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Canyons & Valley Edition

Before After

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Sonny and Cher’s 45-year-old Encino marital home gets a sleek redo by local architect

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24 Trade Secrets: Kitchen (Un)Confidential

Designer Loriann Savarese dishes on the latest kitchen remodeling trends.

cover story

30 And the Beat Goes On

Enjoy an exclusive look at a newly remodeled Encino home that once belonged to Sonny and Cher.

42 After Glows

Get in on the hottest new remodeling products.

D E P A RTM E NT S

12 So Cal So Cool

Let there be light: These switch-hitters are sure to brighten winter days.

46 Chef’s Table

Brandywine, a chic gourmet paradise in Woodland Hills, earns its star reputation.

51 Unusual Rooms

A little boy’s Rancho Palos Verdes bedroom is a fantasy come true.

52 High-Tech Home

Function meets fun: The scoop on the latest must-have home gadgets.

58 Cause for Applause

Northridge Hospital Medical Center’s cancer care facility gets a big boost from a fundraiser.

66 Finishing Touch

The work of Malibu artist Marjory Kron is meant to create a ripple effect.

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.

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And the Beat Goes On(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.

editor’s letter

Building on the future Here’s to exciting changes

T

he pleasure was all mine in

recently meeting Encino archi-

contributors

tect Kenneth David Lee, who

renovated and lives in our cover home.

Architects are some of my favorite peo-

ple—they’re smart, forward thinking and innovative.

Like many great architects, Lee has the environment in mind and always reuses and recycles whenever possible.

In our cover house, he recycled most of the old construction material and purchased new recycled aluminum products, such as tiles and doors, for many of the rooms. The solar panels off the back roof were among the most expensive aspects of the project—about $30,000—but Lee says with manufacturer and government rebates, he’ll recoup the cost in energy savings within 10 years.

Speaking of “before” and “after,” I’ll take this time

to say a fond farewell to our readers. I’m taking a long awaited sabbatical to finish my novel, Guapo James, about an ill-fated cross-cultural teen romance.

Be sure to look out for the next issue of Spaces, com-

ing out in March.

As always, reader feedback is most welcome.

You can still reach me at massarellalinda@yahoo.

com, or contact our new editor, Barbara Jones, at barbara.jones@dailynews.com.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and contact us at spaceseditor@langnews.com.

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or 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.”

W

hile yoga, massage and aromatherapy 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 pickme-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.”

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Perhaps some of

Some say it was the

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British who invented Champagne.

start at home with the Easy-

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Aqua Banded Low Bowl Happy Cylinder Vase Glass 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.

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Fuse Lighting www.fuselighting.com

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on projects from the ground up, taking the lengthy journey with her clients and seeing them through the adventure. Over time, she realized

Whether creating a roman-

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trade secrets

Kitchen (un)confidential Photo: Eric Sabroff

“I design kitchens the way I’d design my own kitchen —to have everything right where it’s needed,” says designer Loriann Savarese.

A South Bay kitchen designer dishes on the most delectable looks in kitchen design

By Denise Gee

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ven as a girl, Loriann Savarese would

S T Y L E

look at something and see it as some-

thing much more interesting. One of

her first projects? A tufted pink blanket she transformed into a jacket. “How funny,” she says, thinking of it with a smile.

Spurred on by a creative mother, Savarese

went on to design her own bedding and window treatments before, as a young woman, she realized interior design was her passion.

Since then she has combined those early talents and love of being in the kitchen into the work she’s doing now—designing (and redesigning) kitchens. We recently caught up with her at work, changing tired and dated

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S N A P S H O T

Loriann Savarese

Bay Area, Northern California

now lives Redondo Beach loves to cook Lasagna cooks often Everyday Italian, from Giada De Laurentis

wishes she Candace Olsen from HGTV’s could dine with “Divine Design” style of her Tuscan, with painted maple own kitchen cabinets in an antique white finish.

“I’m really into the furniture look.” couldn’t live Her large Dacor without espresso machine

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What overwhelms homeowners the most when remodeling a kitchen?

