Tag Archives: Southern California

Jacaranda Season Once More

Posted on June 10, 2022 by pearlsandprose

It’s time for the Jacaranda trees to bloom here. They are one of my favorites. The blossoms remind me of bluebells. Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is known as Jacaranda City or Jakarandastad in Afrikaans because of the large number of … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Cali, Jacaranda trees, purple blossoms, Socal, Southern California | 6 Comments

Trapped in the Marine Layer

Posted on August 29, 2012 by pearlsandprose

In Coastal California, we have something called the “marine layer,” an air mass which forms over the ocean when there’s a temperature inversion. According to Wikipedia, “the inversion itself is usually initiated by the cooling effect of the water on … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged dark pink rose, droplets, marine layer, peach-colored roses, Southern California, white rose | 12 Comments

Mexican Food, I’ve Missed You

Posted on July 11, 2012 by pearlsandprose

One of the things I missed most while living in the D.C. area was really good Mexican food. We stopped at a favorite restaurant in San Diego County and I thoroughly enjoyed this taco chicken salad: The decor was pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged ceiling detail, Mexican decor, Mexican restaurant, Southern California, taco chicken salad | 6 Comments

California Pastels

Posted on August 3, 2011 by pearlsandprose

When it comes to color, I’m kind of a split personality. I love bright, intense colors–even neons–and I love soft pastels. I used to do a lot of black-and-white, but got away from it when I bought a digital camera. … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Craftsman bungalow, peach hibiscus, peeling paint, pink door, Southern California, yellow hibiscus | 11 Comments

California Brights

Posted on August 1, 2011 by pearlsandprose

One of the things I love best about California is the bright color everywhere. The light is so beautiful it makes hues pop even more. Bougainvillea is a huge favorite of mine. Pretty much maintenance-free once it’s established. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged beach cruiser, boogie board, bougainvillea, fitness center, red railings, Southern California, vintage ashtray | 9 Comments

Rocky in warmer times

Posted on November 6, 2009 by pearlsandprose

In my last post, I talked about how mon petit chien, Rocky, hates the cold weather on the East Coast after growing up in Southern California. These photos show the Rock living the good life, basking in the sun by … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Maltese | Tagged beach towel, Giant bird of paradise, Southern California, swimming pool, terra cotta pot | Leave a comment