I came to stay at this charming and whimsical abode for what was originally supposed to be only a month and was extended into an almost 11 month stay. Hope was so accommodating every time I asked to extend and as a host, she was incredibly prompt with her reply time. Even when I wanted for nothing, she would frequently check in to see if there was anything I needed. The location is that perfect cross between being around the action but a street or two removed from the traffic of it all-- it is wildly close to the Silverlake reservoir which I recommend for a morning walk, and a circle around to Lamill Coffee Co for breakfast (a tried-and-tested morning routine of mine).
Above all else though, it is a very special space that was undoubtedly designed with such love and creativity and has a certain kind of magic about it, that one can only understand fully after interacting with the space. I am a big believer in the power of one's surroundings shaping one's mood and experience of their world around them, and Hope's space undoubtedly fostered a profoundly inspired time and experience for me. In all it's eccentric enchantment the "treehouse" truly is the dream for the artistic or individualist mind. It is a sanctuary that feels just outside of a clamorous world while still being completely accessible. A gem hidden in the hillside--as all precious jewels are.
I am very grateful for the time I got to spend here and I am glad to know it will be the gift that keeps on giving!