Every single aspect. People just start shutting down as it gets more complicated. Most

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”

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kitchen redesigns start with a homeowner just trying to replace an appliance in an older home, but new appliances are differBEFORE This 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.

ent sizes now. Remodeling has to occur and AFTER Thanks to a bevy of cleverly zoned and concealed appliances, “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.

as one thing leads to another. People realize they need help to get them through it—and to know what’s out there.

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 questions—how many kids they have, how often

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Is there a particular style or material people really want now?

Having complementary two-toned colors is popular, as well as having an island in a design and painted finish that makes it look like furniture. The other big trend is to use natural quartz instead of granite. At around the same price, quartz is just as durable but easier to maintain; it also offers some great new colors that mimic granite.

Is there such a thing as a “Southern California” look for kitchens?

Since people entertain a lot here, our kitchens tend to be one big space now, with 90 percent connected to a living area or outdoor living area. Everyone here wants to have that great-room feel—to have their kids at an island, more than one cook be able to use the space, and to have it be very comfortable and not too showplace-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 house at least five years (to recoup much of 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 ultracontemporary style kitchen can be jolting and turn off future buyers. You want continuity of flow.

What do you see kitchens being like 20 years from now?

The biggest thing is that they’ll be more environmentally friendly, and by then green products will be more affordable. 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. Everyone will want ease and comfort.

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Living room before

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Destined for a teardown

W

hen Sony and Cher had their first string of musical hits, they

moved from a dingy Hollywood

rental into a model home in Encino in 1966.

It was small, about 2,700 square feet, but it had a pool and space for their family and careers— both of which were growing.

It was in this home that the couple filmed their movie, “Good Times,” which shows Cher frolicking in the backyard pool encircled by a metal fence with their initials, “S” and “C.” Within four years, they were at the top of the charts and had a hit television series, so a

after neglect and fire, Sonny and Cher’s Encino marital home is lovingly restored

flush Sonny and Cher moved on up to a mansion in Beverly Hills.

Vintage Barcelona chairs and a Le Corbusier sofa enhance the living room, revamped with white oak flooring, a new ceiling and sliding doors.

By Linda Massarella Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer

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Kitchen before

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“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.”

A woman purchased the home from the rising stars, but found as the years went by that she couldn’t afford to keep it up. Then in 2004, a fire started in the kitchen and spread throughout much of the house.

Enter architect Kenneth David Lee. “I heard it was up for sale and I went to see it,” he recalls during a tour of the finished home. “It was a wreck. What wasn’t burned had bad smoke damage, the back yard was a mess, the fence was falling down.

“A decision had to be made—tear it down or fix it. It would have been a lot less expensive to tear it down, but I knew who had lived there and I thought it would be a challenge to restore it to its previous condition.”

Lee actually purchased it as a home that he and his wife would eventually move into, and renovations began. It took him two years to redo it all. Here’s how he performed an architectural miracle: “I tried to salvage as much of the remaining structure as possible,

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.

and I think I did.”

But he had to rip out all the old electric wiring—which may have caused the fire— and the plumbing. He shored up the roof and 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 addition of studio space, expansion of existing closet space and creation of a truly gourmet kitchen flow effortlessly into the original footprint of the home.”

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.

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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 advantage 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 getting 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 designed, some notable clients include guitarist Steve Vai, Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, 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-

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.

rary structures.

Like all forward-thinking architects, Lee always has his eye on conservation. For his

Click on SpacesMag.com/la to see the happy-go-lucky couple in this very home.

new home, he double-insulated every window 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 architect found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.

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Master om before bathro

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Backyard before

1960s flat style roof, the panels bring the home into the 21st century.”

Lee’s daughter, Catie Casazza, who followed 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

Evidence that Sonny & Cher enjoyed their early stardom in the home is evident on the home’s iron fence, now painted a cool blue.

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 sanded, 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.

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After glows

Vanity Fare Zebrawood is on a hot streak with designers, who are incorporating it for both textural and organic beauty. Here’s a bathroom vanity from Decolav that serves both, and also provides much-appreciated storage space in a small room. This piece (model 5530T) with tempered glass countertop and zebrawood finish offers two levels of storage and curved retro styling. About $2,005; 561/274-2110 or decolav.com for retailers.

