Classic Los Angeles Architecture: Hancock Park

Finally with a few days off, my beaux and I took to the Los Angeles streets for some architectural exploration. It is an interest that he first started but as time went on and we started exploring all of LA county for work, I got into it too. Now it’s fun to call out architectural styles as we walk or drive around the city, and realizing the history of areas just through the buildings alone.

So today we took a walk in the Hancock Park area of LA, because going past it the last few days we noticed some amazing buildings that we had to explore further. Like this building The Mauretania,  on Rossmore Ave. which was an original moderne art-deco built in 1934 by Milton J. Black, architect for Jack Haley- the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. President John F. Kennedy lived here while in Los Angeles as well as the Ahmanson Family.

Continuing to walk along Rossmore ave. we came to another beautiful building, El Royale. Recently purchased in 2012 for $29.5 million in cash, mind you, is a gorgeous Spanish Renaissance Revival style building with a beautiful interior. One of which I couldn’t photograph inside of because the full time doorman was a bit nervous about us walking in, although in our defense the door was open and we stated our purpose.

"The unveiling of the El Royale in 1927 by famed architect William Douglas Lee was described as “a decorous setting of inimitable beauty”. Like her sister property, the charming Chateau Marmont, the El Royale set the standard for vintage Hollywood architectural elegance and prestige.” 

It has vintage bathroom tile! and hardwood floors throughout. Although a revision or two has been made to the living areas the Lobby has original moldings, and hand painted ceilings. 

Here is a photo of it’s cocktail lounge and the beautifully vintage sign that still stands today. (photos: el royale)

I will let you daydream on this and continue watching my blog for further posts on classic Los Angeles architecture.

Till next time lovelys!

Ps. Nail tutorial to come soon, and Don’t forget about the Giveaway join in below!

Crumbly’s Corner

Grand Opening Giveaway!

I have opened my etsy shop etsy.com/shop/CrumblysCorner (Crumbly’s Corner this link is for free listings if you want them )selling hand knit coffee cozys and gift card boxes (think greeting cards but open up to find a gift inside).  To celebrate opening my shop I will be having a giveaway on November 25th of a Knit Hand Muff. 

My inspiration was the beautiful hand muffs that glamorous ladies of the past would carry around. Well I know as a modern vintage girl, those aren’t always practical, so I knit a hand muff that will fit everyone and will go with everything.

In total there will be five items in the giveaway, but you will have to keep reading my posts to find out what they are. Hint: a nail tutorial, and product review Thursday is coming up perhaps we will see if those shed light on what may come in the gift box.

so far the GIVEAWAY Includes:

Hand Muff

Two Heart shaped stud earrings

And more to be revealed as the blog posts continue. 

till later lovelys!

P.S. It’s epilepsy awareness month, a post to follow soon.