Scenes from Columbus, Ohio

I'm back from the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio and trying to recover.  I had no idea what a great town Columbus is.  So many fun areas like the Short North and my favorite, German Town.  Row after row after row of beautiful houses sitting on cobblestone streets.  Swoon.

And some great antique malls, shops, and restaurants.

One amazing street was like being deep in a forest.  Stone steps carved into the side of hills leading to homes, bubbling creeks, and yes, we even saw some deer!

Sparks Flea Market!!

I've been burning through my mosaic ingredient stash as I frantically prepare for the Columbus, Ohio Country Living Show, September 14, 15 and 16!!  It's always fun and inspiring to pick up new things, and I'll post pics of what I bought later, but here are some shots of the fun things we saw today:

The wire under the theater seat is a  hat holder - cool!!

My favorite vendor, Billy.  He always has a bunch of SUPER mosaic ingredients for an equally SUPER price!!!

One of the coolest things I saw, but didn't buy.

I also didn't buy this paper mache raven, but took a pic so I could remember him.

This is Amy.  Jason and I are getting matching stag beetle tattoos at the end of October and I'm going for an inner-arm placement like this.  Amy is so pretty - great skin, hair, clothes, sun glasses, love her look!

Elle wanted to put this in front of her bar - PERFECT.  It needs to be rewired, but the sides light up!

The Garage Cafe, Birmingham, Alabama

We took a quick trip to Jasper, Alabama for a wedding last weekend and made time to stop at the Garage Cafe in Birmingham.  Jason used to hang out here all the time.  I've been once before and it's no secret why I love the place.  Everywhere you look in the courtyard, there are piles of rusty bits and headless concrete garden statues.  Swoon . . .