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Love and Leather /Part Seventy/

Word Count: 9.6k

A/N: sorry it took so long, I’ve been sick plus I also have a part time job on top of my full time job now cause I like money and have a lot of trips this year. Anyways, holy shit! 70 chapters! It’s gone by super fast! Enjoy! Let me know what you think!

Warnings: Language

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-October 1995-

“Are we there yet?”

I closed my eyes, bringing sunglasses over my face as i ignored Arianna’s persistency. I looked out the window, seeing all the mansions and perfectly green grass that was all too familiar. Arianna and I arrived in Los Angeles about an hour ago, with a trunkful of luggage as most of our stuff had already been shipped to the house.

“Mom, are we there yet?”

I looked over at her, noticing she was staring out the window, “Yeah, just a couple more minutes.” I assured her. Nikki had a driver pick us up from the airport as he was busy running around getting stuff and making sure the house was ready for when we arrived. He had left New York two weeks prior once I told him I wanted to come back home. Nikki was over the moon.

Arianna seemed to take us telling her we were moving okay? She was upset the first few days as she didn’t want to leave her little friends but then Nikki started telling her all the cool things in California and she was no longer upset.

My heart began to race as we parked in front of black gates before the chauffeur punched in the code and they opened up, “Mom! There’s daddy!” I smiled as Arianna pointed to Nikki who was sitting on the front steps with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. The car came to a stop as I helped Arianna get unbuckled before she opened up the car door herself and ran into Nikki’s arms.

I got out of the car, examining the house before Arianna’s fit of laughter and excited screams pierced through the air as Nikki scooped her up and covered her face in kisses, “I’ve missed you so much pumpkin! Did you have fun on the plane?”

“Yes! Mommy let me sit by the window! It was the coolest thing ever!” I forced a smile when she looked at me. I noticed there was now a water fountain in the middle of the driveway, I wonder if that was Brandi’s doing? Concrete planters by the steps were a new addition as dark red roses were planted, beginning to wilt in the autumn air

I heard a jingle plus the patter of paws run out the front door, “Anarchy!” I yelled her name before getting low and sticking my hand out. She approached me, tail between her legs as she growled a bit before sniffing my hand. She soon pounced on me, smothering me in slobbery kisses, “Oh baby, I’ve missed you so much! Look at you! You’re so big now!” My smile was wide as I scratched between her ears.

Arianna walked up behind me, “Be gentle with her, okay?” I muttered, showing Ari how to pet her softly. I stood up, dusting off my jeans as Nikki caught me off guard by picking me up.

“I’m so happy you’re home.” He sighed as I rubbed the back of his shoulders and kissed his cheek, “These are for you.” His grin was contagious as he handed over a bouquet of yellow sunflowers.

“Did you get her bedroom set up?”

He rolled his eyes, “Of course I did. Did you think I would slack off and not do anything until last minute?” I nodded, smiling at his words, “Well I didn’t! I’ve been busy getting the house ready for yours and hers arrival. Still cleaning out the downstairs guest room for your friend however she’s not important to me so I’m not rushing it” I smacked his sternum lightly, giving him a warning glare as he smirked and kissed my hand.

“Don’t start. Is my bedroom ready?” I asked, turning my cheek to see Arianna running around with Anarchy.

“Yeah, yeah. It’s the old guest room upstairs and her room is next to it.” He grumbled, “and I had the closet extended so you can have more room for all your clothes.”

My eyebrows raised in surprise, “Oh, well thank you. You didn’t have to do that. We have some luggage in the trunk. The rest of our stuff will be shipped out later this week and mom already has a buyer interested in the apartment.”

“Good. No more New York. Guy, you mind bringing their stuff in?” Nikki ordered the chauffeur as he nodded and began doing so, “Angel, you wanna go see your room? Check out the house?” Nikki spoke to Arianna as both her and the dog ran up to him.

“Mommy says you have a pool.” She cheered as Nikki grabbed her hand and they walked inside.

Anarchy stayed by my side as I patted her head, “I can do this.” I mumbled as I walked through the front door after them. My eyes immediately went to a crystal chandelier that was resting against the wall, looking up at the high ceiling and seeing a gigantic hole with wires sticking out. Patches of white paint were on the wall, that was no longer the off grey shade I remember it being. The floors were marble, shiny, sparkly marble but I noticed boxes of laminate wood off to the side. The couches I loved so much were replaced with sleek black leather ones, the coffee tables and rug were still the ones I had picked out years ago. He had let Brandi change everything in my house.

I stopped at the entry way table, putting the flowers down and looking into the mirror. I sighed heavily, feeling my gut wrench into a tight knot.

“We are over.” I said quietly, eyes full of tears as I couldn’t bring myself to look at him. I tugged my face away from his hands as I stared down at the engagement ring around my finger before sliding it off and leaving it on the entry way table.

“Here.” Nikki pulled me from the deep corners of my brain as he walked over and placed a glass vase full of water down. He gently took the flowers, unwrapping the from the sheer pink cling wrap and placed them in the vase.

“They’re pretty.” I mumbled, feeling the soft petals as he chuckled, “Not as pretty as you.” I looked at him as his smile went away, “What?” I shook my head as I looked over at the boxes of wood and chandelier, motioning to them as he sighed.

“Having some remodeling done to get it back to how it was. Brandi changed a lot of things...as I’m sure you can tell.” Nikki explained as he looked around the living room, “I’m trying to figure out what shade the walls were but I can’t really remember. Thought maybe you would. Or we can pick a different color if you wanted.”

“The walls were a pearl white. There’s cans of them in the garage...or there was.” I shrugged, as I continued looking around the house. I felt Nikki following after me slowly, taking hesitant steps.

I stopped at the stairs, looking up them and then down the wall as basses we’re hanging, at least he finally found a place for them.

“Vanity! Stop! You aren’t leaving!” Nikki roughly grabbed my hand as he pulled me to him, “Please, Van. I didn’t mean it. I love you, you know I love you.”

“Do you love me?” I asked softly, turning around to look at him as he became confused.

“What?” He laughed, “Of course I love you. You know I love you.” He reached for my hand and pulled me to him before wrapping his arms around my waist, “Why’d you ask that?” He peppered kisses on my cheek and across my jaw.

“Just making sure...” I mumbled as he pulled away from me, but kept his hands on my hips.

As if he knew what I was thinking, “Look, I understand this is going to be difficult for you to adjust to but you have no idea how happy I am for you to be here with me, Arianna too. We’ll take it one day at a time, okay?”

I nodded as I stepped on my tip toes and kissed his lips, “Okay.”

“Ew! Cooties!” Arianna stepped between us and pushed us away from one another, “Where’s Auntie Clem?” She peered up at us as Nikki quickly picked her up and held her close to him.

“You moved here to be with daddy. I’m sure uncle Tommy is keeping her company. Go upstairs and check out your room sweet pea.” Nikki retorted as I brushed my knuckle over her cheek.

“She’ll be here in a few days. Tommy’s helping Clem finish packing up her things and then she’ll be here.” I assured Arianna as she nodded before Nikki put her down, “Come on archery.” She giggles as Anarchy followed her up the stairs.

“She’ll learn her name.” Nikki laughed, “So I was thinking, maybe this weekend we can have the guys come over? They wanted to come today but I told them you’d probably want to relax and unpack a few things before seeing everyone.”

I rubbed the back of my neck, “Yeah I’m kinda tired. I just want to shower and go to bed...” I looked around at some of the pictures on the wall , “Is all of Brandi’s stuff out of the house?”

Nikki nodded, “Yeah, yeah. She just has a few things to come get but they’re out in the garage. She keeps saying she’ll get around to coming over and getting it, but I’ll make sure you two aren’t home when she does in case she starts her shit.”

I smirked, “I don’t mind. Would love to see her actually.” I plopped down on the couch, they were uncomfortable and I hated the fabric. The leather felt fake.

Nikki chuckles as he came over and sat next to me, “No, no. The last thing I want is Arianna seeing your explosiveness.” He stretched out and rested his head on my thighs, “We also have a meeting on Monday to go see Arianna’s new school. I think you’ll like it. I looked and asked around to see which private school was the best.”

