Hailey's Novel Diary – 7/18/17

Where would you throw a Christmas party if you lived in Los Angeles? There are plenty of hotels and event centers, but if you want somewhere with character, Los Angeles has a few options.

The Queen Mary in Long Beach is nice if you are into nautical themes, but I have decided to have a party at Harry Houdini's house in the Hollywood Hills. People disagree on whether or not he actually lived there, and the current building is a reproduction of the original. Even if Houdini lived on the property, he never lived in the house that exists today.

But it's a nice looking place that is available for private parties. The main house looks like a Mediterranean villa and the grounds are ideal for entertaining, with a terraced garden and rock waterfall. Spending the evening outdoors during Christmas might not be a good idea in most of the country, but this is Southern California.

Houdini Estate
Laurel Canyon Blvd