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STICKS AND STONES- A CARMEL COTTAGE BUILT BY PERRY NEWBERRY
As I read ”Carmel A History In Architecture” by Kent Seavey Carmel: A History in Architecture (CA) (Images of America), I spot a photo of a stone cottage named: Sticks And Stones and realize it is...
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THE TWIGERY-FLORAL ART BY MICHAEL MERRITT-AIFD
I arrive in Carmel and find the sweetest “thank you” gift from my niece and her husband. A tin watering can shaped like a fairy tale cottage is sitting on my mantle. It is from The Twigery- a shop I...
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THE SECRET GARDEN – ONE OF CARMEL’S HIDDEN COURTYARDS
Who can resist entering a secret garden? Certainly not “moi”. But I hardly expected to see one boldly announcing its name. Can it still be a secret? Nevertheless, I love the Secret Garden walkway and...
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MORGAN COURT – ONE OF CARMEL’S HIDDEN COURTYARDS
I walk by Morgan Court in the morning on my way to get coffee and the newspaper. It is on Lincoln between 7th and 8th streets. Although not as large as some other courtyards, it is my favorite....
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SUNWISE TURN – A HUGH COMSTOCK FAIRYTALE COTTAGE IN CARMEL-BY-THE SEA
I first catch a glimpse of this cottage while in the car with my husband. Of course, I politely ask that he pull over so I can take some shots of this charmer. (STOP THE CAR RIGHT NOW!) It is only...
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CARMEL’S SECRET COURTYARDS AND PASSAGEWAYS – BELL TOWER COURT
On my way home from running errands, I decide to swing through another of Carmel’s Hidden Courts and Passageways. As I come up 7th, I turn into Tiger Lilly Florist. I love what they do with their...
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CARMEL’S SECRET COURTYARDS AND PASSAGEWAYS – MISSION LANE
When does a sidewalk between some small office buildings and a parking lot become a “lane”? Well just wait and see if you don’t agree this is not your average sidewalk. Mission Lane (Mission Street...
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MEREDITH’S LINENS AND SUCH
I walk by Linens & Such quite often. It is a tiny shop full of fabrics that practically burst out of the door. I am intrigued by the garden that is being created on this corner. I admire the...
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CARMEL’S COTTAGE GARDENS- ADDING FOCAL POINTS
We have now established boundaries , an entrance and paths in our Cottage Garden. Examine the view from both inside the garden and inside the cottage. What view is pleasing and should be left open...
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CYPRESS HOUSE- THE FIRST HOUSE BUILT ON VALLEY VIEW ROAD
Cypress House, a unique redwood Arts and Crafts cottage designed in 1926 by R. Seymour, a Chicago graphic artist, was the first built on Valley View on Carmel Point. Seymour’s wife found it too...
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