A POP of color! Fun!

Even garage doors can be fun! Check out this line up of contrasting colors along a parking alley at Civano, the beautiful planned and eco-aware community in Tucson. 

Tucson Trivia Day! Tucson is Arizona's Tinsel Town ~

Did you know that Tucson is the setting for hundreds of films and TV shows? Just west of town you can visit Old Tucson Studios and learn all about the rich history of film production that brought you films and shows such as Arizona, Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, Young Riders, Young Guns, Tombstone and many, many more! To learn more about this amazing place and read the long list of credits, click here. It is a really fun day trip! 

Happy Memorial Day and THANK YOU, veterans!

There is so much more to Memorial Day than having a barbecue to kick off summer or grabbing a sale deal at the mall. Click on this link to learn about this important holiday. I was surprised at how much I didn't know! If you know anyone who is serving or who has served, make sure to thank them for all they do to keep us free and safe. Enjoy the day! 

Traffic Jam Solution?

I imagine that riding in this rickshaw would be quite an adventure! You are protected under a folding roof and the driver is peddling the bicycle madly to get you to your destination. This particular one is a eye-catching piece of yard art. The owner of the house had a long-time business in the Pacific and the entire house is filled with treasures from the Far East. Fun!

Is this green oasis in Tucson? Yep!

So we are regularly breaking the 100 degree mark and it's nice to know that there are many places in Tucson that are green and cool and offer a respite from the heat. Here is a lovely view of one of the patio areas in beautiful St Philip's Plaza, definitely one of my favorite Tucson spots!  

St Philip's is a veritable Restaurant Row!

OK, is it just me or does the name "Reforma" seem like a weird name for a restaurant? Sounds like the awesome Pilates "Reformer" machine! Anyway, the location in St Philip's Plaza makes this a handy place for my office to have happy hour. Reforma offers what they call "modern" Mexican food. They also have killer cocktails! 

Throwback Thursday ~ Barrio Beauty Remains the Same!

25 May 2010

Tucson's Barrio Beauty ~

Here's another classic Tucson Barrio home - thick adobe walls help insulate against the intense desert heat. Tucson's barrio district (also called Barrio Historico or Barrio Libre) is a treasure trove of charming adobe homes - many date from the 1800's. Adjacent to Tucson's downtown, this small area is now a mix of private residences and offices for lawyers & other professionals.

To see other similar beauties, click on the "Barrio" label and/or the "Doorway/Entry" label below this post. Here's additional historical info: http://southwest.library.arizona.edu/barr/body.1_div.2.html