
The Pillar of Peloponnese: Tainaron Blue Retreat
Tainaron Blue Retreat is quite literally a hotel for the ages. Lovely and romantic, it is infused with ancient myth and has patinaed with time.
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Tainaron Blue Retreat is quite literally a hotel for the ages. Lovely and romantic, it is infused with ancient myth and has patinaed with time.

There is a lot of glitter over Hollywood Hills West. A residential berth in this high-profile enclave is coveted for, among other incentives, the convenience of its central location and astonishing views. That, plus uncommon privacy and expanse of flat land makes 2727 Cardwell Place a prize in an unquestionable trophy neighborhood.

Interior designer Sophie Goineau tackled the challenge of transforming a 5,000-square-foot space with a vision inspired by the “free architecture” of the midcentury, which is characterized by the fusion of a building with its natural surroundings.

ON THE COVER An early 20th century residence by Frederick Roehrig set on a sprawling lot north of Montana, within sight of the Pacific Ocean, showcases the enduring appeal of the American Craftsman home presented by Charles Pence of Pence Hathorn Silver (PHS) at Compass.

Bob Dylan released this song in 1964 and it still serves well in these times of change. The Times are a-changin’ for DIGS too, as you may have noticed with the new size of our magazine that you’re holding in your hands or reading online.

At the corner where South Dianthus Street meets Tennyson Place, 319 South Dianthus a new designer home has been thoughtfully constructed to revel in the kaleidoscope of majestic natural beauty that surrounds it—with a floorplan and suite of features tailored for elevated coastal living in 2022 and beyond.

Situated only a few minute’s walk from the ocean, 325 Georgina was to be a beachside retreat for Arthur Henry Fleming, a lumber magnate turned education philanthropist who commissioned architect Frederick Roehrig for the job.

Brentwood’s brand new designer luxury Mid-Century home, 1433 N Kenter is a breathtaking experience. A private, one-of-a-kind architectural property features sweeping ocean and canyon views with sensationally refined details that create an extraordinary, chic and warm home environment perched in a highly desirable, safe and private neighborhood.

ON THE COVER A winning Beach Cities design and build team creates a sleek new Modernist residence in Hermosa Beach with a rooftop deck and plentiful views of the ocean and valley presented by Ashley Novak and Jonathan Schultz of Compass.

Finished in 1989, an often aesthetically garish era, the Neuendorf House was destined to stand out, a work of committed minimalism by the now lionized architects John Pawson and Claudio Silvestrin.

Ever heard of Taiichi Ohno? Neither did I until I opened an old business book I had in my office, which I like to do from time to time for random inspiration, (and highly recommend doing.) And there he was, Taiichi Ohno, the creator of the 5-Why technique, and soon my memory was coming back to me.

Consisting of eight designs in varied colors and custom shapes, Surreal Shifts, Kelly Wearstler’s ninth collaboration with The Rug Company, is no exception to her approach.