CAL TRANS DIST 7 HQ

This beautiful new building was completed in 2009. Architects; Morphopedia. A colorful open air entry court. Art galleries, restaurants, child care facilities and solar panels designed in to the fabric of the building . Downtown Los Angeles at 2nd and Main.

Stock photos; Google Images

Kornish House Richard J. Neutra Architect

I came across these wonderful rendering by Neutra for the Kornish House.

The LA Conservancy is mounting a campaign to save the house which has suffered much damage and clumsy 'improvements'. First they will likely do an assessment of the property.

Hollyhock House

HOLLYHOCK HOUSE

nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Frank Lloyd Wright's beautiful Hollyhock House in the Hollywood Hills is gettin a little face lift this summer. I'm so happy we are keeping this beauty up to snuff.

Click on photos for L.A Times article.

These are stock photos from Google.

----maybe it's the rainy weather, but I've been getting creative in the kitchen lately.

I used to hate Brussell Sprouts. Our mothers used to just throw them into boiling water and the smell was horrific ! I like these.

Sweet and Sour Brussell Sprouts

3/4 lb brussell sprouts

1 TBL olive oil

1 tsp 'Splenda' or sugar

1/4 cup golden raisins

1 tsp butter

2 TBL flavored vinegar

2TBL chopped walnuts

dash salt and pepper

Rinse Sprouts, pat dry, cut off bottoms, cut in half lengthwise and cut out core.

Tear apart into leaves and small pieces.

Heat oil in Wok until water drops sizzle, throw in sprouts and sprinkle with 'Splenda' and toss till color 'brightens.

Add butter and toss.

Throw in raisins.

Add vinegar.

Let vinegar steam off a bit.

Sprinkle with walnuts.

This will hold for several hours. Just heat throught and toss before serving.

Serves 4

Variations:

Substitute Dried Cranberries for Raisins

Pine nuts for walnuts

DON'T FORGET TO MOVE TO THE BOTTOM AND FEED THE FISH BEFORE YOU LEAVE !!!

The Ennis House by Frank Lloyd Wright

This is the perfect time of year for me to go an architectural tour of Los Angeles.

We have so many great houses to see; Wright, Neutra ---

Californiating in November Sunsets

Wonderful skies lately. Counting my blessings.

View from the bluff overlooking the Marina with Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains in the background. Ahhhhhh Cali.

THE SANTA FE OPERA

This roofed, but open sided opera house relys on the breathtaking natural scenery for it's back drops, rather than built-out sets. The western view is across the vast mesa to the sunset over the Continental Divide. The photo is of a minimalist set for Madame Butterfly showing the sunset view as the backdrop.