I nodded, running my nails through his hair as he closed his eyes and let out a soft breath of relaxation, “Home sweet home.”

After dinner I had gotten Arianna showered and to bed after her demands of digging through boxes so I can find a book to read to her. I dragged the remaining suitcases up to my bedroom. Anarchy ran in front of me as she jumped up on the bed and laid down.

“You know, that doesn’t sound like a bad idea.” I spoke to her as she wagged her tail and I crawled in beside her. I closed my eyes and ran my hand down her back, “I hope you bit her a few times.” I chuckled to myself, “...or at least growled at her.”

“Van come here!” I sighed as Nikki yelled for me, “Vanity!” I rolled my eyes as I pushed myself off the bed.

“Yeah?” I called out for him, rubbing my face as I walked out my bedroom door, “I’m in the bedroom!”

“Baby, just please let me explain.” I watched as Nikki grabbed a towel, almost slipping on the linoleum floor as he walked out of the bathroom and towards me, but I turned away from him, “Van, babe, I...I’m so sorry.” Nikki spoke softly as he wrapped a warm hand around my arm.

“What’s up?” I asked him as I stood at the bedroom door, seeing his back turned towards me as he was looking through his dresser for something. I cleared my throat and crossed the threshold. Black curtains hanged still but the walls were now a red shade.

“Sorry? You’re sorry!?” I rolled my eyes at him as I went opened the closet it door, causing it to slam against the wall. I grabbed a suitcase, throwing it on the bed before I started grabbing handfuls of clothing.

“I’m...I’m trying to find it. Where the fuck did it go?” Nikki mumbled to himself as he threw black shirts and black jeans on the floor.

“Find what?” I questioned as I looked at the disheveled bed sheets and the white bass that was laying on top of it.

“Babe, baby no. No, come on.” Nikki begged, “Fuck! Vanity!” I heard his voice crack, as it took everything in my being not to stop packing my stuff, “Van, please. Do-don’t leave.”

“Ah! Found it!” Nikki said as he pulled out a small satin red satchel. I crossed my arm over my sternum, holding onto my other arm as I took a deep breath in and exhaled slowly.

“Here. Um...here. It’s...just take it.” He smiled at me as he held the satchel by the string on the tip of his finger.

I reached out for it and held it in my hands, “Thanks..” I mumbled, “I’m gonna go to bed.”

He chuckled, “Aren’t you gonna open it?” Nikki’s hand reached for mine as he pulled me over to his bed, forcing me to sit down with him, “Here. I’ll just-“ he took it out of my hand before untying the knot and outcome that charm bracelet in the palm of his hand.

“Don’t leave?!? What am I suppose to do!!” I screamed at him, tears finally hitting me as I saw him jump at the loudness of my voice.

I watched as he clasped it around my wrist, “There.” His grin was huge as I looked down at it, before taking it off again and holding it.

I could tell that hurt his feelings by the way he shifted on the bed, “I’ll uh...I’ll wear it tomorrow or something. You know I don’t wear jewelry to bed.”

“Yeah, no, of course.” He spoke fast as he scratched the back of his head, “Just thought you’d want it back. Look...I added uh another charm.” His hand engulfed mine as I saw a emerald gem, “Arianna’s birthstone, i thought it would be a nice addition...”

I nodded as I got off his bed, feeling his eyes watch my every move, “Thank you. But uh I’m tired and I’ll see you in the morning.” He reached for my arm and pulled me back to him, “Nik-“ he cut me off by forcing his lips on mine.

“Just sleep in my bed tonight.” He spoke through the kiss, placing his hands on my ass as he pulled me on top of him and he lowered himself on the bed.

“It-it was an accident, okay? She was flirting with me and I just-“ I quickly picked up my studded belt and threw it at his head, watching him duck it as I then threw a single combat boot, seeing him wince as it hit his side. Stuffing your cock into someone’s mouth isn’t a fucking accident.

I put my hands on his shoulders and pushed myself away from him, but he wrapped long fingers around the base of my neck and pulled me back into a heated kiss, feeling his tongue find it’s way to mine. He rolled us over as I was underneath him in an instant, “Please baby?”

Nikki stared at me as I shook my head, trying to blink away tears as I was choking on a breath of air. His face softened as he got off of me, “Van...”

I brushed him off as I climbed out of his bed and started walking to my bedroom, but he was following me, “Vanity, I’m sorry.” He pleaded as I wiped my face. I couldn’t close my door fast enough as he blocked me from doing so.

I held the bracelet tightly, feeling the charms poke my skin as my back was turned towards him. I couldn’t control the loud sob that pushed past my lips, “I want...I want to go to bed.” I told him, not bothering to look at him or get undressed for that matter as I pulled the blankets back and got underneath them.

“I know it’s hard being here again.” He spoke softly, “I mean..I don’t know, but I’m assuming it isn’t easy being back here...with everything that’s happened. I’m sure it’s overwhelming for you, but doll, you don’t have a clue how happy I am. I know I’m just repeating myself but I truly am so fucking ecstatic you’re here again.”

I didn’t say anything in return as I buried my face in the pillow. I heard him sigh heavily, “I’ll see you in the morning. I love you.” I knew he was waiting for me to say it back but I just couldn’t right now. I was feeling way to many god damn emotions. Nikki leaned over the bed and kissed the back of my head before the lights turned out and my bedroom door was closed shut.

*A few days later*

Arianna screamed as she ran to the front door, “How fo you even know it’s Auntie?!” I yelled after her as she tried reaching for the door handle but couldn’t. I opened up the door for her and she immediately collided with Clementines legs, almost making her fall backwards, “Auntie! You’re here!!”

Clem stumbled back a bit before smiling, “What are you doing up? You should be sleeping cupcake!” Clem dropped her bags and picked her up, “I have missed you! Have you been having fun without me?” I rested against the door frame, seeing Tommy get out of the car and start getting luggage out.

“Mommy let me stay up! And I went to the zoo today and saw monkeys and the hippos!” Clementine smiled at Arianna as she yawned a bit, it was an hour or so past her bedtime.

“Oh the zoo? I am jealous. You’ll have to tell me more tomorrow after you wake up.” She put her down and walked over to me.

“Go tell daddy you’re ready for bed. He’s upstairs.” I nudged her inside as she went up them, waving bye to us from the top of the stairs. I turned to look at Clementine as she sighed deeply, “I have missed you.” I hugged her tightly as she squeezed me even tighter, “How was the flight?”

She rolled her eyes with an added groan, “Made me realize how much I actually hate flying. First class snobs are the worse, I should’ve just flew coach. But it was fine, tolerable.” I chuckled as Tommy came over with both hands full of suitcases and a duffle bag hanging off his shoulder.

“Uh her room is down the hall and past the living room and kitchen then the third door on the right.” I told Tommy as he nodded, not saying a single word or giving me a smile as he quickly brought them inside.

“What’s that about?” I asked Clementine as she smirked, “A very short leash.” I raised my eyebrows in surprise. I guess the whole ‘you’re still married’ conversation didn’t go too well.

“I got a bottle of your favorite wine.” I told Clem as she followed me in the house, “Are you hungry? We went out to dinner but I brought home leftovers.”

Clem shook her head, “No, I’m okay. We grabbed a bite to eat at the airport. Has he been good?”

“Nikki?” I chuckled as I grabbed the bottle of wine and glasses, seeing her smile and nod, “Yeah, he’s been good. Still trying to get use to everything and him again.” I pulled out the cork, making it pop, “He’s been nice, sweet. Too nice actually.” I poured the white wine into our glasses before handing one over to her.

“No shit talking? Wow, surprising.” Clementine retorted as I brought the glass to my lips.

“He hasn’t talked shit.” I mumbled, “That much.” I shook my head as Clementine rolled her eyes at me and sat down at the island bar in the middle of the kitchen.

“I won’t start. But Nikki talks shit more than he plays that bass.” Clementine spat out as I chuckled.

“That bass also paid for you to fly out here, for this house, oh and that bottle of wine.” My eyes went wide as Nikki walked into the kitchen at the wrong time, glaring solely at Clem. I glanced between the two before taking another drink.

