Tonight James and Kari took the boys and I to the Rainforest Cafe. It has been around for years but for some reason I have never been to it before tonight. If you would like to see the website you can find it HERE. Riley found it fun while Brady wasn't too sure about all the moving animals. I didn't realize at first just how bothered he was with the moving gator that is in the front of the restaurant in a pond of water. I forgot that he has never been around Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm animation. It was James that realized that Brady could be bothered by it. James is very good with children I have observed. We all, including Brady, had a great time. Thanks James! I think the boys might have dreams of moneys, elephants, and gators tonight.
I spent some of the day on the 7th floor of the Tacoma City Hall is a building that was dedicated to the public in 1931. I did a little research on it and found that it was designed by an architect by the name of John Graham Sr who was well know for the art deco of the time. As I walked into the building, it was like I had stepped back into the 1930's and couldn't help but admire the beauty of the details and art of the building. I tried to find a photo online that would do it justice, but I couldn't find any thing that could show you how beautiful the building is on the inside. Even in the ladies restroom the wooden doors had inlay designs. I really appreciate the time spend creating and making, the art itself, and the care for detail that they would use during those times. It is something that isn't found in our fast paced world. Also, it would mean more cost to have something like that done now. But one can tell, that creating something of beauty and of art was valued highly back then. The only place that I have been that shows the same art deco quality and detail was on the Queen Mary that is docked in my home town of Long Beach, CA. You can get the idea of the decor and fun of that period of time on the Queen Mary HERE at an Art Deco Ball on the Queen Mary on YouTube.
Two very different places... a jungle and the 1930's art deco... I have explored today. I better get some rest. Hugs
I spent some of the day on the 7th floor of the Tacoma City Hall is a building that was dedicated to the public in 1931. I did a little research on it and found that it was designed by an architect by the name of John Graham Sr who was well know for the art deco of the time. As I walked into the building, it was like I had stepped back into the 1930's and couldn't help but admire the beauty of the details and art of the building. I tried to find a photo online that would do it justice, but I couldn't find any thing that could show you how beautiful the building is on the inside. Even in the ladies restroom the wooden doors had inlay designs. I really appreciate the time spend creating and making, the art itself, and the care for detail that they would use during those times. It is something that isn't found in our fast paced world. Also, it would mean more cost to have something like that done now. But one can tell, that creating something of beauty and of art was valued highly back then. The only place that I have been that shows the same art deco quality and detail was on the Queen Mary that is docked in my home town of Long Beach, CA. You can get the idea of the decor and fun of that period of time on the Queen Mary HERE at an Art Deco Ball on the Queen Mary on YouTube.
Two very different places... a jungle and the 1930's art deco... I have explored today. I better get some rest. Hugs
1 comment:
Hi Danna, just popping in to say hi. It seems like forever since I have had time to visit with anybody. Sounds like you had some relaxing evenings lately. Good for you.
Can you believe I haven't ever been to the rain forest restaurant either.I have heard good things though.
Hope you are having a wonderful week and will have a great weekend.
Hugs!
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