Here it is! The bloom lasted exactly one week. 
Mum reminded me that the cutting for this plant actually came from Auntie G in Seattle.
(photo taken at 6:30 am)
(photo taken at 11:30pm)
I have lived in my neighborhood for three and almost a half years now and never noticed these guys! They have old railings, lamp posts, tubs, lumber, bricks and inside they have a collection of doors and light fixtures. I had fun looking at the selection of doors. I plan to drop by on a regular basis. Take cash!
We had a little scare near the Mystery House last Thursday, to say the least! A small grass fire consumed an empty lot that is next to a house built on stilts. You may be able to see the water that the fireman is laying down next to the house. 
Yes, that is Mount Wilson this evening a 7pm.
The hawk is happy to hang out.
This is the tree before it was trimmed.
This is the tree now.
It is normally a great view without the presence of wildfire!
I spent the early morning grooving over a remodel of a ranch home on AT and Atomic Ranch today. The trend and poularity of stainless in the remodeled kitchen is almost becoming too mainstream for me. Putting in panels on the appliances that match the cabinets are a great idea! And, how about vintage? I thought about refurbishing my stovetop, but if I do, will it work in the remodeled kitchen? I went on line to do some searching. I can repaint the stove grates, replace the drip pans, rechrome the burner knob plates, and replace the knobs with classic reproductions.
I am also working on the Western-Holly Robertshaw oven. Because of the self-venting many of the clock/timer knobs have been burned by the heat and crumbled away. I could also use some racks for the broiler. I love the way this oven cooks. Although it is small, it cooks to perfection.
We hung sheers, switched the coffee tables and changed the angle of the red setee.
A new painting by H.K. Zamani and a $20 chair from a church rummage sale.
The rods and sheers are from my Mum's house. 
My parents are extending their kitchen and have six perfectly good windows that are looking for a new home! Yay!
After attending a beautiful wedding ceremony of family friends on the cliffs of Palos Verdes, my eyes fell on this house. The configuration of new sight lines with flags warn of things to come. This house has obvious challenges. The concrete patio and over hangs might have cracks all over them. The hillside might actually be unstable and falling away. The view from this house is spectacular. On this afternoon, the shimmering Pacific Ocean is only offset by a beautiful single story church of modest size. Losing Modernist architecture is always tough!
Check out the flickr slide show on Bruce Goff. 
Look Eames fabric!
If you are looking for quality fabric at bargain prices,
You will find it here at SAS Fabrics. 
It is time to thin out the succulents! This is just one plant!
to keep them the size of an iceberg lettuce! 
There is a row of shrubs planted, 
