t the first celebrity home for Lee,
who opened his own firm in 1978 after get-
ting an architectural degree from USC and
working with noted So Cal architects Edward
Niles and Philip Jon Brown.
Of the 500-plus residences Lee has de-
signed, some notable clients include guitarist
Steve Vai, Warren Beatty and Annette Ben-
ing, Barbra Streisand and celebrity publicist
Howard Bragman.
His firm creates and renovates everything
from Mediterranean estates to mid-century
modern homes to cutting-edge contempo-
rary structures.
Like all forward-thinking architects, Lee
always has his eye on conservation. For his
new home, he double-insulated every win-
dow and door, and installed solar panels on
the roof.
“The [monthly] energy bills for a house of
this size and the pool are only about $300,
thanks to the solar panels and insulation,” he
says. “About 75 percent of the home’s energy
is produced by the solar panels, and with the
The master bedroom has a new fireplace with a floating shelf, a Le Corbusier lounge chair, and a circa 1900 American Oak ice box that the archi-tect found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.
Legendary singing duo Sonny and Cher filmed a good bit of the music-driven 1967 movie “Good Times” at their former Encino home. The film centers on the duo being asked to star in a movie, and all sorts of kooky scenarios ensue.
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1960s flat style roof, the panels bring the
home into the 21st century.”
Lee’s daughter, Catie Casazza, who fol-
lowed in her father’s academic footsteps and
studied at USC (although her master’s degree
is in landscape architecture), was in charge of
the backyard.
But she concedes she’s learning on the
job, as her initial instinct was to get rid of the
pool. “The place was desolate and sad, so my
first thought was to tear down the back yard
and start from scratch,” she says. “But my dad
was dead set against tearing this pool out.”
Casazza worked around the small pool in
the 1,000-foot long yard, re-tiling it instead
and putting in an elevated spa/fountain in
order to transform the desolate feeling into
a peaceful one.
Cracked hardscaping surrounded the pool,
and there was the matter of the “S” and “C”
fence, rusting and falling down. Casazza
replaced the hardscape with native plants,
installed a built-in barbecue and created a
koi pond. As for the fence, she had it sand-
ed, reposted into the ground, and painted
blue. The letters are still in place.
“The good news about this place,” Casazza
says, “was that it was bought by my father,
someone who loves it and will always take
care of it.”
The master bath off the bedroom was expanded and updated.
Evidence that Sonny & Cher enjoyed their early stardom in the home is evident on the home’s iron fence, now painted a cool blue.
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Vanity FareZebrawood is on a hot streak with designers,
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provides much-appreciated storage space in
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Paper TrailFarrow & Ball has long been known
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Or so you might think. This paper,
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Tile StyleIt makes sense that taking subway tiles to the
next level would mean randomly stacking
them in complementary colors, such as this
backsplash outfitted in the “Beveled Brick
Montecito Blend” from the Ceramica Alham-
bra line by Walker Zanger. About $25.45 per
square foot; 800/540-0235 or walkerzanger.
com for retailers.
Red-Hot RangeA touch of red in the kitchen adds warmth,
and this spicy number truly does just that.
From Kenmore’s new Pro line is this 36-inch
dual-fuel freestanding range featuring pro-
fessional-grade burners with a multitude of
cooking options—from variable convection
to bread proofing to Sabbath controls. About
$5,985; 800/349-4358 or sears.com.
Rhapsody in BlueAdd sculptural finesse over your island,
sink, bar, or powder room vanity with
this “Eureka” pendant light, featuring a
distinctive layered look of transparent glass
over a white glass dome. Measuring 13x13
inches, this one’s in cobalt blue, but it also
comes in gold, red or turquoise. It features
a variety of canopy/cord finishes and an
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After glows
Top-Drawer Look Reach for upper-echelon pulls and knobs
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Steel for a Steal Under the Energy Improvement and Ex-
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the savings continue on down the line. Ac-
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would spend about $9,460 over the course
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upkeep of a premium asphalt-shingle one.
For more details, visit steelroofing.com.
Lap of LuxuryLap siding isn’t just for traditional-style
homes. In its fiber-cement composite form
it’s increasingly being used on modern struc-
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A Cushy Life If you love the look of rugs but really need
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Light ForceSwitch to more sophisticated light control
with Lutron’s HomeWorks system, featuring
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White LightYou can bet on this: White kitchens will nev-
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Tried and true, Woodland Hills’ Brandywine remains the crown jewel of eateries in the city
By merrill Shindler
Hardasitmaybetobelieve,thejewel
of a restaurant called Brandywine
usedtobehometoafastfoodjoint.
