Sunday, February 27, 2011
jennifers jewels and junk: Live + Work + Play in Prescott
jennifers jewels and junk: Live + Work + Play in Prescott: "A friend shared this on her FB page. It's a perfect display of Prescott, AZ. So fortunate to live here!"
Live + Work + Play in Prescott
A friend shared this on her FB page. It's a perfect display of Prescott, AZ. So fortunate to live here!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Lucks in the Gutter!!
I can't believe how lucky I am!
I am laying in bed at The Motor Lodge Hotel in fantastic Prescott, AZ.
I am laying in this bed for FREE because of a contest that TML posted on their FB page....
Contest details:
A Chuck Wedding - AWESOME!!
I saw this in the wedding edition of the "Prescott Woman" magazine. IF (and it's a big if) I were to get remarried this would be what I would want. Chucks are my favorite shoes, I have loved them FOREVER!! My favorite pair is grey suede with pink leather. Super Cute!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Hotel San Carlos!! built 1928
In 9 long days I will be going to Phoenix (about an hour away from where I live) for a mini vacation. SO EXCITED may I say!! We will be staying at the Hotel San Carlos. I absolutely love staying in historic hotels!! This will be a perfect location for the First Friday Art Walk we will be attending. There will be so much to see and I will be sure to blog and post pics!! Can you say visual entertainment!!
1928 The formal Grand opening March 20th, 1928 was boldly announced in the Arizona Gazette (now the Arizona Republic). Mr. Dwight Heard, a prominent figure in Phoenix real estate and development, and his partner, Charles Harris, were very proud of their state-of-the-art hotel. It was the most modern hotel in the entire Southwest United States, the first air conditioned, high-rise hotel in Phoenix, and the first high-rise hotel with elevators (hand operated) in the state. It had Italian tapestries, a card room, dancing, and an outdoor sun room. At a time when the latest automobile, the model "A" Ford, cost only $820, the Hotel San Carlos was build at a cost of nearly $850,000!
The original air conditioning compressor, belt driven, was a York model D-8. The unit was brought by train and wagon where it was installed in the basement. The well that was dug for the old schoolhouse was modernized to provide water to pre-cool the air via a pump and evaporator before being drawn across the air conditioning coils - A brilliant design that tamed the Phoenix summer heat. It also generated an extra 25¢ to $1.00 per night to sleep in the chilled air. Previously, hotel guests would drag their mattresses outside onto sleeping porches at night to get some relief from the heat.
The luxuriously appointed hotel with its Italian travertine-tiled lobby also featured steam heat with radiators in each room and re-circulating chilled ice water taps in every room. Many of these taps can be seen in our rooms to this day, although the system was discontinued in the early 1970's. The hand operated elevators remained in operation until the late 1970's. The steam heat radiator system is STILL in operation. Other notable elements are the lobby's original carved plaster crown moldings, Austrian crystal chandeliers and wall sconces, and copper-clad elevator doors and moldings.
When visiting the hotel, one should note the original architectural features. The entrances are decorated with vertical-ribbed terracotta tiles. Above the entryway, at the 2nd and 3rd floor levels, are neo-classical column ornamentations, with shaft and capitol. Textured concrete, scored to simulate stone masonry, is used on the first floor level. On the 4th floor level, a projecting balcony with lintels resting on corbel is seen. Lintels also project on both manor facades along the bottom of the 2nd story level. The lintels recur over the tops of the 2nd story windows, and are more richly decorated with scrolls and relief carvings. Above the 7th floor is a penthouse, of original construction. Charles Harris, the original owner and General Manager, resided in the penthouse with his family.
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent much of their romantic time here in Arizona at the San Carlos. Gable often referred to Lombard as the "love of his life." Marilyn Monroe was a guest during her filming of Bus Stop. She wanted a room close to our pool on the third floor, so that she could slip out to the deck and sunbath with the least amount of attention. Other stars such as Spencer Tracy, Jean Harlow, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, and big band artists Kay Starr, Woody Herman and Harry James all spent time here over the years. Governors, senators, and countless other notables, also enjoyed the services of the San Carlos over the years.
From its inception, the French Café, the hotel's first restaurant, was immensely popular. The signature French Onion Soup was the "best in town." Adult libations were regularly embibed in the Palm Room off the lobby which served as the cocktail lounge. Anyone who was anyone routinely relaxed in the air conditioned comfort of the Palm Room. During World War II troops were housed in the hotel and our bar became known as "Base Operations" as more officers were present there than at Luke Air force Base headquarters.
1928 The formal Grand opening March 20th, 1928 was boldly announced in the Arizona Gazette (now the Arizona Republic). Mr. Dwight Heard, a prominent figure in Phoenix real estate and development, and his partner, Charles Harris, were very proud of their state-of-the-art hotel. It was the most modern hotel in the entire Southwest United States, the first air conditioned, high-rise hotel in Phoenix, and the first high-rise hotel with elevators (hand operated) in the state. It had Italian tapestries, a card room, dancing, and an outdoor sun room. At a time when the latest automobile, the model "A" Ford, cost only $820, the Hotel San Carlos was build at a cost of nearly $850,000!
