Serenity defines this twenty-plus-acre country retreat in the pines above Alexander Valley and Cloverdale. Within the tranquil refuge at 25001 Cloverdale Peak Road, sleekly modern interiors complement the rustic setting at every turn. The clean, open floor plan takes full advantage of the surrounding scenery, from a picturesque swimming pond (spring-fed and aerated for refreshing dips …

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Los Angeles Greater Area Top places to find your tree True, that gas station lot on the corner is handy. But will you regret it in a couple of days, when your living room rug looks like the floor of a forest? No, you must go where the firs are fresh cut and fragrantly green. …

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Minutes from Fox and Sony studios, this newly built home on a quiet, tree-lined street in Cheviot Hills is a secluded refuge in the heart of the Westside. Beyond the sunny Cape Cod exterior of 10537 Blythe Avenue is an airy setting of high ceilings, French oak floors, and an abundance of natural light. A …

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The dramatic vision of internationally noted San Francisco-based architect Stanley Saitowitz has long been seen across the Bay Area and beyond. Now, his only Mill Valley project has emerged on a south-facing knoll near the heart of downtown at 185 Summit Avenue. The incomparable estate is defined by a multi-terraced living roof with solar panels, …

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Los Angeles Greater Area LA’s faux snow wizard He was just another struggling magician until he pitched Ric Caruso on using one of his illusions to turn The Grove into a giant snow globe. Now his company’s enchanting effects are in demand from Universal LA to Radio City Music Hall. What’s his secret? Eataly’s Holiday …

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