When local artist Amanda Mears is not making large paintings in her studio, she can be found making her signature 2 x 3 inch small paintings all over Los Angeles, in private homes, and in the beautiful gardens at the Huntington in San Marino. Amanda loves to paint outside directly from nature because she feels… Keep reading →

By Bianca Barragan This Tujunga house sits at the feet of the Angeles National Forest, and it looks like a pristine house in the woods. Beyond its wide porch, it holds a master bedroom with its original Art Deco bathroom and two additional bedrooms, each one sunny and ample. Dating to the 1930s, the sweet home features vintage interiors,… Keep reading →

By Lisa Johnson Mandell The iconic, three-story Andrew McNally mansion in Altadena, CA, is now on the market for $3.79 million. A lucky buyer can live in the residence once known the world over as a recruiting tool for the Southern California lifestyle. Born in 1838, McNally originally hailed from Northern Ireland and partnered with William Rand in the map business in Chicago in the 1860s,… Keep reading →

deasy/penner Welcomes Lilian Pfaff, Ph.D Lilian Pfaff, originally from Europe, came to Los Angeles over 10 years ago and engaged immediately with California Architecture through her contributions and research studies for several exhibitions presenting the work of the architects Richard Neutra, John Lautner, Smith & Williams and Luis Barragán for the Hammer Museum and Art, Design… Keep reading →