I recently returned from a business trip to Maui and Kauai. Lucky me! I wanted to share the above postcard money shot taken at the St. Regis Princeville in Kauai. I toured this property on a drizzly Sunday morning. It was stunningly beautiful! You need to scrap together your pennies to stay here, but worth…
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Micro Library #15
The newest addition to the micro library network in South Pasadena. My husband and mother alerted me to this one. On an idyllic, treelined street set amongst mature landscaping, this micro library is a winner in the curb appeal department. Time to check out some books! *Tina
Utility Box Art #4
One of the simplest in design, but interesting nonetheless. A beautiful bonsai tree placed against a repeating geometric pattern. The process of raising bonsai requires controlling the kind of shape the trees take and allowing it to achieve its most beautiful, balanced form. In essence, both of these mediums are controlled. One is achieved naturally and…
Front Door Series #7
Another red door. What can I say? I love red! This color scheme and feel is very similar to Front Door #5, with a darker gray for the house color and simple landscaping. A cute little Fiat is always parked in front of the house. How divine! *Tina
Many Glacier Hotel
Built by Louis Hall and the Great Northern Railway in 1914-15, it’s the largest hotel in Glacier National Park with 214 guest rooms. Lofty peaks surround the hotel and its balcony overlooking Swiftcurrent Lake offers one of the finest mountain views anywhere. The secluded location was intentionally selected to entice visitors to explore the natural…
Utility Box Art #3
This box is next to a gas station and it is a welcome sight. It reminds of a doodle on a massive scale. Upon closer inspection, you can see birds, plants and roses. With South Pasadena being a neighbor to Pasadena, home of the Rose Parade, the roses are definitely appropriate. Not knowing the artist’s…
Utility Box Art #2
The art on this utility box pays homage to America’s first ostrich farm. The Cawston Ostrich Farm was started in 1886 when Edward Cawston brought ostriches to California to cash in on the popularity of ostrich feathers as fashion by cutting out the middlemen and raising his own birds. Most of the birds he imported…
Utility Box Art #1
South Pasadena Arts Council spearheaded an arts program to spruce up ten drab utility boxes with colorful, unique paintings. Public art builds a sense of community and these boxes capture the unique spirit of our city’s history and distinctive culture. This box is a vibrant representation of our weekly farmers market featuring the venue, our…
Micro Library #14
Happy New Year! Life has been full with celebrating birthdays (mine and my husband’s) and holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s), but it is time to get back into the groove. My colleague told me about this micro library down the street from her duplex. The most original so far in this series and well…
Glacier Park Lodge
My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year by taking us all on vacation. Six adults and two children traveling together to spend time together as a family. We took Amtrak from Southern California to Glacier National Park, which is a great way to arrive at the park, rested and refreshed. We stayed at…