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b'We head to Tinseltown this week for a fun history lesson in LA design with accomplished author, Annie Kelly. Annie shares insights from her new book "City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors," offering a sweeping photographic survey of the city\'s most striking historic and contemporary homes. She discusses the inspiration behind the book and her longtime creative partnership with photographer Tim Street-Porter and shares a glimpse inside some of LA\'s most breathtaking modernist gems as well as historically significant homes. Annie also traces the evolution of the city\'s architecture from the early influence of the film industry to the innovative mid-century structures still inspiring interiors today.\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear On This Episode:\\n\\nThe inspiration behind Annie\\u2019s book, City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nHow the topography and terrain of LA helps foster different and often quite eccentric design choices.\\xa0\\n\\nMore about the influence of the film industry and influx of architects and artists after WWII on past and present design in LA.\\xa0\\n\\nAnnie shares more about how she chose the homes featured in the book to be more about interesting and captivating stories rather than just celebrities.\\xa0\\n\\nMid-century modern architecture in LA.\\xa0\\n\\nMore about Annie\\u2019s venetian-gothic home.\\xa0\\n\\nOutdoor living and garden spaces that expanded entertaining areas.\\xa0\\n\\nThe evolution of LA\'s architecture from the grid pattern of flatlands to hillside communities.\\xa0\\n\\nRenowned LA design stores and the characters behind them.\\xa0\\n\\nRestoring iconic Case Study Houses for a new generation to appreciate.\\xa0\\n\\nWhat is next for Annie and Tim? A sneak peek into a very exciting upcoming project.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nBallard Designs\\xa0\\nCity of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors\\xa0\\n@anniehkelly\\xa0\\n@timstreetporter'