Celebrity home in Studio City

By: Roger Ewing

Recently, Andrea Korchek took a listing on 12230 Iredell St. in Studio city which was once home to the stylish Mary Tyler Moore. Set in Fryman Canyon and located just moments away from the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, this house maintains history, style and grace. Check out the property below:

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Roger Ewing

This weekend in LA

By: Deena Nissley

Rage Against the Machine
Rage returns to LA for the first time in more than ten years, raising funds to support protests against Arizona’s immigration law.
Odd coupling: Also on the bill are Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
Fri 6:30p. Hollywood Palladium, 6125 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood (323-962-7600). $91 and up here. Nearby: Ameoba Records; The Roosevelt; Arclight

Grudge Match: Andre Agassi vs. John McEnroe
Two tennis greats face off as part of the Farmers Classic with proceeds supporting Agassi’s charter school (odds for a McEnroe tantrum are low, but not out of the question).
Special treatment: VIP tix ($65-$1,000) get you closer to the action, and even an on-site cocktail reception.
Sat 7:30p. LA Tennis Center at UCLA. 555 Westwood Plaza, Westwood (310-824-1010). $35-$125 here. Nearby: Echigo; W Hotel; Napa Valley Grille

Happy Hours: Comme Ca’s Hourglass Menu
New Happy Hour menu dishes up poutine, scallops ceviche, pulled pork sliders, and French wines on the cheap.
Cocktails, too: The Vodka Daisy (essentially, a vodka margarita) and the Rye Smash are $9 or less.
Daily 5-7p. Comme Ca, 8479 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood (323-782-1104). Nearby: Urth Cafe; Coco de Mer; Koi

Go Original: The 2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair
This huge craft fair returns with more than 250 different vendors selling everything from handmade clothing to ‘zines to housewares.
You won’t be the only dude: There are plenty of crafty single ladies if you’re looking.
Sat-Sun 11-7p. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Chinatown. Free. Nearby: PoV Evolving Gallery; Wurstkuche; MOCA

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Travel without your luggage

By: Deena Nissley

Here is a novel idea: travel without the hassle of hustling your baggage. What if your luggage was waiting for you at your next vacation spot?

Here to help is an esteemed wardrobe butler called Garde Robe. Give them a ring and the contents of your closet are no longer confined to your closet. They’ll come to you, take anything you could ever need (wedding tux, winter sweaters, designer werewolf costume) and store them in a high-security loft. When it’s close to trip time, login in to your online closest and check out all your photographed items. Check off the need items and they’ll ship whatever you need to wherever you’re going.

When the trip is over, they’ll make the arrangements for everything to be sent back to storage, cleaned up and ready for next time.

And Garde Robe could come in handy even if you’re not planning any trips—like if you just want to free up some closet space for a few summer wardrobe additions.

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Deena Nissley

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A few ideas for summer activities in the summer

By: Cynthia Sparagna

Sure, the 4th is over, but we still have a lot of summer to live. Although many of us have a few trips scheduled for August, the hot days of July are not over. Fortunately, there are a few economical choices for parents with teen and tweens that are hanging around the house. So here are 4 tips from Sharon Harvey Rosenberg.

Movie camps: National movie chains host summer programs for kids. Typically, these programs are weekly, mid-morning showings of family-friendly features. Check out your local movie theaters to see what programs they offer that your kids will enjoy.

Employment: Older children, especially those 12 and up, can be employed to carry out different household chores during the summer. Given the shortage of summer job opportunities for teens, this option creates a win-win for families. Create a list of long-delayed household projects to delegate to your teenage children. Tasks can include unpacking boxes of books, organizing kitchen cabinets and sorting through closets. For work-at-home parents, teens and tweens can provide entertainment and supervision for younger children.

DIY crafts: Check out your local craft and hardware stores and pick up supplies that will allow your children to get crafty. An example of a fun project that children will enjoy involves decorating wooden frames with ribbons, stickers and other decorative items. Once the frames are finished, insert a family photo and showcase your child’s project.

Education: Community centers, public playgrounds and libraries offer a variety of cultural, sports and educational programs that are free or affordable. Many libraries provide summer reading programs with attractive prizes and other perks to encourage younger children and teens to read. Other library programs include dance classes, poetry workshops and storytelling activities. Check local calendars for events that your children will enjoy.
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Cynthia Sparagna

Cynthia Sparagna, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in representing buyers and sellers throughout the San Fernando Valley. Cynthia was raised on the East Coast and was the middle of seven children.

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Your epic Hollywood nights have long been missing two things.

By: Deena Nissley

1) Ping-pong tournaments

2) Susan Sarandon

So today we bring welcome news—there’s a wildly famous NYC nightspot coming to town that will help on both fronts. It’s called SPiN Hollywood at Mondrian, and now is the time to get excited.

First, some background: last year, there was a band of nightlife pioneers (one being Susan Sarandon, that legendary actress/ping-pong royal) who decided that what Manhattan really needed was 13,000 square feet of booze, DJs and paddles. (New Yorkers agreed.)

And now it’s our time. For the next few months, Mondrian’s ADCB lounge, just to the left of the lobby, will be your new home for ping-pong tables, a DJ booth that looks like another table and the occasional telegenic FOS. (Friend of Sarandon). Because sometimes you and your date will only be satisfied with a Blueberry Tochi in one hand (it’s blueberry vodka, cactus-pear puree and torn orchids) and a paddle in the other.

