Along Cherry Street

Early morning (when August afternoons aren't that great for walking around) we did a bit of window shopping in downtown Black Mountain.

 Sassafras had lots of books as well as journals and cards and great gift things.

 Mountain Nest is one of my favorite places to see arts and crafts...

 My friend (and fellow studio potter at BMCA) Dori English had a small display of her horses and girls. She's been working on a series of goats in pajamas.

 The street was really empty and had few cars parked there yet.

 My friend bought herself a tree pendant...which is shown here not in the correct way - the silver ring should frame it...she got it fixed right after this was taken.

 Seven Sisters is a gallery as well as place that sells lovely jewelry and pottery (and cards.)

 Looking down the hill of Cherry Street.

 Another potter friend, Sarah Vekasi, had this display of her work in the window of Seven Sisters.

 Right around the corner (at the bottom of Cherry St) is Sutton St, with the Old Depot crafts gallery.

My friend Sally Smith has a lot of her work on display.  

I have a shelf of pottery there too!

Town Pump

A nice old fashioned friendly tavern awaits those seeking a cold one.

Quote for the day:

For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.  Elie Wiesel

Chiffarobe and Curiosity Shoppe

Chiffarobe Store is to the left, with the yellow Open sign propped up.  And to the right is The Curiosity Shoppe with antiques which includes vintage clothing.  That's about the main difference I could figure out.  It has the red Open sign.  Both stores are such fun to browse around in!

Today's Quote:

We remember that nature’s power is as close as our breath, and we breathe deeply once again. Madisyn Taylor

Cherry Street Square Shops

I haven't often shopped down Cherry Street, but keep hearing about all these great little places tucked in here and there off Cherry Street.

So the other day I decided to see what I'd been missing.  I'll share one shop a day if I can restrain myself.  Yesterday I somehow posted 2 nurseries (not planned that way.)

Village courtyard feeling as you wander back away from the street

Quote for today:

You woke up every morning last year ALIVE! That alone made it a good year.

Anonymous

 

Cherry Street

Holiday decorations on Cherry Street, Black Mountain, 2012

Notice everyone in shirt sleeves.  Both December and January this year had lots of warm weather, interspersed with freezing.  But no snow to speak of.