A Roadtrip

Hooray and Happy Friday! Do you like road trips? I do!

Today, it's off to Connecticut.

A day trip on a whim...but when traffic
hits, a detour to the local roads.

Local roads that lead to new discoveries like
this cafe I heard about from Martha Stewart.

A baguette to go and a strawberry cream puff
for a mid-morning snack {it was divine!}

Gotta check-out the local market

Tomatoes at their prime

They offer fruit picking & corn mazes...
how fun!

Lunch stop in Madison, Connecticut

The extensive menu at the Clam Castle

The lobster roll was a popular choice

Spending the afternoon at the beach

The sun was out...

...and the water was calm.

And that's how a blah day turned into a TADA! day. 

Must. do. this. more. often.

Have a joyful weekend!

"Tada!" in Atlanta

Today, another page from my summer album:

An airplane ride is a promise of
adventure...even if it's just a
brief trip.

Welcome to Atlanta, Georgia!

It was more of a food trip, really.
Lunches composed of sweet tea,
fried green tomatoes...

...and scrambled eggs with grits & a biscuit
on the side. A satisfying meal from
The Flying Biscuit Cafe.

Pickled vegetables and mini biscuits to
whet the appetite at Southern Art,
Chef Art Smith's restaurant.

Followed by scrumptious fried chicken
and waffles.

A visit to the farmer's market is
definitely on the agenda.

Fruit tarts for two, please.

And on another day, the Food Truck Park...

...for some lunch and a sigh-inducing
gelato.

After all that eating, it's time to gather inspiration!

New and vintage finds at Paris on Ponce.

It's a warehouse-like space with dreamy rooms
and delightful details.

I loved the the Westside Provisions District,
a relatively new development with unique shops
that meet anyone's needs, whether it's food,
fashion, crafts, exercise or interior design.

Atlanta is also associated with Coca-Cola. Didn't join the tour, but popped into the gift shop and found these:

T-shirts made out of plastic bottles

Bags and clutches made of soda tabs

Pouches with wrist handles made of recycled plastic

Pens made from recycled car parts and
sunglasses made from plastic bottles.
Aren't these TADA!?

A cosmopolitan city that hasn't lost its Southern charm -- that's how I would describe Atlanta. I can't wait to return!

Farmer's Bounty

For the past few days, I've been reliving my summer through a collection of photos. I hope you're having fun taking the trip with me. Today, how about a getaway to Upstate New York? 

Hyde Park is where we're at

I've told you about the awesome antique finds 

Had to stop by the craft stores, too.

We mustn't forget the farmer's market!

All locally grown

Vibrant summer colors

Free samples await

A craving for Southern pies fulfilled

A visit to one of the many farms in the area

In good working condition

The grazers

Stopped by for some ice cream and cheese

Made on the premises

Take-away treats from the market and the farm.
Another item crossed out from my list.

Have a delightful day, everyone!

A Stroll on the Boardwalk

I still have summer on my mind even if a sweater is now part of my daily wardrobe. As a farewell to my favorite season, I've made a summer album -- something I listed on a board in my Pinterest page.

Here are a few more pictures at the beach:

I like beaches with boardwalks...

...especially if the boardwalk
has a carnival! 

Feeling like a child again is
always TADA! 

Nice to see a friendly face

Just a few prizes from the amusement
center: monkeys in Jamaican hats

Red hot chili peppers

The cutest little piglets

Just like them, I'd try my luck to win
a giant stuffed toy!

Or a more practical prize,
an iTunes gift card.

Nostalgic noshes

Tart yet sweet

A childhood favorite

Boardwalk performers: a man on stilts
and a colorful lady on a balloon on
a unicycle

There was a costume parade
that afternoon

A mini version of the Naked Cowboy

Little heart breakers {they would win if I were
the judge}: babies dressed as fishermen 

The winner in the baby category was dressed
as a mermaid {she was claiming her prize
as I took this photo}; said mermaid rode
this dressed-up wagon with a sign,
"catch of the day". Teehee :-)

The winner in the toddler category was a little girl 

dressed as Rapunzel...yes, with matching tower on 

wheels {pulled by her Daddy}.

Maybe these will give you some blah to TADA! Halloween costume ideas? Thanks for visiting me today!