MISSION HILLS LIFE BLOG: 10/1/11

Halloween Night Snaps

Thank you again to my amazing neighborhood for these fotos! Happy Halloween from Mission Hills Life.

Craft Revolution: Mid-Century Style Comes to Mingei | San Diego Uptown News

SAN DIEGO’S CRAFT REVOLUTION

From Post-War Modern to California Design

Oct 16, 11 through Apr 15, 12

IMAGE SOURCE: www.mingei.org

IMAGE SOURCE: mingei.org

At the end of the exhibit is Ellamarie and Jackson Wooley’s huge “Reflective Sun” wall sculpture, which once graced the San Diego Civic Theatre. There’s a sad tale connected to its eventual removal but that does not diminish its brilliance, capping an exhibit worthy of multiple visits.

Craft Revolution: Mid-Century Style Comes to Mingei | San Diego Uptown News

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Halloween - My Family Memories by Lorraine Hiddleson

I will be scanning and posting pages from the 6 volumes that make up my grandmother's life story. These pages hold so many wonderful memories and stories, simple and heart warming. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. Happy Halloween!
My Family Memories - Halloweens by Lorraine Hiddleson

First Model Home of Inspiration Heights | San Diego Uptown News

A historical look at one of the oldest subdivisions in San Diego.
By Ronald V. May

IMAGE SOURCE: sduptownnews.com

The story of the Henry H. Nelson Speculation House at 1955 Sunset Blvd. and many other creations by Melhorn, Wahrenberger and other distinguished builders will be the focus of the Mission Hills Heritage Annual Lecture to be held at the Francis Parker School on Randolph Street on Jan. 21, 2012. The public is welcome to attend.

First Model Home of Inspiration Heights | San Diego Uptown News

W.Lewis & Pioneer Park Images: Halloween Pet Costumes (Video)

A few images I snapped while out this weekend. Thank you to my fantastic neighbors.

Old Town San Diego's Dia de los Muertos

When:‎ Monday, 10:00AM. to 10:00PM; Tuesday, 10:00PM to 6:00PM

Old Town State Historic Park & Surrounding areas.

Free

(619) 297-3100 or oldtownsandiegoguide.com

http://www.missionvalleynews.com/article/Local_News/Around_Old_Town/DIA_DE_LOS_MUERTOS/23089

http://www.facebook.com/DiaDeLosMuertosOTSD

Old Town San Diego's Dia de los Muertos

All That Authenticity May Be Getting Old - NYTimes.com

Unornamental aesthetic...

A deluge of vintage and artisanal products is now available online and through mass-market retailers. Has authenticity become just another fad?

Image: flickr/kitschydigitals

I like the approach:

As they began furnishing their new house from scratch, they found themselves choosing pieces with clean, modern lines that “could be a backdrop for whatever we were interested in at the moment,” Mr. Siegel said. In other words, he said, “not trying to express your personality and your total individuality with every single thing in your house.”

You must click over to this link rich article in the NYTimes, link below. I feel the same way after furnishing a home with vintage, I am inspired for clean, minimal, with pops of color per the season.

Enjoy this article by: EMILY WEINSTEIN

All That Authenticity May Be Getting Old - NYTimes.com