217 Gravatt in Berkeley sold with 2 offers over the asking price. Listed for $1,950,000 Sold for $2,200,000.
It’s always satisfying to witness the evolution of one of our listings from “lived in to staged to sell”.
Archive for the ‘Photography’ Category
why i blog // how it all began
A photographer friend encouraged me to Blog. His images were so beautiful I just didn’t think I could do it without him or why anyone would want to read what I had to say. But once I started Blogging about my favorite things and sharing intimate stories or thoughts, I soon began receiving emails from readers who touched my heart and even made me cry. I had actually touched another with my Blog Posts. With that I knew I had to continue to connect, Blog and share from the heart.
My message is simple:
La Bella Figura – Live, Love, Laugh, Give, Inspire, Care, Be Passionate and do it all Kindly and in Style. [Read More..]
where do you find inspiration?
Inspiration is:
Watching an actor on stage. I’m in awe every time I watch a movie or see a play. It was opening night, the play, Distracted, at the Piedmont Center for the Arts and once again I was reminded of my eternally unanswered question – How do actors remember all of their lines and deliver them so seamlessly? Even more difficult I could only imagine, when the actor is required to play different characters in a single play, transforming themselves from one accent and attitude to another like the flip of a switch. To me that’s truly incredible. Almost like magic. [Read More..]
Say Good-Bye to Summer and Jump Into Fall
Say Good-Bye
to the
Fun and Frolick of Summertime
— Long Easy Days
and Relaxing Nights
and Get Ready to
Jump into Fall
Head First!
XOXO!
Enjoy!
Be BOLD Stand OUT Make A STATEMENT
going south for the summer // city, beach or suburbs // los angeles
Going South for the Summer? Looking for a weekend get-a-way before summer comes to an end?
Sometimes I like to get in my car and just drive. Poor cell reception is a good thing, sometimes. Listen to music or just enjoy the silence and point your car south, on the straight road ahead – it’s just about a 5 ½ hour drive. Of course, depending on if you stop or not. I actually enjoy the trip, it gives me time to clear my head and just be. (If I do stop, it’s Harris Ranch for lunch.)
City, Beach or the Suburbs – It’s up to you – there are so many neighborhoods to choose from.
Stay: Beverly Wilshire, Four Seasons – Location, Location, Location, if you love to shop and people watch. We were in town for our son’s LAX tournament — Tinsel Town Throw Down. July is birthday month for our son, Chase and our daughter Bianca, myself, as well as my dad’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. The celebrations are non stop in July!
Shop: Rodeo Drive
One of the windows at Tiffany’s on Rodeo Drive
Stay, Spa, Sun or Swim at the Four Season’s BW Hotel – on the weekends they have a DJ spinning tunes poolside. The Spa is definitely one of the most luxurious.
Sip @ Nic’s Beverly Hills – step inside the VodBox – The Vodka Hostess leads you a full- length faux fur and Russian style hat. The temperature drops to a chilly 28 degrees F.
Dine beneath the stars @ Via Alloro (recent sighting Matthew Modine) or Caffe Roma – al fresco dining at it’s best.
Chase & Adam @ Caffe Roma
Destination: Beverly Hills / West Hollywood
Stay: L’Ermitage Beverly Hills – Sophisticated and private… And I love the rooftop pool!
Shop Robertson – many boutiques to choose from, and Kitson is always one of the busiest
Indulge: Book a mani pedi @ Bellacures – I had the best pedicure ever – make sure to ask for the works: Scrub, Mask, Moisturize, Massage & Polish — A creature of habit, I tend to stick with what I love, so I always get the French Pedicure.
People Watch: @ the Ivy, one of LA’s hottest lunch spots for celebrity sightings – call ahead to make a reservation and be sure to ask for a table on the patio – French, floral and comfortable.
After shopping all day a relaxing dinner at Eveleigh is just what you need – a very hip indoor-outdoor hot spot where cowboy chic meets restoration hardware. You’ll have to just see for yourself. I guarantee. It’s super cool!
Roasted Hot Peppers, One of my Favorites on the Menu
WeHo: Fun in West Hollywood
Stay: The Chamberlain in the heart of West Hollywood – a chic and glamorous neighborhood hotel – and my favorite rooftop pool in the City with views of Sunset Blvd. They keep the pool heated to 90 degrees, my preferred temperature!
featured in my four-colour, hardcover coffee-table book soon to be released
contained beauty: photographs, reflections, swimming pools by debbi dimaggio
Take in a show & dance @ the Roxy on Sunset
Wine & Dine @ one of the many outside restaurants on Sunset Plaza reminiscent of the South of France.
Dine or Sip @ Katana robata & sushi bar – Enjoy a pre dinner cocktail from the outdoor lounge overlooking Sunset Blvd
Sip @ Chateau Marmont – a cool Hollywood hangout
Shop or Catch a movie @ the Grove
Recent sightings – David Spade and Jennifer Hudson
For a More Beachy Experience….head West to Santa Monica
Shop the Third Street Promenade @ other funky and chic Santa Monica shops
Dine @ Tar & Roses
Sip poolside @ the Viceroy Santa Monica – also featured in contained beauty.
Get your heart pumping atop the Ferris Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier
Take a Drive up the PCH to Malibu
Stay: Malibu Beach Inn
Swim, Surf or Sun: All along the West Coast from Malibu to Redondo Beach
Shop and Star-Gaze @ the Malibu Country Mart
The James Perse Boutique
Paparazzi sighting… Rachael Zoe wearing one of her boho chic maxi dresses and signature floppy hats.
Dine & Wine: Under the stars and the moon @ Duke’s Malibu or Moonshadows
Get Inspired @ one of the many beautiful Beaches* along the PCH or visit The Getty Villa or the Getty Museum.
There is always so much to discover.
XOXO!
Debbi
*Beaches To Note: From South to North
· Manhattan or Hermosa
· Santa Monica near Shutters on the Beach
· Santa Monica at PCH
· Malibu Pier across the street from the Malibu Country Mart
· Zuma Beach
· Paradise Cove Beach & Restaurant modeled after the South of France
Thanks for stopping by!