Paper Trail Get in on the latest products geared to

Articulate Conception Talk about form meeting function: Kohler’s flush-mount Karbon Articulating Faucet

make your remodeled

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moving in almost every conceivable directhe usual clumsy pull-out nozzle. It comes in both polished and vibrant stainless finishes of textured carbon fiber. About $990; 800/456-4537 or kohler.com for retailers.

Farrow & Ball has long been known for its more traditional looks, but these days the company seems to be adding more modern stylings.

Or so you might think. This paper, “Vermicelli,” is based on an 18thcentury textile design. $195 per roll, with various colors available; 888/511-1121 or farrow-ball.com.

Red-Hot Range A 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-

Rhapsody in Blue Add sculptural finesse over your island, sink, bar, or powder room vanity with this “Eureka” pendant light, featuring a

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.

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 adjustable suspension cable. From $445;

Top-Drawer Look

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Reach for upper-echelon pulls and knobs with Atlas Homewares’ star-studded retakes on standard drawer pulls. Each style is handmade with mango wood and metal nail heads, so each varies slightly (and a variety of shapes are available). From $10.40 (round) to $11.50 (bin pulls). 800/799-6755 or atlashomewares.com.

Tile Style It 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 Alhambra line by Walker Zanger. About $25.45 per square foot; 800/540-0235 or walkerzanger. com for retailers.

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Steel for a Steal Under the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, U.S. homeowners who install an Energy Star-certified metal roof in 2009 — including the modern-minded architect’s gem, heavy-duty Galvalume steel — may be eligible for a tax credit up to $500. An Energy Star-labeled metal roofing

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If you love the look of rugs but really need

Lap siding isn’t just for traditional-style

tance for low-slope roofing and 25 percent

a heavy-duty carpet, you really can have

homes. In its fiber-cement composite form

solar reflectance for steep-slope roofing. And

both. One of the loveliest examples is Stan-

it’s increasingly being used on modern struc-

the savings continue on down the line. Ac-

ton Carpet’s British West Indies-inspired Is-

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cording to the Metal Roofing Association, a

land Cove Signature Series in “Mermaid.” It’s

ter, fire, insects and extreme weather. James

recent study showed that a homeowner in-

made with environmentally friendly wool,

Hardie’s Artisan Lap line, along with its Ar-

vesting in a typical vertical panel metal roof

touted for being sustainable, non-allergenic

tisan Matrix Panels, come in 5/8-inch thick

would spend about $9,460 over the course

and stain-resistant. Prices vary; 800/452-

boards made in smooth or textured sur-

of 60 years, as compared with $34,615 for

4474 or stantoncarpet.com for retailers.

faces that are ready to paint. The lap boards

upkeep of a premium asphalt-shingle one.

have a unique tongue-and-groove feature

For more details, visit steelroofing.com.

Light Force Switch to more sophisticated light control with Lutron’s HomeWorks system, featuring such Signature Series keypads as this “Monterey” style in satin nickel.

With a custom HomeWorks system, these narrow-profile controls will fit flush within a door’s trim or jamb, or within custom cabinetry. The keypads can be programmed to control an individual zone or a group of zones indoors or out. They also have backlighting for better readability.

About $6,000 for a custom lighting system; 888/5887661 or lutron.com.

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system has at least 65 percent solar reflec-

that allows for a precise fit, plus there’s a 30-year-warranty. (Compare that to good old-fashioned cedar.) And because of its recycled content, insulation ability and sustainability mindset, it’s one of the top-rated green building

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You can bet on this: White kitchens will nev-

polymers and pigments to produce one of

er go out of style, especially when they are

the most durable countertops on the market

as streamlined as this one, which offers the

(and with a lifetime warranty). In polished

beauty of marble without the upkeep. That’s

and honed surfaces and varying thicknesses.

due in large part to Caesarstone’s “Bliz-

About $70 to $120 per square foot installed;

zard” countertop, comprised of 93 percent

877/978-2789 or caesarstoneus.com.

High Style Things are looking up when it comes to ceiling fan style. That’s certainly the case with copper-bronze-finished beauty with tinted opal glass (model F803-CBPR) from Minka Aire. Featuring a halogen light, the 58-inch fan offers a trio of aerodynamic vanes with a variable pitch. About $540; 951/735-9220 or minkagroup.net for retailers.