“Should I throw money at you in thanks?” Clementine quickly fired back as Nikki rolled his eyes and took my glass from my hand and took a sip, “Thank you very much Nikki for allowing me to stay here. It’s very nice of you.”

I nudged Nikki’s side, motioning to Clem as he sighed, “You’re welcome.” Nikki murmured as he turned to face her and forced a smile.

“Nikki, I think Clementine has a lot of luggage. You should help Tommy bring it in.” I spoke as he looked over at me, closing his eyes before taking a deep breath in before opening them.

“Of course, princess.” He spoke through gritted teeth, griping as he stormed out the door.

“Short leash.”

After a while, Clementine and I were sitting outside around the fire pit Nikki had turned on for us as we finished off the bottle of wine, “Whoops.” Clementine chuckled as she accidentally kicked the glass bottle over.

“So, did you talk to Tommy about the whole Heather situation?” I asked as I leaned back into the chair and kicked my feet up on the ring concrete block ring around the fire pit.

Clementine looked over at me, “Yeah, he tried denying it at first but then eventually did tell me they were still legally married and said it’s just the lawyers bickering over who gets what or who deserves this. So now he’s been a total kiss ass ever since then.”

I smiled a bit, bringing the glass up to my lips when the boys came out, laughing as they walked over to us, “I’m sure it will smooth over.” I told Clementine as she nodded. I scooted over when Nikki came and sat by me, taking the glass of wine out of my hands and taking a sip before giving it back.

“Everything’s in your room and the rest of your stuff will be out here in the next few days, at least that’s what the moving company said.” Tommy explained as Clementine smiled at him.

“Thank you babe.” Clem smiled as she gave him a quick peck on the lips.

I smacked the back of Nikki’s head lightly when he pretended to gag, “Quit it.” He grinned at me before kissing the side of my arm.

“So, Nikki was telling me about having a party to celebrate you being back?” Tommy spoke as I chuckled, but nodded anyways.

“That’s what he wants. I don’t mind. Nothing too big just a few people. I wouldn’t want it to overwhelm Arianna.” I explained to him but looked at Nikki.

“I think a party would be nice. Gives you a chance to see all your old friends.” Clementine added as I smiled.

“Yeah, you could finally meet Lucia and Tonya.” I responded, seeing Nikki and Tommy exchange looks with one another but I brushed it off.

“I could pick up some burgers and hot dogs, if you wanted Nikki?” Clementine suggested as he looked at her.

“Uh okay? Yeah, sure that would be great...” Nikki muttered as made myself comfortable and rested my body against his chest and draped his arm over my torso.

“Thank you Clemmy. That’s very nice of you.” I added with a smirk as Clementine returned it back to me.

“Of course, but I’m beat. I’ll see you guys in the morning. Tommy? You staying the night?” I saw his eyes light up as he nodded his head feverishly.

“I mean...uh if it’s okay with you two.” Tommy looked at me and Nikki as I nodded.

“We don’t mind.” I smiled, “I’m not washing the sheets though.” Clem’s face turned red under the light from the fire as she grabbed Tommy’s hand and dragged him inside.

I closed my eyes and relaxed as Nikki’s knuckles ran over my thigh, “I haven’t seen or talked to Lucia and Tonya in forever. Are they still at the diner?”

I felt Nikki’s body become tense as I sat up and looked at him, “What’s wrong?” I questioned, poking his cheek to make him smile.

“Van, when was the last time you talked to Tonya?” Nikki asked but I shrugged.

“I-I don’t know? Maybe before I left? I uh I can’t remember? Does that make me a bad friend?” I frowned a bit as he sighed, “Nikki, what���s wrong?” I scooted away from him a bit as I tried to figure out what he was thinking but he was difficult to read. Nikki looked at me, his hazel eyes filled with sorrow.

“Babe, Tonya died.”

I tilted my head to the side, chewing on my bottom lip as I looked at him, “Nikki, that’s not funny…”

He exhaled deeply as he ran his hand over his face, “Vanity, Tonya died in ‘91, September to be exact. She got sucked into the junkie life and ended up overdosing on smack.”

I looked at him through teary vision as he reached over and held my hand, “She wouldn’t do that..she…she barely did coke with me. Nikki this isn’t fucking funny.”

“Baby, I wish I was joking, but I’m not. She started dating this guy. I met him once at the diner, I went there time to time after you left and one day I went and she was so fucked up. I offered to help her get clean but she didn’t want it. I’m sorry Vanity.” Nikki murmured as he brought my hand to his lips.

I sucked in a deep breath of air as I grabbed my glass of wine and chugged the rest of it, “And Lucia?”

Nikki smiled, “She got married in ‘93 I want to say? Popped out a kid in ‘92 then again last year. She just moved up to Washington right before I came to New York. Leo is a cool dude. Some car mechanic or whatever. Met him a few times.”

I stared into the fire, wiping my eyes as I shook my head, “Why didn’t anyone tell me?”

Nikki looked at me like I had grown three heads, “Van? Really? You left. No one knew where you were. Thank god Tommy was stubborn enough to annoy Greyson enough into telling him where you were.”

I leaned back onto the loveseat, looking up at the stars, ”Tonya’s dead.” I muttered to myself as Nikki kissed my forehead.

“I’m so sorry Van. She has a nice little headstone, I Uh…her family couldn’t afford a funeral so I paid for it, anonymously though. She was a bit mad at me, she dumped a milkshake in my lap after me cheating got out into the tabloids.” Nikki explained to me as I laughed.

“Well, wherever she might be…” I looked up to the stars again, “I hope she’s alright….and I’m happy she dumped a milkshake on you.”

Nikki rested his head against the seat, looking up at the stars too, “I deserved it. Shit, Lucia came to a show and threw a cup of beer that was aimed for me and ended up hitting Brandi.”

I chuckled a bit, “That’s Orion’s Belt.” I said, pointing to the three stars in a line, “It consists of Zeta, Epsilon and Delta. And then you have the Canis Major and Minor which represents his dogs.” I explained, glancing over to see Nikki squinting up at the stars.

“And all the way at the bottom is a constellation called Scorpius which is for the scorpion that killed Orion and the Little Dipper is his arrow while the Big Dipper is his bow.” I looked over at Nikki as his smile was huge.

“God, I love you. You always surprise me.” Nikki muttered as he kissed me sweetly.

“Daddy taught me that when he’d make Greyson and I go camping. Every time he’d ask me what stars they were until it was drilled into my brain.” I smiled weakly, feeling a twinge of pain as Nikki played with my hair.

“I found my dad.”

I smiled, turning to look at him, “Nikki! That’s-that’s wonderful! What is he like? Where does he live? Do you talk him a lot?”

Niki chuckled, shaking his head a bit “He died back in the late seventies. A heart attack on Christmas Day, so my half brother says.”

My heart broke for him. Knowing that he spent his whole life chasing the ghosts of parents that were never there for him, to only find out one of them was already passed.

“Oh….I’m sorry Nik.” I mumbled quietly as he continued running his fingers through my hair, “At least you found out you have a brother. I thought it was just sisters. Have you seen Deanna again?”

He brushed it off, “Ah don’t worry about it. He was already pretty much dead to me.” He laughed, but I knew better than that. I curled up against his chest and wrapped my arm around his waist snuggly, “As for my half brother…he was more thrilled to find out his sibling was Nikki Sixx. Dude told me he lost his virginity to ‘Home Sweet Home’ as we were standing on our fathers grave.”

I laughed a bit but reached up and kissed his stubbly chin, “As for Deanna, no. Haven’t seen her since you threw that birthday party for me. No call, no letter, nothing.”

My head rises with the deep in take of breath he took before he exhaled, “You’re a good parent Sixx. I’d choose you in every life time to be my baby daddy.”

A rumble of a laughter vibrates through his chest as he smooths his hand over my hair, “Well, I’d choose you in every lifetime regardless if we were able to have children or not.”

“You’re just kissing my ass now.” I giggled, pressing my lips to the tattoo on his sternum.

