Monthly Archives: December 2013

Carroll Park has a fair number of homes which decorate for the Holidays. For the final Jingle Award of the year, I honored this two-story Craftsman in Carroll Park South (3rd/Lindero), which has not only really captured the sentiment of … Continue reading →

This Christmas Display, comprised almost solely of vintage blow mold figures, is a real throwback to the 1960s. Blow mold lawn ornaments all started in 1957 with the ubiquitous “Pink Flamingo”, designed by Don Featherstone at Union Products. By the … Continue reading →

This three story building is located on Esperanza, a one way street heading South, just off of 3rd St. On a block which is almost completely dark, this festive snow themed decorated balcony is a cheerful one-of-a-kind display. Shimmering snowflakes … Continue reading →

This cozy cottage is located on 3rd/Olive in Downtown, at a stretch of 3rd that is one way. Although awfully difficult to see by just driving by or to find a parking spot to stop for viewing, this home is … Continue reading →

The Long Beach Fire Department has a long & colorful history. Established as a volunteer “flying squad” in 1897, our “official” city firefighting capabilities began near the turn of the 20th century. If you are interested, the Long Beach Firefighter’s … Continue reading →

This assisted living residence has a tradition of putting up quite a holiday display on the front lawn. This year is no different. The wonderful Nativity Scene on the East lawn has its counterbalance with the helicopter on the West … Continue reading →

Jack Skellington is putting the finishing touches on his “Nightmare Before Christmas” Tree at Colorado/Redondo. Someone in this holiday house is a bit of a “computer geek”, since the display lights “dance” to music, which is controlled through a computer … Continue reading →

Santa is still working very hard to get ready for his special Christmas Eve deliveries at this “workshop” located at Obispo/6th. You’ll enjoy many of the details of this display, which features Santa themed lights and decorations acquired across many … Continue reading →

Santa and his Reindeer, including Rudolph, red nose and all, have already come in for a landing to deliver his best holiday wishes (and wonderful gifts if you’re not on his Naughty List) at this home located at Loma/8th.  All … Continue reading →

These angels are singing carols of Thanks for someone’s successful fight with cancer. The cancer survivor is now celebrating the eighteenth year of being cancer free!  The Nativity Scene, which you can view from Stearns just West of Palo Verde, … Continue reading →