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chef’s table

H

ard as it may be to believe, the jewel

Fernando Valley. In the 2009 Zagat Res-

of a restaurant called Brandywine

taurant Survey, it earns a 27 (out of 30) for

used to be home to a fast food joint.

its food. Its neighbors at “27” are Spago, La

“We opened back in 1990,” says co-chef Peg-

Cachette, Lucques, Bastide, Matsuhisa and

gy McWilliams, who shares the kitchen with

Sona—pretty fancy company. (It also ranks

Jean-Luc Rossoni. “It was a branch of Am-

at the top among continental restaurants.)

ber’s Broasted Chicken back then. It was the

Over the years, the eatery’s exceptional

only available space that we could afford. As

numbers have given local critics pause— they can’t believe such a modest spot can have

into it.”

such good food. The staff at Brandywine ap-

The transition was a complex one —from

preciates the kudos. “It’s a welcome surprise.

broasted chicken to bubbling bouillabaisse,

We don’t get everything perfect. But we are

fries to filets. Brandywine isn’t just a fine

perfectionists, working hard at being perfect

dining restaurant—it’s the fine dining res-

six nights a week,” says manager Chris Fles-

taurant on the western edge of the San

sas, who is married to McWilliams. The duo

Tried and true, Woodland Hills’ Brandywine remains the crown jewel of eateries in the city

By Merrill Shindler

Much of the menu remains steadfast, just like the customers

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They’ve been perfecting their skills ever since McWilliams decided to close her previ-

ized, with fewer heavy sauces, though still lots of butter and cream.”

ous restaurant, Chateau Canard in Westlake

McWilliams started out at Du-par’s, where

Village, and head east. “We lived here, we had

she worked for 10 years in management—

a daughter in high school, and it worked bet-

“though if you were in management, you

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had to be trained in the kitchen. That was a

lake,” she says. “And we felt we were bringing

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“We have a very loyal

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clientele. They aren’t

They want the tried and true. So, they’ve

trendy. They want the tried and true.”

have a very loyal clientele. They aren’t trendy. stuck with us through all the trends.”

Those loyal customers are the backbone of the restaurant. Valentine’s Day is booked 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,” McWilliams says. “Many of them order the same thing every visit. We know them all on a first name basis. We know their children. We know their pets.”

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Take 8-year-old Gianni Iannitti, who sets sail

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each night aboard his very own slumber ship.

of El Segundo painted the murals.

With visions of Peter Pan and Captain Hook

dancing in his head, he finds himself in Nev-

dresser handles are ropes —and Peter Pan

er Neverland before he can say “I’m flying…”

adds his magic by way of a pair of paintings.

“We purchased them at a Chuck Jones Gal-

His mom, Sheryl Iannitti, purchased the

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fell in love with them,” Sheryl says. “They re-

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The room is a big hit with pint-sized guests

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hiGh tech home 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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Masterpiece theater Bring on the popcorn! The BlackWing Three projector from Cineversum takes home theater to a whole new level. The totally loaded projector provides a major cinematic experience. A full HD projector with high-performance components, the unit features colorselect filters for wider color reproduction and a motorized zoom/focus. Best of all, the technological marvel takes just a few simple steps to set up. Starting at $13,500, the sleek system is available in black, dark gray and chrome. www.cineversum.com

Easy chair The ECO7 chair from Ergocraft Contract Solutions is one sexy seat for the home office. Blending innovative technology with superior comfort, it offers unprecedented adjustability. A system of active ergonomic features allows you to set height, position, lumbar support, arms and an optional headrest to perfectly cradle your body. With a breathable mesh back and six-position seat slider similar to the one in your car, you’ll be sitting pretty for $1,063. www.ergocraftusa.com

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cause for applause Northridge Hospital CEO Michael L. Wall and wife Barbara, holding her auction paddle.

Northridge supporters Joseph E. Anderson and wife Darlene.

