California Romance

California Romantica showcases some of the most important yet rarely seen residential examples of the California Mission and Spanish Colonial styles, designed by renowned architects such as George Washington Smith, Wallace Neff, Richard Requa, Lilian Rice, and Paul R. Williams. Each house featured in the book is a rare masterpiece, adorned with authentic Monterey furniture, California tile, and Navajo rugs, capturing the essence of whitewashed stucco walls, cloistered patios, tile roofs, and lush gardens.

The book presents magnificent seaside estates, canyon villas, and courtyard bungalows, including Diane Keaton’s former home in Beverly Hills, which she painstakingly restored with designer Stephen Shadley. Keaton is recognized as a committed preservationist, bringing her cinematic eye, appreciation for natural drama, and understanding of light and shadow to illuminate these buildings through specially commissioned photography.

Accompanying the stunning visuals is authoritative text by D. J. Waldie, providing insight into the architecture and offering an intimate tour of a historic, uniquely Californian lifestyle. California Romantica offers a captivating look at a rich architectural heritage, paying homage to the beauty and craftsmanship of these exceptional homes.

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