“Well, I can really kiss it if you want me too.”

*Saturday afternoon*

“You know, I think this party is a good thing. Two birds one stone. You can see everyone all at once and won’t have to repeat yourself over and over.” Clementine muttered as she stood behind me, zipping up the dress I had put on, “And maybe you should’ve worn something more comfortable. You’re at home, not an award show.”

I rolled my eyes, staring at her through the mirror, “This is comfortable and I can’t have anyone thinking just because I’m a mom now I can’t look hot, I mean, not like it’s hard or whatever.”

Clementine laughed, “Yes my majesty, you will outshine everyone as usual.” I nodded at words and grabbed onto her shoulder as I put my heels on.

“Do you think they’ll be nosy? Or judgmental? I know the band will be okay, or I hope. Vince can be mean sometimes and I don’t want to deal with it but I’m sure Nikki will tell him to fuck off if he does or if anyone does, or I hope he does. You think he will? Right? Nikki wouldn’t let anyone give me a hard time especially in our home? Right?”

Clementine looked at me with raised eyebrows as I sucked in a deep breath of air, “I’m going to throw up.” I mumbled, resting my hand on my stomach as I sat on my bed.

“Van, just relax okay? I think some might be a bit nosy but who are they to judge? They’re a bunch of LA snobs at least from what I could tell. I’m sure Nikki would tell someone off if they become a hassle and Vince, well, who gives a shit about him….just breathe, you’re getting worked up for nothing. You’ll have fun.”

I nodded as I combed my fingers through my hair, “But, I was sent up here to get you so…let’s go.”

We walked down the stairs as I heard the chatter of our guests as well as some rock music, “Where’s Arianna?”

Clem glanced back at me, “Shes running around with Skylar and some other kids, she wasn’t even shy like she usually is.”

“That’s great.” I mumbled, stopping by the kitchen as a platinum blonde who I’ve never met ran up to me.

“Oh my gosh! Vanity it is so good to see you!!” She was over zealous as she pulled me into a tight squeeze. I stiffened like a board as she gripped my shoulders and gently shook me around, “Gosh! Look at you! As stunning as ever!”

I stared at her, “Uh…yeah…thanks for um coming.” I cleared my throat as I tried remembering who she was.

“Well! I got to go! We will definitely have to get together for lunch some time! Talk to you later!” The blonde left as quick as she came, grabbing hands with a brunette and walking out my front door.

“I have no idea who she was. Who did Tommy invite?” I expressed as Clementine shrug it off.

“Maybe all your coke use as seeped into the memory area of your brain.” I glared at her as she chuckled in return.

“It’s called the hippocampus actually.”

She rolled her eyes at me, “I like you better when you’re not being a smart ass.”

I stepped outside, squinting as the sun was blinding me, “There you are!” Nikki came over, pulling me into his side as we started walking in the direction of the band, “The guys have been waiting for you. Worry about everyone else later, they don’t matter.”

Our backyard was half of people I couldn’t recognize and half being me thinking I knew who they were, I knew them but couldn’t put a name with it…so really, who was this party even for?

Nikki’s hand stayed on my lower back as he guided me over to the guys, who in return stopped laughing and ogled.

“Well, don’t be shy now princess!” Vince said, nudging Sharise off his lap as he got up and walked over to me. Vince shoved Nikki away playfully as he wrapped me up in a big hug and kissed my cheek.

“Nice to see you too Vinny…” I patted his shoulder as he pulled away from me and examined me in typical Vince fashion, “Still hot as ever.” He whispered before Sharise came over and gave me a hug.

“It’s been such a drag since Heather divorced Tommy and Brandi was such a bitch.” I smiled at her embrace as her doused in hairspray locks tickled my nose.

“So I’ve heard.” I chuckled as she smiled at me before going to sit with Vince again.

Mick looked at me, pushing his sunglasses up as I tried forcing a smile, “Hey…” I spoke softly as his tough exterior diminished as he pulled himself up slowly from the chair. I noticed he was slouched over a bit more then what I remember.

“What’s so special about Tommy? You let him know where you are but not me?” My smile faded away as I stared at him, “You just run across the country? Give birth to a beautiful little girl and you don’t even call me?”

Nikki stepped over to me, draping his arm over my shoulder, “Mick..” Nikki attempted to warn him, but even he knew better then to do so.

“Shut it.” Mick said roughly, “I’m talking to her, not you.”

I frowned a bit, “Mick, it was just-“

“Complicated?”

I swallowed the lump in my throat, forcing my head to nod at his words, “I missed you?” I said unsure of myself as he shook his head.

“Do you know how much of his bullshit I had to deal with the last few years?” Mick finally broke into a smile, “Had to keep his ass from doing anything stupid, all three of them actually.”

Nikki scoffed, “Hey! I was fine!”

I chuckled, moving away from Nikki and to Mick as I put my arm over his shoulder, “I would’ve called eventually. I still stayed in the loop of everything because of Tommy but thank you for making sure Nikki was alright, even if he was being an idiot.” Mick grinned, looking past me and at Nikki.

“Well, he’s always going to be a dumbass regardless. I’m happy you’re back Vanity. Hasn’t been the same without you.” Mick engulfed me in a hug as I rubbed his back gently.

“Have you met her yet? Arianna?” I asked Mick as he shook his head.

“No, but she’s busy being a kid so it’s fine. Sit, tell me all about New York.”

I chuckled as Nikki handed me a beer and sat down next to me, “Uh…it was okay. I lived at the top of an apartment building in Brooklyn and worked at a strip club as a bartender. Met Tommy’s girl, Clementine a few months after I moved to the city, had Arianna, raised her and now I’m here.”

“And tell Mick what else you did.” Nikki butted in, smirking as I flipped him off, he reached over and kissed my finger.

“Nikki’s just jealous because I also had a boyfriend.” I stared in a matter of fact type tone as he chuckled.

“A boyfriend? And then I’m guessing Nikki scared him away when he found you?” Vince questioned as I rolled my eyes.

“Yeah, something like that. But anyways, what’s new with the band? Anything going on? Any tour? Album?” I questioned, looking at all of them as they looked at each other.

“Yeah, Sixx. What’s going on?” Vince quirked an eyebrow as Nikki chuckled bitterly.

“Well, can’t make any new songs if our singer doesn’t show up to rehearsals, now can we?” Nikki barked back as I watched the two bicker. Clearly nothing had change.

“Well, can’t sing any songs if our primary songwriter has been preoccupied the last little while.” Vince retorted, cocking his head to the side and smirking as Nikki stared at him.

“Whatever. I’m not doing this with you right now. We’ll save it for tomorrow.”

I sipped on my beer, eyes flickering between the two as they glared at one another, “Uh…Skylar has gotten big. I don’t even think she was walking yet.” I cut the tension as Vince’s eyes locked on mine.

Vince snorted in laughter, “What? Did you expect the world to stop spinning just because miss Blackwood got off the ride? Miss Blackwood since you two didn’t…well never mind.”

My eyebrows furrowed as I watched Sharise attempt to simmer him down. I grabbed Nikki’s hand, shaking my head as a way to tell him not to buy into his bullshit. Nikki instead let go of my hand and went over to a table full of snacks.

“Don’t be a dickhead, Vince. You’re in my house and if you can’t act right you can go.” I stated, pointing to the door as he smirked.

“Oh relax, Vanity. I meant no harm by it, just trying to ruffle Nikki’s feathers. It was just a joke.” Vince explained himself as Sharise looked pissed off for me.

I simmered down when Arianna walked over to me, hands behind her back as she rocked on the ball of her heel, “Well, hello pumpkin.” I smiled at her, wiping vanilla frosting off her cheeks, “Was the cake good?”

She giggled, “Yes! Uncle Tommy let me have two-“ she held up her fingers, “Pieces of cake!”

“Isn’t Tommy the nicest? Baby, I have some people that want to meet you too.” I patted my lap as she climbed up, her back facing me as she looked at the guys.

“That’s Mick and that’s Vince. Those are daddy’s other brothers and that’s Vince’s wife, Sharise. They are Skylars mom and dad.”