Gala benefits Northridge Hospital’s cancer center Story and photos by Howard Stier

T

he elegant orchestrations of the big

therapy treatment and to acquire new state-

band era greeted attendees of the

of-the-art equipment.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center’s

The expansion will also provide a facility

annual gala at the Universal Hilton Hotel in

for a non-surgical element of patient care—

Universal City on October 18.

cosmetic beauty treatments for cancer

Proceeds from the black tie dinner will

patients, Wall says. Supporters raised

go toward a $7.8 million expansion of the

$260,000 at the fund-raising event, accord-

hospital’s cancer care facility. “This project

ing to hospital foundation officials.

will enhance what is already the best can-

The 411-bed, not-for-profit medical cen-

cer treatment available for Valley residents,”

ter honored the Farmers Insurance Group

says Northridge Hospital president and CEO

for a longstanding working relationship

Michael L. Wall. The funding will make it

—over 30 years—and for their sponsorship

possible to add space for outpatient chemo-

of a community waiting room for cancer

Tom and Judy Sumner enjoy the festivities.

Mordia Bryan-Salmon and husband Dorrel have a night on the town.

patients and their families. The insurer’s Doug Onyon, vice-president of marketing, accepted the Northridge Spirit of Life Award.

A silent auction of donated items featured

sports memorabilia, including contributions from football great Howie Long and boxing champ Sugar Ray Leonard. Entertainment was provided by celebrity ventriloquist Terry Fator, last year’s winner of NBC’s America’s Got Talent.

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Calabasas

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Magnolia 23677 Calabasas Rd.

Sotheby’s International Realty 29020 Agoura Rd., Suite A-2

Sotheby’s International Realty 5016 N. Parkway, Suite 100

Agoura Hills Agoura Home Hardware 29348 Roadside Dr. #A Asian Persuasion 29348 Roadside Dr.

Sperling Nursery 24460 Calabasas Rd.

Canoga Park California Furniture Galleries 7939 Canoga Ave.

Illumination Lighting and Design 13606 Ventura Blvd.

Granada Hills

In LA Furniture 15020 Ventura Blvd.

Architectural Coatings + Design Center 18424 Ventura Blvd.

M & M Interiors 17722 Chatsworth St.

Lene’s Place 13622 Ventura Blvd.

Hye Lighting 18752 Ventura Blvd.

Meadow Gardens 31149 Via Colinas, Ste 604

North Hollywood

Light Bulbs Unlimited 14446 Ventura Blvd.

Jennifer Convertibles 18477 Ventura Blvd.

Pacific Rim Home 31139 Via Colinas, #203

Mark’s Garden

Sit and Sleep 19119 Ventura Blvd.

Catalina Paint 7107 Radford Ave.

Northridge

Century 21 5683 Kanan Rd.

DOTI — Designs of the Interior 21723 Vanowen St.

Beautiful Options Salon 9155 Reseda Blvd.

Estate Diamond Exchange 5017 Kanan Rd.

Westside Tile & Stone 7631 Canoga Ave.

Brent’s Deli 18565 Parthenia St.

Leader Flooring 28350 Roadside Dr.

Chatsworth

Maria Bella Salon 5015 Cornell Rd., #D

Omaggio Art Glass & Lighting 9400 Lurline Ave, Unit C

Pool ‘N’ Spa Emporium 5011 Kanan Rd.

Plush Salon 10228 Mason Ave.

West Point Furniture & Design Center 28505 B Canwood St. Zandi Rugs & Design 28710 Canwood St, Unit 100

BURBANK Interior Door and Closet Solutions 2850 N. California St., Suite 110

Rick Myers Flooring & Design 10316 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Encino Land Rover Encino 15800 Ventura Blvd Status: The Salon 17200 Ventura Blvd.

The Futon Shop 17047 Ventura Blvd.

Unique Home Design 17953 Ventura Blvd.

Tarzana

Velvet Hands Nail Salon & Day Spa 17143 Ventura Blvd.

Catalina Paint 8814 Reseda Blvd.

Robertson’s Inc. 18217 Parthenia St.

Sherman Oaks Arch Stone 13736 Ventura Blvd.

Architexture 12232- 1/2 Ventura Blvd.

Arte Fina 13830 Ventura Blvd.

Body Lounge 13952 Ventura Blvd.

Carol Todd At Home 13950 Ventura Blvd.

Flooring America 13544 Ventura Blvd.

Furniture Etc. 18525 Ventura Blvd.

Sofa Interiors Collection 12344 Ventura Blvd.

