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  Tucked away in Hollywood's backyard is the L.A. Zoo! With it's eclectic and varied array of animals from around the world, the L.A. Zoo is a must see attraction, located in Griffith Park, minutes  from Hollywood, Los Feliz and Silverlake! In addition to the varied and unique animals, the Zoo is comprised of botanical gardens, trees, flowers, and cacti!

Modernism featured home "Sunburst Palms:" A vibrant retreat!

As you enter the manicured entry way, you are greeted with a serene energy. A yellow trimmed glass entry door leads way to a mid-century modern home that takes you back in time...to an era of glamour, refined sophistication, Martini hour, and a celebration of life. There is something so nostalgic about the design and interiors of this home. Pops of colors in primary shades...bright yellows, royal blues, and red accents give the impression of an innocent, child like, yet sophisticated, glamorous getaway. This is a compact three-bedroom home with an interior that is very vibrant. What stands out in the interior is a bright yellow kitchen with yellow cabinets, counters tops and a 1950's themed style. This, along with a spaceship themed angular living room coffee table with a fire pit top gives the 1950s retro theme a modern day-space age twist. 

The overall interior of the home tells a story....Of an innocent time when Hollywood was young, Palm Springs was a new getaway. There was no Vietnam war,  no 60's revolutions...the world was peaceful, and in fact, World War II was behind us. The interior of this home conveys innocence, play, and child-like wonder, and celebration of life and life's moments.  More of this story is told in the prominently displayed baby grand piano at the center of the home, in the touches of primary bold colors in the furnishings and entertainment centers. The al fresco outdoor dining table, elaborate pool and waterfall, uniquely textured lounge chairs and furniture, and in the ambiance of the home altogether.  Even small touches such as choice of coffee table books, the themes, and colors complimented the home's interior, as did the martini cart stand, the wall, and wallpaper choices. With these elaborate touches, the home's interior appeared mostly fun, but also functional, with fun being the bigger factor. With its waterfall draped sparkling swimming pool and subtle desert themed cactus landscaping, you were mostly reminded that you were indeed on a desert getaway,  in a home design catering to a celebration of life.

A unique blend of awe inspiring gardens, flower beds, ambiance of nature at it's best, coupled with art galleries show casing historic and incredible paintings and sculptures. A feast for the senses!

Live music themed restaurant featuring international cuisine, along with breath taking views of the historic vortex mountain site called "Bell Rock." 

A museum like no other. You may just walk out of the museum with a new perspective on various things. This museum has the ability to change one's life, with it's clear message of hope, innovation, inspiration. The visit to the museum is like a trip through a rabbit hole urging visitors to simply: think outside the box, have a refreshing new frame of mind, fathom the possibilities, go beyond the limits of what you thought existed. Maybe, just maybe your imagination holds the key to unlock everything you could ever dream of. This museum was amazing, thought provoking and absolutely original. You will be shown metaphors of life, concepts of mortality, pop culture and beyond.  You will be shown  images of what throughout the ages remain relevant, and what has now become obsolete. Through art, there is a reflection of humanity,  wisdom, and great inspiration to the extent that it is magical. An absolute must visit attraction! Mr. Brainwash museum is located at the former site of the legendary Paley Center in Beverly Hills and is a two story masterpiece of an attraction! 

• Lets start with the Elements Room, with a booth front and center of the fair. Simply innovative, outside the box, unique. Featuring Earth's finest quartz, stone, crystals and the like. Creating ambiance, awe inspiring design, class and durable function. Their material is used in everything from dining tables to shower back splash, walls, furniture, lighting, and more. The material is versatile and aesthetically impressive! Visit them at https://elementsroom.com. 
• In addition, this year's fair featured a great deal on original fine art. Some of these included nostalgic art of the 1960s era in the form of iconic photographs taken by legendary photographer Lawrence Schiller. From images of a retro era Marilyn Monroe in "Somethings gotta give," to Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford, and Paul Newman. Then, there were underwater photographs by Mallory Morrison, whose photographs resembled paintings come to life. The images consisted of dancers underwater, embracing, or being repulsed by the sea coral that represented life, as one possible metaphor. Her photographs are extremely metaphoric, visually stunning, and so very original. Underwater photography at it's finest within the unique genre.
•  All in all, the fair was another breath of fresh air, another captivating and memorable collection. Through various types of designs, I came across timeless concepts meeting modern sustenance and  relevance. Each vendor put so much effort and consideration into their work, with no detail  neglected. There was a mirage of perfection; in designs, materials, furniture, lighting, rugs and more. All being some of the best in the world.  Westedge '24, another amazing and extraordinary fair!

• *(featured photo of chandelier by Thomas Cooper Studio).