I first wrote about “Leslie’s Kitschy Dreamboat Time Capsule” almost two years ago, and since that time, it’s become one of my most popular posts ever. And what’s not to love about this classic 1966 suburban LA ranch house that includes a conversation pit, big rock wall fireplaces and an amoeba-shaped swimming pool? And then there are Leslie and Aaron — who don’t take it all *too* seriously, filling the house with Moss lamps, peacock sculptures and light-up paintings… but who *do* take it seriously enough to have applied for and received historic certification for the house. They are great caretakers and surely, lovin’ the house they’re in.
Now, the house has been nominated in an LA Conservancy competition to name the 10 favorite residences of the Sixties. Hey, Retro Renovation community, let’s help them make the top-1o! There are 20 finalists, and they are all pretty darn cool. The reason I voted for Leslie and Aaron’s “The Kramer House” is that it’s… well, a family house. The write-up says, “the house displays a true cornucopia of popular architectural elements from the 1960s. ” Just like ours!
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It is SUPER EASY to vote. NO REGISTRATION required. Just jump over to the voting page … and vote for The Kramer House, which is 15th on the (alphabetic) lineup and slide show. Update: Voting ends Monday (April 26) — so vote now, seriously, it will take just 30 seconds. Good luck, Leslie & Aaron.
COMMENTS WILL RE-OPEN on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2. For the first time in, like, 13 years, I am taking a real vacation from the blog, to spend un-distracted time with family. As part of this, Commenting on the blog is paused. Meanwhile, please enjoy reading all the many stories in our archives -- and come back Monday, Dec. 2 when I will launch our annual giveaway of a vintage ornament wreath made by Georgia Peachez -- and when comments will reopen so you can enter to win! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
Michelle says
My mom has those peacocks in the living room! Ultra cool house – I voted. Good Luck.
RetroSandie says
Cool house – love the pit! I voted, too!!! 🙂
error 404 says
Wow, they are up against some heavy hitters!
I voted for them just because they were the only “mid-century modest”
Jane (aka Elvis) says
That’s great company to be in! I voted for it because it seems like the perfect sixties mash-up of architectural and stylistic elements. And so beautifully decorated by Leslie and Aaron. Good luck, guys!
Cathy says
I voted too!
nancy says
Voted! Good luck!
Was very interesting to look through the list-great places!
kate mckinnon says
Most excellent- THE CHEMOSPHERE!
John Lautner is my favorite midcentury architect, hands down.
jkaye says
Hi. I cast my vote for the Kramer house, and, I’d like to think I would have voted for it even without influrence from here. There are some amazing structures in the competition, but, the Kramer house fits my image of the classic ’60s ranch home — but on an LA scale, of course!
Zew Croo Mom says
I voted! I have those peacocks too! Except a little smaller… 🙂
Gretchen S. says
What a wonderful collection of MCM goodness! Love them all.