“Weopenedbackin1990,”saysco-chefPeg-
gyMcWilliams,whosharesthekitchenwith
Jean-Luc Rossoni. “It was a branch of Am-
ber’sBroastedChickenbackthen.Itwasthe
onlyavailablespacethatwecouldafford.As
youcanimagine,wehadtoputalotofwork
intoit.”
Thetransitionwasacomplexone —from
broasted chicken to bubbling bouillabaisse,
fries to filets. Brandywine isn’t just a fine
dining restaurant—it’s the fine dining res-
taurant on the western edge of the San
Fernando Valley. In the 2009 Zagat Res-
taurant Survey, it earns a 27 (out of 30) for
its food. Its neighbors at “27” are Spago, La
Cachette, Lucques, Bastide, Matsuhisa and
Sona—pretty fancy company. (It also ranks
atthetopamongcontinentalrestaurants.)
Over the years, the eatery’s exceptional
numbershavegivenlocalcriticspause— they
can’t believe such a modest spot can have
suchgoodfood.ThestaffatBrandywineap-
preciatesthekudos.“It’sawelcomesurprise.
Wedon’tgeteverythingperfect.Butweare
perfectionists,workinghardatbeingperfect
sixnightsaweek,”saysmanagerChrisFles-
sas,whoismarriedtoMcWilliams.Theduo
Much of the menu
remains steadfast,
just like the customers
The trio (top) that gives Brandywine its flavor:
(from left) Chef Jean-Luc Rossoni, Maitre d’ Chris Flessas, Chef Peggy McWilliams; (right)
Chef Rossoni gives the food its spark; (above) Alaskan
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are co-owners of the restaurant, along with
Rossoni.
They’ve been perfecting their skills ever
since McWilliams decided to close her previ-
ous restaurant, Chateau Canard in Westlake
Village, and head east. “We lived here, we had
a daughter in high school, and it worked bet-
ter for us to be in Woodland Hills than West-
lake,” she says. “And we felt we were bringing
a type of food that no one served— continen-
tal. It isn’t strictly French, more American-
ized, with fewer heavy sauces, though still
lots of butter and cream.”
McWilliams started out at Du-par’s, where
she worked for 10 years in management—
“though if you were in management, you
had to be trained in the kitchen. That was a
Du-par’s rule.”
Alaskan King Salmon on Cedar Plank with Horseradish Beurre BlancServes 4
1½ pounds Alaskan King or other wild salmon (skin and bones removed),
cut into four servings
Olive oil
Cedar plank, soaked in water for 15 minutes
Rub salmon with olive oil. Place salmon on plank. Top each fillet with freshly grated horse-
radish. Place plank on barbecue over direct heat until wood starts smoking. Transfer to oven.
Cook at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes or until medium rare and still moist. Top with Horseradish
Beurre Blanc.
Horseradish Beurre Blanc1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 ounce white wine
1 ounce chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish
½ cup heavy cream
2 ounces butter
Heat oil in sauté pan. Cook shallots until soft. Add wine and chicken broth. Reduce, then add
horseradish and cream. Reduce to desired consistency. To finish, add butter until incorporated.
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restaurant Brandywine 22757 Ventura Boulevard Woodland Hills 818.225.9114
reservations recommended? Yesdinnerwithwine fortwo About $120
chef’s table
One of the rules at Brandywine is that
there’snoprintedmenu. Ifyouwanttosee
one, an old-fashioned chalk blackboard is
lugged over to you. “We have a blackboard
becauseweliketoexplainourdishestopeo-
ple,”McWilliamssays.“It’smuchmoreper-
sonal.Andwewantpeopletotrynewthings,
so we want to be able to explain that frog’s
legstastegood,thoughthey’remorelikefish
than chicken – and that sweetbreads aren’t
a pastry. You can sell them if you explain
them.”
Therestauranthasacommitmenttoserv-
ingacuisinethat,overthepasttwodecades,
has seemed downright antiquated at times.
“Yes,” says McWilliams, “there were mo-
mentswhenitwasthewrongcuisine.Butwe
haveaveryloyalclientele.Theyaren’ttrendy.
They want the tried and true. So, they’ve
stuckwithusthroughallthetrends.”
