28.8.09

Mailboxes of the Month

mailbox, suburbia
Before: One excited mailbox.



After: Somewhat "flagged."



Possible consequences: Unsightly rash.

27.8.09

A Kindred Spirit

Just found a great blog, A Chicago Sojourn, that just happens to include a post on MODERN GARAGE DOORS. Here's one shot from it:



There's also a gratifying Flickr photo pool here.

23.8.09

Taking Care of Business

Ramping up for a new school year...

school, students
Queuing up, check. Oh no, look who I've got for fifth period!




Filling out the paperwork, check. Mom, PLEASE don't sign up for lunchroom supervisor.



Greeting your friends, check. Hey, I didn't know we were supposed to all wear shorts today.



!Avoid the library if you love your! !gum!

22.8.09

Garage Doors: Hued and Horizontal

A judicious use of color accenting various horizontal rectangles.

garage doors, midcentury modern, painted
Twin stacks in gunmetal blue with a white outline. If you click to enlarge, you'll notice a faint bullseye effect as well.



This one probably started as another example of the ubiquitous double horizontal rectangle, but not only the addition of a central divider but a hint of red makes this door unique. Note the slippers at the driveway's edge. A clue?



Here we see the fine line between a rectangular design and bars. Two satellite dishes??



A variation of the above, on garbage pickup day.



Wouldn't you know it, just when I'd claimed the "slug trail" design as a one-of-a-kind, up crops another, this time with earthtones and the standard gratuitous patriotic embellishment.

20.8.09

Black Circles

tires, architecture, northwest
15th Ave NE, Seattle



Lake City Way, Seattle




Kirkland, WA




Somewhere along I-5