Day Out!

So today Rachael and I spent some time with my mom for a day out! We decided it would be fun to shop close by (shopping!... not really...unfortunately it was mostly browsing :), so we went to Gardener's Village and Tia Pan! Both places were booming today! Little kids were dressed up running around G.V., with mom's chasing them, camera in hand. It was really funny.

We had to stop by the knitting shop because my mom is absolutely obsessed with knitting these days. I will show you down the road some of the amazing, adorable things she makes. You will love them! The knitting shop was filled with bright red and orange yarns... or at least that's what I was attracted to today!

In High School my girlfriends and I loved bonnets! We wanted to bring them back in style so badly! I think the movie Emma had recently come out. Seriously though, wouldn't it be great to dress up like that... at least once! Anyways, Rachael was looking at knitting patterns and came across the "modern bonnet"!! Isn't it adorable?! I would rock this bonnet like nobody's business... or at least I hope to. Mom, you must make this!

(Yes, that was a mannequin at the beach... I had to snap a picture because it's just hilarious!)

I absolutely love the fabric store, Pine Needles, at G.V. They have the cutest fabrics you can find, but it is a little pricey. I am working (when I can find the time :) on a quilt with a bunch of fabric I got here. I will show you all when it is finished! But if you have not been to Pine Needles yet, you seriously need to stop by. Even if it's just to look around and dream of all the cute quilts and crafts you could make... or someone else could make!

My one purchase today were these lovely little wool felt pieces. Yes, it is actual wool, not the polyester stuff you find at the craft store. I am so excited to see what cute little things I can put together with these pieces!

I love pumpkins when Autumn comes around. I seriously want to deck my house and front yard out with little pumpkins. G.V. had some gem of pumpkins to choose from today! Including ones covered in warts!!

Next we went to Tia Pan. I like going to Tia Pan because when you see something you like, you can usually afford to buy it! It's a fun place to just get idea's too.

Okay, but I saw this frame, and I had to take a picture of it. "What Happens at Grandma's , Stays at Grandma's." Okay, what? I hope I am not the only one who finds that just absolutely ridiculous! What?

Speaking of Grandma's, these pillows reminded me of this old shaggy carpet that used to be at my Grandma's house. They weren't yarn though, so they weren't gross. I actually found them kind of cute!

Another fun thing about Tia Pan is that they have funky jewelry, scarfs, and purses. It is definitely a fun place to go for a day out! I can't wait to go back and actually buy some stuff. I found a mirror I think will look great in my dining area, but silly me, I neglected to take a picture of it!

(Love all this cute jewelry)

So get your sisters or your girlfriends together for a Day Out! Where would you like to go?