Postcards from Catalina Island
The sleepy little town of Avalon on Catalina Island, reminds me so much of a small European fishing village and a perfect getaway for a weekend.
As a kid, we would sail with my father on a small red sailboat from Redondo Beach and throw out our mooring line. Now we take the Catalina Express ferry from Long Beach. While only 70 minutes outside of the coastal mainland it feels like you have travelled far away. This laid back atmosphere and wandering the shops and eateries is definitely relaxing and picturesque, calming the soul.
From miles away one can see the iconic art deco styled Catalina Casino opened in 1929. It was commissioned by William Wrigley, Jr. who owned part of the island. It is truly a jewel with its frescos, silent movie theater and circular art deco ballroom at the top with the colonnaded terrace all around.
In contrast to the casual atmosphere of the village, we put on our best art deco attire joining our friends at the Art Deco Ball. What a fabulous experience of watching the sunset, dancing to live big band music and sipping champagne on the terrace of the Casino. It was a reminder of all the beauty around us as the sun set and the joy in fancy dress in friendship, community and dance.
I am sharing here a few artdeco and artdeco inspired jewels both real and costume, bejeweling the Art Deco Ball.
Fabulous brooches were on display for both men and women throughout the weekend! What a fun way to express oneself!
So fun!
xoxo
In celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the Art Decoratif Exposition in Paris, the Los Angeles Art Deco Society is hosting a wonderful presentation of art deco jewelry displayed at the 1925 Exposition.
Join Lisa Schoening, gemologist, educator and jewelry historian at the historic Bullock’s Wilshire, for a revealing presentation of stunning jewels, Saturday June 7th- 1:00pm.
I’ve already rsvp’d.
