Saturday, June 23, 2012

Catalina


Recently I got to do a bit of traveling and I was inspired by some of the beautiful details around the city of Avalon on Catalina Island.  This small little town is quite the tourist destination.  We were there for only one day on our way off the island but it was very beautiful.
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There was once a casino on the island that was turned into a movie theatre, and thank goodness because it is beautiful!!  
View from the hill

Inside the Theater
The details in the artwork on the walls and ceiling are beautiful as is the details on the chair backs. It’s whimsical and takes your breath away. It is the little things that make such a difference inside. The ceiling has small twinkle lights that come on when the lights go down to give a little night time twinkle to the high ceiling. What a perfect touch!
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All around town the Spanish influence on the archways as well as the tile details. I love the spanish colors. I have these sparatically throughout my home.

Tile Detail

There are fountains in the middle of the intersections, you know the ones that remind you of being a child and throwing those pennies into the water and wishing that wish that you know will come true someday. The detail of the tile and the size makes them perfect accents for this little town.  
Fountain in the middle of the square

The experience and the relaxing feeling this town gives was perfect for our weekend getaway.