A spot to catch up and play
With films grossing more than $3 billion at the box office, producer Suzanne Todd has made a career out of bringing stories to the silver screen. The living room of her Pacific Palisades home, shared with her teenage children, pays homage to her lifelong inspirations — family, books and the magical world of Disney.

Going out on a ledge in L.A.
This contemporary residence by architect Mark Rios was designed as a series of ledges that extend outward from a sloping hillside. Open-concept living spaces on the main level feature glass doors that seamlessly blend the interior and exterior space.

Weeknd stay could be a long one
The sale ties real estate developer Richard Lewis’ June purchase of another Beverly West penthouse for the most expensive condo sale in L.A. County this year. The two sales are the most paid for a condo in the Los Angeles area since 2010, when Candy Spelling purchased a two-floor penthouse at the Century building in Century City for about $35 million.

A haute spot for Francophiles
Awide walkway leads past formal gardens to the double-door entry. Quoin stones anchor the corners, dormers punctuate the slate tile roof, and balconies with balustrades add a decorative effect to the exteriors. Initially, each lavish apartment spanned an entire floor.