Category Archives: Regions

This one and two-story Spanish Eclectic style home was built by English -master-craftsman Frederic Bigland. I have featured several of his houses on the blog. The Conrad Home   http://talesfromcarmel.com/2012/03/04/i-am-invited-t ‎ And the H. Markham House  http://talesfromcarmel.com/2012/03/19/i-discover-the… It is interesting that no relationship has been established between the two Markhams, whose homes both have a […]

When Carmel was just a small community of artists and Bohemians, formal performance venues were few,so artists created informal salons in their homes where they explored and shared new ideas, creations, and perspectives of life on the western American edge of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s.  The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts carries on […]

The one square mile of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not have home addresses. Owners give their home a name.  Sometimes it is its geographical location like the 5th house north of 13th  on the west side of Casanova St.  Sometimes descriptive and sometimes just delightfully  whimsical. I often admire “B BY THE SEA” and its guest house […]

Perhaps you have read about Carmel’s Golden Rectangle and wondered “what the heck is that?”. Courtney Jones of Carmel Realty informs us “it is literally a rectangular area outlined by Ocean Avenue, Scenic Avenue along Carmel Beach, Santa Lucia and San Carlos Street. What you’ll find in this highly desirable area is typically a 1,600 […]

It is a pleasure just to window-shop at Robertson’s, especially at night. Lighting is their specialty and night or day the shop glows from all 7 windows. It takes up most of the corner of Delores and 7th. 2,000 sq. ft. of treasures. They have been in business since 1972 under this striped awning.  The […]

Bill and I have watched the owners of this home settle in and lavish it with attention and personal details. It is obviously loved.  Paul Hollingsworth of Coldwell Banker Realty sends me a “heads up” that it is for sale.  The listing sheet information is courtesy of Peter Butler at Carmel Reality Company. So lets […]

The Jordan Center is located on the corner of 6th ave and Mission near Devendorf Park. It is currently home to Grasings Restaurant, Cayen Jewelry and Forget Me Nots. I stand across the street and catch a photo of one of the entrances. Then pan down to Grasing’s Restaurant. Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine Restaurant At Grasing’s, […]

I started writing “Tales From Carmel” in January  2011.  I wanted to know the history and stories of this place I have come to love.  I wrote of  Carmel’s curious customs, its unique courtyards,  shops  and restaurants.  I wrote about its stunning cottage gardens, architecture and exquisite setting.  But what I loved the most was […]

Over the past 20 years we have made many changes to our little bungalow but none have pleased me more than the changes made in the garden. This is the front before. The fence and gate were rickety even then but ivy covered it and we lived with it until May 2013.     What […]

  It is the winter of 2013 Christmas has come and gone. Deep snow covers my Kansas City garden. I have sustained some injuries and am to use a walker for 6 more weeks. I have worn a groove in the floor between the bed and the recliner. I NEED a project to cheer me […]