Arianna became shy as she laid back against my chest and started covering her face with my hair, “Oh, don’t even start right now.” I tickled her sides as she yelled and squirmed off my lap as she ran straight to Nikki who picked her up.

“Well, looks to me you’ve done a mighty fine job raising her, kid.” Mick spoke as I looked over at him, a wide smile on my face due to his words.

“I’ve tried my best. I think she’s adjusting to the move and being around Nikki all the time pretty well. I really hope she’s happy here.” I expressed as Mick nodded.

“I’m sure she’s happy having both of you and I’m sure it’s a good thing for her to see you two be together as well.”

I cocked my head to the side, “Together? Nikki and I aren’t together.” I laughed at his statement, “Did he-he told you that?”

Mick shrugged but Vince spoke up, “Hasn’t shut up about it.”

I looked over at Nikki who was running around the yard with Arianna and Skylar, “Yeah, no. Me and Sixx aren’t together. We aren’t even sharing the same bedroom.”

Vince and Mick both started laughing as Sharise rolled her eyes, “Well, I think it’s a good thing that you two are taking it slow due to the history and what not. I’m sure things will work out.” She looked on the bright side of things as I shrugged.

“Yeah I guess. I’m in no rush to be with him, and I’ve told him that. We’re just co-parenting, I haven’t slept with him since New York.” I finished off my beer as I nodded my head to the music that was playing.

“Short leash.” Sharise giggled as I glanced over at her, smirking.

*a few hours later*

“…Just make Clementine clean it all.”

I looked at Nikki who held a beer bottle in his hand as he watched me pick up trash from the party, “She’s not our maid Nikki. It was your idea to have the party you should be cleaning up too.” I stated, taking the bottle out of his hand and trading it with the trash bag I was holding.

I hopped up on the counter taking a sip of his drink, “So uh…what was that about between you and Vince earlier?”

Nikki ignored my question as he stuffed paper plates and empty soda cans into the trash bag, “Okay then…” I whispered to myself.

“Is it because of what he said? Because I wasn’t even really that upset about it so you shouldn’t be either.” I tried guessing as he shook his head.

“Don’t worry about it, okay?” Nikki gave me a stern look as I rolled my eyes.

“Is it the music? Did you guys have a fight before I came?” Nikki threw the garbage bag down after tying it closed, “Well that was dramatic…”

He leaned against the counter, taking the bottle away from me as he looked deep in thought, “Vince is acting like a little bitch and it’s pissing me off. He hates everything we’re trying to do. Blows off rehearsals and then complains he doesn’t like the material but how is he suppose to like the material if he ain’t helping us make it? He’s acting like he’s fucking better than us.” Nikki’s voice was riddled with disdain as I looked at him.

“I’m sure it’s not like that Nikki.” I said, pushing strands of onyx hair out of his eyes as he moved his head away from me.

“How would you know? You haven’t even been here Vanity.” Nikki snapped quickly as I quirked an eyebrow in surprise. He exhaled deeply as he put the bottle down and placed both hands on either side of me, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.” Nikki placed a soft kiss on the side of my neck before looking at me.

“It’s okay. You’re right, I haven’t been here. But I’m sure if you’re forcing the music to happen it’s not going to be good….” I trailed off as he rests his hand on the side of my thighs.

“The music is good. The lyrics are great, it’s just him that’s holding everything up. Anyways, I’m tired of talking about Vince. Do you wanna watch a movie upstairs in my room?”

Code word for ‘let’s see how long it takes for you to get bored of the movie and let me stick my hand down your pants’

I shook my head and patted his cheek “No, Maybe tomorrow we can wa-“ Nikki cupped my face and planted his lips on mine, “Sixx..”

He stepped away from me, resting his forehead against my shoulder, “You’re torturing me.” Nikki murmured as he wrapped his arms around my body and pulled me closer to his.

“Torturing?” I laughed, “How am I torturing you? I’m not doing anything.”

He groaned, “That’s exactly how you’re torturing me. You aren’t doing anything or giving me anything.”

I scoffed at his words and shoved on his shoulders, “You sound like a real jackass right now, Nikki.”

His laugh vibrated through me. Nikki stepped away from me but still kept his arms raveled around my waist, “No, no I don’t mean it like that. I mean here I am being all nice and loving and affectionate and you aren’t doing the same.”

I rolled my eyes, “Nikki, you’re being dramatic.” I hopped off the counter, caught between it and him, “You and I aren’t together. I don’t have to be affectionate towards you anyways.” He tilted his head up, standing straight as he took his arms away from me.

“Yeah. You’re right.” Nikki looked away from me as he bent down to pick up the trash bag. He said nothing else as he walked out back, slamming the glass door as I rolled my eyes at his outburst.

Hope he didn’t wake up Arianna.

*Monday morning*

I wish Nikki and I were a normal duo, that way we wouldn’t get looked at in a strange way every time we stepped out into public. We had arrived at Arianna’s school, the Hidden Hills academy. A teacher had already stopped walking and waited by the wall as we passed them and I highly doubt she was star struck from seeing Nikki Sixx. Other parents that were dropping off their kids judged with silenced looks too.

It didn’t help that Nikki was wearing a half buttoned leopard print shirt with all of his tattoos out on display with tight dark denim jeans and a bulky chain hanging out of his back pocket. I sighed quietly and pulled up the low cut shirt I was wearing as we walked into the main office.

“Hi, we have an appointment with the dean for Arianna Blackwood?” I spoke softly as Arianna tried peering over the counter to reach her hand into the candy bowl.

The older woman with square glasses hugging her face and fake pearls wrapped around her neck. I knew they were all fake by the same shade of white they were, real pearls aren’t. I saw as her eyes flickered to Arianna and Nikki who already made himself comfortable in the chairs, “Very so, the dean will be with you shortly.”

Arianna followed me over to Nikki as I sat down next to him and she crawled up on his lap, “I don’t like this school already.” I mumbled to Nikki as I tried taming Arianna’s hair and then his.

Nikki chuckled before scrunching up his nose when Arianna grabbed his hand and spit the candy into it, “I don’t like their candy.” He shook his head before grabbing a tissue and wiping off his hand before throwing it away next to him.

“I wasn’t expecting it to be so fancy…I heard good things about the school. Maybe I should have worn a tie or something.” I watched as Nikki buttoned his shirt up a bit and ran his ringed fingers through his hair, “Maybe put the tits away too..” He whispered to me as I lightly swatted his arm, but pulled my shirt up again.

“You look fine. We look fine. You’re just a rockstar and I’m a heiress and you’re my ex fiancé who knocked me up and I hid our child for five years only to move back into your gothic castle. Yeah, it’s fine. We’re gonna be fine.” I breathed out as Nikki rubbed the back of my neck softly.

“Why are you freaking out? You fit in here.” He laughed a bit as he kissed the back of Arianna’s head.

“I do not fit in here. Los Angeles snobs are completely different than Texas snobs.” I retorted as he nodded.

“I mean, we could leave if you want? Look for another school? I’m sure there is others in the area. I just want her to have the best education she can. If I gotta bake cookies and go to car washing fundraisers I will. I’m not coaching little league though, that’s where I draw the line.”

I chuckled a bit, “I’m not being friends with the other moms. They were annoying in New York and they’re probably annoying here too. Especially if they’re a ditzy housewife married to a retired basketball or football star.”

Nikki grinned, “What about you? When you’re married to a retired rockstar?” I looked over at him, eyes rolling as I shook my head.

“I think I want a normal husband. Marry a doctor or a teacher, someone boring.” I smiled as he tugged my hair a bit.

Nikki took his hand away from me when a older gentleman wearing shiny black dress shoes, a khaki suit and a red tie walked up to us, “Hello, are you two Mr and Mrs. Blackwood?”

It took everything in my body not to start laughing, especially as Nikki glared at me, “No, I’m Blackwood and he’s Sixx. I’m Vanity.” I said kindly, seeing his unamused expression but he stuck out his hand anyway for me to shake.

“Gregory Davis. I’m the dean of students here.” He extended his arm out to him, “Nikki.”

“Poison?” Gregory motioned to Nikki’s hair as he glared at him.

