After four of the 30 designers lost their homes and exhibit furniture in the Eaton fire, the committee supported by Pasadena Showcase House of Design was not sure that she could organize the 60th annual event of this year. However, in a testimony of the power of the community, the designers persevered, achieving new elements to replace the lost while dealing with their own personal loss for the great event of the non -profit organization. (A part of the tickets of the tickets for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design will be donated to schools and organizations affected by the Eaton fire).
The interior designer Alexandra Azat of Plaster and Pátina, who lost her home and her design study at the Fire Eaton, said: “This is a very significant project for us, not only because it is our first showhouse, but also because we lost most of our personalized antiques and articles that wait for the installation. The way in which the community has been surrounded by it around us.”
Landscape designers Courtney Bonifacini and Gary Sewell, who lost their homes, said their garden project, which meant creating a serene outdoor space, became a welcome distraction and a source of comfort for them.
“Most people thought we would resign,” Bonifacini said. “But it became our happy place, and enjoyed looking at pots and going to the nurseries. It happened organically. After fire, everything joined.”
60th Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Where: Bauer Estate and Gardens, Pasadena
When: April 20, May 18
Hours: Tuesday from Tuesday-Axes, Thursday, Saturday to Sunday, from 9:30 am to 5 pm Friday, from 9:30 am to 6 pm
Tickets: $ 38 to $ 75
Parking and Transportation Location: Santa Anita Park, Gate 6, 265 Colorado Place, Arcadia.
Information, including stores and special events: Pasadenashowcase.org
This year's showhouse takes place at the Monterey colonial farm of 15,000 square feet originally built for Harry Bauer, CEO of the southern California Edison, and his wife, Alice Bauer, president of the Board of the Arboreto of the Los Angeles County. The house was designed by the architect Reginald D. Johnson in 1928 and is found in 5 gardens acres designed by the pioneering landscape architect Katherine Bashford.
The designers have been inspired by the most recent owner, the Hollywood -producing writer Stephen J. Cannell, to instill each room with glamor. From roofs with tapestry paper and hand painted murals to walls covered with lattice and cooking islands in duel, each room is a visual delight, even if it is not its personal taste. The inclusion of the photos before the banners in each room adds a dramatic touch, which shows the transforming power of the design.
Next, a look at many of the 18 rooms.
