Tag Archives: California
Jade
Until I moved to California, I thought jade plants (Crassula ovata) were nice little houseplants that just looked green and waxy. I was so surprised to see them flowering, and growing outdoors, and as big as shrubs. I took these … Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon light, bokeh, California, Crassula ovata, jade blossoms
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Old Town Temecula
A couple of weekends ago, we drove up to Temecula and wandered around the shops in Old Town. Temecula is kind of a mix of Old West and wine country. The merchandise pretty much ran the gamut. . . . … Continue reading
La Valencia
One of my favorite landmarks in La Jolla is La Valencia Hotel on Prospect Street. It reminds me of old hotels in movies from the forties. The hotel opened in 1926 and is nicknamed the “Pink Lady.” Standing in the … Continue reading
The Unexpected
I do like finding things out of the ordinary. Like this painting? mural? of a Spanish-style bungalow on an office building wall in downtown La Jolla. . . . Did you know the word “bungalow” comes from the Hindi word … Continue reading
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Tagged boutique door, California, Canary palm, La Jolla, mural, smile, Spanish-style bungalow, yellow building with blue stairs
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Swami’s, Part Two
As I said on Tuesday, Swami’s has great views of the Pacific. This is looking south towards La Jolla. A flowering agave. Cacti and the ocean seem kind of incongruous to me. Those things that look a bit like gnats? … Continue reading
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Tagged agave, beach, California, gate, koi pond, lychees, Swami's garden
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Swami’s, Part One
Driving up the 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you may think you’re seeing things when this suddenly appears. No, it’s not a set for Arabian Nights–it’s the temple for Swami’s Self-Realization Fellowship. The Fellowship was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, who … Continue reading
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Tagged anthuriums, begonias, California, Cardiff, gardens, Pacific Ocean, Swami's Self-Realization Fellowship
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Seen Better Days
While walking to an art fair a couple of months ago, I spotted this vintage set of wheels. I think it’s a Ford? Couldn’t resist adding some cross processing. Sorry I’m so late posting this. I woke up at 5 … Continue reading
Orange Avenue
On a stroll down Orange Avenue in Coronado. . . . A vintage canoe decorated with paper or fabric, filled with spheres that look like giant scoops of gelato. Pretty for a party, yes? “Cake Heaven,” the best kind of … Continue reading
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Tagged baby shoes, boutiques, California, Coronado, decorative canoe, knitted children's hats, paper spheres, red tutu, window displays
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Gate
The world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson {carole}
Not Your Average Homes
Encinitas is one of my favorite little beach towns. It has a funky, retro vibe and some pretty interesting architecture. . . . How I wish I’d taken a class on architecture. Then I could tell you if this is … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 