Sperling Carpet 13960 Ventura Blvd.

The Nail Shop 15030 #3 Ventura Blvd.

Underwater Depot 13708 Ventura Blvd.

Studio City AQ Nail Spa 11239 Ventura Blvd.

Bedfellows 12250 Ventura Blvd.

Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading Company 12328 Ventura Blvd.

The Cherryl Alan Design Group 18734 Ventura Blvd.

West Valley Nursery 19035 Ventura Blvd.

Thousand Oaks Alpine Carpet One 2994 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks Fans & Lighting 1125 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

VAN NUYS Catalina Paint 5960 Van Nuys Blvd.

The Crystal Place 14900 Ventura Blvd.

Home Expo 7635 Sepulveda Blvd.

Sun Valley

West Hills

Advanced Concrete Enhancement 11070 Fleetwood St. Unit F Universal Iron Doors 8404 San Fernando Rd.

Designer Lighting 31133 Via Colinas, #106 Glabman Home 982 S. Westlake Blvd. #10

Woodland Hills Catalina Paint 6941 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

De Light Ville 22766 Ventura Blvd.

Ferguson Kitchen & Bath 6416 Variel Ave. Floor Design Center 22736 Ventura Blvd.

Glamour Nails 23170 Ventura Blvd.

Renaissance 22531 Ventura Blvd.

Sarkissian Carpet One 21840 Ventura Blvd.

Shelley’s Stereo 6201 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

The Headline Salon 22705 Ventura Blvd.

Ideal Interior Design 8201 Capistrano Ave.

Wall Units Inc. 22223 Ventura Blvd.

Westlake Village

Paso Robles

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2 BD Living 6511-A Pacific Coast Hwy.

Sleep All Studio Antiques 401 El Segundo Blvd.

Studio Antiques 337 Richmond St.

Gardena Maxx Home Improvement 1625 W. 190th St. Opulent Entries 15524 Broadway Center St.

Hermosa Beach Bali House 600 Pacific Coast Hwy. Classic Tile 860 Pacific Coast Highway Stars Antique Market 526 Pier Ave. Tribeca Designs 246 Pacific Coast Highway

Lakewood Nails & Spa 2664 Carson St.

Lomita Andersen’s Decorating Center 2055 Palos Verdes Dr. North South Bay Design Center 2413 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 207

59001 Gifts, Home Furnishings 5001 E. Second St. Audio Concepts 6236 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Circle Audi 1919 N. Lakewood Blvd.

Coast Cadillac 3399 E. Willow St. David Galindo Home 2815 East Broadway Edgewater Spas 4000 Cherry Ave.

Closet Factory 12800 South Broadway Jules Seltzer and Associates 8833 Beverly Blvd.

Kitchen Warehouse 2149 West Washington Blvd.

Wall Units, Inc. 8855 Venice Blvd.

Manhattan Beach Design Within Reach 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Maison Luxe 1419 Highland Ave.

Friedmans Appliance Center 1827 E. Spring St.

Supreme Paint Decorating Centers 708 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Image 6214 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Marina Del Rey

Nona’s Gallery & Framing 4812 E. 2nd St.

Petals N Wax Home 13455 Maxella Ave.

Pacific Coast StyleThe Salon 6232 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Tu Casa Furniture 1855 Pacific Ave. Wall Units Home Furnishings 2198 Lakewood Blvd.

Woof & Warp Fabrics 6507 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Los Angeles Absolute Appliances 1522 N. Highland Blvd.

Alpine Carpet One 3961 Sepulveda Blvd.

Spa & Skin Care Center 13455 Maxella Ave.

Palos Verdes The Travel Door 31 Peninsula Center

Rancho Palos Verdes Good Night Mattress 28901 S. Western Ave. #139

Redondo Beach 2 For 1 Frame Store 112 N. Catalina Ave.

Bay Cities Nails & Spa 403 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Supreme Paint Decorating Centers 1002 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Paykel Fireplace Fixtures 1820 Broadway

Clark Adams Windows and Doors 2411 Artesia Blvd.

The Country Place 715 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Rosemarie McCaffrey-Antiques 1203 Montana Ave.

