Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams

RETRACTION OF PAST POST...Jennifer Aniston's Property DID NOT BELONG to Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams

I received this email recently and want to retract my post describing Jennifer Aniston's property in Bel Air California as once belonging to my great uncle, Tom Lyle Williams, founder of the Maybelline Company.  The information came to me from good people with bad information and since I haven't been to Bel Air and driven by my great uncles property in many years, I took the information as truth.  Please pardon my mistake. Tom Lyle Williams property was at 900 Airole Way and Jennifer Aniston's estate is at 901 Airole Way........ Sharrie Williams



Good morning Ms. Williams,
I am the owner of 900 Airole Way in Bel-Air having purchased the home in 2005 from Lindsay Buckingham who had owned the property since 1980. I read, with some amusement, on your website, The Maybelline Story, that your great-uncle's, Tom Lyle, former home at 900 Airole Way, which he owned from 1950 to 1976, currently belonged to the actress Jennifer Aniston. Please let me correct you: Jennifer Aniston purchased 901 Airole Way from Robert Maguire in February 2011. The property at 901 Airole is not the same as the property at 900 Airole Way. Having apparently spent time at 900 Airole Way during your childhood, I'm surprised you would make this mistake.

Here are the original posts


http://www.maybellinebook.com/2013/07/jennifer-anistons-bel-air-estate.html



Tom Lyle Williams with his niece Annette Williams Corbett,
 1962, at the gate of 900 Airole Way.
The 3 acre Estate at 900 Airole Way, in Bel Air California, was owned by my great uncle Tom Lyle Williams, founder of the Maybelline Company, between 1950 until his death in 1976.  He built it after losing the Villa Valentino to the Hollywood Freeway in Eminant Domain.



The property was sold after his death to Polish Film Director, Roman Polanski,



 then to Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, who remodeled  and sold it in 2005 to the people who own it  today.

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The original owner, Tom Lyle Williams at the gate at 900 Airole Way,
 Bel Air California in the 1950's.

Driveway up to the house. 

The front of the house.
The open garage with Tom Lyle Williams , Every Shaver and Arnold Anderson's automobiles.
Tom Lyle Williams with Sparky

The Statue ASPIRATION, inside the entrance..























THE BACKYARD



















































INSIDE THE HOUSE....
My cousins, Chuck and Nancy Williams with Ann Williams-Corbett and her dog Frenchy


























































Tom Lyle Williams in his livingroom.


Tom Lyle Williams with his niece, Annette Williams Corbett.


Donna and Sharrie Williams sitting on the ottomans
My grandmother, Evelyn Williams
 with Mabel and Chet Hewes

My sister's, Donna and Billee and my
 brother, Preston Williams


THE VIEW FROM THE BEACH IN SANTA MONICA,
 TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELS


Tom Lye Williams with his sister Eva Williams Haines on the left and her daughter Marilyn Haines Westhouse-Gary.



























Tom Lyle Williams with his sister's, Eva Williams Haines, on the left and Mabel Williams Hewes,  ( Maybelline's namesake) on the right.




















Left to right, Mabel Williams Hewes, Arnold Anderson, Eva Williams Haines and Emery Shaver.




















Mabel, Tom Lyle and Eva with Sparky and Snoopy.



















When the Hollywood Freeway took Tom Lyle Williams, beloved Villa Valentino, in the Hollywood Hills, he bought this private estate,  (second to top of the hill in Bel Air,) in 1950.  His friend, Arnold Anderson's brother was the Architect who built this ultra modern steel and glass home with sweeping 180 degree views of Los Angeles. The view was even more spectacular at night with all the twinkling lights of the city.

Sharrie Williams, Maybelline Story Presentation for PEO in Santa Barbara California

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.


Sharrie Williams, with Ann Carneros, President of PEO Chapter ET.  Ann and her fellow club members organized this beautiful event for the 120 guests attending... many traveling from Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Simi Valley, Sacramento and Nevada.    





I was especially delighted that so many of my cousins drove a long distance to see my Presentation..... including Cooper Aston, Jeff Welles and Karen and Max Bowser.




