Those loyal customers are the backbone
oftherestaurant.Valentine’sDayisbooked
up a year in advance by the regulars, each
of whom has an eye on one of the 32 seats
spread over 10 tables. “They’re on the book
every year. It’s as simple as that,” McWil-
liams says. “Many of them order the same
thing every visit. We know them all on a
firstnamebasis.Weknowtheirchildren.We
knowtheirpets.”
Andtheregularsknowthemenu,about
halfofwhichhasn’tchangedsince1990.“The
sweetbreads,thechateaubriand,thevealOs-
car, the steak tartare prepared tableside, all
the same,” she says. “Every night, Jean-Luc
andIaretogetherinthekitchen.Hecooksat
thestove.Idosauces,desserts,salads.Istay
outoftheheat.”
“We have a very loyal
clientele. They aren’t
trendy. They want the
tried and true.”
The dining room at Brandywine, inviting and warm— and pleasantly retro. For its regulars, this is the Restaurant That Time Forgot.
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who Gianni Iannitti, son of Dominic and Sheryl Iannitti
what Peter Pan bedroom where Palos Verdes Estates
weneed How has his pirate bedtoknow impacted Gianni’s sleep?
Sheryl: “He refused to sleep in his toddler bed and forced me to make a bed for him on the floor every night for a year. When this bed arrived, he was so thrilled with it that he finally gave in.”
Whilefairybedroomsmightcapture
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Take8-year-oldGianniIannitti,whosetssail
eachnightaboardhisveryownslumbership.
WithvisionsofPeterPanandCaptainHook
dancinginhishead,hefindshimselfinNev-
erNeverlandbeforehecansay“I’mflying…”
His mom, Sheryl Iannitti, purchased the
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Each bed is a one-of-a-kind work of art
featuringhand-painteddetailsandarawsilk
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linens and pillows shaped like circular life
preserverscompletethemagic.
Oncetheship-bedwasinstalled,Sherylset
Ahoy, matey!
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hercreativecompassontransformingtheroom
into a real oceangoing adventure. “We added
blue walls, murals, a pirate (toy) chest and a
saltwaterfishtanktogivethefeelingofsailing
throughtheseas,”shesays.ArtistSuzanneKear
ofElSegundopaintedthemurals.
No detail was overlooked— even the
dresser handles are ropes—and Peter Pan
addshismagicbywayofapairofpaintings.
“We purchased them at a Chuck Jones Gal-
lery in Fashion Island because my husband
fellinlovewiththem,”Sherylsays.“Theyre-
mindedhimofhischildhoodandhisgrand-
motherreadinghimCaptainHookstories.”
Theroomisabighitwithpint-sizedguests
as well as their parents, who assume that
Gianniiscrazyaboutpirates.Butit’sghosts
that capture his fancy. “He’s obsessed with
them,” Sheryl says. “We spend all year col-
lectinglittlewhiteghosts!”
un usual rooms
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From music and theater systems that fill your home with uplifting sights and sounds, to beautifully designed products that comfort and invigorate, here are some great ways to find inspiration. Relax, unwind, rejuvenate.
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Vroom!No longer reserved for fast cars, Ferrari’s impeccable design meets dynamite
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cause for applause
Story and photos by Howard Stier
The elegant orchestrations of the big
band era greeted attendees of the
NorthridgeHospitalMedicalCenter’s
annualgalaattheUniversalHiltonHotel in
UniversalCityonOctober18.
Proceeds from the black tie dinner will
go toward a $7.8 million expansion of the
hospital’s cancer care facility. “This project
will enhance what is already the best can-
certreatmentavailableforValleyresidents,”
saysNorthridgeHospitalpresidentandCEO
Michael L. Wall. The funding will make it
possibletoaddspaceforoutpatientchemo-
Gala benefits Northridge Hospital’s cancer center
therapytreatmentandtoacquirenewstate-
of-the-artequipment.
Theexpansionwillalsoprovideafacility
foranon-surgicalelementofpatientcare—
cosmetic beauty treatments for cancer
patients, Wall says. Supporters raised
$260,000atthefund-raisingevent,accord-
ingtohospitalfoundationofficials.
The 411-bed, not-for-profit medical cen-
ter honored the Farmers Insurance Group
for a longstanding working relationship
—over 30 years—and for their sponsorship
of a community waiting room for cancer
patientsandtheirfamilies.Theinsurer’sDoug
Onyon,vice-presidentofmarketing,accepted
theNorthridgeSpiritofLifeAward.
