Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2008. My parents and I took Mattie to the LA Arboretum and you can see Mattie selected this beautiful yellow tree to pose by. I haven't seen this photo in a very long time, but when I see it, it makes me smile. I am so glad I recently found it.
Quote of the day: If the cat sits long enough at the hole, it will catch the mouse. ~ Irish Proverb
My mom and I took a walk today through Toluca Lake. The history of Toluca Lake can be traced back to the days of the Tongva Indians, followed by Spanish and Mexican occupation and development. It was part of the early rancho system and then it was later divided, with the neighborhood being known as Forman Toluca Ranch. After an almost four mile walk through this historic and beautiful neighborhood, we came across an open house. So we ventured into this 7,000 square foot beauty. I honestly never knew this was Henry Winkler's home in the 1980s, until I did a little research. But this 1938 house was like taking a walk through time (and I am so happy the integrity and charm of this house hasn't been gutted out and modernized)! I should note that this house is selling for 8 million dollars!
A Virtual Tour of this house:
http://9956tolucalake.aaroe.site/#/
The estate was built for American screenwriter Gladys Lehman, one of the founders of both the Screenwriters Guild and the Motion Picture Relief Fund. It was featured in Architectural Digest twice, in 1937 and again in 1982 when it was owned by actor Henry Winkler. It also appears in Paul R. Williams: Classic Hollywood Style, a book by the architect's granddaughter, Karen E. Hudson (Rizzoli, 2012). It is one of Hudson's favorites among her grandfather's homes.
The estate reflects Williams' consummate command of historic architecture throughout, with leaded windows, dark wood flooring, intricate molding, custom wall inlays and leather details.
Among its regal spaces are a formal entry, a majestic paneled library with beamed ceiling, a wine cellar, and a dramatic coffered-ceilinged office with a wraparound view of the lake and pool area. The sleekly modern kitchen supports entertaining on any scale.
A curving staircase, a Williams signature, leads to the second-story master suite, featuring a private balcony and a raised seating area with fireplace. A fountain and outdoor fireplace add to the enchanting ambience of the expansive covered brick patio. Highlights on the grounds include a gazebo, a canopied private area with built-in seating nook and fireplace, and a private dock.
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