The grand-opening bash is on the 20th, and you’ll want to RSVP now before they fill up. After that, they’ll be open from 11am to midnight (and until 2am Thursday through Saturday) for roaring tournaments, casual matches and tabloid-ready celeb blowouts.

Just watch out for ping-pong hustlers.

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Deena Nissley

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Home buyers looking for something different

By: Cynthia Sparagna

Urban planners are saying that recent demographic changes are effecting the way home buyers purchase. Instead of looking for bigger lots, newer homes, or more amenities, buyers are looking to purchase homes that are closer to coffee shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Such was the case with Jennifer and Andrew Greenberg who recently bought a house in Portland, Oregon. They purchased a 1950′s ranch home that needed some updates but is close coffee shops and wooded paths.

Home buyers interested in finding homes in walkable communities are using websites such as WalkScore.com.  The site allows users to enter an address and receive a score ranging from zero to 100 (“car dependent” to “walkers paradise”) indicating the walkability of the community. A recent study by a non profit company called CEO’s for cities found that houses located within walking distance to amenities raised values by as much as $3,000 per point.

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Cynthia Sparagna

Cynthia Sparagna, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in representing buyers and sellers throughout the San Fernando Valley. Cynthia was raised on the East Coast and was the middle of seven children.

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Preserving Summer Rations

By: Cynthia Sparagna

With the latest farmers market trend and desire to eat seasonal foods, what happens to the left overs? Instead of throwing them out, why not learn to preserve the seasons bounty and extend the longevity of these highly desired, seasonal items? This summer, instead of tossing your slowly rotting asparagus into a heaping compost pile, learn how to eat your farmers market purchases all year long.

First, heed your habits. That is, what do you really like? If you wouldn’t want to eat peach cobbler every day from November to March, don’t buy crates of peaches and freeze them unnecessarily. Pick what you like. Also, first find a place to store it before you buy it.

This brings up the important task of freezing your items for preservation. Start small with things like berries in zip lock bags. Lots of items require freezing agents such as a large bag of sugar, a large jug of white vinegar, Ziploc bags, and canning jars. Big-box retailers like Costco stock bulk foodstuffs, while most grocery stores supply general preserving equipment and instructive canning booklets.

Last, stock up. Get the freshest items and preserve them immediately. The best preserved items are the ones that were preserved immediate after harvest. Don’t wait too long.

Good luck!

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Cynthia Sparagna

Cynthia Sparagna, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in representing buyers and sellers throughout the San Fernando Valley. Cynthia was raised on the East Coast and was the middle of seven children.

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Airbags for Motorcycles

By: Deena Nissley

The issue with motorcycles for most is that they are extremely dangerous. Screaming along the open road with steel machines zipping by you without any protection can be daunting. Alright, terrifying. But now there is one small precaution motorcyclists can take before they jump on their bike. Strap into your leather jacket that, is actually an airbag. The Armored Air Jacket is now available online.

All you have to do is strap your new jacket to your bike with the anchoring cable and if you’re thrown from your bike it will instantly inflate. Pretty amazing.

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For the best works around

By: Deena Nissley

Hollywood: Hollywood Bowl
LA Philharmonic Orchestra presented by Vince Gill
Three-peat: Catch the show on July 2nd, 3rd or 4th.
Fri-Sun 7:30p; fireworks to follow. Hollywood Bowl (323-850-2000). Tickets $21 and up here.

Redondo Beach: Red, White, and Blue Lagoon
Come early to snag seats for the best view next to the lagoon. Stay late to dance to live music by two local bands.
Kid-tastic: All day long there are fun events for kids (free admission for kids 3 and under).
Sun 2-10:30p, fireworks at 9p. 200 Portofino Way. $22 and up for lagoon seating here.

Echo Park: Dodger Stadium
If one night of fireworks isn’t enough, buy a ticket to Monday’s Dodgers-Marlins game to enjoy the post-game pyrotechnics.
Field seats: There’s no bad seat in the house since you’ll be seeing the show from the grass.
Mon 6:10p. Dodger Stadium. (323-224-1500). $12 and up here.

San Fernando: San Fernando Recreation Park
A family-friendly show (no smoking, no drinking), with mariachi masters and a pyromusical blowout in English and Spanish.
Classic cars: They’ll be on display all day, with a trophy ceremony at 2p.
10a-11p; fireworks at 9p. 208 Park Ave. (818-898-1290). Free.

Anaheim: Disneyland
Disney knows how to put on a show, and their fireworks never disappoint. The best view is from in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.
Double Dose: After the finale, head to the river in Frontierland for more pyrotechnics.
Sun 8a-midnight; fireworks at 9:30p. Disneyland (714-781-4565). $72 and up here.

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Deena Nissley

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The Village at Sherman Oaks Open House

By: Cynthia Sparagna

On Wednesday, June 30th from 5pm – 7pm, the Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mixer to showcase the Village at Sherman Oaks. Have a couple cocktails and appetizers as you preview the beautifully decorated community with endless choices and activities.The Village offers endless fitness classes, a full sized swimming pool, library, internet lounge and nearby shopping and entertainment. If you’ve been seeking a retirement home for yourself or someone you love, this event is the perfect chance to decide if it’s the right place.

To RSVP call (818) 994-7900

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Cynthia Sparagna

Cynthia Sparagna, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in representing buyers and sellers throughout the San Fernando Valley. Cynthia was raised on the East Coast and was the middle of seven children.

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