Antique Valentines, Tea and Chocolates
January 31, 2012 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Want something sweet, sentimental, and a little out-of-the-ordinary for your Valentine date this year? Check out the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society’s Valentine celebration THIS Saturday (yes THIS Saturday, Feb 4th). It’s a great way to kick off a season of love and appreciation for your significant other. When: Saturday, Feb 4th, from Noon to [...]
Gigantic Antique and Collectible Sale – Santa Ana
January 30, 2012 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Attention all antique lovers! The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society is having a “GIGANTIC” Antique and Collectible Sale on Saturday March 3rd — a great opportunity to pick up some pieces for your historic home (or any home that needs a little infusion of character). Personally, I’m excited to check out some of the salvaged [...]
Nana Jean’s – a new eatery in Old Town Tustin
March 23, 2011 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
There’s a new restaurant in Old Town Tustin – Nana Jean’s. We had lunch there yesterday and loved it. It’s just what Old Town needs: great food, good service and friendly people. I had the Matzo Ball soup – absolutely delicious with large matzo balls in a tasty broth. The bowl was large and I [...]
Japanese Bakery in Old Town Tustin
March 21, 2011 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Cream Pan is the only Japanese bakery (and our favorite bakery) in Old Town Tustin. Rumor has it the baker learned his trade in France. The bakery is outstanding! They have all kinds of fresh baked breads including walnut, multigrain, ciabatta, challah, olive rolls, French bread, assorted sweet rolls and sliced Japanese-style bread with thick [...]
Newland House, Huntington Beach, California
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
The Pulse. The Newland House is located at 19820 Beach Blvd in Huntington Beach. It’s open to the public and you can see it on the 1st and 3rd Saturday and Sunday of each month. Admission is $1 to $2.
(Excerpt from) The Men Behind Some of Tustin’s Best Buildings by Juanita Lovret
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Many carpenters worked in Tustin during its early years, although few records exist to show which houses they built. Fortunately, one of the men who advanced to contractor status, William H. Bowman, can be identified with numerous lovely homes and public structures. Bowman came to Tustin as a child. He apprenticed as a carpenter before [...]
1910 Craftsman
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · 1 Comment
1910 Craftsman For all you Craftsman lovers out there….this one’s for you. What a joy to see a Craftsman with all of its original woodwork intact and so well cared for. This 1910 Historical Craftsman Landmark Home is located in Park Santiago in Santa Ana. The area isn’t specifically a historic district, though you do [...]
Chili Cook Off in Old Town Tustin
June 3, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Ahhhh the Chili Cook off. Gotta love it. Lots of chili, lots of beer, and lots of sun. Makes for a great combo! This is one of my favorite summer things to do in Old Town. They say about 30,000 people descend on our Old Town for this cook off and that it is one [...]
Old Town Tustin’s Home Tour
April 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
One thing I look forward to each year in Old Town Tustin is the home tour. Every year when spring turns to summer, the Tustin Historical Society puts together their annual promenade home and garden tour. They feature some historic homes in the district and one garden and you leisurely stroll through everything and spend [...]
Life in My Historic District
March 15, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
I love living in a historic district. When I was shopping for a home six years ago, I would have never guessed I’d end up in a historic district. I mean, I wasn’t necessarily looking for a home in a neighborhood full of older homes, some over 100 years old. I just wanted a home [...]
