Frank Gehry’s Benson House Hits the Market for Under $2 Million
The Benson House, one of iconic celebrity architect Frank Gehry’s earlier residences, is now on the Calabasas market for $1,745,000. It’s registered as a Calabasas Historical Landmark, and is sure to go quickly. If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know the reverence I hold for certain architects, among them Frank Gehry.…
The Mid Mod Home of Famed Couple John Hillcoat and Polly Borland Lists for $2,949,000
This classic Midcentury Modern home owned by writer/director John Hillcoat and multimedia artist Polly Borland has all the classic LA elements. It doesn’t get any more quintessentially LA than this midcentury modern, Mulholland Drive masterpiece, owned by an award winning writer/director and a celebrated multimedia artist. Designed in 1972 by prominent architect Robert S Wilkerson,…
Check Out the Marvelous Malibu Former Home of Joni Mitchell — Now for Sale
It’s time to jump in a big yellow taxi and head for the beach! The former home of Joni Mitchell in Malibu has been listed, but you can’t get it for a song. You can see the luxe beachfront home formerly owned by music legend Joni Mitchell from both sides now that it’s on the…
Take a Peek Inside the Gorgeous Hollywood Home of Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford
If you live in or around LA, you may have hiked right by the longtime Hollywood Hills home of Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford without even knowing it. Now it can be yours. I’d have to say my favorite Hollywood couple is the duo comprised of Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren and acclaimed director Taylor…
5 Exclusive Recipes From ‘RockTails: 102 Drinks That Rock’
Famous rock musicians share their favorite drinks, or “Rocktails” for fun and a good cause in Staci Layne Wilson’s raucous new book. When it comes to rock music and alcoholic beverages, you might picture Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones weaving around onstage clutching a bottle of Jack Daniels in one hand and…
10 Tips for Enjoying Summer Lemons — the Fruit, Not the Movies
Those big, juicy tarts known as summer lemons are literally falling off the trees here at home in Hollywood, and if you’re not collecting your own stash as we are, or graciously accepting bags full from friends, you’re fondling them in the supermarket, trying decide which would be best to accent your ice water, which would be best…
2026 Fathers Day Gift Guide — Make Dad Feel Like a Star
Your dad, friend, uncle, whomever will feel like a celebrity when you give him any one of these original, fun and festive prezzies from our annual Fathers Day Gift Guide. When preparing our annual Fathers Day gift guide, there were several things we crossed off the list immediately. Ties? Don’t even think about ’em! Ties…
Dog Mom Gift Guide for Mothers Day — Lucky 7 Pawfect Treats
No matter who you are or where you live, we’re betting you have a sweet friend who is happiest when her fur baby is happy. This Dog Mom gift guide for Mothers Day is a way to treat them both, at any price. Brunch, perfume, cards and flowers are nice, but SO unoriginal, and they…
Saatva Helps You Sleep Like a (Nepo) Baby
Recently I was invited to a celebration for the new Saatva Las Vegas Viewing Room at Tivoli Village, one of my favorite Summerlin shopping and dining areas. With a husband who is extremely “discerning” about his sleep platforms, it feels like I’ve visited over 1oo mattress showrooms, but I’ve never seen anything quite like this…
New Property Brothers Under Pressure to Steam Up HGTV
In the premier episode of the new Property Brothers Under Pressure, Drew and Jonathan Scott help buyers who lost everything in the devastating Eaton Fire. Really, is there any such thing as too much Property Brothers? Tall, dark and handy is always smoking combination, is it not? Okay, so 2024’s Property Brothers — Backed by…
