I hope that all of you have your air conditioning ducts and filters clean and thermostats calibrated in readiness for the heat wave that has been forecast for this weekend. It's hard to believe that high temps will be here so soon.
California crazy weather is just ramping up. Also ramping up are philanthropic benefits.
The Pasadena Showcase House of Design opened up with great fanfare on April 21. Design aficionados are flocking to this beautiful Monterey Colonial home built in 1941 in a lovely Arcadia neighborhood.
Two La Cañada Flintridge interior design firms are prominently featured in this 49th showcase house. The mother/daughter team of Annsley Strong and Courtney Strong Thomas designed the upstairs Reader's Retreat, and Jan Ledgard of Yorkshire Kitchens, Inc. designed the pool house and the outdoor kitchen.
This warm weather has made for great house-and-garden touring, dining in the on-premises restaurant and shopping with the many vendors selling their wares, ranging from jewelry to table accessories and even clothing.