As we roll the closing credits on this year, we’d like to reflect on the many moments of beauty contained within a year that was often marred with uncertainty. So darling, pour yourself a glass of champagne, put on those rose-colored glasses and let’s reminisce. 2021 commenced with high hopes and budding excitement for…
No matter if you’re looking for a rousing night on the town or a cozy evening in your residence, the holidays this year at Villa Carlotta will be magical! Join us fireside in the lobby and unwind with a glass of wine or cocktail amongst the twinkling holiday lights and warm glow of the menorah.…
Hello Gourd-geous! It’s the spookiest season of the year and we’re excited to bask in the thrills and chills of it all. There’s nothing like a Haunted Hollywood Spooktacular Guide to celebrate Halloween, so we did the legwork for you! Check out some of our must-do’s this October: House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée |…
Louella Parsons – a name both feared and revered in Hollywood. Just a few lines typed out on a typewriter could end someone’s career. Accurate or fabricated, neither mattered. What Parsons wrote stood as fact. Yet how was it that this once “nobody columnist” came to be a gossip column tycoon? It’s a story made…
As most cities do, Hollywood came from humble beginnings, starting as a small adobe house on the edge of Los Angeles in 1853. What is now synonymous with glitz and glamour was once a successful agricultural community. It is said that the name “Hollywood” came from Daeida Wilcox, wife of real estate tycoon Harvey Henderson…
With summer in full swing and the world reopening, we’re all feeling a bout of cabin fever. What better way to enjoy the fruits of a Southern California summer than a day trip to one of Villa Carlotta’s gorgeous neighboring cities! There’s a vast array of possibilities in our region for an entertaining way to…
Throughout the years, Villa Carlotta has accommodated some of Hollywood’s most famous stars. The property was built in 1926 and was designed as a creative retreat for modern daydreamers to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether they are recording music, film or working on other projects in Los Angeles, stars…
Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, California, lies Villa Carlotta – a residence with a storied past dating back to 1926. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore the romanticism and glamour that is Villa Carlotta. Stargaze on the rooftop deck, relax poolside or enjoy a bottle of wine with…
Nothing sparks romance like a relaxing evening at Hollywood’s most desirable address. Living at Villa Carlotta makes date night easy with a plethora of shops and restaurants at your fingertips. Set in the heart of Hollywood’s eclectic Franklin village, here are three easy ways to impress that special someone with an out-of-this-world evening. Scenic…
George Cukor – A talented motion picture director whose career spanned over 50 years of filmmaking working with the industry’s brightest actors and actresses. Known for his attention to detail and skilled direction, his eyes had been set on the entertainment industry since childhood. He was fast friends with the likes of Katherine Hepburn…