Throughout my trip, I have been struck with how beautiful our country is and how lucky I am to be seeing it.
After leaving Maureen’s house in Chardon, OH I drove to Chagrin Falls, where my friend Sharon lives. She is the blogger behind Crafts ‘n Coffee and had very nicely invited me to stay with her. Read about her account of our visit here.
I had to do three drivebys of her house to determine the best approach to her place. There were workers putting in a new sidewalk with lots of orange cones, big machines and workers directing traffic. Luckily Sharon had a nice wide driveway that I could turn around in or it might have been one of those times I would need to disconnect the trailer and turn it manually.
I only have one flip flop on this pic because I lost the other one- my favorite pair 🙁 Hoping it’s in the back of the truck somewhere…
Sharon’s delightful daughter Sara accompanied us for lunch at Rick’s and a trip to The Village Herb Shop, which is owned by Sharon’s friend Lee Ann and offers plants, some really nice gifts, wearables and other fun goodies.
I was fascinated by the fairy gardens that were sprinkled throughout the store. Aren’t they adorable?
They even had a set of the dishes that I collect- some were from my aunt… and then I kept collecting. I love the colors in this pattern…
After lunch we took off for a tour of several antique/re-sale shops. I found a really pretty quilt top, two funky pieces of crocheted bottle cap art, some old pics, a Scotty colored Pyrex bowl, the perfect yoyo pillow, and other treasures (mostly for Scotty!) Sharon has a great eye and kept finding treasures. I love everything I got!
Selfie at Steeplechase II, scene of some great purchases!
We invited Sharon’s friend Lee Ann (who owns the Herb shop) to stop by that night to visit, craft with us and and see how the Sizzix Big Shot worked… we wound up creating this really pretty Coffee Filter Flower Wreath. (I say we… Sharon and Lee Ann finished theirs, mine is not done yet because I was too busy talking).
What a great visit I had- Sharon was the perfect hostess. The next morning it was time to set off for another adventure so I left bright and early but ran into some technical problems- ugh… more soon! Thanks for following me on the #Papertrail…
It was so much fun having you stay here, and bringing your “toys”, too. I wish we could do it more often. Next time you and Scotty are in town, we’ll do it again. Glad you had a good, safe trip. Sharon
Thanks again Sharon for your hospitality! Would love to do it again- or let me know if you are ever near DC and you can stay with me! I could show you some good stores around here too 🙂
BTW, I love that bottle cap wall art! So cool!
I know- I am glad I bought it!
What a brilliant way to round off your trip Eileen, you certainly have met some lovely people along the way! It is such a shame that Scotty got ‘injured’ along the way though, but hopefully he can be mended.
I do so envy you all those re-sale stores, they do seem to have the most wonderful pieces for sale. Someone certainly must have had lots of fun creating those beautiful fairy gardens. The coffee filter flower wreaths are beautiful, I must try those flowers! Good to hear that you got home safe and sound. Hugs, Anne xx
Anne thanks so much for journeying along with me. I wish I could meet you someday because I think you are so thoughtful and kind.There sure were some fun people that I met along the way- I will always remember this time of my life!