Chair and Door

 The Garage

If I didn't know better, I'd think Fritz Woehle placed this lovely bistro chair in front of this fabulous painted door, and then gave the vines instructions as well.

I will be teaching my photography class, From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Samford After Sundown again this fall. Please share this link with anyone who might be interested in the Birmingham area.

Also, for those of you planning a trip to Paris, or just dreaming of one, I"ll be teaching a one day workshop, Weekend In Paris at Samford on Sept. 28 from 9-3.  I will share travel tips, a bit of French culture and language as well my favorites things to see and do in Paris. In the afternoon we will talk photography and how to bring home fabulous photographs from your travels.  

Temple Emanu-el Celebrates!

They celebrate 100 years in our city and even more for opening their synagogue for four Christian churches who have worshipped there since 1915.  A true friendship of Christians and Jews in our community.

Foot Loose!

Today we venture across the street from The Garage to a fenced area where Fritz Woehle stashes some interesting finds.  It's grown up with wisteria etc. ( hopefully no poison ivy) since my last visit so walking around was challenging.  Under the big shed were fabulous old doors and mantels and everywhere you looked, bits and pieces of statuary and ornamental iron, rusted of course.  The stuff that sends photographers over the moon.

I will be teaching my photography class, From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Samford After Sundown again this fall. Please share this link with anyone who might be interested in the Birmingham area.

Also, for those of you planning a trip to Paris, or just dreaming of one, I"ll be teaching a one day workshop, Weekend In Paris at Samford on Sept. 28 from 9-3.  I will share travel tips, a bit of French culture and language as well my favorites things to see and do in Paris. In the afternoon we will talk photography and how to bring home fabulous photographs from your travels.  

Salvaged

We're back at The Garage again today.  This time the wonderful gates across the front.  The white metal panels were salvaged from the windows of  Birmingham's  beautiful Terminal Station that was demolished in the 1969.  A sad day for Birmingham.

I will be teaching my photography class, From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Samford After Sundown again this fall. Please share this link with anyone who might be interested in the Birmingham area.

Also, for those of you planning a trip to Paris, or just dreaming of one, I"ll be teaching a one day workshop, Weekend In Paris at Samford on Sept. 28 from 9-3.  I will share travel tips, a bit of French culture and language as well my favorites things to see and do in Paris. In the afternoon we will talk photography and how to bring home fabulous photographs from your travels.  

Chair With Flower

Across the street from The Garage, Fritz Woehle has collected a treasure trove of wonderful old statuary, shutters, architectural pieces and this old chair with the perfectly placed flower growing just so.

Legal Pots

My friend Jeff is a collector and his wonderful home and gardens reflect that.  He likes to go "alley angeling" on the weekends, where he combs the area alleys for treasures.  He has this marvelous way of displaying these finds in such an artistic way.  I will be sharing more in the weeks to come.

That's Sew Gee's Bend

I know most of you are familiar with Alabama's now famous Gee's Bend quilters.  That's Sew Gee's Bend was created in 2007 by Claudia Charley, the niece and daughter of Tinnie and Minnie, these quilts offer a more affordable way to own these handmade pieces. The Painted Shovel in Avondale is now carrying these quilts and I just happened by when they were hanging them out to blow in the afternoon breeze!

Something's Brewing in Avondale!

We're glad to have the Avondale Brewing Company in our neighborhood.  Housed in the old firehouse, they brew their own beers lovingly named after this old historic neighborhood.  You can sit at the bar and smell the what's brewing in the same space. COOL!  I'll have more on this place, don't you worry.

Chanterelles, The New Kid On The Block

I don't know about you, but I grew up with button mushrooms. Period.  Now, thanks to Alabama farmers at the Pepper Place Market, I'm getting to know some new varieties, like these golden chanterelles!  I'll admit the turquoise containers added to their appeal through my lens.

Boy With Red Balloon

The Pepper Place Market

We All Have Our Favorites

Some of you will wonder about this menu. Many, many Birmingham readers will be chirping in as to their favorites entrée at Cobb Lane Restaurant.  Mine you ask?  Chicken Supreme and Chocolate Roulage for dessert.  Every. Single. Time.  Some things you just don't mess with.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Well actually it was Cobb Lane on Birmingham's southside. This charming place was where ladies lunched for many , many years. Started in 1948 by Virginia Cobb, it closed in 2009.  I know many of my Birmingham readers remember this place well and have fond memories of some delicious meals there.

Too Cute To Pass Up

Spotted at Charlie Thigpen's Garden Gallery at the Pepper Place  yesterday.  He had a cute name too but I can't conjure it up now. 

The Shadow

This caught my eye. It wasn't the flower, but the shadow. I'm sure it's not for everyone but I liked it.