behind the gauzy curtain

Spotted in Montclair Village.  The tree seems to reach to the clouds.  Linked to Weekend Reflections.

T is for Temptation

A chocolate shop in Montclair Village.  Linked to ABC Wednesday.

Montclair library

I've always liked this Montclair Village library sign.  It was probably wrought and installed when the original Storybook building was constructed in 1930.  Participating in this week's Signs, Signs.

I'll be out of town for several days, and may not be able to leave comments.  Post provided through auto-posting.

Weekend Reflection: Montclair Barbershop

The interior of this barbershop is far more interesting than the reflection.  Wondering where you can get your flattop shaped?  Or your suave razor cut freshened?  This is the place.  No frou frou salon here.  Looks like a time warp, right?  For more reflections, visit James' meme Weekend Reflections.

time warp

Spotted in Montclair Village late yesterday afternoon.  The restoration looks perfect right down to the raccoon tail (no doubt faux fur) on the radio antenna.

Montclair fire station

This Storybook style fire station was designed by Julia Morgan, who is most famously known as the architect of Hearst Castle.  It is situated in Montclair Village, a small neighborhood above Highway 13 in the Oakland Hills.  Subsequent to the 1989 earthquake, the firehouse was closed due to needed retrofitting and remains closed today.  Belongs in Hansel and Gretel, don't you think?