Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voices whisper in thetrees...

Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voices whisper in the trees..., a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Autumn Sonata ~

Autumn Sonata ~, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Golden Ears in mist, "my morning sonata", awaken in my slumber to see the awakening of the sleeping giant. 

Golden Ears Bridge before sunrise today (October 11, 2012)

Surrey, BC

Worker on a mission ~

Worker on a mission ~, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Taken at the Central Courtyard, Mission San Juan Capistrano,
Also known as the Plaza, was a work area and the heart of Mission life. Three zanjas (water channels) ran through Mission grounds and under the west wing into the Industrial area. Fr. O'Sillivan built the Moorish-style fountain. dedicated to the Four Evangelist, and planted most of the trees in the 1920's. Most of t he Mission's concerts and special events tak place here. This one of the many beautiful flowers in the Mission's garden, visited by hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, geckos I've seen and many more, plus the tourist that comes year round. The beautiful fountain's image will be posted soon to get a good view point of Mission San Juan Capistrano.
This is also where the little birds wing their way back to the most famous Mission in California, the village of San Juan Capistrano takes on a fiesta air and the visitors from all parts of the world, and all walks of life, gather in great numbers to witness the "miracle" of the return of the swallows.
After the summer spent within the sheltered walls of the Old Mission in San Juan Capistrano, the swallows take flight again, and on the Day of San Juan, October 23, they leave after circling the Mission bidding farewell to the "JEWEL OF ALL MISSIONS".
San Juan Capistrano, California

September 27, 2012

Cruising the Naples Island ~

Cruising the Naples Island ~, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

An authentic Gondola ride experience in California ala Venice, our gondolier rowed across the lagoon and through the canals of Naples, around the island. An enchanting experience, watched the sunset as we stroll along the millionaire's houses along the canal. A romantic treat for my mom & dad, but I tag along to take photos.
Gondola Ride, Naples Island, Long Beach, California
September 26, 2012

THE COURT YARD LA CASA DE ESTUDILLO

THE COURT YARD LA CASA DE ESTUDILLO, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/limoz5412/8051460492/in/photostream/

Me Without You ~

Me Without You ~, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

And where would I be without You
I'd be packing my bags when I need to stay
I'd be chasing every breeze that blows my way
I'd be building my kingdom just to watch it fade away
Its true
That's me without you
That's me without you
That's me without you
Dont know where I'd be without you ~ TOBY MAC

"REMEMBERING YOUR LOST LOVE ONES"

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Situated in San Diego County on the Fort Rosecrans Military reservation, the cemetery is located approximately 10 miles west of San Diego, overlooking the bay and the city.

Many Fort Rosecrans interments date to the early years of the California Territory, including the remains of the casualties of the battle of San Pasqual. Shortly after the United States declared war on Mexico in May 1846, Brigadier Stephen Watts Kearney was tasked with conquering Mexico’s northern provinces, New Mexico and California. While Kearny demonstrated his considerable gift for administrative command with his acquisition of the New Mexican territory, he faced a more difficult task in California. Expecting a show of force from the Mexican Californios, Kearney set out west from New Mexico. Upon reaching California, Kit Carson intercepted him and his men, who informed him the territory had been taken by American settlers in the Bear Flag Revolt. Kearney sent 200 of his men back to New Mexico with the news and continued forward with one-third of his force. Unfortunately, the success of the revolt had been exaggerated and, before reaching their destination, Kearney and his men encountered a group of Californios intent on keeping more U.S. troops out of their homeland.

In the subsequent Battle of San Pasqual, 19 of Kearney’s men and an untold number of Californios lost their lives. Initially, the dead were buried where they fell, but by 1874 the remains had been removed to the San Diego Military Reservation. Eight years later, the bodies were again reinterred at what is now Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. In 1922, the San Diego chapter of the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West had a large boulder brought from the battlefield and placed at the gravesite with a plaque affixed that lists the names of the dead.

Another notable monument in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery commemorates the deaths of 62 sailors in a boiler explosion aboard the USS Bennington. The Bennington, which had just returned from maneuvers in the Pacific, was anchored in San Diego Harbor. On July 21, 1905, the crew was ordered to depart in search for the USS Wyoming, which had lost a propeller at sea. At approximately 10:30 a.m., an explosion in the boiler room ripped through the ship, killing and wounding the majority of the crew. Two days later the remains of soldiers and sailors were brought to the post cemetery and interred in an area known as Bennington Plot.

Fort Rosecrans became a National Cemetery on Oct. 5, 1934. The decision to make the post cemetery part of the national system came, in part, due to changes in legislation that greatly increased the number of persons eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Grave space in San Francisco National Cemetery then grew increasingly limited. In addition, southern California was experiencing a phenomenal population growth during this period, and there was a definitive need for more burial sites. www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftrosecrans.asp

Sea, Sand, Shore of La Jolla.Ca

Sea, Sand, Shore of La Jolla copy, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Is it Time To Go Home Yet

Is it Time To Go Home Yet, a photo by lisa 1377 on Flickr.

