Showing posts with label Amarillo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amarillo. Show all posts
I was scrolling through my photos, and ran across some old favorites. A couple of years ago while visiting home, we drove by these beautiful horses on the outskirts of town. Of course, I made Mark pull over immediately. I didn't know if the horses would be startled by my walking up to them, but instead they very willing models.
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I can barely believe it, but We're Home Again!! We were gone for 3 weeks and 2 days, and traveled over 1800 miles. We traveled to Amarillo TX, Santa Fe NM, back to Amarillo, and Fri. drove to Austin. Finally today we reached Houston again. I have to admit that I was nervous about what I might see, but a lot of the damage has already been cleaned up. I'm so thankful to say, that my house received no damage at all, and all of my neighbors seem to be without damage too. Now, I haven't dared to open my fridge yet, because I am very afraid. After so many days w/out power, who knows what might be happening in there. Oooh, yuck. Smells and all, I'm so glad to be home. I actually started to forget what it looked like!The weird thing is that I feel so out of sorts. I'm not sure why...maybe I'm just tired. I think I feel a kind of sadness about everything that has happened in this town that I love so much. I guess it takes time to clean up your emotions, too. Although, it is nice to have all those little things that make me happy. For example:
1. Sitting down to watch The Soup.
2. Drinking my favorite coffee from Whole Foods (Mexico, Zaragoza).
3.Working on my trusty Mac.
4. Wearing my favorite slippers.
5. And (hopefully) going to my favorite coffee shop again, depending on the whole having electricity thing.
Still in my home town, visiting all of my old haunts. When I was growing up, my family and I used to load up in the car and drive around our favorite neighborhood. It is Amarillo's most prestigious neighborhood, called Wolflin. Only "Old Money" need apply to reside here. Many of the streets are brick paved, and lined with beautiful trees. (Which in Amarillo is a rare commodity).
This house has been my personal favorite since I was a teenager. I love the Spanish influence combined with the bright blue. From what I here, this color was not very popular among the neighbors, but I love it! I would love to have a blue house, and be just like Frida Kahlo.
I actually did some work in the house above, while at my very first design job. I was still in school, and I was in awe of being in such a fantastic place.
There is a very eclectic mix of architectural styles in this neighborhood. From the tiniest cottages, to large mansions. Many of these houses are registered historical landmarks. Unfortunately many of these homes have been knocked down in recent years, to build bigger ones. That part makes me sad. I grew up admiring so many of these houses, and my love affair with architecture began, in part; because of them.
From Amarillo, TX! I am back in my hometown visiting family and friends. I realize my posting has been rather sparse. We are having lots of fun, but its not easy to post. For one thing, I've been working for almost an hour trying to upload more than just one photo, but haven't had any success. This morning, Liam and I drove over to the Cadillac Ranch. I wonder how many of you even knew where it was located? People are pretty proud of it, because it is one of Amarillo's few claims to fame. Its a great representation of Amarillo, in a way. Its old-fashioned Americana and quite eccentric, at the same time. This town is a lot like that.
Okay everyone, I will try to post more, as soon as I can. I'm sure ya'll are anxious to know more about my home town. See I'm even spelling out "Ya'll"...Its good to be home.
