Category: Architecture

December 28, 2012 /

BEGUILING BOOKS

I know one day I will own a Kindle – but, for now let me enjoy the gravity and enchantment of a book.

December 25, 2012 /

SUNRISE OVER THE MOVIE COLONY

No worries, no responsibilities, no deadlines, no appointments, no meetings, no agenda, no obligations, and I think I can handle it for just about a week… Christmas week. How about you? Wishing you a New Year of civility, accomplishment, profound good humor, and love.

December 24, 2012 /

2012 – Holidays with a stack of books, a ham (I’m not referring to my husband), and a desert sojourn

Top dog and I are venturing out for a spell. At Midnight on Christmas Eve look for Santa and his reindeer flying above Wilshire Blvd. In the morning I’ll be cooking for twenty-one. Oh my! I wish you all a joyous-warm-wonderful holiday, Vickie

December 21, 2012 /

SANTA’S ELVES AT HOLLYWOOD AND VINE

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December 20, 2012 /

2. HOLLYWOOD BLVD. LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE – 1950

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December 19, 2012 /

MID-CENTURY PALM SPRINGS

This is an architect’s office. In the reception area there hangs a rendering of the Palm Springs Tennis Club. Name that (those) architect (s)!

December 19, 2012 /

PALM SPRINGS – 1954

Palm Canyon Drive – 1954:

December 18, 2012 /

THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER – LOS ANGELES – 1940

Another great image from photographer, Ralph Morris:

December 14, 2012 /

MARION DAVIES HOUSE LIT UP FOR CHRISTMAS – 1937

I may have mentioned Marion’s domestic arrangements and a boxy, boring, Tudor… My friend at http://foxpudding.wordpress.com/ said I must be referring to Mr. Hearst. If you check out his posts you will find wit and a deep appreciation of fine arts. In the meantime here’s the house at Christmas:

December 14, 2012 /

1931 – IN BEVERLY HILLS EVEN CACTUS GOT LIT

Christmas in Beverly Hills, 1931: