Happy New Year!

 

One of my New year resolutions is to keep discovering every nook and cranny of LA. And what a better way to kick off the year with another great find? Here is the chandelier tree!

 

The name itself is pretty self-explanatory. “It’s a chandelier tree,” you might be thinking, “what’s so special about that?” Well… it’s not until you go there yourself and gaze at the tree in its glory that you’ll get the idea. Until you see all the different types of chandeliers turned on in person, you may not grasp what I’m about to share with you.

 

I went right after the sunset. The chandeliers were off, but I took a few pictures with my camera’s flash on to prove I was there and just as I was about to leave, the owner turned the lights on. Maybe he saw me through the footage security video? Thank you!

 

Rustic, enchanting and whimsical are the words that describe this one-of-a-kind tree tucked in the hipster neighborhood of Silverlake. I felt like I was in a fairy tale or a romantic Hallmark original movie. I’m a huge fan of lights. By bringing warmth and gentle ambiance, good lighting can turn a dungeon into the coziest of the places. Seeing this tree felt like love at first sight. I parked right across from the tree, which gave me a first-class view to admire every inch of it from my car. The chandeliers are all different and you can only appreciate them fully if you stand under the tree. They’re so beautiful!

The owner, Adam Tenenbaum, was sitting outside on his porch. He has no idea how lucky he is. His garden is seriously goals. Can you imagine how perfect the summer nights must be here?

 

 

 

 

 

There’s also a beautifully painted meter outside for donations. Sadly, I didn’t have any cash with me when I went, but I will most definitely insert a few quarters on my next visit. Coming from someone who grew up with a chandelier in a house, I know how much work comes into play to maintain each of these light fixtures. Let alone sixteen of those and outdoors! Thank you, Adam for creating this magical showpiece in Silverlake and for your tremendous effort in keeping it alive for visitors to enjoy.

 

 

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end. I sadly took off after 30 minutes of enjoying this singular tree, which has become my new favorite hidden gem in LA.

Click on the image below to see a close-up video of all the chandeliers.

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All in all, make sure you take the time to walk around and appreciate the tree from every angle. There’s plenty of street parking—it is located on a wide street and there are a lot of cars passing by non-stop. With that said, look on both sides before you cross the street to take a photo from the road, especially during night time!

 

The address is 2811 W Silverlake Dr 
Los Angeles, CA 90039.

 

Have you been to the Chandelier Tree? If you have what are your thoughts on it? I had a delightful time there and can’t wait to go back!