1950 Rose Bowl tickets
Because of Jesus, when January 1st falls on a Sunday, the Rose Bowl and the Parade are on Monday. Such is the case this year,… Read More »1950 Rose Bowl tickets
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MCM tropical fish divided tray – Treasure Craft
Treasure Craft was apparently the last significant California pottery company in operation. I love this tropical fish and the bold colors. Photo by SoCal.
Dutton’s Books (1975)
Dutton’s Books was a great independent bookstore for the LA area. Alas, both locations (both on Magnolia) closed in the 2000’s. This painting is signed… Read More »Dutton’s Books (1975)
Don’t be a Drip – Conserve Water
PSA for California and the rest of the Southwest. Photo by Grasons.
Exit, pursued by a bear
It looked like maybe part of some lawn display. Not quite right for a California flag. Photo by A Better Solution.
Downtown LA gang wars painting
At least that’s what I gather the topic is. What really sells it for me is the harpy with an AK. Photo by A Better… Read More »Downtown LA gang wars painting
USS Tilefish – California Submarine Veterans
Tilefish was a WWII submarine built in the Bay Area and saw a few tours of duty in the Pacific, followed by some action around… Read More »USS Tilefish – California Submarine Veterans
Disneyland Toy Diorama
This is pretty amazing. I’ve seen other dioramas, but they are more faithful in a way. The Matterhorn looks like the Matterhorn. But on this… Read More »Disneyland Toy Diorama
Tiki Art from the OC Weekly by SHAG
Big fans of SHAG here. I thought maybe this was from ages ago when he was more a local Orange County artist, but no… looks… Read More »Tiki Art from the OC Weekly by SHAG
Emerald Dry by Paul Masson
Photo by True Legacy.