In February I visited Eliza at her family's home, Bahay Barrios, in San Diego. I was completely blown away by the kinship that I share with Momma Barrios's aesthetic!!! I absolutely love her sensibility of home.
Front entryway
Alter as you walk in. When I told my father that I thought Momma Barrios had him beat in alters, he didn't believe it until I showed him the pictures; his response was: "I think Momma Barrios and I would get along very well."
Detail
"Elvis" and "Armi"
Living room detail
Living room detail
Alter in living room in honor of Momma Barrios's brother Jessie.
The Barrios bowling trophies (most are Momma Barrios's). We went bowling on the Naval base when I was there and she put Eliza and I to shame.
Beautiful wall chandelier
Living room
Living room detail
New Year's alter 2008
Stairway up to 2nd floor
Detail of alter at top of stairs
Eliza's bedroom ... a foreshadowing of Galleon Trade!
Alter on the other side going down the stairs
Wedding photo of Leoncia Oribello Barrios and Efigenio Ruiz Barrios, July 1959
Family room
In honor of the service of Efigenio Ruiz Barrios as Chief Petty Officer for the US Navy
The large image in the background was part of the Mail Order Bride's Market Street Art In Transit project, photographed in this exact spot. The image is of Eliza and her parents.
Detail of the Mail Order Bride's Market Street Art In Transit poster
Dining room
Leony and Gino (Papa Barrios's nickname)! I love this!!!
Kitchen -- amongst other things, Momma Barrios collects magnets.
Homage to Armi
Homage to Armi
Homage to Armi
