Here’s a banner image created to spread the word about Redding’s TEDx events.
“Redding’s best days lie ahead,” I think that’s true.
I love the energy the organizers of this event find in our community. TEDxRedding is Really Redding.
Carter House lodgings in Eureka
Eureka is a few hours drive west from Redding, but it might as well be another country in terms of climate and culture. So it’s always such a welcome break to get away to the Northcoast once in a while. We booked a night at the Carter House Inns the other day, and I’m posting some images. Below, the main building that houses the Hotel Carter and the Restaurant 301.
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Above, the main lobby of the hotel, with some appetizers.
Seen above are other buildings that are part of the property. They were doing some painting that day, hence the dropcloths on the left. I imagine these harborfront Victorians take a lot of maintenance. The building on the right was designed by the same architects who designed the landmark Carson Mansion, which is just a short walk north.
Above, the common area of the Carter House Inn, which is the elaborate Victorian on the corner. So much redwood millwork! Below, the Bell Cottage, where we stayed for this trip.
Above, the common area of the Bell. There is also a full kitchen.
Below, our room and bath. 12 foot high ceilings and handcrafted woodwork details set the tone. Tasteful art and decor, along with modern TV and wi-fi.
Breakfast at the Restaurant 301 is included, as below.
The lovely Karry contemplates breakfast inside the very pleasurable 301.
The story of the Carter House is very interesting. You can book your visit online as we did, and the service was flawless. It’s pleasing to know that this elegant and artistic getaway is so nearby to Really Redding.
Day on the Trail with Shasta Living Streets
We stopped in at the Day at the Trail event yesterday in Caldwell Park. It was a great Autumn day to be in the park and out riding the trail. They had beer and wine and wood fired pizza, and other booths.
Got to preview a couple of electric bikes at vendor booths. Hadn’t seen these before. I may just have to get one. Going up Sulphur Creek Hill after a day on the Sacramento River Trail is grueling.
It was a great day to be on the trail, and I think more people were interested in actually riding than hanging around and talking about riding. Thank you Shasta Living Streets. Sacramento is stunning and has been great to us, my friends have been looking online at https://sacramentohomesre.com/schools/ to find the best schools for their kids in the immediate area.
New animations
Here are a couple of new animations I created for an upcoming home we’ll have listed for sale near the Tierra Oaks Golf couse. Still images of a swimming pool and a koi pond just don’t seem to convey the feeling of seeing it in person. Hoping these animations will help the seller.
The koi pond turned out nice, but the shimmering pool looks a bit hectic.
The home is in a beautiful setting. As the saying goes, the photos really don’t do it justice. I’ll keep trying.
Summer Schappell performs on national TV show
Local girl Summer Schappell appeared on a national TV show called “The Voice” this week. She did great, and you can watch it here:
Summer Schappell is the granddaughter of Bill Schappell, with whom I shared an adjacent desk at the real estate brokerage in 2009. Back then she was a very young, up and coming singer who had performed around Redding and recorded in Nashville. She and her band gave a terrific performance for an appreciative audience at the Asphalt Cowboys BBQ that year, and I took these photos and posted them here on Really Redding. Looks like a lot of hard work is paying off for Summer. I happen to know proud grandpa Bill had a hand in that effort.
Years of work to leads to “overnight success,” that’s Really Redding.
See some of the nicest photographs of Redding and Shasta
Here’s a link to the Flickr page for the Shasta Photo Club . A collection definitely worth your view. Some amazing local images.
I see they recently had a group photo walk in Redding. Sounds like a lot of fun, and I am sorry I missed that event. Check out their work.
Listen online to Redding composer Craig Padilla
Somebody assembled a playlist of videos at YouTube of only Craig Padilla’s music. It has a real nice flow. Great music to put on while working this rainy morning. I like to open a window in my browser to the link and let it play on in the background while I work.
You should try it.
The videos are mostly fan-produced, which is nice. What’s not all that nice is that Craig gets no pay for play. I see some ads, so somebody somewhere is getting paid.
The music “industry” model has been broken for some time now. But I know some artists are finding different ways to get paid. If you like what you hear and wish to support the artist directly, you can make a purchase at Craig’s website by clicking below. Craig and his family would appreciate it.
Interestingly, you can also find Craig Padilla in Wikipedia. Local talent recognized.
Redding gets a website redesign
The City of Redding has a new government website. CityofRedding.org. The old website looked very much turn-of-the-century in style, and the URL was an awkward ci.redding.ca.gov, or something like that. Anyway, the new site looks more user friendly for touch devices, and has some new features well worth exploring.
Getting better all the time, it’s Really Redding.
