The rest of the Weaverville day trip

  

We stopped at "All Good Coffee" to split a vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffin three ways, as well as our choices of drinks. 

We then went to another gallery, where I found some cute earrings that matched the necklace I was wearing, fused glass in silver settings. The first photo on this post is outside their doorway. We had to read a lot of humorous cards, and purchase a few as well. Then it was time for lunch! Oh yes, the bakery called us!

 

Just the cakes...there are so many more pastries, one can just go crazy.

It was difficult to choose just which goodies to take home, as well as our lunch choices!

My "to go" slice of carrot cake, which has coconut in it. 

We love chatting, while waiting for lunch to be served!

My tuna salad and African Chicken Peanut soup...I took home half of each for later. They had a combo of two sides for $8. What a deal!

Helen's noodles and kale salad.

Teresa chose the soup with a grilled cheese sandwich (Gruyere cheese) and took some soup home.

Teresa's adult daughter gave her heck because she didn't bring her some treats for her family (but Teresa did bring home treats for her own family for later!) Can't miss Well Bred Bakery in Weaverville, NC

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Open Yesterday's Pages, my blog about history, featured a woman aviatrix you probably never heard of,  Beryl Markham.

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Today's quote:

Jackie Collins, novelist, said, "My philosophy for women is this: if you’re going to get married and have a fabulous marriage … then you’re going to have to do everything you’ve ever wanted to do before you get married."

Today's art: 

Looking Glass Falls, by Christopher Guilkey, 2021

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My family sharing for today:

Cayenne, William and Michael, children of oldest son, Marty. 2013, Tampa FL

Cinnamon and her daughter, Cayenne, by the back of her head, and pet Severus. (Stuffed moose is not known to have a name.) Cinnamon is my continuing friend, the mother of Will and Cayenne, and now Marty's ex-wife.  Riverview FL, Christmas 2023

Day tripping...Weaverville, NC

 Last Thursday my friends Helen and Teresa and I finally (it had been postponed several times due to health issues of one or another of us!) drove to nearby Weaverville. We went there some years before, and wanted to see if there were changes, and  especially some local businesses where we could give our slightly touristy dollars. We knew lunch would be our big expense of the day, but we each bought some smaller gift items at various shops as well.

Sorry, but there are lots of photos, which I may have to break into two posts (so y'all don't go crazy and just skip them entirely!)

First, in the parking lot, I saw a holly tree much like the one where my neighborhood robins have been munching. Lots of berries here, and no robins! 

Helen, me, and Teresa, who pushed the button on my phone...a real group effort! We finally got a really good selfie shot. The trick? Take it when we're first starting out, I think! 

Our first stop, (Artisans on Main) and we must have looked at each display, picking up things and sharing them with each other! Such fun! 

Oh look,  a pregnant mug!

Look at this, a napkin holder that's hand crafted from Cedar! 

The wood bar is a separate piece, which keeps napkins from floating away!

They have a separate studio where they make custom-made lamp shades...just look at the paper rack of what's available!

 

Next stop, the gallery/studio combination  of Magnum Pottery. It had a few changes, but as always had lovely pieces which we ooo'd and awwww'd over.

Sitting outside a bakery where we'll return later, this young woman was fine with me capturing a photo of her hair-do! Her hand was about to cover her face, and you can just see a corner of her friend's response to my request.

I'll give you a few more shots tomorrow!

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Current events and also art:

I stand with Ukraine!

Art by Watercolors by Rachel Facebook page

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Today's quote:

Being unappreciative might mean we are simply not paying attention.

DAVID WHYTE

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My family photo of the day:

My oldest son, Marty as a safety provider for the "Mustang Sallies Krewe" of women in the Gasparilla Parades (yes multiple ones) in Tampa, FL.