April showers bring May flowers ... and the Pasadena Showcase House April 20 - May 18.

BY MICHAEL ANTHONY

Yes, it’s that time of the year again, and home and garden enthusiasts know that the annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design does not disappoint. It’s a place where SoCal’s greatest interior and exterior designers come together to enliven and beautify a local residential treasure.

In keeping with tradition, this year’s domicile candidate does not disappoint. Originally built in 1922 (and purchased at a “whopping” $250,000), this Spanish Colonial Revival throwback has long been noted as one of La Cañada-Flintridge’s most distinguished historic homes. Some 10,200 square feet of residential living artfully give way to 14 luxurious rooms fit for royalty; highlights include a full-service library bar, the loggia (a Moroccan-inspired oasis), a morning sunroom, and a power room along with all of the other trappings that one would come to expect in a home, sweet home. Six outdoor garden and pool areas also enchant, bringing the beauty of the household’s interior out to the elements.

But this beauty, for the mere sake of beautification, is not all that the Pasadena Showcase Home aims to do. Since the first home unveiling in 1965, the all-volunteer staff of California’s nonprofit Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has dedicated their time and talents to helping those in need, primarily local student musicians. All proceeds and donations received through the showing’s run—one of the most successful home and garden tours in the nation—fully fund three annual music programs, plus creates local grants for much-needed musical therapy, education, and student scholarships.

Whether you’re green-thumbed, an interior design connoisseur, or just another appreciative arts buff who likes to look at pretty things, this year’s Pasadena Showcase House is a marvel that simply cannot be missed!

For more information, visit www.PasadenaShowcase.org or call 626/578-8500.