Archive for May, 2014
Former Boy Scout Troop 621 leader G. Jerry Plotke dies
Gunther Jerry Plotke, who guided local boy scouts for 30 years, has died. A Larchmont Blvd. resident, he was 90. Plotke was born in Berlin and was a plumber’s apprentice until, as a Jew, he fled Germany during World War II at age 17. He escaped via a route through Russia and Siberia to Japan […]
Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society tour funds greening projects at L.A. High
The Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Los Angeles Garden Tour & Party April 27 paid homage to the plight of the vanishing honeybee. Gardens both large and small were represented on the ninth annual tour, which benefits a greening project at Los Angeles High School. Co-chairs were Suz Landay, Fluff McLean and Mary E. Nichols. […]
Real Estate Sales for March 2014
SOLD: This home, located at 235 N. Gower St., was listed for $1,265,000. Real Estate Sales* Single family homes 533 S. Rimpau Blvd. 516 S. Hudson Ave. 73 Fremont Pl. 122 S. Van Ness Ave. 617 S. Plymouth Blvd. 231 S. Highland Ave. 115 S. Highland Ave. 327 N. Beachwood Dr. 235 N. Gower St. […]
Pickett Fences marks 20 years serving customers in the Village
Joane Pickett has been selling contemporary clothing in her retro-themed store in Larchmont Village since May of 1994. A cocktail reception will celebrate the shop’s 20 years of doing business in the community on Sun., May 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 214 N. Larchmont Blvd. “Everyone’s invited,” said Joane, who opened the store […]
Violet is the new black, or is it grey in furniture design?
Last December, the Pantone Color Institute announced that 2014 would be the year of Radiant Orchid. This pinkish purple shade would reign on fashion runways and in furniture showrooms for the next 12 months. Is violet driving our upholstery choices this season? What’s trending in furniture in our neighborhood? Hancock Park textile and interior designer […]
Shop hot pants to caftans at Simply Vintageous
When Beth LaMure closed her production company, which specialized in music videos, she was left with a wardrobe of more than 4,000 vintage pieces, mainly from the 50s through the 80s. “I knew someday I’d do something with them,” said the gregarious LaMure. “But I’m a procrastinator, so I paid for storage for eight years.” […]
