Estate Sale of the Week - Charlton Heston's Beverly Hills Home

This is your chance to get your hands on something touched by Charlton Heston or maybe even one of his glamorous celebrity friends. I once bought a set of china from the estate of comedian Jan Murray who was friends with the rat pack and liked throw big parties. Whenever, I use the set, I think "Maybe Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin ate off these plates!"

There certainly look like some treasures are to be had like this huge Moroccan chandelier that originally belonged to MGM...

MGM Moroccan Chandelier (Photo by Vanya Estate Sales)

This lovely Picasso print....

Picasso Print (Photo by Vanya's Estate Sales)

And my favorite this completely gorgeous horse mural....

Horse Mural on Panels (Photo by Vanya's Estate Sales)

The sale has been going on since Friday so may be a bit picked over, and I'm thinking prices will be steep with no deals. But, it looks like it would be fun just to even have a look around the house!

Here's the info:

Vanya's Estate Sales

Sunday January 17th

Monday January 18th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M.

2859 Coldwater Canyon

Beverly Hills 90210

There is no parking on Coldwater Canyon. They suggest taking Uber, or parking on side streets, which will be a bit of a walk. 

Usually Vanya's take credit cards, check, or cash.

Happy Hunting!!!!

Estate Sale Pick - Holmby Hills

I love a good estate sale. Maybe it's because I'm a nosy nelly and like to get a peek inside people's fancy houses and boy are there some amazing ones out here in Los Angeles! Or perhaps it's because I fantasize that I'll snap up some unnoticed treasure for $100 bucks that's really worth a million dollars. The best I've done so far is a set of Fortuny fabric curtains for $50. In any case, It's really fun to see the architecture not to mention the goods on sale. You can find vintage designer bags like Louis Vuitton, stunning furnishings and decor usually at a bargain especially on the last day of the sale. 

Holmby Hills Estate Sale (Photo Source: Vanya's Distinct Possessions)

I like to stay on the Westside because that's my hood, but I've been to some great ones in other neighborhoods too. I thought I would start posting my pick for estate sale of the week, and this week it is one of Vanya's Distinct Possessions. Her sales are usually in upscale neighborhoods like Bel Air, Beverly Hills, or in this case Holmby Hills. She knows her stuff so things are usually priced accordingly, but I have gotten a deal on the last day, and don't be afraid to haggle!

Holmby Hills Estate Sale Dining Room (Photo Source: Vanya's Distinct Possessions)

Sometimes it can be hard to see the forest through the trees (or clutter as the case may be) but at this particular sale it looks like it's all about the dining room. I'm swooning over these white Chinese Chippendale chairs and that Chandelier not to mention the carved mirror.

Holmby Hills Estate Sale Detail (Photo Source: Vanya's Distinct Possessions)

All those chairs need is a less traditional fabric update and they can go with a more modern, transitional, or eclectic decor. Here are a similar set in this Lonny Magazine spread:

(Photo Source: Patrick Cline/Lonny Mag)

(Photo Source: Patrick Cline/Lonny Mag)

Holmby Hills Estate Sale

400 Loring Avenue
Los Angeles, 90024

Saturday March 14, and Sunday March 15

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You can find more pictures here. Happy Hunting!