Toot Your Own Horn!

One of the very best parts of Springalingadingdong last Saturday was the Seed and Feed Marching Abonible !! 

Springalingadingdong

Saturday was a great day to be in English Village! Thanks to Carole Griffin, owner of the fabulous Continental Bakery and Chez Lulu, the day was spent celebrating Spring in a variety of ways. There was the Seed and Feed Marching Band ( In a variety of outrageous dress), hula hooping, fairies floating around, a Bread Toss, May Pole and the grande finale...the beheading of Marie Antoinette. You had to be there. 

Not So Stormy Weather

Last night Birmingham had high hopes that we would finally get some much needed rain. We are in the throes of a drought and the clouds looked like they might give up some rain.......but not. All was not lost because English Village was geared up for a fun night of open houses, jazz on the street and a parade put on by Carole Griffin and her creative group from Continental Bakery and Chez Lulu. It was a great night to be out and about!

Spring Roses

Thanks to Jeffrey Dungan Architect for allowing me to clip just a few of his roses to photograph!

Evening With Arthur Price

Thursday evening I attended the opening of Arthur Price's newest work at the newly renovated Gallery 1930, in English Village. Art and his wife Caren are friends and I think he is one of the finest artist I know. If you are in the Birmingham area, don't miss this beautiful exhibit.

Arthur Price

 

Birmingham artist Arthur Price's work is showing at Gallery 1930,  One of my favorite artist,  and one of my favorite galleries in Birmingham!

Springtime From the Henhouse Antiques

This lovely vignette from the Henhouse Antiques in English Village, made me think of Vivaldi!

Euro Birmingham - Chez Lulu

Chez Lulu in Mt. Brook's English Village is a little French café, but I was getting Italian and Spanish vibes there as well!

No Outside Dining

Well we've had some spring like winter this week but rain, rain, and more rain. I think the outside dining at Vino, while very appealing, might be on hold for a while.

Bon Appétit!

The chef at Chez Lulu in English Village seemed like the perfect person to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Glorious Autumn

This could very well be a new theme for this blog.  I think I've found more magnificent photos this season than spring and summer rolled into one.  I took this just outside the door of Henhouse Antiques in English Village.

Gallery 1930

Birmingham artist Meredith Keith exhibits her work here at Gallery 1930 in English Village

Continental Bakery

While have a coffee with friends,  I snapped this view.  Reminds me so much of the lovely signage in Paris.

Change is Good

I'll admit right here that when I went by Continental Bakery a few weeks ago I was taken aback.  WHAT? Where are the chairs that I've photographed a million times and posted on this blog?  I was a bit bummed, but last week I went back armed with my camera and had a go at the new seating arrangement. Maybe I can love both.

Patiently Waiting

Yesterday while having coffee at Continental Bakery, this cute pooch and his human were waiting outside.  This is one smart dog.  Any handout from this bakery is top notch!

Table/Chair Series - Morning Light

Continental Bakery, one of the most photogenic places in Birmingham. I could hardly eat my pain au chocolat for taking photos. I've featured this place many times here.

Moose Country

Waiting for friends for lunch, I decided to snap the moose head that hangs over the bar at Billy's Bar and Grill in English Village has been in business since 1979 and can still draw a crowd.  They are known for their grilled chicken sandwich but there's plenty on the menu to choose from.

2012 Cahaba Road

Mt. Brook 35223

Hey Cupid!!

These beautiful handmade arrows, by artist Sara Smith, are crafted from recycled wood. 

 Bellewether, in English Village.

And Sam Cooke has a song for you today right here.

Dining Alfresco

at Vino in English Village is a great new place to try. This upscale restaurant and wine bar is owned by veteran Birmingham restauranteur Al Rabiee.  I had the pleasure of chatting with him not long ago and taking some photographs. When I left he brought me a bag of his wife's DIVINE apple fritters. Try them!

Lately our weather has been so mild I'm sure they've had the fire pit blazing and patrons have enjoyed their lovely outside seating.

Moonlighting

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I'm not going to rant about how I feel about decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving, but ...... everywhere you look, Christmas decorations are going up.  I'll bet after a very long day wrapping lights around every tree in Mountain Brook, this guy's going to leave the tree lighting at home up to his wife!