tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post217815107053248849..comments2023-11-05T01:14:14.295-07:00Comments on The Real Estalker: American Digs for French Designer Hedi SlimaneYour Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600002907755148264noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-1706177272539831082009-03-07T16:42:00.000-08:002009-03-07T16:42:00.000-08:00On a recent visit to LA I spent a lot of time driv...On a recent visit to LA I spent a lot of time driving up in this area. Some really nice mid century moderns that reflect the era when Trousdale was developed.<BR/><BR/>But yes I too was shocked by the awful Persian palaces---what the %&^% were they thinking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-59912136372112510822009-03-05T17:53:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:53:00.000-08:00Great house , looked at it about a year ago , Need...Great house , looked at it about a year ago , Needs some updateing, I recently bought a home in trousdale that i am restoring to its origanal glory , I have always loved this area and the wonderful Mid century Homes. unfortunatly many of the homes have been changed from mid century Dream homes to Tacky looking vegas Strip clubs . I am happy there is alot of homes in the area that are starting to be restored and updated . Steve Herman is doing 3 homes down the street from me and it looks like he is doing a great job .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-27202457766914418762009-03-05T16:29:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:29:00.000-08:00Oooo, Krypto, I like the way you think...Oooo, Krypto, I like the way you think...lil' gay boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115496241247504856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-89402559131878470582009-03-05T16:11:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:11:00.000-08:00exactly as Bentley says, "are we really that unste...exactly as Bentley says, "are we really that unsteady on our feet?" <BR/><BR/>it's just KNOWING the path is shall we say, unforgiving that gives us the heebie jeebies. <BR/><BR/>that said, it is a lawsuit waiting to happen.<BR/><BR/>as for drunks, children and the elderly, i say stock the moat with small, cute piranhas and leave it all in god's hands!Kryptonitesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763976891983824525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-56391939330417176902009-03-05T15:54:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:54:00.000-08:00What's up with that bedroom decor?What's up with that bedroom decor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-91419431539169256402009-03-05T13:21:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:21:00.000-08:00Trousdale Estates was always known for great views...Trousdale Estates was always known for great views. You could have bought a lot there for $35,000 when it was first developed. Some of the homes were small and over the years, most have been re-done.<BR/>If you are up near the top, you go through a set of brakes every year....coming down the hill. They have Beverly Hills Police/Fire and Schools etc. Overall, it's all about the views and living in the City of Beverly Hills. I remember when Groucho Marx,Dinah Shore and Richard Nixon lived there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-73138659441747997252009-03-05T12:09:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:09:00.000-08:00mmmmm. I picture him redecorating decorating in st...mmmmm. I picture him redecorating decorating in stark shades of grey and black.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-56435906790506304462009-03-05T10:57:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:57:00.000-08:00Have always loved this place, even though it crowd...Have always loved <A HREF="http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=pph7tw540j70&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=32844779&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1" REL="nofollow">this place,</A> even though it crowds the lot and is surrounded by streets on three sides.<BR/><BR/>But it's cleverly sited & landscaped; enough to make the most of a tight fit. As for the "controversial" entry, if needs must, I'll crawl, thank you very much. And I would not permit an occupied Maclaren stroller within spitting distance of the edge of the driveway, anyway.<BR/><BR/>Someone obviously cared well for this mid-century.lil' gay boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115496241247504856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-61050790372654818832009-03-05T09:00:00.000-08:002009-03-05T09:00:00.000-08:00No Bentley, some of the children are old as the hi...No Bentley, some of the children are old as the hills (or just feel a need to say something negative about every one of Mama's articles).<BR/><BR/>The house is fabulous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-10880534131444380652009-03-05T08:47:00.000-08:002009-03-05T08:47:00.000-08:00Gorgeous home! The living area overlooking lookin...Gorgeous home! The living area overlooking looking over to the pool is very nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-64377453310627095312009-03-05T07:26:00.000-08:002009-03-05T07:26:00.000-08:00Are we all really that unsteady on our feet?Are we all really that unsteady on our feet?Mike Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025268181347852042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-50944009160767441112009-03-05T06:01:00.000-08:002009-03-05T06:01:00.000-08:00please pass the raita and Peshwari naan. I really...please pass the raita and Peshwari naan. I really liked the beautiful moated entry. You would just have to avoid clumsy guests, drunk guests and, of course, attorneys. This is why architecture is the fettered step sister of the arts............inspections, permits, liability. It is pretty sad really.StPaulSnowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590800489107567022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-17130732283477982882009-03-05T05:07:00.000-08:002009-03-05T05:07:00.000-08:00C'est degoutant!C'est degoutant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-70892581099051719362009-03-04T23:17:00.000-08:002009-03-04T23:17:00.000-08:00Anon 10:48 - Let's not.Anon 10:48 - Let's not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-18325467866167916002009-03-04T19:41:00.000-08:002009-03-04T19:41:00.000-08:00it is encouraging to drive through trousdale and s...it is encouraging to drive through trousdale and see so many homes being remodeled, and not in an old country style. as for this house on maytor, it will need some work to fix a few problems, like bad flooring in the bathrooms, the transition between some rooms is a trip hazard, etc. some not so great tile work. trousdale very up and coming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-86110952868697590392009-03-04T17:37:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:37:00.000-08:00First, allow me to address the 5:01. "...immigrant...First, allow me to address the 5:01. "...immigrants from a certain country that starts with an "I" who bastardized the midcentury houses." Certain country? I see you're a major fucking asshole. Just sayin' ... And BTW, Trousdale was never completely fabulous. Its a collection of super-sized homes that are not entirely unlike the smaller homes found in Mt.Olympus or in the Dona tract over in Studio City. It is a beautiful area by virtue of the trees and views alone. There is nothing awe-inspiring about the architecture. Rather, Trousdale contains an architectural style that many today view through a very romantic lense as they reflect upon the '60s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-78127295345775237562009-03-04T17:26:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:26:00.000-08:00Anon 5:01pm: Re Lucy--as it should have, I suppose...Anon 5:01pm: Re Lucy--as it should have, I suppose, the truth going with her to Rosedale or Forest Lawn or wherever, I mean. And poor Estelle--oh, the crosses that woman had to bear. As for Trousdale--thank you for that info. I have always wondered if Milburn and Margaret DrysDALE's house was actually in TrousDALE. It would seem the perfect place for their early-'60s-mansard swankienda, complete with Imperial out front. And tell me--do you think we'll ever know if ole' Harry had Betty offed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-68208782064253947982009-03-04T17:01:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:01:00.000-08:00Trousdale started out fabulous, went downhill in t...Trousdale started out fabulous, went downhill in the late 70s when it became a mecca for immigrants from a certain country that starts with an "I" who bastardized the midcentury houses. Now it is turning back into beautiful neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>3:11 - The real truth about what was going on between Ned & Hugh went to the grave with Lucy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-84191208264223190942009-03-04T16:35:00.000-08:002009-03-04T16:35:00.000-08:00I absolutely love this place. One of the few hous...I absolutely love this place. One of the few houses mama's shown us that I could feel comfortable in as is.<BR/><BR/>Just think of the fun you could have with that moat - betting on which drunk falls in first; fog machines & lights for Halloween - and perhaps pirhannas or eels for April fools. Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-83605316466183672392009-03-04T15:56:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:56:00.000-08:00I love the house except for two things: the kitche...I love the house except for two things: the kitchen cabinets and that deadly entrance. <BR/><BR/>Otherwise, I really like it. The Trousdale Estates are a great part of BH if you ask me because it's a community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-53679346813176810082009-03-04T15:44:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:44:00.000-08:00I'm with Mama & Anon 2:45 -- that rail-les...I'm with Mama & Anon 2:45 -- that rail-less entry scares the s**t outta me. A lawsuit waiting to happen!Madam Pincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581788699758821238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-29701688017386413922009-03-04T15:32:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:32:00.000-08:00This home comes together perfectly, imo. I absolut...This home comes together perfectly, imo. I absolutely love the tasteful use of colorful accents, art, furniture, rug, and walls, juxtaposed with an abundance of natural wood tones, all interspersed throughout the light and bright yet muted background of this home's thoroughly modern open spaces. Beautifully imagined and well executed; vibrant, yet welcoming and comfortable. It looks and I'm sure feels like a home, unlike more uber-modern residences which have a too harsh and sterile vibe to them, at least for my taste. I would have to add a sparing in design but sturdy hand railing to the moat entrance though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-17698034405866958692009-03-04T15:11:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:11:00.000-08:00Oh, Trudes--do i have questions for you, like, is ...Oh, Trudes--do i have questions for you, like, is he really amazing in the sack etc? Is Tantric all it's cracked up to be? But I digress. I suppose my only real interest in Trousdale is getting to the bottom of its essential mystery: were Ned and Hugh lovers, or not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-78215214355905671312009-03-04T14:47:00.000-08:002009-03-04T14:47:00.000-08:00Pasadena? Trousdale properties often have AMAZING ...Pasadena? <BR/><BR/>Trousdale properties often have AMAZING views. Some of the ugliest houses in LA. but many have been redone and are looking sweet now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-8026669085412350702009-03-04T14:45:00.000-08:002009-03-04T14:45:00.000-08:00Not a big fan of this house.I used to be in constr...Not a big fan of this house.<BR/><BR/>I used to be in construction and we had to fill in the water under a moat entrance way like this, because it was a BIG liability. Some late night party person or a kid on a trike could fall in and sue/die. YOU have to watch yourself with a entrance like this. No railing or edging is a risk. Not watching where you are stepping with groceries or large items in hand, could even badly hurt the owner.<BR/><BR/>The inside needs help. Looks like poorly done retro with the furniture, molding, and cabinets?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com