Food Truck Friday!!

This gourmand walked right into paradise today... well actually drove by it!  Food Truck Fridays!!  My partner in crime (aka Kenya) and I were out junkin up in Atlanta today.  I started out buying more wax for my Owl encaustic class tomorrow and since we had some extra time, decided to take a trip to My Favorite Place.  Kenya scored the most finds there but I totally made up for that at Treasure Mart.  On our way out of town we saw a bunch of tents and people crowded in the parking lot at the adjacent shopping center.  Food Trucks.. the best find of the day by far!!!

 Next time I will try the Filipino Chef... don't you love the chalkboard truck??

Fish 'n' chips.. honestly I couldn't take the smell of the fried food but I'm sure it was good.

 

We decided on Yoli's...

 

Mrs. Sass giving our orders...

 

My delicious pork sandwich above with spicy mustard and pickles.

 

Kenya had the Cuban.. she didn't even share a bite so it must have been scrumptious!!  Fore more information on the Atlanta Street Food phenomenon click here or go to the Food Truck Friday facebook page.  It is definitely worth a trip!



Week 41... The Colors of Fall

I went pinterest nuts for these photos.... I just love all the beautiful colors of Fall.  Especially the flower arrangements for that is the one thing that I can not do.  Pure envy for those that have that gift!

 

 

 Although these last two I could defnitely do... Fake it till you make it, right??

 

Enjoy!!

Week 40... The Color of Collaboration

Several weeks ago I got a sweet facebook message from Dallas Nevins to please consider donating a piece of art to the Atlanta Speech School's Fundraising Gala.  No doubt a worthy cause.  What intrigued me the most was that students from the school would be collaborating with me.  I told Dallas I didn't think that would work because, after all, I do use hot wax, blow torches and razor blades!  Not wanting to disappoint, I told her I would think about it.  As fate would have it, that evening I was watching a rerun of RHONY.. yes I am a bravo addict.. and saw this amazing piece of art hanging behind the girls.  Voila..

The idea came to me.  So I sketched out large birds in 3 different positions, emailed them to Dallas and instructed her to have the kids color them anyway they want.

1 week later my package of birds arrived at the house... Dallas- do you only have yellow and blue crayons at your school???  Just kidding.. Didn't they turn out cute!!  These were from some of the 4 yrs old at the Atlanta Speech School.

Not wanting to ruin the originals, I had the birds colored copied.  I cut them out and then placed them onto my waxed board.  Then I painted a clear wax on top of them to keep them from flying away!

Next came the colorful flowers, leaves and of course I had to put a big heart for the kiddos!

 

This sucker is huge too... measures 20"x49".  I sure hope the kids approve!!  I then had it framed in salvaged wood found here in Coweta County.

This has to be one of my favorite pieces and it makes it all that more special that the kids helped.  Thank you Dallas for letting me participate this year!!

 

Enjoy!!

Week 39... The Color of a Collection

Somebody pinch me... I'm dreaming!  I see a new collection in my future.

Yesterday was my 19th wedding anniversary with my sweet husband.  I got a beautiful bouquet of flowers and visit from his mother.  Yes the Madame is in the house for the next two weeks, visiting us here from France.  I scored some great magazines from her arrival too.   Côté Sud is one of my favorites!

Enjoy your Hump Day!

S.O.S.. and Beer Tasting

Received a fun shipment today from the Bottle Hood company out of California.  They make the coolest items out of recycled glass bottles that are reclaimed from local restaurants, bars and events.  Did you know that glass takes more than 4000 years to decompose??  Avoiding a landfill fate, local craftsmen turn the bottles into mini works of art.  Not only does this company have a conscience, they also have heart....

These limited edition tumblers are designed, bottled and brewed in honor of our Gulf Coast.  A portion of the proceeds goes to help the Gulf Shore Clean up efforts.  These bottles are truly amazing!

Also available at Gillyweed are the recycled Coca-Cola bottle necklaces on leather straps.

 

Glass bangles (set of 2) made from Grey Goose Vodka bottles.

 

Sapphire earrings made from Gin bottles.

 

Sapphire glass necklace made from Sky Vodka bottles.

 

And just for fun.. their #1 selling tumbler,  The Arrogant Bastard Ale.  Are you ready for the 2012 Oktoberfest Beer Tasting event downtown Newnan???  It'll be here before you know it.  Stroll through downtown and visit all our shops and restaurants to taste the finest in micro brewed and imported beer selections. Ticket includes a commemorative glass and a take home beer guide. October 26th, 5-9pm.  Gillyweed is selling tickets for this event.. cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Our beer selection is below... 

Well maybe not exactly a boutique beer but it was on my list of choices.. how could I resist!!!  So come by for a fun night of Jimmy Buffet tunes, free Hawaiian Lays, and a shot of Island Lime Margarita Beer.

 

Enjoy!!

Week 38... The Color of Passion

I did not go to one of those big universities that lives & breathes college football.  So when I moved to Georgia, it took a bit of getting used to the love that alumni have for their teams.  Especially here in the South!  I still don't have any interest in football, much to my husband's chagrin, but I can appreciate that passion that surrounds the sport.

Gillyweed participated in the Fall Art Walk last evening in downtown Newnan.  The sweet guy above was one of our many visitors.. no doubt looking for his buddy Luke. (aka sweetest shop dog employee ever).  Thanks "G" for strolling by and giving us our color this week!

Enjoy!!

Come take a walk with us... Art Walk that is

Our annual Fall Art Walk will be going on tomorrow night, Friday Sept. 21, from 5pm-8pm.  I sure hope you will venture down to Gillyweed on your stroll and come say hello to Emily and I.

 

 we will be featuring several artists at Gillyweed this year.  Sharon Kopko from Baubles By Eli will be displaying her newest collection.

 

Charlotte Scarce is no stranger to Gillyweed... we love displaying her art all around the shop.

 

We will also have several Encaustic pieces from Valerie Dumas and Gail Ross. 

 

 We have changed the store around to best display our new fall merchandise.  I'm loving these velvet pumpkins right now, $8.00 each.

 

 Our Halloween vignettes are always most talked about....

 New are the solar lids that fit standard mason jars.  How perfect for outdoor lighting, holiday decorating, weddings, parties, endless possibilities. 

 

Enjoy!!