“No, Motley Crue.”

Gregory nodded, “Hello Arianna. How are you doing today?” He spoke to her as Ari became shy and hid her face in Nikki’s neck. “Please come into my office.”

“Maybe marry him. He’s boring and he has money.” I whispered to Nikki as he elbowed my side.

A dark wooden desk with fancy burgundy leather chairs sat on either side, his name was engraved in a gold plate followed by black pens and papers sprawled over his desk. We sat down in the chairs as Nikki put Arianna on his lap as she played with one of his bracelets he was wearing.

“Thank you for letting us come in and see the school on such a short notice.” Nikki explained as I noticed the dead plants hanging around the window.

“You’re very welcome, the pleasure is all mine. We are a very relaxed school but we also make sure the curriculum comes first before anything else. We offer many different programs for our students to exceed in. In kindergarten, we focus on building the structure for the years to come while your child will be here. We tend to lean to more books, shapes and math rather than irrelevant puzzles and play time or story time.” Gregory explained as he started flipping through paper work.

I cleared my throat, “She was at a private school in New York. She went through pre-K and her reading levels are immaculate, she also has a interest in music and art.”

He nodded, “Yeah, Nikki had brought in paperwork from her old school to give to us. She’s very smart for being so young. We have a lovely music program but we don’t offer that until first grade due to the lack of patience and attention span a kindergartener could have, but we will pay close attention to see how she does in her class.”

“Auntie won’t be here?” Arianna asked as she looked up at Nikki.

“No angel, Clementine won’t be with you at school, you’ll be okay.” He spoke softly as he brushed his hand over her hair.

“Her aunt was an assistant in her class back home, I mean back in New York. She’s been a tremendous help. I mean, so has nik- I mean her dad has helped too.” I explained, adding a nervous chuckle as Gregory stared at me.

“But Auntie knows art and my favorite stories…” Arianna began pouting, “It’s okay princess. I’m sure your new teacher will know the same things.”

Gregory looked at her, “Arianna, we don’t pout when we don’t get our way.” He scolded her as I stared at him and then glanced at Nikki who was already clenching his jaw.

“Now, it may not be finger paint and noodle art but we will be sure she can express herself. I see that you made sure she got the best education despite being away from her father. It’s good to see you two taking responsibility and working together.”

Nikki shifted Arianna on his lap as I stared at this fucking asshole, “I’m sorry? I don’t think our personal business concerns you.” I snapped as Nikki quickly reached for my hand and held it tight.

“Doll, I’m sure he didn’t mean it like that.” Nikki attempted to calm me down as his thumb brushed over my hand, I interlaced our fingers together and held his hand in my lap.

“I’m not trying to ruffle your feathers, Vanity. It’s just a proven fact that young children need both parents, even more so in the first few years of their life.” Gregory explained to me as I continued to glare at him, “And I’m sure with Nikki being a rockstar, him leaving all the time wouldn’t be much help.”

Nikki’s eyes narrowed to Gregory, “Arianna has plenty of people in her life to help her grow and me being a rockstar has nothing to do with how she’s going to be here.”

Gregory loosened his tie as he sat back in his chair, “I’ve been the dean of students for over twenty years. We have had plenty of rockstars children come through here and we, the school, end up having to teach them manners and practically raise them.”

“And my kid isn’t every rockstars typical child.” Nikki snapped hastily, “The only people raising my daughter is her mother and I. She has manners of a saint already so thank you for your concern but we don’t need it.”

“Nik, lets just go.” I mumbled to him as he nodded, “Thank you for your time.”

Nikki put Arianna on the ground as he stood up, “Yeah, thanks for nothing.” I sighed as he reached for Arianna’s hand and we walked out of of the office.

“People like him are the reason what’s wrong with the education system.” Nikki complained as we walked down the hallways and out of the school.

“Maybe we can look at public school?” I suggested as he scoffed and dug our the keys to the car.

“I mean, would public school even be that bad? I know you went, but you also didn’t finish…” I mumbled as I watched him help Arianna into the car and buckle her up.

He glared at me before walking to the drivers side and getting in, “You wanted her to have a good education. I spent weeks looking for a good school. I gotta try again for a good public one then.” He explained as he started the car and we began driving, Arianna mumbling incoherently to the radio station.

“Well how hard could that be? It’s just public school.” I shrugged it off as he chuckled.

“Because I don’t want her being in a shit one or in a rough area of Los Angeles. I’ll just look again, it’s not a big deal.” Nikki breathed out as he took a sip out of his water bottle.

“Nikki, I want to give her the most normal life we possibly can. I don’t care if it’s public or private school. I just want her to be happy.” I explained as he squeezed my thigh, “I know normal isn’t in our vocabulary, but still, I want her to have a good childhood.”

“She will, Vanity. I promise. I’ll give her whatever she needs, alright? Don’t worry, just let me take care of it.” Nikki said as he grasped my chin between his fingers for a moment.

“So now that Clementine is here…” I rolled my eyes under my sunglasses and leaned my head against the seat, “Is she gonna be getting a job?” Nikki asked as I leaned my head and looked over at him.

Shrugging, “I don’t know? I’m not Clem. Art is her job, just like music is your job.”

Nikki chuckled a bit, “Well she’s also staying at the house my job paid for her with all of her art stuff.”

With an exasperated sigh, “Okay, so what? You want her to pay rent? Do I have to pay rent too?” I argued back as I saw him roll his eyes.

“I just don’t want a mess, Van. That’s all.”

I brushed aside his comment, “You have a five year old daughter who is always messy and sticky and playing with glitter. You’re going to have a mess regardless.”

Nikki eyeballed me, “Well, Clementines an adult. I don’t want to be picking up after her too.”

I rolled my eyes again, “Yes sir, I’ll make sure the house is pristine. Do you want me to get on my hands and knees and scrub the floors with a tooth brush as well?”

 “Only if you’re naked and wearing the highest heels you have.”

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Among the most biggest decisions for a landscaping task is whether to work with a landscape architect, landscape designer or landscape professional. Their locations of experience and understanding may be comparable in some respects, but differ significantly in others. To make it more complicated, numerous design-build companies have landscape designers and architects on personnel to orchestrate the total style, installation and maintenance of the most intricate landscapes, while some designers and designers employ their own contractors.

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Read “California Mid-century Architect John Lautner: Part One”

John Lautner’s Career During World War II

During World War II, the architect John Lautner joined the Struction Company, working on military engineering and construction projects. This would prove invaluable experience for the architect. During his tenure at Struction he was exposed to the latest “developments in construction technology” (2). In 1944 Lautner worked as a design associate for Douglas Honnold’s architectural firm. “He collaborated with Honnold on several projects, including [two] Coffee Dan's restaurants on Vine St., Hollywood, and on Broadway downtown Los Angeles and a remodel of the Beverly Hills Athletic Club” (2). According to Lautner, he designed about 150 projects under Honnold, with about 15 of them actually being built (4). That same year Lautner’s Bell House was featured in “the article "Three Western Homes" in the March edition of House & Garden” (2). The home was photographed by Julius Schuman marking the beginning of a career-long working relationship between the two (2).

Lautner’s Post-war Commercial Work

Launter left Honnold’s firm in 1947 as a result of Lautner’s affair with Honnold’s wife, Elizabeth Gilman. Lautner’s first wife, MaryBud took the children and moved back to Michigan. Lautner and Gilman married in 1948; Lautner moved into the Honnold residence with Gilman and established his architecture firm there. Despite all that had transpired, Douglas Honnold and Lautner remained good friends (2).

Publicity for Lautner’s work like the House and Garden spread gained the architect several significant commercial commissions: Henry’s Drive-in (1947), Googie’s (1949), Coffee Dan’s (chain 1946 -1949), the UPA Studio (1949) and the Desert Hot Springs Motel (1948) (4,6).

John Lautner, Coffee Dan’s Restaurant (1946), Los Angeles (demolished). Image source.

