Out And About On Main Street

It has been a gorgeous day where I live.

I love this time of year and today has proved why I love it.

Blue sky, trees changing colors, the air is crisp. . 

So much beauty all around.

A day off from the regular schedule was what I needed.

I had lunch with a sweet friend yesterday. 

And today lunch with another sweet friend.

I was out and about. . .

I did some window shopping. . 

Do you ever do that?

Now that Internet shopping is so accessible, I seldom just 

Walk down my little Main Street and window shop.

I love to see the small town "Mom and Pop" shops.

It is mostly "Mom" shops.

It is where everyone knows your name. . .!

This is Tracy. . .She is the creative genius behind

Ellie Jean's

I met Tracy when she just started her shop.

I went in to see if she would sell some of my crochet items.

And she did!

Since that day she has expanded and moved to a bigger place.

She has some adorable things. . .new, vintage, handmade. . 

Fresh flower arrangements. . or beautiful faux arrangements.

And she even sells Cup Cakes. . ya yummy Cup Cakes. . 

My dream was to own my own little shop. . but

It never happened for me.

Little shops are a lot of work. . but so worth it.

Small old Main Streets like in my town have a hard time.

Small town USA is fragile.

I hope we can all stop and do some window shopping

Say hello and buy a few things from the small shops

Shops like Ellie Jean's 

Are unique in and of themselves. . 

Many times they sell homemade things. ..  the one of a kind.

The things that are made by loving hands.

Made by people who are craftsmen (women) and artists

Let's all try to keep them Open. . 

The places where they know us by name. . 

The Small Shops 

On Small Town Main Streets.

In the USA.

If you are ever passing through my little un-pronounceable town

(Tooele)

Be sure to stop by. . 

Hugs