Asilentauctionofdonateditemsfeatured
sportsmemorabilia,includingcontributions
fromfootballgreatHowieLongandboxing
champ Sugar Ray Leonard. Entertainment
was provided by celebrity ventriloquist
Terry Fator, last year’s winner of NBC’s
America’s Got Talent.
Northridge Hospital CEO Michael L. Wall and wife Barbara, holding her auction paddle.
Northridge supporters Joseph E. Anderson and wife Darlene.
Dana Pump and Lavinia Boykin of Woodland Hills are all smiles.
Mordia Bryan-Salmon and husband Dorrel have a night on the town.
Tom and Judy Sumner enjoy the festivities.
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Southern California Spaces is available at the following locations:
AgourACanyon Tile & Stone28826 Roadside Dr.
Sotheby’s International Realty29020 Agoura Rd., Suite A-2
AgourA Hills Agoura HomeHardware29348 Roadside Dr. #A
Asian Persuasion29348 Roadside Dr.
Century 215683 Kanan Rd.
Estate Diamond Exchange5017 Kanan Rd.
Leader Flooring28350 Roadside Dr.
Maria Bella Salon5015 Cornell Rd., #D
Pool ‘N’ Spa Emporium5011 Kanan Rd.
West Point Furniture & Design Center28505 B Canwood St.
Zandi Rugs & Design28710 Canwood St, Unit 100
BurBANKInterior Door and Closet Solutions2850 N. California St., Suite 110
CAlABAsAsMagnolia23677 Calabasas Rd.
Sotheby’s International Realty5016 N. Parkway, Suite 100
Sperling Nursery24460 Calabasas Rd.
CANogA PArKCalifornia Furniture Galleries7939 Canoga Ave.
DOTI — Designs of the Interior21723 Vanowen St.
Westside Tile & Stone7631 Canoga Ave.
CHAtswortHOmaggio Art Glass & Lighting9400 Lurline Ave, Unit C
Plush Salon10228 Mason Ave.
Rick Myers Flooring & Design10316 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
ENCiNoLand Rover Encino15800 Ventura Blvd
Status: The Salon17200 Ventura Blvd.
The Futon Shop17047 Ventura Blvd.
Unique Home Design17953 Ventura Blvd.
Velvet Hands Nail Salon & Day Spa17143 Ventura Blvd.
grANAdA HillsM & M Interiors17722 Chatsworth St.
NortH HollywoodCatalina Paint7107 Radford Ave.
NortHridgEBeautiful Options Salon9155 Reseda Blvd.
Brent’s Deli18565 Parthenia St.
Catalina Paint8814 Reseda Blvd.
Robertson’s Inc.18217 Parthenia St.
sHErmAN oAKsArch Stone13736 Ventura Blvd.
Architexture12232- 1/2 Ventura Blvd.
Arte Fina13830 Ventura Blvd.
Body Lounge13952 Ventura Blvd.
Carol Todd At Home13950 Ventura Blvd.
Flooring America13544 Ventura Blvd.
Furniture Etc.18525 Ventura Blvd.
Illumination Lighting and Design13606 Ventura Blvd.
In LA Furniture15020 Ventura Blvd.
Lene’s Place13622 Ventura Blvd.
Light Bulbs Unlimited14446 Ventura Blvd.
Mark’s Garden
Sofa Interiors Collection12344 Ventura Blvd.
Sperling Carpet13960 Ventura Blvd.
The Nail Shop15030 #3 Ventura Blvd.
Underwater Depot13708 Ventura Blvd.
studio CityAQ Nail Spa11239 Ventura Blvd.
Bedfellows12250 Ventura Blvd.
Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading Company12328 Ventura Blvd.
The Crystal Place14900 Ventura Blvd.
suN VAllEyAdvanced Concrete Enhancement11070 Fleetwood St. Unit F
Universal Iron Doors8404 San Fernando Rd.
tArzANAArchitectural Coatings + Design Center18424 Ventura Blvd.
Hye Lighting18752 Ventura Blvd.
Jennifer Convertibles18477 Ventura Blvd.
Sit and Sleep19119 Ventura Blvd.
The Cherryl Alan Design Group18734 Ventura Blvd.
West Valley Nursery19035 Ventura Blvd.
tHousANd oAKsAlpine Carpet One2994 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks Fans & Lighting1125 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
VAN NuysCatalina Paint5960 Van Nuys Blvd.