The original air conditioning compressor, belt driven, was a York model D-8. The unit was brought by train and wagon where it was installed in the basement. The well that was dug for the old schoolhouse was modernized to provide water to pre-cool the air via a pump and evaporator before being drawn across the air conditioning coils - A brilliant design that tamed the Phoenix summer heat. It also generated an extra 25¢ to $1.00 per night to sleep in the chilled air. Previously, hotel guests would drag their mattresses outside onto sleeping porches at night to get some relief from the heat.
The luxuriously appointed hotel with its Italian travertine-tiled lobby also featured steam heat with radiators in each room and re-circulating chilled ice water taps in every room. Many of these taps can be seen in our rooms to this day, although the system was discontinued in the early 1970's. The hand operated elevators remained in operation until the late 1970's. The steam heat radiator system is STILL in operation. Other notable elements are the lobby's original carved plaster crown moldings, Austrian crystal chandeliers and wall sconces, and copper-clad elevator doors and moldings.
When visiting the hotel, one should note the original architectural features. The entrances are decorated with vertical-ribbed terracotta tiles. Above the entryway, at the 2nd and 3rd floor levels, are neo-classical column ornamentations, with shaft and capitol. Textured concrete, scored to simulate stone masonry, is used on the first floor level. On the 4th floor level, a projecting balcony with lintels resting on corbel is seen. Lintels also project on both manor facades along the bottom of the 2nd story level. The lintels recur over the tops of the 2nd story windows, and are more richly decorated with scrolls and relief carvings. Above the 7th floor is a penthouse, of original construction. Charles Harris, the original owner and General Manager, resided in the penthouse with his family.
The Mid-Twentieth Century
1928-1960 During this time the hotel continued to be a hub for the Phoenix elite, political and social, as well as a Mecca for Hollywood stars. Mae West stayed here in 1929 while performing at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams, in "I'm no angel". It was reported she left orders with the front desk to "not be awaked until 3:00pm with a bottle of champagne and two glasses." The Phoenix Press Club was founded here.Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent much of their romantic time here in Arizona at the San Carlos. Gable often referred to Lombard as the "love of his life." Marilyn Monroe was a guest during her filming of Bus Stop. She wanted a room close to our pool on the third floor, so that she could slip out to the deck and sunbath with the least amount of attention. Other stars such as Spencer Tracy, Jean Harlow, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, and big band artists Kay Starr, Woody Herman and Harry James all spent time here over the years. Governors, senators, and countless other notables, also enjoyed the services of the San Carlos over the years.
From its inception, the French Café, the hotel's first restaurant, was immensely popular. The signature French Onion Soup was the "best in town." Adult libations were regularly embibed in the Palm Room off the lobby which served as the cocktail lounge. Anyone who was anyone routinely relaxed in the air conditioned comfort of the Palm Room. During World War II troops were housed in the hotel and our bar became known as "Base Operations" as more officers were present there than at Luke Air force Base headquarters.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Flower Power
Bona-Vista Bona-Vista Dear oh Pink and Green (with a little red).
I think I have everything now for my next Sparkle Garden bracelet, what I am calling flower power. Obviously I am in the mood for spring!! So excited for this project!! I will post pictures as it comes along. Won't get much done tonight, going to sleep early tonight - by 11 for sure.
Have a great night :)
I think I have everything now for my next Sparkle Garden bracelet, what I am calling flower power. Obviously I am in the mood for spring!! So excited for this project!! I will post pictures as it comes along. Won't get much done tonight, going to sleep early tonight - by 11 for sure.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Facebook Page!!
Just set up my Facebook page. Be sure to check it out. Of course you can find me as "Jennifer's Jewels and Junk". Be sure to click "LIKE"!! Thank you
Discouraged Beading
The creativity just can't get going, so.... I started on a kit I bought ages ago. It's for a garden bracelet and I think I am making it too thick (cause that's how I like it) and if I continue I won't have enough beads - UGH!! Going to stop for now and do some blog hopping and start again tomorrow fresh, decide if I should undo it and start over.
Stay tuned, more pictures to come!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
More snow.
We got more snow which I'm not happy about even though it sure is pretty. Thought it would mean I would be stuck in the house and find time to bead but had family visit which is always enjoyable.
Tonight going to blog hop and go through my magazines, get inspired and then get to work tomorrow.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Tonight going to blog hop and go through my magazines, get inspired and then get to work tomorrow.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Testing Testing
I have no idea what I am doing but am so anxious to get started that I just couldn't wait!! Hope that my wonderful brother will come by this week and help me out. Anyway.....
Tomorrow I am looking forward to spending the day with Lizzy (my oldest daughter). Haven't really seen her in weeks and miss her terribly!! It's amazing how quickly children grow up. I know everyone says it, I heard it a zillion times when growing up. But it's so true unfortunately :(
After spending the day with my daughter I do plan on doing some beading. It's difficult to create with such limited space but there will be a time soon when I have a wonderful work area (postings and pictures to come).
Now off to bed so that tomorrow can be here!
Tomorrow I am looking forward to spending the day with Lizzy (my oldest daughter). Haven't really seen her in weeks and miss her terribly!! It's amazing how quickly children grow up. I know everyone says it, I heard it a zillion times when growing up. But it's so true unfortunately :(
After spending the day with my daughter I do plan on doing some beading. It's difficult to create with such limited space but there will be a time soon when I have a wonderful work area (postings and pictures to come).
Now off to bed so that tomorrow can be here!
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