Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Visit to Adjectives Market


Hey! I'm back!
Well, not really....still in Florida.
But, I'm here at my laptop and actually putting up a post.
Let me tell you...retirement is exhausting!

Well, Sister Lynn is officially out of Chicago
 and almost all moved into her Florida home.

The first week in March she needed to be in Orlando
and after a delightful breakfast with nephew Michael
(whose lovely wife Elan is expecting Lynn's first grandchild)
(mega excitement!)
...we made our way to Adjectives Market in Altamont Springs.

Bonnie and Clyde may just be the most photographed dears ever...
...but their charm welcomed us into the booth of French Nest 
and set the tone for our entire visit.


Gorgeous linens...really beautiful things!
Sister Lynn cannot stop thinking about the pretties in this booth.


 



There were really interesting collections and unique items
 throughout this antique cooperative.


I just loved this creative idea of using
 a vintage wire lamp shade frame as a plant holder! 




...pretty cool, right?



...letters, galore.


Loved this old gate used as a door for this cupboard.



A bit of Florida kitsch...
...Lynn, especially adores all things Floridian...
...she went to college here, met her man and all three boys
 were born in this sunny happy state!


The Old Crow had many re-purposed and artsy offerings.


Stellar Junk offered Miss Mustard Seed milk paints.


Upstairs, Paris Market had a wonderful selection
 of vintage clothes and accessories.



And, then finally...
Looking down from the upstairs balcony...
I spied the booth of my friend Shelley of Sweet Pea Home.




As expected, she had an incredibly decorated and unique booth
 which included a wall of beautiful Magnolia Pearl apparel.
 


 Fun letters...

(sorry for the blurry phone photo)



Wonderful art....





...and,of course you know, I love 
all things child like and whimsical.
(after all...I am going to be a great-aunt!)

I hope you enjoyed this quick tour of The Adjectives Market.

I am sorry that not every booth is identified...
...if I have captured an image from your booth without naming it
 please let me know and I will label the photo!

I can't say enough good things about this place...
...it was open and airy, well run and very organized.
The folks there were so gracious and helpful!
Gorgeous vignettes and arrangements in each booth.
Sister Lynn has plans to take her Florida neighbors and girlfriends
 and I will surely be back on my next visit south!

Next post...
Our visit to Robyn Story Designs....oh my!
Robyn also has a booth at Adjectives
 where she sells Annie Sloan Paints, books, supplies, decor, etc.
...but her shop in Tampa....ooh la la!

Hope you are all well....
Thank you for your emails and well wishes for Dad.
He is holding his own...tired...but good!
Half-way through his chemo treatments...working on his latest dollhouse.
Go Dad...go! :)


Saturday, March 10, 2012

Sea















A glimpse of the sea...
...as promised.

Hoping your weekend is restful and calm.
:)

Friday, June 3, 2011

On The Road Again




My Dad and I are on our way north!
Good bye sunny, beautiful Florida!
See you again soon!

:)

Friday, March 25, 2011

Gifts From The Sea


Wednesday, Mr. Flea took sister Lynn, Dad and me 
to a favorite family place...Ft. DeSoto Beach.
...a beautiful and natural beach with pines to shade us
 and miles of sandy beach to walk and search for shells.


The sky was blue and the sea a beautiful blue green.



Walking the beach looking for shells, gazing out at the water...
...it was good for the soul.







The dolphins were in view...
sailboat on the horizon...
(click to see them a bit larger)


Seagulls and Terns kept us company...





As beautiful as it was...
I was feeling a little bit lost, 
...knowing how much Mom loved being here too.


...and then I looked down...


...and saw these angel wings.

Although our hearts ache, we really had a lovely day
 and finished it off with some delicious seafood.

Hope you enjoy these warm and sun filled photos
 and that the weekend ahead is full of fun
 for you and your family!
:)