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THE SECRET GARDEN – ONE OF CARMEL’S HIDDEN COURTYARDS
Who can resist entering a secret garden? Certainly not “moi”. But I hardly expected to see one boldly announcing its name. Can it still be a secret? Nevertheless, I love the Secret Garden walkway and...
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EL PASEO- ONE OF CARMEL’S COURTYARDS AND SECRET PASSAGEWAYS
I often step into the tiny courtyard of the privately owned El Paseo Building. Much of Carmel’s business district was built in the 1920′s and reflects either the Tudor Revival Style that I see in The...
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I AM INVITED TO TOUR BIDDLESTONE COTTAGE AND GARDEN
It is January 2009 and I am taking my usual Carmel morning walk when I see that a wonderful new cottage has sprung up during my absence. Unlike some of the newer homes, this one does not overwhelm its...
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A GREAT PLACE IN CARMEL- BY -THE SEA
I am determined to share “A Great Place”with you. I have visited several times, only to find the shop closed. I open the gate to the courtyard it shares with The Tuck Box and admire the facade with...
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THE HELEN BROWN STUDIO AND COTTAGE – A HOME ON CARMEL’S HISTORIC REGISTER
Carmel keeps its own Historic Register of Homes and the Studio of Helen Cheney Brown is on the list. I often walk by this cottage and admire the flower laden arbor over the Carmel stone path that...
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HASENYGER HOUSE- A FRENCH TUDOR COTTAGE BY M.J.MURPHY
The first time I see it , I think this is one of the newer cottages in Carmel and later am startled to find out this house is 80 years young. Hasenyager House was built in 1931 by M.J. Murphy in a...
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JAN DE LUZ – AN EXQUISITE BOUTIQUE STORE IN CARMEL
Bill and I are exploring Carmel Valley when we first discover Jan De Luz. We are looking for a fountain for our small garden. WOW! This is an architectural treasure trove. The pieces have traveled from...
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CARMEL’S COTTAGE GARDENS- ADDING FOCAL POINTS
We have now established boundaries , an entrance and paths in our Cottage Garden. Examine the view from both inside the garden and inside the cottage. What view is pleasing and should be left open...
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CARMEL’S COTTAGE GARDENS- Know When To Say When.
Step 6. At this point, most gardeners find all sorts of wonderful ,whimsical touches to make their garden unique. We add ornaments such as an old ironwork screen A mirror “window” Small home for the...
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