As we welcome cooler weather and enjoy the rich, changing colors of the fall leaves, we turn our calendars to November and anticipate the start of the holiday season. Read on for everything you need to know this month and discover lifestyle tips and tricks curated just for you!
Real Estate in the News
Southern California median home price up 15% in September, sales jump as well
Southern California home sales and prices surged in September, the latest evidence of a hot housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The six-county region’s median price rose 15.3% from a year earlier to a record $612,750 last month, according to data released Wednesday by DQNews. Read the story here.
Local Events & Happenings
Nasty Women at Gavlak Gallery
Situated between two historical moments, Nasty Women commemorates the one-hundredth anniversary of the 19th amendment’s ratification, guaranteeing women’s suffrage, and also coincides with the 2020 presidential election. Gavlak Gallery, 1700 S. Santa Fe, downtown; October 31 – December 12, by appointment; gavlakgallery.com.
Travis Louie: Curious Beasts at KP Projects
Louie has created his own imaginary world that is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times. It is inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings, and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken to mark their existence. KP Projects, 633 N. La Brea; Hollywood; opening reception: Saturday, October 31, 1-6pm; kpprojects.net
Rise Up L.A. — A Century of Votes for Women, online at Natural History Museum
Even after the passage of the 19th Amendment gave women — well, white women — the right to vote, the struggle for true equality in law and society continued, as it does to this day. nhm.org/rise-la-century-votes-women
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
20 Stylish Media Rooms That Are a Far Cry From a Dingy Basement
No matter how much square footage you’re working with, whether you’re buying or renting, or if you currently have a show you’re binging on Netflix or not, a media room is a must in any home. By definition, it’s a multipurpose space, outfitted with a TV and surrounded by cozy seating. Get the inspo here.
Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning Hardwood Floors
There’s no question that hardwood floors can make a home look beautiful and classic. While they can definitely be easier to keep clean than carpet, that doesn’t mean they don’t require a bit of upkeep to stay clean and shiny. Keeping your hardwood floors clean not only looks great, but can also extend the life of your wood and reduce scuffs and scratches that may be impossible to remove. Get the cleaning tips here.
11 Thoughtful Self-Care Gifts That’ll Encourage Your Recipient (Or You!) to Relax
With all the turmoil in the world, it’s more important now than ever to take a moment to check in with loved ones. Whether work has been extra stressful, the news has had them on edge, or they could just use a break from the monotony of being stuck indoors, everyone deserves to indulge in some me-time to recalibrate, refocus, and, quite frankly, just relax. Click here for a list of gift ideas.