How Many Square feet are in that Los Feliz house? Are you SURE?

That Los Feliz house may not be as large as you think

Home buyers usually have some idea of the approximate number of square feet they're looking for in a new home. It might be a number similar to the home they currently occupy, or it might be a larger number – based on feeling too cramped in their current home.  And of course, some might be downsizing to a smaller home because they want less to clean, maintain, heat, and cool. You might argue that the buyer doesn't really need to know the … [Read more...]

Selling Your Los Feliz Home? Create a “Blank Canvas”

declutter rooms and use neutral colors to sell your Los Feliz home

No, I don't mean remove all the furniture and paint everything white… I mean, remove all the distractions so your potential buyers can see themselves and their own possessions in your Los Feliz home and not be distracted by yours. Take down the family photos and replace them with something neutral. Pack your trophies and collections. And if you've gone wild with paint color, do repaint to a neutral tone. It doesn't have to be stark white, … [Read more...]

The Lycee International de Los Angeles – a School for the Future

Lycee Internation Los Feliz campus below the Shakespear Bridge in the Franklin Hills

In 1978 a small group of people recognized that life was becoming increasingly international. Because they wanted their children to be prepared to function well in that environment, they wanted a school that would provide the necessary education. Thus, the Lycee International de Los Angeles was founded. It opened in a small house in Van Nuys with only seven students. Now the school has grown to five campuses with more than 900 students with … [Read more...]

The Los Feliz Charter School For the Arts – it all started with a cup of coffee

Los Feliz charter school

Comedians may joke about neighbors getting together for coffee and gossip after the kids are off to school in the morning, but one such gathering back in 2004 led to an innovative charter school that now offers "whole-child" education to over 500 children in grades K through 6. It all started with a shared dream, vocalized by one parent, Marta Alcumbrac. Marta boldly said "Let's build that school!" Before long the group consisted of 28 … [Read more...]

Eat. Drink. Art. At the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery in Barnsdall Art Park!

Entrance to the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Art Park

Most Los Angeles locals are familiar with Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood. The park is  home to  Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock house, weekly Farmer’s Markets and a variety of activities throughout the year. I was at Barnsdall Park myself last Saturday enjoying Taste of the Eastside, with great food and libations from a variety of local restaurants and vendors for the benefit of the Rose Scharlin School.  If you missed the fun, watch for … [Read more...]