The above photo is a piece of art we saw in a window while in Asheville the last few days. It took me a minute to sort it out in my mind but when I did, I thought it was very clever. First, there are two books, intertwined with the pages folded in a decorative way. Next you see two figures; one on the top level and one below. Upon closer inspection, you can see the top one is dangling a string with a penny attached. Do you get it? I did – I think: A penny for your thoughts.
Insert chocolate here. Yes, I think I will.
These photos are from the French Broad Chocolate Lounge. If you have never been to Asheville, it should be on your ‘must experience’ list. Lots of interesting delights there like – Surprise! Chocolate!
and my husband loves their Lavender Crème Brûlée.
We were lucky to discover UNCA (University of North Carolina – Asheville) was having a free festival. While there, I took this photo of Millie the monkey and my husband. (Husband is on the right.)
Insert more chocolate here. Okay, but only because
I think you should have a good idea of what you can expect when you go to the Chocolate Lounge. Check out the pretty wrappers.
Now back to the festival. We had an opportunity to make some wax hands. That was quite a unique experience and it was interesting to see how different people chose to pose.
This is the way mine turned out.
And this is the way my husband’s turned out. I think it was supposed to be ‘thumbs up’ but you know, Sebastian thought it was meant to be ‘hey, look at me!’
Here are the last photos from our trip that I wanted to share. This rich dark pink dogwood tree in full bloom was beautiful . . .
and this is Tucker, an Australian shepherd – not mine but related in a way. Let’s call him a ‘granddog’. And he really is a grand dog. I think he’ll be smarter than me in just a couple of days! “Hey, Tucker!”
As you can see, I did not fall off the edge of the planet since my last post. I didn’t even fall off the mountain! Now I have to turn my attention back to the work at hand and put my hands to work. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Looks like you'd had a wonderfully beautiful day in Asheville. Ooooo, look at those chocolate! Wow, Sebastian gets to have his last say, doesn't he? That hand "chair" fits him so comfortably!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are beautiful in full bloom!
Hi Val,
DeleteWe did have some beautiful weather while there. And knowing that flowers don't last forever, we try to enjoy them as much as possible when they are around. Thanks for stopping by!
~ginger
Love those pink dogwood pics! I'm glad I don't have that chocolate store near me - well, within 3 hrs driving distance anyway - damage would be done. Hi Tucker!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
DeleteI can relate to the temptation the store would provide. I go with the idea of choosing one - just one. It helps to take 3 other people along then you can taste test their choices!
~ginger
Thank you for sharing your trip with us - it looks like you all had a great time. The "book" art is fanastic & very clever. I'm sorry but we might have to ban the choccie photos... They look scrumptious! The wax hands are a great idea and are perfect for a certain little bear ;0)
ReplyDeleteHi Stitching Nona,
DeleteI'm happy to share because I also enjoy seeing things other people photograph while traveling. Yeah, chocolate is so photogenic isn't it? Sebastian loved his chair!
~ginger
Ah, pictures of Sebastian & Tucker, it doesn't get better than that. Since Mom doesn't really care for chocolate (go figure) we'll skip any comments on that. (o: Me - I love the stuff.
ReplyDeleteHugs ♥
Prudence
P.S.
Could you say that Sebastian is a "handful"? Giggle
Hi Prudence,
DeleteI think you can be quite happy that your mom doesn't go in for chocolate. It leaves more for you and she can indulge in other delightful things. And yes, I agree that Sebastian is a handful whether he's sitting in one or not!
~ginger
Looks like a fun trip, and love that first pic, very clever!
ReplyDeleteHi Katy,
DeleteWe did have a great time and good weather. I'm fond of the artwork too!
~ginger
Glad you enjoy your visits to Asheville. It's amazing to know I live 10 mins from UNCA and knew nothing about the festival you went to I haven't been to the Chocolate Lounge ...yet.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so much fun we are even trying to plan a trip to Raleigh and will visit some of the sites you have written about there.
Hmmm, maybe I'll see Tucker somewhere and I'll know who he is. LOL
lnlwhitt@aol.com
Hi Lisa,
DeleteYou are lucky to have so much to see and enjoy right outside your door. It's always fun to see what is interesting to visitors to the places we live. Things that we take for granted or seem so ordinary are unique and different to someone else. Raleigh is making progress and a grand expansion of the Science museum is opening this week. 10 Years in the making and building of it. You might see it before I do. Tucker gets around so do stop and say hello. He's a very 'grand' dog! Thanks so much for reading!
~ginger
Hi Ginger, Did you think we couldn't tell the difference between your hubby and the monkey!!!ha ha.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Hi Kays Kids,
DeleteI just wanted to make sure no one got confused!
~ginger
Hahaha, I love how your wax hand molds ended up being display items for Sebastian, as it should be.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom would be terrified of that monkey. When we lived in Hawaii, there was one in a pet shop, and it ran up to her, ran up her leg, and punched her in the nose!!! I guess it didn't like short people?
And where do you find all this amazing chocolate?????? *droooool*
Hi Heather,
DeleteYeah, it's all about Sebastian. I mean what do you do with a couple of wax hands???? I think Jay might have been the first person of the day but after that she could get skittish. I can see one punching someone in the nose. No wonder your mom would be terrified. As you can see, no monkey sat on me!
As for finding chocolate - don't know but it seems here lately that the shops are around almost every corner. The good ones will last the duration, I hope. And it really makes some nice photos!
~ginger
Those Chocolate delights look tooo good!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea about waxing hands!
Well: where is Sebastians waxed hand ? :)
Hugs
Kikka
Hi Kikka,
DeleteIt was really really good. I had one piece of an Ecuador dark chocolate truffle and it was delicious. One was enough - until I get a chance to get another! :)
The waxing part was fine but the start is dipping your hand in ice water for as long as you can stand it which isn't very long! Sebastian would have none of it. He won't suffer for art - at least not this time!
~ginger
I was beginning to think Sebastian wasn't on this trip but there he was....Ashville is a neat town....
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
Hi Mama Bear,
DeleteUnless we do something foolish like forgetting him! - Sebastian is never very far away. Sometimes he just gets lazy and wants to watch what goes on!
Asheville is very very neat!
~ginger