Seated at my table was, Santa Barbara News Post Society Columnist, Lorraine Wilson, Lisa Dabbs, Penelope Tinker, Kathy Dellarusso, Jean Smith and Christine Goodie, along with Ann Carneros.




Sharrie signing The Maybelline Story for PEO guests


Maybelline cousins: Cooper Aston, Ann Carneros, Sharrie Williams, Kathy Dellarusso, Christine Goodie,
 Antonio Carneros.



Since a picture tells a 1,000 words, please enjoy this wonderful event captured beautifully on this video.


Sharrie Williams will be Speaking in Santa Barbara California

Come tour THE VAULT CLASSIC CARS new Showroom with owner, Steve Snyder and me

                         The Vault Classic Cars
                          Steve Snyder President




Once belonging to my uncle Tom Lyle Williams, this 1940 custom designed Packard Victoria is still one of the most stunning Classic Cars ever made.



The original owner of this beautiful automobile was my great-uncle, Tom Lyle Williams, founder of the Maybelline Company.  It was custom designed during the Hey Day of Maybelline's success when TL was known as the King of Advertising.  He placed a Horse Head on the hood of this extra long hood, depicting Maybelline's ability to outrun the competition. Sadly he sold the Packard in the 1950's and we never saw it again..... until now.  




Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snyder bought the car in the 1970's, restored it and kept it maintained in their exclusive Classic Car Collection...  When their son, Steve Snyder, owner of Vault Classic Cars, found my book, "The Maybelline Story," online, he emailed me in hopes of researching the car's history.  The rest is history so to speak, because a wonderful relationship developed between our two families.





Recently I received an invitation from Steve Snyder, announcing his "Vault Classic Cars" Grand Showroom Opening.   Of course I couldn't wait to see the Snyder's again and congratulate Steve on his success.  Here are a few of the cars in the Showroom and Wow! are they out of this world gorgeous.



  •  Packard 8 and Twelve
  •  Cadillac
  •  Lincoln
  •  Stutz DV32
  •  Cord L-29
  •  Buick Limited and Roadmaster
  • Jaguar E type Roadster
  • Pontiac
  • Chevrolet
  • Mercury
  • Ford Thunderbird "F" Supercharged


Steve and his father, Bill Snyder, standing in front of a 1934 Packard V-12 Club Sedan 1107. From long ownership, listed in Ed Blend's Book "The Magnificent Packard Twelve of 1934".$115,000


Me getting cozy with this stunning 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. Top show restoration, $89.500



I love 1960's classic cars and this 1967 Cadillac Coupe De Ville for $15,000 is absolutely crazy cool.




The Showroom was full of car guys looking for the right car. It was quite a gathering and my sister Donna and I loved the home made tacos cooked right on the grounds.



This car is right out of The Maybelline Story...a 1929 LaSalle Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton. Total frame-off restoration, CCCA 100 Points first place and senior, Cad-LaSalle Club Senior, Pebble Beach Class trophy. Looks and operates like a new car! $147,500



1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. Multi-Trophy winner,  in beautiful condition for $105,000 was my sister Donna and my Dream Car. 




Here's Donna standing next to a 1957 Mercury Colony Park Station wagon! Beautifully restored! $59,500. When she was in High School, she drove a 1955 pink and white Bel Air Station Wagon that carried her surfboard's in the back..... sticking out the window.





But if I could have any car in the Showroom, it would be this Classic beauty, because I had a 1957 Blue and White Chevy when I was in High School.  



This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hard Top is going for $44,500.  I can still see myself cruising down Coast Highway in this classic, anyone want to come cruise with me?

For more posts on Steve Snyder and the 1940 Packard Victoria...click on this link  http://www.maybellinebook.com/search/label/Steve%20Snyder


Visit his showroom by clicking on this link
The Vault Classic Cars
steve@vaultcars.com

714 401 1047


Grand Showroom opening

1164 Elm Ave
Fullerton CA 92831



Speaking of Classics, be sure to cruise on over to my 1964 Saffrons Rule High School Blog at   http://saffronsrule.com/





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