Home Expo7635 Sepulveda Blvd.
wEst HillsIdeal Interior Design8201 Capistrano Ave.
wEstlAKE VillAgEBrent’s Deli2799 Townsgate Rd.
Designer Lighting31133 Via Colinas, #106
Glabman Home982 S. Westlake Blvd. #10
Meadow Gardens31149 Via Colinas, Ste 604
Pacific Rim Home31139 Via Colinas, #203
woodlANd HillsCatalina Paint6941 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
De Light Ville22766 Ventura Blvd.
Ferguson Kitchen & Bath6416 Variel Ave.
Floor Design Center22736 Ventura Blvd.
Glamour Nails23170 Ventura Blvd.
Renaissance22531 Ventura Blvd.
Sarkissian Carpet One21840 Ventura Blvd.
Shelley’s Stereo6201 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
The Headline Salon22705 Ventura Blvd.
Wall Units Inc.22223 Ventura Blvd.
PAso roBlEsOpolo Vineyards7110 Vineyard Dr.
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Southern California Spaces is available at the following locations:
El sEguNdoQ Design700 B Allied WayPlaza El Segundo
Sleep All
Studio Antiques401 El Segundo Blvd.
Studio Antiques337 Richmond St.
gArdENAMaxx Home Improvement1625 W. 190th St.
Opulent Entries15524 Broadway Center St.
HErmosA BEACHBali House 600 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Classic Tile860 Pacific Coast Highway
Stars Antique Market526 Pier Ave.
Tribeca Designs246 Pacific Coast Highway
lAKEwoodNails & Spa2664 Carson St.
lomitAAndersen’s Decorating Center2055 Palos Verdes Dr. North
South Bay Design Center2413 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 207
loNg BEACH2 BD Living6511-A Pacific Coast Hwy.
59001 Gifts, Home Furnishings5001 E. Second St.
Audio Concepts6236 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Circle Audi1919 N. Lakewood Blvd.
Coast Cadillac3399 E. Willow St.
David Galindo Home2815 East Broadway
Edgewater Spas4000 Cherry Ave.
Friedmans Appliance Center1827 E. Spring St.
Image6214 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Nona’s Gallery & Framing4812 E. 2nd St.
Pacific Coast Style-The Salon6232 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Tu Casa Furniture1855 Pacific Ave.
Wall Units Home Furnishings2198 Lakewood Blvd.
Woof & Warp Fabrics6507 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
los ANgElEsAbsolute Appliances1522 N. Highland Blvd.
Alpine Carpet One3961 Sepulveda Blvd.
Closet Factory12800 South Broadway
Jules Seltzer and Associates8833 Beverly Blvd.
Kitchen Warehouse2149 West Washington Blvd.
Wall Units, Inc.8855 Venice Blvd.
mANHAttAN BEACHDesign Within Reach451 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Maison Luxe1419 Highland Ave.
Supreme Paint Decorating Centers708 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
mAriNA dEl rEyPetals N Wax Home13455 Maxella Ave.
Spa & Skin Care Center13455 Maxella Ave.
PAlos VErdEsThe Travel Door31 Peninsula Center
rANCHo PAlos VErdEsGood Night Mattress28901 S. Western Ave. #139
rEdoNdo BEACH2 For 1 Frame Store112 N. Catalina Ave.
Bay Cities Nails & Spa403 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Clark Adams Windows and Doors2411 Artesia Blvd.
Cop o Tan VII413 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dennee’s Distinctive Furnishings219 Avenue I
Dennee’s Patio and Garden Store219 Avenue I
Door & Deck Store1304 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Equus Gallery1702 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Essence of Living1032 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Ferguson2600 Marine Ave.
Greg’s Carpet One213 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Good Night Mattress2207 Artesia Blvd.
Hardwood Floor Specialties1022 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Le Garage Home & Garden717 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
ML Marble, Inc.1305 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Salon Constance1215 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Sofa Stop1303 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Supreme Paint Decorating Centers1002 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
The Country Place715 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
V & J Stairs Corp.1204 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Vintage Home350 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.
rolliNg Hills EstAtEsGilt Edge45 Peninsula Center
PV Kitchens904 Silver Spur RoadSuite 474
sANtA moNiCAAmerican Beauty707 Montana Ave.
Bay Cities Kitchen & Appliances1302 Santa Monica Blvd.
Berk’s Luxury Outdoor Furniture2520 Santa Monica Blvd.
