"H" is for Heads, Hats, Handbags in Hermosa Beach (ABC Wednesday)

Spotted last night, in a vintage clothing store window, on the drive home from my night photo class.
Post inspired by Yankee in Belgrade (only "Bibi" posted real people!)

See other H's at Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday.

A Hopping, Arty Place

A Starbucks afternoon at PV mall

Starbucks is a place majority of us love to hate - and end up there because it's THERE and it's warm and cozy. This one is livened up with "Mexican Tinwork Tiles" creations by 5th grade students at Point Vicente Grade School, as part of the Art at Your Fingertips projects bringing wonderful and diverse exposure to creating art at the local schools. An artist creates a project, teaches volunteer parents who in turn, teach the projects in the classroom. I've done that when my son was little and, in addition to being very rewarding, it reaffirmed my admiration for teachers' skills and perseverence.

Wednesday Doorways (Promenade on the Peninsula)

Red door - framed.

Off with their heads -- and tops too.

I always liked the pretty red doors of Talbots (a conservative women's clothing store) at PV mall.

Makes it all the more funny to see the mannequin in a state of undress.

MONO MARKET at Lee Vining, CA

Perched on the south-west edge of Mono Lake, in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains, Lee Vining (population 220 in 2010) has various motels, an up-scale souvenir shop, a good diner (Nicely's Cafe where we go for breakfast every time we visit the Mammoth area), and this well stocked, tidy and clean Market.

Having a PATINE moment?

At the furniture store in the former HELMS bakery building in Culver City.

Cast Shadows

In drawing class this week, we worked on shading for the 3-D effect and understanding the type of shadows...who knew there were so many (cast, core, and two others I don't remember.) So here is my tribute to the cast shadow. And, for the record, I'd like it known that I'm not a PV suburban bumpkin but have worn a boots-tights-skirt outfit BEFORE seeing women of all ages in UK wearing this style, which was apparent even to my usually oblivious-to-fashion engineering co-worker. :D

In front of Bristol Farms, RHE (Oct 2010)

On PV Library roof parking, 14 October 2010

Delivering the "Real Thing"

Morning delivery at Peninsula Center, reflected in the seasonal window of Pier One Imports.

Positive & Negative Space

The location is "The Village" storefronts which share a parking lot with the main library in Palos Verdes. One of the stores is used by the PV Art Center for classes. The photo was taken after the Monday night drawing class where we talked about looking at and drawing the negative space behind the object (dark) and the positive space of the object (light).

"K" is for Keramik ... Bauer Pottery Co. of Los Angeles

I often drive by treasure of an antique/junk store, Antique Effects, located in Lomita (2050 Pacific Coast Hwy), and the bright colors of Bauer Pottery always catch my eye. Every once in a while I go in. The store is packed and a mess for most part but the ceramics are very nicely organized. Just last week, I found a creamer of the original numbered Spode Gainsborough earthenware for only $24 (the set my husband had before we were married.) I did not buy any of the Bauer dishes but there is always the next time.

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Bridge to Promenade (Sunday Bridges)

Bridges from the parking structure to the PV mall (Promenade at the Peninsula) with the hill of wild mustard that's part of the nature preserve.

See many bridges at Louis La Vache's Sunday Bridges.

Afternoon at Historic Ballard Neighborhood - Seattle, WA

A model, a photographer & a side-kick, Ballard, WA

On my way to Ballard Locks, I got sidetracked by a sign leading to Historic Ballard and found many splendid late 1800's and early 1900's buildings. (I could not resist snapping a photo of this interesting group.)

Hansen Building, built ca. 1905, 5101 Ballard Ave.

The sign on the side of the building is posted by The Ballard Historical Society with the following description: "Built by Swan Hansen, the president of the Horse Shoe Mining Co., this elegant brick structure was home to the Henry Brothers Saloon. By 1908 the Pederson & Olsen Bar took up residence on the ground floor and stayed until Prohibition. during the dry years, Walter Forrester operated the Ballard Hand Laundry, which was reputedly a speakeasy. The laundry remained in business until the '50s. In 1971 the owners began restoring the building, which sparked the preservation movement on Ballard Avenue."

Yarn store, Ballard Ave.

The area has very interesting stores, many restaurants, and more bars that I've ever seen on a three block stretch.

'L' is for Lunada Hardware has Lumber

Lunada Bay is one of the original 1920's planned developments in Palos Verdes, along with Malaga Cove and Miraleste - however, once the Depression hit, most of the grandiose development plans were stalled. The charming Lunada Bay business building, which houses the good-ol'-fashioned hardware store, was built in 1967 by Clark, Hendrickson, and Knox (architects) and Robert Zicarro Construction Co. (builder).

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Reflecting at the PV Mall

A cheery window display at the Promenade on the Peninsula.

Panda Express: It's What's For Dinner in PV

If you look beyond the appealing melons, you'll see a long line at the Panda Express Chinese Food counter inside Pavilions market. While it may seem that I'm picking on my fellow PV residents, if I liked Panda Express, I'd be right there in the line with them. So my alternative is to grab the freshly baked rotisserie chicken and a warm loaf of French bread, and along with some quick side dishes, I've got a "cooked" meal for the three of us.

February Theme Day: WOOD

Elwood Nursery sign, Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Est. - Sept. 2009

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants of the City Daily Photo Theme Day.

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"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" ...

... "just like the ones I used to know, where the car-tops glisten???" - not quite what I had in mind but the busy Peninsula Center parking lot does look festive to me.
However, for a real Winter Wonderland treat, head East to Antjas' Sudbury Daily Photo.
Back in the neighborhood, Amy encountered an uncertain doorman.

Fall Colors - PV Style

or Peninsula Center parking lot reflected... I do like the retro chair fabrics.

Convict Lake Store

Camping out at Convict Lake is not really "roughing it" - for treats or any forgotten items, there is always the store. Adjacent to the store are cabins that are very popular with the fishing crowd.

Mall Defense

The Northrop F-5E fighter aircraft was on static display at the mall during the PV Peninsula fair held in early June. The airplane belongs to the Western Museum of Flight, located at the Torrance Airport.

'Y' is for Yummy Yogurt (abc Wednesday)

Located on a side street between the PV mall and the main library, the store is seems to do good business throughout the year. This photo was taken last July. I drove by today and it still looks pretty much the same.

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