Tonight I decided to process a photo; out of hundreds of images I haven't touch in the last 6 months from around my town to all the travels I've been to this is something that caught my very eye. Be it metaphoric or symbolic it's all up to you. For me it is still something beautiful as it serve it's purpose, as when it was new or on it's aging years. 

Happy Wednesday!! Cheers

New England Style Ideas For You

I love to transform & to do interior designing and make-over for my house & friends, & an obsession for all things vintage! I am inspired by lots of different decorating styles including shabby chic, New England style, French, rustic country house style and over the past months I’ve been really drawn to repurposing lightings and furnitures, reclaimed wood and dressers. 

I like to decorate with an eclectic mix of aged, salvaged pieces of furniture, quirky vintage finds, French and Swedish antiques in chalky whites, greys, blues and greens. I like to incorporate salvaged architectural finds into my interiors and I’m a big fan of re-purposing and upcycling furniture.

I generally prefer to decorate with whites and neutrals as it offers more versatility but my main objective when decorating a room is to make sure there is plenty of character, interest, personality, warmth and texture. This blog is simply a scrapbook of some home inspirations, ideas and the things I love. It is a creative outlet and if nothing else, I would hope this blog provides some eye candy for you to enjoy when you want to get away from it all!

These are ideas I’ve gathered from the creative juices of friends blogs around, I hope you don’t mind. I have a new project for a special client, it’s the guest room, master’s bathroom (putting in a new chandy), and lightings for the formal dining. 

I love gathering ideas and using them for my new look & a much more creative way for a purpose, making it beautiful! 

Please watch for it. Have fun with me and show me what have you done lately. 

Enjoy and thanks for dropping by. 

Bonjour!

below are my inspiration ideas i've gathered before i've started one of my summer projects.

a room before the transformation~

a room make - over, a finished project ~

freshly painted room in aqua blue and wainscoting panels a new crystal chandy has added to the charm of this guest room. what are your thoughts?

If it’s all in the detail, then the detail certainly comes into play when you are looking after others at home. Overnight guests are ultimate challenge to a hostess: how can you make their stay with you memorable and comfortable? The answer is, naturally, in the detail: an old maxim from all those ‘how to be a good hostess’ books recommended that the said hostess slept a night in every one of her spare rooms. This you may not want to do – indeed, you may not have more than one guest room; but at least go into the room and look at it clinically from a stranger’s point of view.

Lovely bed linen; a light that is tall enough to illuminate your book, plus, of course, a good book to read, a small vase of freshly picked flowers and a glass for midnight water; and – important this – a bedside alarm clock: all these are the considerate finishing touches. You want your guest to wake up re-fresh and rested. A good breakfast will leave your guest a wonderful feeling of being home and at rest. 

Enjoy, and thanks for visiting!

W

White is the color of calm. Give in, one lazy late summer afternoon, to your fall moods and brew a pot of your favorite tea. Find a spot near a window, and sit quietly for a while, doing nothing. Observe the season’s light-see the changing colors of the season as it spills across the country. Now allow your eye to wander across the bookshelves, recalling as you do a favorite novel, a beloved photograph album, a memorable collection of gardening essays. And pour more tea. Now it is time for reflection, for re-experiencing your surroundings, for seeing old things in new ways. Soothe your spirit by surrounding yourself with flowers, each one white as snow yet bursting with fragrance and life. And gather objects – stoneware bowls, porcelain pitchers, a milk-glass vase-use in your display.

Daydream. Let the softness of a rose’s petals, the bright, grassy smell of a bouquet

 of daisies, the trumpet-shape blossoms of paper white awaken your senses and 

hint the goodbye of summer and welcomes the inevitable of autumn. Fill a bowl

with baby’s breath effervescent and white.  Take note of the rose flower, sculptural and exquisite, with its neatly tucked petals and graceful height. 

Tranquility is born of quiet observation, and peace comes our way when we lit it. So, as the afternoon passes, silent and still, and nature is soon to sleeps, leaves will start to fall to the ground, brooks will start to whisper less and slowly will slumber till fall. After all, time may fell suspended but it’s not! 

Feel at home & enjoy The joy of tea time

Home comforts

 last days of summer , story book of charms

“before & after”, one summer project

summer berries 

A favorite fruit cake, let me share it with you?

white ceramic tea pots & pitchers i collect adorns the top of my fireplace

a flea market find; an old coffee mill, added charm to my buffet table & white ceramic collection wares.

a friend hand me down her heirloom crochet

 table cloths & runners, what a treasure! 

Another project I’ve finished my Old Italian chair I’ve re-purposed and upholstered. A stunning difference. Doesn’t it make you love whites?

projects ~  i guess i made myself super busy this summer, with all my trips & projects. I want to do it till winter. how about you?

 let me add whim to this chair & tea set; i would love to share with you.

a special tea set, a treasure i want to pass to my one & only daughter. she loves my decor finds too.

a job well done, my project adores my living room

did i tell you that i also collect tassels? not only teapots and tea cups, but tassels, yes I love 'em hanging everywhere.

a few of my favorite collections & decors for summer. 

stay tuned for more before & after photos. 

Thanks for the visit. 

Merci beaucoup!