One of my favorite things about living in San Diego is being surrounded by stunning real estate porn and Spanish-style architecture. (I’ve coveted a dreamy Spanish-style roof since I was a wee girl.) Yes, we live in a residential area named Hillcrest, but it’s the exact opposite of cookie-cutter suburb. Each house is so different and full of character that every time I pass one, I notice a new and interesting detail. Some have blooming gardens. Others have eye-catching patterns. Some embrace bright colors and others feel like the stuff of fairy tales.
Since I work from home (in a far less glamorous small-scale apartment building), I take my fair share of walks around the ‘hood to get some air. One day I decided to take my camera with me, and here’s what I saw…