Friday, April 13, 2018

Cal-Earth Institute


♫ Ariel Pink- Dayzed Inn Daydreams ♫

*Picture overload* 


Hey guys!

Last weekend I got to cross off another place from my bucket list:  Cal-Earth Institute in Hesperia. Cal-Earth is an institute and a nonprofit organization that focuses on architecture and earth art. They are committed to providing solutions on human needs for shelter through research and education. They also envision a world in which people can build sustainable and safe homes with their own hands and the earth under their feet. 
Cal-Earth was founded by Nader Khalili who was an architect and humanitarian, he believed that everyone deserves shelter as basic human right and that everyone should be allowed to build a house for themselves that are sustainable and readily available for them like earth.

It was so interesting to learn to learn how this institute got started and actually see these lovely adobe homes in person! The work that was put into designing these homes was well thought-out and impeccable. Everything from the design to the interior decor, there was even some adobe homes that had their own decor theme and they made you feel like you were inside an actual home (pictures below). 
The big adobe home was my favorite though, it even had two bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining room, and rooms it was even decorated beautifully, loved the southwest interior vibe!
































 Can I just move here!

The inside of this beautiful adobe home was so cozy and spacious, loved it!



Dining room goals.




x

StephC


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Friday, July 21, 2017

Versailles Photo Diary



♫ The Radio Dept.- Pulling Our Weight ♫  

*Picture Overload*


Hey guys!

Hope you all are enjoying my France pictures so far! 
So I finally got a chance to visit the Palace of Versailles this time around, last time I was there back in 2012 I didn't get to go inside the palace since we were short on time,  but I'm soooo glad I got to finally go inside and check out the hall of mirrors, the rest of the palace, and the beautiful gardens!

Overall it was such a great experience, the architecture and decor was out of this world beautiful! Loved it! However, my absolute favorite part was getting lost in the gardens of Versailles and walking under the lush green boulevard of trees. It felt so nice enjoying the nice breezy summer day, I swear we maybe walked about a mile and half just exploring the gardens and we still didn't even cover all of it haha ! There is just so much to see and do but it was still so beautiful and fun nonetheless!

*Quick tip* -If you're planning to go to Versailles, try to buy your tickets in advance,  and try NOT to go on the weekend if possible! I also suggest arriving early to beat the crowd! ! :) 

PS- Don't forget to check out the gardens, a MUST-SEE for sure!











































Exploring more of Versailles outside of the palace :)







x

StephC

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