Jill Williams Tours Chico’s Bidwell Mansion
Guest Blogger and Kerrie Kelly Design Lab Designer, Jill Williams, is inspired by her hometown of Chico, California. Recently she toured Bidwell Mansion to understand architectural history in her own backyard—see what she found! We are fortunate to have a wonderful example of Italianate-style Victorian architecture here in Chico. The Bidwell Mansion is a 3-story, …
Take Flight: Sacramento’s New Terminal B
A new level of travel bliss is about to take flight at Sacramento International Airport. Having recently previewed SMF’s new Terminal B, I can say it is one of the most beautiful airports in the country. Airport officials revealed the opening date for the new Central Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport—the first flight from …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Lounge, Chocolate Shop At Elks Tower Hope To Revive J Street
Born and raised in SacTown, I am always thrilled for renovation paired with innovation that improves Sacramento. Recently KFBK posted this blog–this gives me something to be excited about. See if you agree! The renovation of the J street corridor will soon take another step forward as the owners of the Elks Tower are sprucing …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Independence Day Parade
One of East Sacramento’s signature events takes place on the Fourth of July each year– the East Sacramento Independence Day Parade! Residents of East Sac go all out for this giant neighborhood block party. Streets are closed down, decorations go up and you can’t find a front yard without a lawn chair. The East Sacramento …
Featured Designer: Steve Hamm & Marvin Malodando
If you know our team, you understand that we love collaboration–especially with those who work in our hood. We believe that working well with others in the field only raises our game–and hopefully theirs too. With that, we have been pleased to meet Steve Hamm and Marvin Maldonado at Urban Now and inFORMdesign respectively. To …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra
Another culturally exciting event that we are excited to have in our neighborhood are the concerts of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Each concert is held at the Community Center Theatre in Downtown Sacramento. This season we look forward to attending the following line-up as listed in the Phil’s 2010/2011 event calendar! French Flair: Impressionist masters, …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Sacramento Antique Faire
The Sacramento Antique Faire is an exciting venue in Midtown, Sacramento. It is an outdoor antique and collectible marketplace that is held the second Sunday of every month from 6:30am to 3:00pm. Hundreds of antique dealers from throughout Northern California sell furniture, textiles, architectural pieces, jewelry, cultural pieces, china, glassware, garden accessories, rugs, art and …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: 4100 Folsom Boulevard
There isn’t a morning that I don’t drive by 4100 Folsom Boulevard and say, “Hi Grandma!” In East Sacramento, there is an architectural icon not known so much for what it is, but rather what it is not. The 10-story, concrete and iron midrise referred to simply by its address—4100 Folsom Boulevard—does not reflect the …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: 33rd Street Bistro
The 33rd Street Bistro has been an East Sacramento favorite since brothers Matt & Fred Haines opened it in 1995. Today, it is a comfortable, mainstream, still-cool bistro and bar. Luckily, 33rd is so close to home we can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week in a casual but stylish environment. After …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Corti Brother’s Market
Founded in 1947 by Frank Corti and his brother Gino Corti, Corti Brothers’ mission was to expand the culinary experiences of Sacramentans. They chose to do this by offering delicacies and wines not readily available elsewhere in the area, thereby providing residents with an appreciation for diverse cuisines. The brothers also sought to hire people …
