Tag: tile

• The Watts Towers of Simon Rodia – State Historic Park | Exploring Los Angeles, California

  

  The first time I read about Watts Towers, I was in grade school and living in Glendale, which is a suburb of Los Angeles. Even at a young age I was intrigued by this public art work display, and the artist behind it, Simon Rodia. Although I am not an artist, I have always had…

  shezlikethewind

  April 7, 2021

  U.S. National Parks, USA Travel

  art, artist, california, construction, explore, historic, history, hollywood, italian, los angeles, road trip, simon rodia, state park, tile, travel, vacation, watts towers

• Scotty’s Castle – Death Valley National Park | Exploring California

  

  Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley, California is an intriguing look into the luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy during the roaring 20’s. What is even more intriguing is the story behind this classic Mission Revival style home in the midst of nowhere. It was the secluded winter hideaway for Chicago millionaires Albert and Bessie Johnson, from…

  shezlikethewind

  February 28, 2021

  U.S. National Parks

  antique, architecture, california, death valley, desert, glacier national park, historic, homes, interior design, luxury, road trip, scotty's castle, spanish, tile, travel, vacaton