Sunday Stroll in Hyde Park

What a perfect Sunday afternoon in Idaho!  Just perfect for

a stroll through Hyde Park during the Hyde Park Street  Fair.

Bumper to bumper traffic and good luck finding a place to park.

Fortunately I only live 4 blocks away, so I can stroll over to one of

my favorite shops ~

Twigs and Twist

It's such a cute shop in a historic building.  You can find

great ideas.

Super cute fabrics.

You know how much I love quilting!

Antiques.

And look at these cute hats.

A cute little pin cushion.

Papers for crafting and trims and buttons.

Sewing classes.  A charming spot to visit on a Sunday afternoon,

or any afternoon in Hyde Park.

I am joining

Seasonal Sundays

Bentley's groomer could not make it on Friday.  I'll have to take

a pic of him.  You won't believe how shaggy he is!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Antiques in Hyde Park

I love to go shopping for antiques in our historic Hyde Park shopping District. Blue Moon Antiques is one of my favorite shops. Such a lovely old Victorian home. Want to come inside with me??

Here is a sweet little wash stand. I'd love to take it home!

Some lovely whites.

Love the blue and white set!

Janice always has beautiful linens. I have purchased several tea towels and bridge sets here.

Some sweet vintage quilts.

Here's a barkcloth pillow. I just did a post about my barkcloth bag yesterday.

Bits and pieces of loveliness.

I am so fond of vintage cards. Are you?

Boxes of crochet trim.

Look at this adorable vintage Raggedy Ann game ...

And these little blocks ...

And a sweet little hand made dress. Well, that's the end of our visit. Thank you for coming along with me and I hope that you all enjoyed yourself today. We'll have to make a date to go shopping again soon! In the meantime, be sure to stop by Cindy's Romantic Home for Show and Tell.

I'm sorry that I left you at home Bentley, but I know how bored you get when we go shopping. What if we take a walk together right now? Would you like that??? Do you forgive me for leaving you behind??? Of course you do!!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Summer Sunday Stroll

Today I am joining The Tablescaper for Summer Sundays. I'll be taking you on the first part of a tour of my neighborhood. Bentley and I live in the North End Historic District, and specifically the Hyde Park Historic District. My neighborhood was one of the earliest developments in Boise, Idaho. Several years ago it was given the Historic District status to preserve our heritage. A few years ago Cottage Living Magazine (while it was still in print) named The North End one of the ten best cottage communities in the US. Here is our little shopping district.

We have cute little antique shops like this one. Dee Dee has owned Forget-Me-Knot Antiques for many years now and she has a great sense of style.

This shop belongs to my friend Janice. Blue Moon Antiques has beautiful vintage linens, trims and sewing notions along with other cottage essentials.

Goody's Ice Cream and Candies is a favorite. It's quiet right now on a Sunday morning, but in a few hours the patio will be overflowing!

Their handmade candies are yummy and the interior is just as you would imagine a vintage ice cream parlor should be.

Here is our used book shop and it is also our local little post office. At one point the US Postal Service wanted to eliminate this postal sub station, but we all protested and thankfully here it remains.

This barber shop has been in continual service since the 1950's and has not changed a bit!! I could just imagine Sheriff Taylor and Barney getting their hair cut here!

Urban Revival is a spot for picking up gently used clothing and accessories. Finally we have the Sun Ray Cafe. This place gets packed in the afternoons and weekends and is a favorite with cyclists stopping back for some refreshment after a ride in the foothills.

Thanks for taking this first part of out tour. On Part Two I will show you the cottage where Bentley was born, Amy's Garden and lots of the charming cottages and porches of the North End.

Yes Bentley, we are going to show everyone the adorable little Cape Cod Cottage where you were born!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo