This is the Mission San Xavier del Bac (White Dove of the Desert) just outside of Tucson. Where All Is Calm All Is Bright. Mission San Xavier del Bac The first foundations of the church were laid in 1700. The present church was built between 1783 - 1797 by the Franciscan Fathers Juan Bautista Velderrain and Juan Bautista Llorenz. Upon entering the nave you find whitewashed walls enhanced with beautiful paintings and designs. The domes and ... View the Post
How Will You Celebrate
How Will You Celebrate Thanksgiving? Will it look something like this? How Will You Celebrate I was raised celebrating Thanksgiving day fairly traditionally. We would begin the day watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, followed by football. As the last of eight kids, our 20 ft table practically groaned from the weight of the turkey and all the trimmings. "Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell I've even been to Plymouth Rock and of course heard the story of the first ... View the Post
Arts and Crafts Interiors
Arts and Crafts Interiors. The Arts and Crafts movement began in the late 19th century. It was brought about by the thoughts of John Ruskin and William Crane who supported social reform. They believed that good design was linked to a good society. Their thinking influenced designer William Morris. An exterior photo of his home The Red House was shown in last Monday's post on Arts and Crafts exteriors. Arts and Crafts Interiors Everything in The Red House was handcrafted. A beautiful wooden ... View the Post
The Gamble House Exterior Arts and Crafts
The Gamble House was built in 1908 by brothers Charles S. Green and Henry M. Greene. It has been recognized as a true showcase representing the best of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. The Gamble House Exterior Arts and Crafts. The founder of the Arts and Crafts movement was William Morris. Morris, born in England in 1834, created the Arts and Crafts movement in response to his dissatisfaction with mass-produced goods so prevalent in the Victorian Era. A true Renaissance man, he ... View the Post
Little Old Lady from Pasadena Friday Freebie
It was a perfect day in Pasadena last Saturday. I arrived in the morning at the Gamble House to ensure that I would be able to purchase a ticket to view the home. While waiting for my tour to start I decided I would take the advice of Joni from Cote de Texas and do a walk by of neighborhood homes. Little Old Lady from Pasadena Friday Freebie. Little Old Lady from Pasadena Friday Freebie I love how this bright red door just pops against this grey exterior with white and black ... View the Post
Hurray for Hollywood
After leaving French General my daughter and I made our way over to Hollywood Boulevard so she could see the sidewalk of stars. Hurray for Hollywood! Hurray for Hollywood We were also starved and spotted this sign and made a beeline for this darling cafe. Every inch of Cafe Audrey was dedicated to her film career and wonderful humanitarian efforts. If you are a fan you will love it. There were also several cute shops. This was Varga and it had ... View the Post