Cop o Tan VII 413 Pacific Coast Hwy. Dennee’s Distinctive Furnishings 219 Avenue I Dennee’s Patio and Garden Store 219 Avenue I Door & Deck Store 1304 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Equus Gallery 1702 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Essence of Living 1032 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Ferguson 2600 Marine Ave. Greg’s Carpet One 213 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

V & J Stairs Corp.

1204 Pacific Coast Hwy. Vintage Home 350 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Rolling Hills Estates Gilt Edge 45 Peninsula Center PV Kitchens 904 Silver Spur Road Suite 474

Santa Monica American Beauty 707 Montana Ave. Bay Cities Kitchen & Appliances 1302 Santa Monica Blvd.

Good Night Mattress 2207 Artesia Blvd.

Berk’s Luxury Outdoor Furniture 2520 Santa Monica Blvd.

Hardwood Floor Specialties 1022 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Designs Within Reach 332 Santa Monica Blvd.

Le Garage Home & Garden 717 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Effandi Decorative Antique Rugs 1210-B Montana Ave.

ML Marble, Inc. 1305 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery 2202 Broadway

Salon Constance 1215 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Sofa Stop 1303 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Ital Design Inc. 2102 Wlshire Blvd.

Magnolia Audio 2800 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica Bay Physicians 804 Seventh Street Stone Art-Picture Framing Gallery 419 Wilshire Blvd.

Z Gallerie 1426 3rd St. Ziv Simone & Associates 729 Montana Ave.

Seal Beach Art Images Gallery 119 Main St. Art On Glass 130.5 Main St. Christine’s Beauty Salon & Spa 123 Main St. First Team Real Estate 12501 Seal Beach Blvd.

Ocean Stained Glass 322 Main St. #8 Old Town Gallery 130 Main St. Sleep All 304 Main St. Sofa-U-Love 770 Pacific Coast Hwy. The Picture Show Gallery 231 Main St. continued

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Serving the Area since 1981 - Family Owned 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 finest selections of domestic and imported tile, hand crafted ceramic tile, glass, metal tile and natural stone”

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southern california

Southern California Spaces is available at the following locations: In the South Bay… continued

SIGNAL HILL Granite Transformations 2940 Gardena Ave. Mercedes-Benz/ Shelly Automotive 2300 E. Spring St.

TORRANCE All Travel 21127 Torrance Blvd.

Amore Stone & Tile 24242 Hawthorne Blvd.

American International Tile & Stone 112 N. Catalina

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Bellagio Nails & Spa 21135 Hawthorne Blvd.

Enjoy an inside look at the

Clark Adams Windows and Doors 23841 Hawthorne Blvd.

Southern California home of “designer to the stars” Michael

DoubleTree Hotel 2133 Hawthorne Blvd.

S. Smith— recently tapped by

Ed Carson Beall Architecture 23727 Hawthorne Blvd.

President Barack Obama to redecorate the White House.

Eliopulos Jewelers 24536 Hawthorne Blvd.

Then, check out the many ways to get beautifully organized in

Fancy Floors 1101-A 190th Ave.

almost every area of your home, indoors and out.

Fred’s Carpet Plus 2153 W. Torrance Blvd.

Available March 16, 2009

Galaxy Tile & Marble 700 W. 190th Ave.

818.713.3294 spacesmag.com Our homes. Ourselves.

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Interior Door & Closet Company 2675 Skypark Dr. Lighting Zone, Inc. 17354 Hawthorne Blvd.

Luxury Nail Spa 4856 190th Ave. Metro Leather 20502 Hawthorne Blvd.

Plummer’s Furniture Collection 1361 190th Ave. Supreme Paint Decorating Centers 708 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Supreme Paint 3762 Pacific Coast Hwy. Torrance Plumbing, Heating & AC 21759 S. Western Ave. Tru-Source Cabinets 23868 Hawthorne Blvd.

WA Interior Consultants 24213 Hawthorne Blvd.

VENICE Patio Culture 1612 Abbot Kinney

WEST LOS ANGELES Alpine Carpet One 12241 Wilshire Blvd.

WILMINGTON Coast Welding 234 Broad Ave.

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finishing touch

At the Water’s Edge

Marjory Kron We’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 soulmoving 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.

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—Holly Berecz

A Closer Look

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