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After 20 years in Carmel, I am still enchanted by the architecture. Hugh Comstock, inspired by the Fairytale Illustrations of Arthur Rackham, is credited with starting the Fairytale Cottage style i…
Interested in being your own tour guide? I have over 20 published GPS audio tours with VoiceMap (Carmel, Monterey, California Gold Country...
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
One of numerous fairy tale houses in the charming town of Carmel, California. This one was very close to our bed & breakfast View my collections on flickr here: Collections Press L for a larger image on black.
Take a photo tour of Carmel, California - fairy tale architecture, beaches, Pebble Beach, town
I continue to stroll by “Lilacs and Laughter” on my walks around Carmel. The first time I write about this cottage, I use it as an example of what makes a cottage a “fairytale cottage”. It is late…
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The town is as sweet and idyllic as its name.
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The Tuck Box was constructed by Hugh Comstock in 1927, either as his office or as a home. It was first used as a restaurant in the early 1930’s and was named “Sally’s”. The …
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
Map Comstock Historical Hill District Carmel California Fairy Tale Homes Historic Name: Comstock Studio Architectural Style: Tudor (...
The Tuck Box The Tuck Box is tucked away on one of my favorite streets in Carmel-by-the-Sea. When you first set eyes on the storybook-style Tuck Box you'll think you have stumbled down a Cotswolds lane. The Tuck Box originally opened as a tea room by two British ladies in the early 1940's. Sadly, today it's not at all like an old fashioned British tea room that you might expect from it's adorable Fairy tale-like setting. I knew this though since I had lunched here before. It's not really a tea room but more of a breakfast and lunch spot that serves tea and scones, too. Last weekend while doing a bit of window shopping on Dolores Street, I decided to "pop" in The Tuck Box for tea and scones. Come in for Tea! The inside of The Tuck Box is tiny and cozy and feels just like a charming little tea room should. Its decor is rather simplistic but feels authentic with its chintz curtains and tea pot lined shelves. While its interior is charming, The Tuck Box is really best known for its Fairy tale cottage architecture. The Tuck Box is one of Carmel's most well-known Fairy tale cottages. The Tuck Box was built in 1926 by Hugh Comstock. Comstock was neither an architect nor carpenter but in 1924 he built his wife a 300 sq ft doll house (cottage showroom) to sell her hand-made Otsy-Totsys rag dolls that were overflowing from their home. From that little doll house, Comstock went on to build dozens of Fairy tale cottages in Carmel during the 1920's. The Tuck Box is perhaps his best known and most loved Carmel landmark. And, the best part is, you can have tea and scones there! Time for Tea! Afternoon Tea & Scones The Tuck Box Afternoon Tea consists of : Scottish style scones, A pot of Ceylon Black loose tea Oallieberry, Orange Marmalade & Whipped Creme Price $7.75 Scones & Jam Nothing beats a warm scone slathered with home-made Oalliberry jam and whipped creme! Tuck Box Scones Tuck Box scones are different than any type of scone I have ever had in England or America. My server told me they are from the original Tuck Box recipe and are Northern Scottish style scones. They are made in an 8" cast iron pan and then broiled off before serving. I must say, they reminded me a bit more like my Mom's old-fashioned corn bread. While I enjoyed them, I much prefer traditional English scones. I do recommend The Tuck Box as long as you are not expecting afternoon tea with cute little sandwiches and English style scones. My advice is to take The Tuck Box for what it is: an adorable historic cottage, serving good home-made food, Scottish style scones... in one of the most beautiful places in the world...Carmel-by-the-Sea! The Tuck Box Dolores (between Ocean & 7th Avenue) Carmel-by-the-Sea (831) 624-6365 Hours 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM Be sure to visit my favorite places on Dolores Street: Soiled Doves Bath House Piccolo Jan de luz La Bicyclette
This guide to Carmel-by-the-Sea is perfect for first-time visitors. You can get an overall idea of what to find, things you have to do, trips to nearby cities, some hotels to stay and restaurants worth trying out.
In 1924 Hugh Comstock came to Carmel to visit his sister Catherine and her husband, George Seideneck, both artists and members of the struggling Carmel Art Association. While in Carmel, Hugh met Ma…
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
Its early morning and the light is perfect. I throw on some clothes, grab the car keys, my camera and a cup of coffee and am gone before Bill gets up. I want some time to photograph Hansel, Hugh an…
"May I a small house and large garden have, And a few friends, and many Books, both true, Both wise, and Both delightful too." Abraham Cowler 1618-1667 English Poet Linda Hartong Photography. ©All Rights Reserved. 2007 Do not use, copy or edit any of my photographs without written permission. This photo can be purchased at LindaYvonne.imagekind.com/
Interested in being your own tour guide? I have over 20 published GPS audio tours with VoiceMap (Carmel, Monterey, California Gold Country...
Carmel -by-the Sea has enchanting architecture. But the most enchanting to me are the fairytale cottages built by Hugh Comstock. Hugh’s wife, Mayotta, made and sold rag dolls that she named …
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Its early morning and the light is perfect. I throw on some clothes, grab the car keys, my camera and a cup of coffee and am gone before Bill gets up. I want some time to photograph Hansel, Hugh an…
Homes such as this one take their inspiration from earlier cottages built by Hugh Comstock "The Builder Of Dreams". In 1924,he built his first cottage for his wife who made and sold " otsy-totsy" dolls. As their home filled up with dolls, Mayetta asked Hugh to build a house from which she could sell the dolls. Hugh was neither a builder nor an architect, but he loved to draw and tinker. He designed and built with Mayotta a whimsical little cottage, Gretel, on Torres near 6th, inspired by the watercolor illustrations of the British children's book illustrator Arthur Rackham. This photo can be purchased at LindaYvonne.imagekind.com/ Linda Hartong Photography. ©All Rights Reserved. 2007 Do not use, copy or edit any of my photographs without written permission.
Hansel is the original fairytale cottage of Carmel. Built in 1924 by Hugh Comstock, it was built to display dolls. The City of Carmel notes Hugh built this house for $100.00. Its name was the "Doll House" - later changed to Hansel. Sorry not to comment today - getting ready to surprise our daughter with a 40th birthday party - see you tomorrow. This photo can be purchased at LindaYvonne.imagekind.com/ Linda Hartong Photography. ©All Rights Reserved. 2007 Do not use, copy or edit any of my photographs without written permission.
This home is brand new -yet it incorporates elements of the fairytale style, turrets, stonework, rustic door, copper guttering, and rounded windows. We got a tour of this home but could not take photos. No detail was left undone. The stairs wind up the turret to the master bedroom which has a balcony and a view of the sea. This can be yours for 2.3 million dollars. 3br-2ba 1500 sq ft. Any takers out there in flickr land? Linda Hartong Photography. ©All Rights Reserved. 2008 Do not use, copy or edit any of my photographs without written permission. This photo can be purchased at LindaYvonne.imagekind.com/
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
When we first move to Carmel, I know very little about the history of the homes and cottages I walk by every day. But I do know that they enchant me. No two are alike and the variety and character …
Its early morning and the light is perfect. I throw on some clothes, grab the car keys, my camera and a cup of coffee and am gone before Bill gets up. I want some time to photograph Hansel, Hugh an…
Carmel -by-the Sea has enchanting architecture. But the most enchanting to me are the fairytale cottages built by Hugh Comstock. Hugh’s wife, Mayotta, made and sold rag dolls that she named …
Carmel-by-the-Sea began as a haven for artists, poets, musicians, and writers. Hugh Comstock built the first fairy tale cottages here.
