village freshness

i am a super city girl.
i grew up in LA
and have spent most
of my life in
a big city.
most of my friends
don't think of
inviting me
when they go
camping
or hiking.
it's funny
because
although
i live in the city,
i spend most
of my days
in forests
or
on farms.
i have learned
since i began
working
in agriculture
that there
is nothing
more wonderful
than fruits
and veggies
straight off the plant.
i didn't know
that you
could eat
sweet corn
straight from
the stock stalk
without cooking it!
i was shocked
when i first saw
someone do it.
but now
i am often
out on the farm
picking tomatoes
and eggplant.
i love that
i can bring fresh veggies
home to grub.
they smell
so wonderful
and
taste
so much better
than what
we buy in the store.
grub is
making fresh pesto,
cucumber & mint salad,
baking beets,
and concocting
other such
wonderfulness
while i work
at school all weekend.

this friday
i did make a quick
run to the village
late in the day.
it was pretty packed.
i love
how the ice cream truck
just hangs out in front
all the time
with the music
playing.
i have yet to buy
an ice cream
as i never carry cash.

here are my finds for friday:

1. vintage bird mugs

there are 5
of these cute mugs.
i will put
some in a package
to 2 of my friends
but
who else
would like one?

2. talbot dress

ooh lovely dress!
some cute indie girl
in line
complimented me
on it.
i am so bummed
as it is just
a bit too big for me
anyone around a
36 bust
who wants
to do a swap for it?

3. bowl for dacia

i bought it for dacia
i don't think
an olive green bowl
will go well
with her
yellow and blue bowl...
if dacia agrees,
then it will be in
the great monday give-away™.

4. floral tablecloth

a tablecloth
bought for
the fabric.
i will share it
with
my friend mel.

5. misc.

an a-line pattern...
some weird items,
like an
inflatable rain hat(!!!)
and a
baby blanket holder.
i really just like
the packaging.


that was
it
for
my friday finds!

hope that
you all
have
a
lovely
and
relaxing
weekend!