Designs Within Reach332 Santa Monica Blvd.
Effandi Decorative Antique Rugs1210-B Montana Ave.
Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery2202 Broadway
Ital Design Inc.2102 Wlshire Blvd.
Magnolia Audio2800 Wilshire Blvd.
Paykel Fireplace Fixtures1820 Broadway
Rosemarie McCaffrey-Antiques1203 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica Bay Physicians804 Seventh Street
Stone Art-Picture Framing Gallery419 Wilshire Blvd.
Z Gallerie1426 3rd St.
Ziv Simone & Associates729 Montana Ave.
sEAl BEACHArt Images Gallery119 Main St.
Art On Glass130.5 Main St.
Christine’s Beauty Salon & Spa123 Main St.
First Team Real Estate12501 Seal Beach Blvd.
Ocean Stained Glass322 Main St. #8
Old Town Gallery130 Main St.
Sleep All304 Main St.
Sofa-U-Love770 Pacific Coast Hwy.
The Picture Show Gallery231 Main St.
in the south Bay…
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Serving the Area since 1981 - FamilyOwned and Operated
“Classic Tile has
served the Hermosa
Beach and Southland
community since 1981.
Visit the store’s beautiful
showroom to view one
of Southern California’s
fi nest selections of
domestic and
imported tile, hand
crafted ceramic tile,
glass, metal tile and
natural stone”
“Affordable Competitive Prices - Design Assistance” “Personalized Services - Expert installation referrals”
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM and Sat. 9AM-1PM860 Pacifi c Coast Highway Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 • (310) 376-8024
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Southern California Spaces is available at the following locations:
In the South Bay…
SIGNAL HILLGraniteTransformations2940 Gardena Ave.
Mercedes-Benz/Shelly Automotive2300 E. Spring St.
TORRANCEAll Travel21127 Torrance Blvd.
Amore Stone & Tile24242 Hawthorne Blvd.
AmericanInternationalTile & Stone112 N. Catalina
Bellagio Nails & Spa21135 Hawthorne Blvd.
Clark Adams Windowsand Doors23841 Hawthorne Blvd.
DoubleTree Hotel2133 Hawthorne Blvd.
Ed Carson Beall Architecture23727 Hawthorne Blvd.
Eliopulos Jewelers24536 Hawthorne Blvd.
Fancy Floors1101-A 190th Ave.
Fred’s Carpet Plus2153 W. Torrance Blvd.
Galaxy Tile & Marble700 W. 190th Ave.
Interior Door & Closet Company2675 Skypark Dr.
Lighting Zone, Inc.17354 Hawthorne Blvd.
Luxury Nail Spa4856 190th Ave.
Metro Leather20502 Hawthorne Blvd.
Plummer’s Furniture Collection1361 190th Ave.
Supreme Paint Decorating Centers708 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Supreme Paint3762 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance Plumbing, Heating & AC21759 S. Western Ave.
Tru-Source Cabinets23868 Hawthorne Blvd.
WA Interior Consultants24213 Hawthorne Blvd.
VENICEPatio Culture1612 Abbot Kinney
WEST LOS ANGELESAlpine Carpet One12241 Wilshire Blvd.
WILMINGTONCoast Welding234 Broad Ave.
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Our homes. Ourselves.
Enjoy an inside look at the
Southern California home of
“designer to the stars” Michael
S. Smith— recently tapped by
President Barack Obama to
redecorate the White House.
Then, check out the many ways
to get beautifully organized in
almost every area of your home,
indoors and out.
Available March 16, 2009
coming next issue
818.713.3294spacesmag.com
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finishing touch
Marjory KronWe’ve all stood at the water’s edge and marveled at that
fascinating spot where our world meets the unknown. For
Malibu artist and lifelong rock enthusiast Marjory Kron, this is
a place of pure inspiration. The waterline along the Channel
Island Harbor jetty sparked a collection of soothing and soul-
moving sketches. At the Water’s Edge expresses the mystery
of the great expanse just beyond dry land. A Closer Look
examines her enjoyment of rocks as objects. “Rocks express
something so basic. Everything else in the world is built on
them or of them,” she explains. “They’re the star stuff, and
they remind us of our origins in the universe.” With a master’s
degree in art therapy, Kron finds not only beauty in art, but
also a powerful tool for healing. To see more of her work, visit
marjorykron.com. —Holly Berecz A Closer Look
At the Water’s Edge
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