A chair covered in Colefax and Fowler chintz and a healthy dose of red energize the living room's neutral backdrop.

A serapi rug--one of many accumulated over the years--inspired the living room's decorating scheme. Plaid fabric on the Lee Jofa chair is from Cowtan & Tout. A suzani textile that was brought back from Turkey adorns a side table. Drapery fabric is from the Silk Trading Company.

In the sunroom, Anna created a cozy retreat filled with items from her travels and favorite paintings. The brick on the floor is from an old chimney. Armchairs are upholstered in Kravet fabric. The abaca rug is from Crate & Barrel.

In the strikingly green dining room, Anna combines "the fancy and the not-so-fancy"--tempering silk curtains with bamboo shades. Curtain material is from the Silk Trading Company. The silk fabric draping the table is from Scalamandré.

The Clarks' kitchen/art gallery is now used less for cooking than to display the couple's plein air paintings. Hanging lanterns are from Urban Electric. Alan's red Papa chair, covered in fabric from Castle Fabrics, stands at the ready in the adjoining family room.

In the butler's pantry, Anna's collection of glassware and blue-and-white porcelain is set off against Farrow & Ball's "Blazer" red.

A well-dressed bust in the family room models a hat and necklace brought back from Anna's travels. Pillow fabric is from Cowtan & Tout.

When entertaining, Anna uses the counter in the potting room as a makeshift buffet. A vintage chandelier adds a whimsical touch.

"The master bedroom curtains have been up for 20 years, and I still love them," says Anna. Curtain fabric is from Claremont.

Patterns abound in the guest bedroom: An antique suzani textile is used as a bedspread; the headboard fabric is from Castle Fabrics. The striped tablecloth is from Kravet.

Anna's ubiquitous red invigorates poolside lounge chairs. Outdoor fabric is by Sunbrella.

A garden corner illustrates Anna's straightforward design philosophy: Choose whatever is colorful and appealing, and don't be afraid to mix it up!

The Beaux-Arts exterior of the Clark house.

Anna Clark with daughter Sydney and granddaughter Maggie.

Anna has always been an advocate for children. With three of her own, it comes with the territory. "I've always been drawn to children's charities," says Anna. "I guess it's because I project my own children and how I'd want them to be cared for."

After one of her children was taken to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles for X-rays as a child, Anna became a strong supporter of the facility. "I was just drawn by all the warmth there," she says. "It's a very caring place--full of hope for families going through difficult times."

Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is a nonprofit, academic, and pediatric medical center that serves children mainly from the Los Angeles area, but also those referred from around the world. Through her work with Las Madrinas (Spanish for The Godmothers)--an affiliate that provides financial support to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles--Anna touches these youngsters' lives every day. "Children deserve the absolute best care, no matter their financial situations," says Anna. "Childrens Hospital gives them that. It's a truly beautiful place."

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House with Vibrant Colors and Patterns

A beautiful staircase is not the only striking feature of this 1913 home

Written by Jenny Bradley
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A garden corner illustrates Anna's straightforward design philosophy: Choose whatever is colorful and appealing, and don't be afraid to mix it up!

Black wicker chairs: Pottery Barn, 800/922-5507.
Outdoor fabric: Sunbrella, 336/221-2211, sunbrella.com.
Patterned pillows: Pier 1 Imports, 800/245-4595, pier1.com.
Gray patio furniture; lanterns; urns: owner's collection.

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