These works helped define the term “Googie Architecture.” Although “Googie Architecture” had its roots in the streamlined Art Deco structures of Southern California, the style took off as the car culture exploded in the years after World War II. Lautner’s aforementioned Googie’s. Coffee Dan’s, and Henry’s Drive-in were iconic examples. This style of architecture made use of strong geometric shapes and bright colors that would attract the motorists’ attention as they sped down the highway. Other features included “large pylons with elevated signs, bold neon letters and circular pavilions” (1). Along with Lautner, the architects Donald Honnold (Lautner’s former employer), Louis Armet and Eldon Davis became well-known practitioners of the style (1). In the decades after the 1950s “Googie Architecture” was derided for being “it too flashy and vernacular” (1).  In more recent years, however, with the publication of Alan Hess’s Googie: Ultra Modern Road Side Architecture the public has gained a greater appreciation for the style (1).

Lautner’s Outstanding California Mid-century Modern Residences 

“The Southern California climate and light allowed John Lautner to use large planes of glass, exposed wood, and other elements that brought nature into his designs,”(5) along with his superb engineering skills, he designed some of the most unique and memorable California mid-century modern residences. It was during the 1950s and 1960s when Lautner would design his most iconic residences: the Leonard J. Malin House (1960), also known as “The Chemosphere”, the Reiner Residence (“Silvertop”) (1956), the Russ Garcia House (1958-62), and the Paul Sheats House (1963).

The Chemosphere was built in 1960 on a steep slope in the Los Angeles hills. The unique structure consists of an eight-sided structure encircled in wide horizontal picture windows, supported by “a 50-foot concrete pillar that rests on a massive concrete pad 20 feet in diameter and 3 feet thick, buried into the rocky hillside” (2). The building has been used as the location for several movies and television shows. In 2000 “German publisher Benedikt Taschen purchased” (2) and restored the Chemosphere.

John Lautner,  Leonard J. Malin House “The Chemosphere” (1960), Los Angeles. Image source.

In the 1956 Reiner Residence, also sited on a sloping piece of land in Los Angeles features a cantilevered concrete driveway and a “curving living-room window wall … made of five hanging glass panels” (7). Lautner employs the curve as a recurring device used throughout the structure: the walls, the driveway, and the swimming pool – all are curved. There is no straight wall in the home. Due to financial issues original client, Kenneth Reiner never got to an opportunity to live in the house which remained unoccupied until 1976 when the house was bought by Philip and Jacklyn Burchill (7).

The Russ Garcia house “built from 1958 to 1962” (7) is comprised of two structures united under one arched roof. Lautner’s use of the curve is also prominent in this structure (7). A distinctive feature of the Garcia House is “the colored panes of glass in the living room” (2) which earned the house the nickname “the Rainbow House.” The Garcia House was used as a location in the film Lethal Weapon 2 (1982) (2).

John Lautner, Russ Garcia House (1962), Los Angeles, CA. Photo credit: Julius Shulman, 1975. Julius Shulman photography archive. The Getty Research Institute, 2004.R.10  Image source.

In 1963 Lautner designed the Paul Sheats House for a college professor and his artist wife. The Sheats House is often compared with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House (1924) for its use of structural concrete, its stunning views of Los Angeles and the complex engineering techniques used throughout the building (8). Unlike the Reiner and Garcia Houses, the triangle replaces the curves as the prominent design motif. The living room features a dramatic triangle latticed ceiling. This house has earned the nickname “The Big Lebowski House” after it was used for a scene in the 1993 film. Its most recent owner businessman James Goldstein “donated the house and its contents to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 2016” (8).

John Lautner, Paul Sheats House, living room interior (1963), Los Angeles, CA. Photo credit: Tom Ferguson. Image source.

Other notable Lautner designed residences located in Palm Springs, California include the Elrod Residence (1968) and the Hope Residence (1973) (6).

John Lautner’s Later Work

In the late 1960s Lautner designed a project for low-cost housing in Jerusalem, but the project was never built (6). In the 1970s Lautner’s major work included the Arango Residence (1973) in Acapulco, Mexico, one of Lautner’s few commissions outside of California and the Crippled Children's Society Rehabilitation Center (1979) in Woodland Hills, CA. Most of Lautner’s projects during the end of his career were remodeling projects (6). Lautner continued to work until his death in 1994 despite failing health and “loss of mobility” (2) that hampered his productivity.

John Lautner, Elrod House (1968), Palm Springs, CA. Image source.

Recognition of John Lautner’s Work

In 1970, John Lautner was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for Excellence in Design.  He received the Gold Medal from the Los Angeles AIA chapter in 1993 for his lifetime achievement (3). Fifty years after Lautner hitchhiked his way to the Olympic Games, he was named as “Olympic Architect for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles” (2). In 2008, Lautner’s work was the subject of a retrospective exhibition at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, and the following year Lautner was the subject of a documentary feature film directed by Murray Grigor, Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner (2). In 2011, to commemorate the anniversary of the architect’s 100th Birthday, the City of Los Angeles designated July 16 as John Lautner Day. 2

References

Wikipedia, (2019). Googie Architecture. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googie_architecture

Wikipedia, (2019). John Lautner. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lautner

Lautner, Judith, (2008). Biography of John Lautner. John Lautner Foundation. https://www.johnlautner.org/wp/?p=33

John Lautner, (1986). Responsibility, infinity, nature oral history transcript.  Marlene L. Laskey, interviewer; University of California, Los Angeles. Oral History Program. https://archive.org/stream/responsibilityin00laut#page/n77/mode/2up

Los Angeles Conservancy (n.d.). John Lautner. https://www.laconservancy.org/architects/john-lautner

John Lautner Foundation, (2008). Project List Report. http://www.johnlautner.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/ProjectList.pdf

Louie, E., (14 June 1990). For 50 Years, Architect Lets Nature Call the Tune. New York Times Online Archive https://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/14/garden/for-50-years-architect-lets-nature-call-the-tune.html

Riefe, J. (19 February 2016). Inside the Big Lebowski house – a masterpiece donated to Lacma. The Guardian Online. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/feb/19/big-lebowski-house-architect-john-lautner

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Deco Concrete, Inc. designs and installs textural stamped concrete, brick pavers, concrete pads, and concrete overlays in Dade and Broward counties. They are a family-owned and operated business. If you want to improve the look and feel of your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck, you have found the ideal resource. Deco Concrete, Inc. has been designing state-of-the-art concrete and stone surfaces in the greater Miami and Broward areas for over 20 years and counting, they are driven by a passion for perfection.

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At American Screen Solutions, they are constantly in pursuit of the most innovative insect and sun protection systems to offer to their clients. They provide opportunities for internal growth to their team members and nurture a sustainable relationship with their business partners. American Screen Solutions is the exclusive distributor of Phantom Screens in South Florida. Their success is owed to their commitment to offer a high quality service and a wide and varied range of insect and solar protection products designed and manufactured with the latest technologies and in accordance with the strictest Florida Building code standards.

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Just how much Should You Invest In Landscaping to Enhance the Worth of Your Southern California House?

