Stony Creek and TFG

         

The beautiful picturesque seashore community of Stony Creek, Ct.

has it’s quiet charm in the Winter. To me the Winter is the best time to get away and relax.

Well unfortunately I don’t own a cottage at the beach but I can still

come down here in the winter and enjoy it.

Just a couple of days before New Years Evi and Ebbie had

planned on coming down to visit Paula but Evi having had back problems wasn’t sure

she’d be able to keep to her plans.

Early in the morning I got the good news from Paula that

Evi was on her way.

Woo Hoo and guess what we did????

Shopped of course.

We first stopped off at Deanna’s at Gather but I spent more time talking then taking pictures.

That doesn’t sound like me? haha

I usually do both pretty well….even my clicking away doesn’t get in the way of my talking :)

  I did manage to find  the cutest family of sheep.

Yes another flock!

I promise I’ll show some pictures of Deanna’s shop soon.

Like I said before, we were in Stony Creek and our real visit was to go to

Taken for Granite.

One of the most beautiful shops in the area.

Michelle has a knack for display and an amazing sense of style.

As soon as we stepped into the shop we were greeted by this incredibly gorgeous mannequin

and Michelle who was busy

rearranging the store. I still bent her ear a little….sorry Michelle! 

You know….. shop talk!

We discussed what we thought did well for Christmas and what

we were surprised didn’t. You just never know? but we both agreed

we had a good season over all.

The space has such an open feel and the natural lighting even on a cloudy

day is still  cheerful and bright.

The shop has the most amazing clothes but I didn’t have enough time to

look so I’ll need to bring George and torture him while I try things on.

No really he never complains and actually likes shopping with me.

Most times:)

By the counter they had their table of 50% Christmas items.

Ebbie shopping for a Valentines gift for Evi……

maybe?

The table with it’s blue-green paint really caught my eye.

Original paint I was told.

Shoppers sure have an array of jewelry to pick from.  Maybe you could leave a hint

with your significant other that you’ve found the perfect gift for Valentines Day here.

Or this incredible meshed bag.

WOW

George…hint hint!

The shop is forever changing but whatever season it is, it always reflects

with beauty, nature, creativity and a touch of antiquity.

If you’re in the area take the time to stop

into Taken for Granite.

I know you’ll find just the perfect gift for someone special

or for yourself.

Hope you enjoyed the tour.

Floral Tour of Mystic

Tuesday this week George and I went to Mystic Ct.

It is one of our favorite towns to visit. Most people may go visit the Seaport here or the Mystic Aquarium but we like to go to the center of town where there are the cutest shops.
This is the floral tour of the town though I did get some pictures of some the interiors of the shops. To come later. Though some of the shopkeepers don't like you to take pictures but I managed to get a few to let me.

Each shop had it's own planter but each one was a little different.

Many included my favorite plant of all time "Coleus"
It's maybe been about 10 years or more since they first introduced this kind of coleus to the public.
I remember a time when they were hard to sell. I could not understand it. They were touted the new wonder plant yet we never sold out. It was almost 5 years before people would ask for them. I kept thinking I'm going to get people to like these even if it kills me. Well..... not kill me....
that's a little extreme.
But they were going to love them as much as I do.
NOW they finally do!

This image is shown just as is...


This one I edited with bloom, film effect and vignette.
Just thought you might like to see the difference.
Gives it that "dream-like" look!

Display window of Peppergrass and Tulip....mostly clothing but they carry an array of victorian style gifts too. The salesperson saw how excited I got when I saw this creamy white dress and insisted I try it on.

Go ahead play dress-up.....ok sounds good to me!!! I love dressing up. I tried on a couple more things but came out empty handed this time.

I had intended tonight to show you some pictures of Brimfield Antique Show that I went to yesterday but as I was loading them I realized I had not moved the file to my external hard drive and deleted them off my adobe photoshop. OPPS.......I'd be crying about it but I'm going back tomorrow. Some of the booths I'll have to go back and reshot. Some are really worth going back to show you!

It's been raining all day today. I just feel so bad for those poor vendors who have to keep their things from the weather.

Tomorrow it's clearing up after the morning.....wish me luck!!!!

See you again soon,

Carole