Eleanor’s Blog is Now on 3 Patch Sites!
You can now read my blog – which has been listed as one of the top 5 most widely read blogs on the Westside – on the [...]
Upcoming Lectures: “Art Deco Shangri-La” Sept. 15 & “Royal Mistresses” Sept. 22
In the last issue of “Delicious Design,” I talked a little about the history of Art Deco and some fine examples of the style in Los Angeles. It was [...]
Design in Autumn is Particularly Delicious!
I don’t know about you but I love autumn. As a long-time college professor, fall marks the beginning of the school year. Not only does this time of year [...]
The Importance of Stewardship: A John Lautner Architectural Treasure
There are many things I want when it comes to preserving the architectural gems of Los Angeles, but one of the most important is stewardship. And one of the [...]
A Lament: What’s Happening to Our Elegant, Historic Hotels?
Los Angeles is touted as the City of the Future, where people come to reinvent themselves and forget their past. It’s a city that caters to the [...]
Is It Time for DIY to Be DOA?
Memo to HGTV: You’re a blessing and a curse. Sure, you’ve democratized interior home design with DIY ideas presented by gorgeous, sensitive on-air designer-hosts. Some of the ideas are [...]
10 Architectural Gems of L.A. County
Who says Los Angeles and environs is an architectural wasteland? Here are my Top 10 picks of L.A.’s “Architectural Gems” – all of which are open to the public: [...]
Upcoming: Jazzy New Orleans Tour, Royal French Mistresses, & Williams Elegance
I’m happy to report that I will be busy leading exciting tours and giving an eclectic mix of lectures over the next few months. I’ve already mentioned [...]
Hudson Valley Historic Mansions Tour in October
The Hudson River Valley in upstate New York will be particularly beautiful in the fall with its trees in a blaze of colorful glory. I hope you can join [...]