Thursday, September 04, 2008

Reason #58 Why I Love The Marietta Square

If you live or drive anywhere near the Marietta Square, you may have had the opportunity to check out the 'Art in the Park' event this past weekend. If you aren't so fortunate - I'll share the highlights with you. (Or at least the ones that I think are highlights!)

Cheryl & I took a tour of this juried art show (I promise there is NO junk being sold here!) and had brunch at Shillings. I also checked out a few of my favorite Shops on the Square; Alchemy (fabulous proprietor Laura & great one of a kind jewelry), Go Fish, Doodlebugz, Kings Row Antiques (Susie & Greg will make you feel welcome!), L Michelle, Status and Cinnamon & Sage.


Here's a few of my favorite vendors from the excursion:
* George Howell Studios
* Bill Sargeant Photography
* Wild Wacky Women by Suzy Toronto

* Flower Town Beads
* Scott Henderson - Low Country Photographer
* Rocwood Studios


Cheryl & I had such a good time that I convinced Robert to go back on Monday to check out the above vendors and here's what we bought!


This is from Bill Sargeant's booth (you can also order on his website under the Salt Spray Zone collection.) You'll find this in our upstairs guest bathroom when you visit.
These turtles (honu) are from Rocwood Studios, whose home is right here in the ATL. We got the three small ones, and their home is on our back porch Margaritaville!

As if this wasn't enough fun, Robert & I ate at the Marietta Pizza Company, then went to visit our friends, Loose Change who were playing at Doc's in Smyrna.

Fast forward to tomorrow, and you'll find us at the Marietta Square once more for First Friday Art Walk taking in the smooth jazz sounds of the Greg Mauldin Trio at Kings Row Antiques, and visiting all of our favorite shops listed above.

Again, if you are fortunate enough to live or visit this area - Marietta Square is a must! From the great shops, eclectic events, the Strand Theatre rennovation, the eateries, Marietta Wine Market, Scaryetta Ghost Tour - there's something for everyone. Come on down, visit Robert & me and check out the locals at the Marietta Square!

1 comment:

Janette said...

Sheri,
I read your blog with nostalgia about the Marietta Square...oh, how I miss it! Throw me a slice of pizza and a nice frozen Margarita:-) Your blog is absolutely lovely!