Americans are relocating more than ever before as well as usually relocate every seven years. When it comes time to market your residence, it is necessary that you're able to earn a profit. Few things are worse than marketing a residence and shedding money on it. You have actually probably heard that purchasing landscaping will help you enhance the worth of your residential or commercial property. If you've underestimated the influence that landscaping can make, you're not the only one. So, does landscaping in fact enhance the value of your house? Residence improvements, such as landscaping as well as hardscaping, can enhance the worth of your residential or commercial property. But to obtain the most out of your investment, it is necessary that you recognize just how much to invest as well as what attributes supply the most worth. https://jimmyslandscapingatl.tumblr.com/post/626297133912457216/different-circumstances-where-a-landscape-designer Just How Much Does Landscaping Enhance the Worth of Your House? Landscaping does enhance the worth of your house, yet the precise influence relies on a number of various variables. Landscaping is the first restoration you must think about, as it commonly adds one of the most worth in time and requires time to achieve. Planting trees has a huge impact on the worth of your house and the neighborhood due to the fact that they provide shade for outside living locations, help to minimize cooling prices and also boost the curb appeal of your residence. In Southern The golden state, landscaping can raise your property worth anywhere from 5%-- 15%-- much more sometimes. Functions that Give the Most Return on Investment Residence remodellings can dramatically boost the worth of your property, yet it's critical that you choose the best projects to purchase. Right here are four of the best choices that will certainly offer the most effective roi: Specialist Landscape Planting Layout and also Installation If you're thinking about making any type of upgrades to your home, this must be initially on your listing because trees and also hedges raise in worth as time goes on. When it concerns landscaping, employing an expert is your ideal choice. A knowledgeable landscaping company will aid you pick the ideal plants for your location, guarantee they do not crowd other plants or structures, and also supply you with a layout plan that works for your residential property. Landscape design and setup can elevate your residential property value anywhere from 12% -15%, as well as the ROI can get to 25%-- 400%. Of course, this relies on the value of your residence and also purchase price. Paving Stone Driveways Changing an old driveway with interlocking paving stones not just adds curb appeal, yet it additionally aids you sell your residence faster. Some areas require this upgrade more than others, particularly if you remain in a high-end area. Possible home owners are always seeking reasons to obtain sellers to lower the rate, as well as a negative driveway is one of the first chances when they stroll onto your residential or commercial property. On average, leading rock driveways have a roi of 25%-- 50%. Low-Maintenance Pondless Water Characteristics In areas like Los Angeles, pondless water functions are a great means to boost the look of your home. The best part is that they provide the eye-catching functions without as much maintenance as typical ponds. These features are one of the lower price things you can add, but this tiny renovation can be delighted in for a number of years before the following proprietor falls in love with the dripping water noises of your backyard sanctuary. Incorporated with various other landscaping functions discussed above, ROI can reach 25%-- 400%. Outdoor Cooking Areas and Entertaining Rooms Integrated grills, devices, fire places and pavilions are tempting to possible buyers because they begin to picture having social gatherings at their new home. According to experts, outdoor kitchens normally return 100%-- 200% of their prices. This is all about the worth of your residence. Smaller sized homes might profit extra from a basic patio with a pre-fabricated grill island device, whereas a larger property might see a higher ROI from a big, custom-made exterior cooking area as well as pavilion. How Much to Spend on Landscaping to Increase Home Value The quantity of money you must buy landscaping to increase your home's worth depends upon a number of different aspects. As a basic guideline, you should anticipate to spend anywhere in between 5%-- 20% of your residence's worth. Prior to making an upgrade to your home, talk with a landscaping developer and also real estate agent regarding what functions must be leading concern when making enhancements. They can offer you excellent advice about what customers are looking for in a home as well as what upgrades will certainly offer you with one of the most ROI. A realtor can additionally offer you a suggestion of what your residence would certainly be worth if you were to ensure renovations as well as how unaddressed things can provide buyers factor to ask for a reduced rate. When you're investing cash on landscaping and upgrades, be mindful of where you're spending your cash. In Los Angeles, pools could include really little worth to a home and also may also detract from your house since a prospective purchaser might not want a swimming pool. Nevertheless, if you're in a high-end community, pools may be a must-have feature. That's not to claim swimming pools aren't worth the money. For numerous family members with children, swimming pools are absolutely worth their purchase rate for the years your family uses it till you offer. However it's important to understand that not all upgrades aid increase a home's worth. Preparation Ahead Landscaping is among minority financial investments that not just adds value to your house promptly however likewise increases in worth as years go by. While interior decoration ideas regularly go out of style, plants grow fuller as well as much more robust. Plants and also trees must constantly be your very first investment if you're wanting to boost the value of your Southern California home. Trees increase in value in time, yet they additionally take several years to expand (anywhere from 5 to 15 years), so it is very important that you plan in advance. Bushes, on the other hand, can be complete grown in far less time. Growing trees as well as bushes early, allows you to start with the basics as well as range as you go, guaranteeing you don't get also bewildered in the early stages of the procedure. Searching For A Landscaping Specialist Landscaping is the very first point prospective customers see when they consider your house. It's also the source of love or problems buyers have when making an offer on your house. Selecting the ideal landscaping firm in Southern California to work with makes a difference whether their initial response is positive or adverse. When searching for a company, focus on locating the ideal business for your demands. The most affordable price does not usually correspond to worth, as well as when you're making landscaping upgrades to your residence, top quality is incredibly essential. A terrific landscaping company will certainly assist you work within your budget, lay out a landscaping master plan for your home and also create a job timeline that helps you. Frequently, this implies spreading jobs out over several years. Most amateur front yard landscape designs include some grass, a tree or two and maybe a flower bed. And sadly, a lot of people completely ignore their backyards outside of the grass, the pool or a vegetable garden. But the benefits that come from adding professional landscape to your back yard or front lawn are incredible. Everything from the worth of your property to the condition of your neighborhood can change when you commit to professional landscaping. Your front yard and back yard will not only look great, but the improvements have some terrific additional benefits, too. Energy Conservation: You can actually cut down on your utility bills with professionally landscaped front yards. If your home sits on a corner property, or faces an intersecting road, you probably get the full force of the sun and wind. NJ landscapers take those elements into account when they create designs, and as such might plant trees that will provide shade (keeping A/C costs down), or construct hardscapes that will protect your home from the winter winds (keeping heating costs down.) Some front yard landscape designs even help absorb the heat of the sun by working like a natural form of insulation. Bio-Diversity: In the interest of honesty, it has to be said: bugs are pests. Grubs and beetles will eat your plants, and mosquitoes are both annoying and dangerous. But when you have someone professionally landscape your backyard, you get a person who knows which plants will attract which insects or birds, and which are more likely to attract bugs or rodents. Certain flowers will attract butterflies, who will take of pollination, saving you money on expensive "flower food" or fertilizers. And while birds might be a problem when you first seed a yard, they also eat the bugs that may destroy your plants later. Additional Living Spaces: Most people want to get the most use they can out of their outdoor spaces. When you landscape your backyard, you can create an additional living space for you and your family to enjoy on nice days. You can have a design team build the perfect outdoor kitchen, or create a peaceful Zen garden. You can even incorporate such elements into your front yard landscape designs, too. If you have a large front lawn, why not add a reading corner or a water fountain? Professionals who create landscaped front yards for a living know how to make private areas for you to use, so that you can utilize all of your space without feeling exposed to the neighborhood. Curb Appeal: Landscaping your front yard adds monetary value to your house - period. Landscaped front yards look better, encourage sustainability and water conservation, and promote the value of the neighborhood. In fact, studies have shown that people searching for their first home believe good landscaping is indicative of better housekeeping - a fact NJ landscapers will willingly share. So by landscaping your front yard, you're showing the world that you devote time and energy to maintaining your house. Think about it: who on earth would dedicate so many hours to pruning the trees and mowing the lawn if the roof leaked or the foundation was bad, right? Continuing the Landscape into Your Backyard There's a lot to be said for continuity, and having your front yard landscape designs flow into the back yard is a good idea. Hiring a design team is the easiest way to do this, because they'll know exactly how to create beautiful front yard landscape designs that become useful and practical in the back yard. Need an example? Let's say that while landscaping your front yard, you decide you want to add a natural stone wall to set off the plants and shrubs that have already been planted. When it comes time to design the back yard, you need to reconsider that stone choice: will it be strong enough to double as pavers? Will you need to double the amount you purchase because your back yard is very large - or will they look out of place because your back yard is small? Will it break your budget? Hiring professionals eliminates these issues, because they'll already know which materials will work best for both beauty and utility. They'll have a specific budget with which to landscape your backyard and your front yard, and can choose plants, stones and trees that are both pretty and sturdy. They'll keep costs down, too, because all of the guesswork will be eliminated. NJ landscapers make it a point to know which materials can be purchased locally, so that the natural environment of the area will flourish - and so that you won't pay a fortune in shipping costs, either. Overall, it makes more sense to hire a contractor to create the designs from beginning to end. You'll always know what you're getting, and you're sure to be happy with the end result.

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LA Paver and Remodeling Group, the Best Local Company for Driveway Paving in Los Angeles, CA Announces Expansion of Its Services, Offering Retaining Wall Installation and Exterior Remodeling Services

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