We are informed this one is coming soon, but has no price yet. In fact, the locksmith had begun work on it as we left, so no interior shots. It needs cleaning anyway. The kitchen looks typical of the homes for sale in the Land Park area. These were built just a few years ago, [...] […]
It’s a sad day when we see the foreclosed home of friends on display here as FDotD. Sigh. Well, this cute bungalow was once a much loved project, but is now waiting for new owners to love it again. You, perhaps? We like the curves and angles, and the hardwood floors of this 1100 sq [...] […]
Today’s FDotD looked familiar. We showed it a couple of times in 2009. Back then it was listed as 28269 Alpine Way, and this same Shingletown foreclosure home seems to have sold for $109K. Here’s how it looked back then: Remarkably similar. Anyway it must not have lasted long before being foreclosed again. It’s listed [...] […]
Here’s a nice looking home in a terrific northwest Redding neighborhood. We took this shot above while driving out to the FDotD on Americana a few days ago. We are provided with a large number of images of this foreclosed Redding CA home at the MLS listing here. Hmm, can’t understand why they left the [...] […]
Our 600th post! Actually, this is our 601st post. We had no idea we’d be doing this when we started out almost 2 years ago. Just look at all the foreclosures. Scrolling back through the posts here is like a daily diary of pain and recovery. Surely, history will look back on this REO era [...] […]
According to tax records, today’s FDotD sold for a generous $430K back in 2006. Prior to that it seems to have sold as a new home for $287K in 2004. So: the value of this home nearly doubled in 2 years? Now, the value has descended to less than it cost new 6 years ago? [...] […]
Here’s a 2800 sq ft west Redding home with a pool for less than $100 per sq ft. Below replacement costs, probably. This 2 story 4/3 was built in 1968, and sits at the end of the Quartz Court cul-de-sac. The pie shaped lot is quite large in back, and there is a a portable [...] […]
It appears that this lovely home was built in 2008, and then abandoned. It’s a very modern stucco 1681 sq ft 3/2 with granite slab, tile floor kitchen and newly landscaped front and back. Inside laundry, and energy efficient construction. The lot overlooks a greenbelt in a terrific northwest Redding neighborhood, and there is a [...] […]
Today’s FDotD had quite a back yard. When the patio roof was intact, the space must have been like a virtual indoor/outdoor livingroom, complete with kitchen, pool, and fountain. We see some photos from its prior listing as a failed Short Sale, and you get the idea they were shooting for a kind of Sunset [...] […]
I stumbled upon this unique narrative, and want to share. This blog follows the lives of a homeless young girl Alice, and her father Kev. They are Sims.
For those unfamiliar, Sims 3 is a complex and very popular computer simulation game that allows players to build communities of simulated people living simulated lives. Although the initial setup and play is controlled by the gamer, the characters have a degree of autonomy, and something akin to free will. In this narrative Alice and Kev are a homeless father and daughter, and the blog follows their daily lives.
Reading draws you into their world. Without giving it away, the unexpected humanity is revealed within the irrationality of it all. Like any fiction, something about our human condition becomes poignant, even though none of what your read really happened. Thought provoking and fresh. Well worth your time.
Not Really Redding, to be sure. Sim Redding, absolutely.
Manzanita is truly ubiquitous around here. The hardy bush thrives in solid clay, hard rock, and parched earth. I’ve sometimes heard harsh language used to describe this tenacious plant, for all sorts of reasons. But then I’ve seen the leaves sparkle in morning frost and dew. And I’ve admired the sculptural reddish wood as it gnarls and flows into resilient branches. Both loved and hated, Manzanita is just a fact of life around here. But this ornamental use of it is unique.
Located on Highway 299W, you’ll see these fanciful beauties on your right, just before Swasey Drive as you head toward Whiskeytown. I’ve admired these for a long time.
I just think these specimens are fabulous. The disciplined trimming reveals their inner beauty. Given this plants hardiness and ability to adapt under Redding’s often extreme climate, it’s odd that we don’t see this use more often. True Xeriscaping. I’ve seen folks go to bizarre lengths to keep a lawn green around here, as though Redding was somehow the British Isles. Meanwhile, you could plant these ornamentals in your yard and likely never water them. Just fertilize occasionally with chunks of cement and broken glass, and watch ‘em grow. It’s Really Redding.
Last weekend was 1/2 price entry for Redding residents. I took a few shots of the Arboretum. There were a lot of folks out enjoying the sunny day.
Still early Spring, so not much in bloom there. Coming soon though, so don’t miss it. It’s Really Redding.
Posting about sculptor Man of Steel in Shingletown the other day reminded me that David Allred has a showing currently at the The Old City Hall Art gallery.
Dave’s work is really lovely. This is a small sample of what you can find there.
On top of that, Dave’s a neighbor of mine. He lives around the corner and down a ways. It’s Really Redding.
Shingletown is blessed to be the home of the Man of Steel, sculptor Doug Stewart.
Doug Stewart’s artistic and fanciful life-sized metal renderings of animals dot the landscape. They share space with larger-than-life busy insects made durable in steel and stone.
You can learn more about Shingletown’s Man of Steel at his artist website.
His art is a prominent feature of this gallery at he corner of Hwy 44 and Black Butte Road. This Shingletown art gallery building is for sale too, and you can read more about it at the link. It’s a building with as many creative possibilities as the art it contains.
Sunday, I ran several photos I took of last Saturday’s benefit fashion show titled “The Collage.” I got some OK shots. But ultimately the most beautiful photo I saw was this, captured by my evening companion, the lovely Karry, using a Nikon S570. This is Kim, of Kimberly Nicole Boutique. The full size shot is really nice, with poetic depth and grace, and a good balanced composition. It’s a shot I wish I could say I took! I hope you enjoy this web version. Our thanks to the model, and again to all the models and show participants.
Took a few quick photos at the Fashion Show held yesterday at the Old City Hall to benefit the Shasta County Arts Council, and support our local clothing and jewelery designers. It was a terrific show and a lot of fun. We have some really talented local people. Here’s some quick photos:
Erin with Kimberly, of Kimberly Nicole Boutique.
It’s Really Redding.
You can see 38 local models show off work from 11 regional designers, a team of stylists, and 70 pieces of wearable art. The event at the Old City Hall Gallery begins at 8:30, but the doors open at 6:15, and there is an after party until 11 pm. More about this fun event at A News Cafe. This is a unique idea for our town being tried out by some very enterprising young people. I hope to see you there joining us in support of a stronger local arts and fashion community. Photo Courtesy of Vincent Kessinger Photography
Not Really Redding, but I just had to share in case you haven’t seen this.
I stumbled on this looking around YouTube from the last post about our music video. Finally an artistic use for the voice transposing software so often abused to moronic cliche by recent Hip Hop artistes. On reflection, I find that I miss Carl Sagan greatly. He was one of a kind. His voice lives on.
