Today was a perfect August afternoon. 84 degrees, blue skies and a few scattered clouds. My friend and neighbor Susan and I ventured over to Valley Junction for the weekly farmer’s market. She had been telling me about the Farmers’ Market for weeks and, today, we finally made it. Early June, I had been to Valley Junction to wander through the antique shops and especially browse through my favorite shop, Sisters, on 5th Street. It had been quiet that day and not too crowded, but today the village was alive with all the activity. For all my Tennessee friends, it rather reminded me of the square in downtown Collierville. Someplace each of you would like to visit!
Each Thursday afternoon, there are over one hundred vendors selling fresh produce, fresh baked goods, unique arts and crafts, plants, flowers and delicious looking prepared foods. Next time, I’d like to try some of the specialty foods. I came home with two large red, ripe tomatoes, a loaf of Asiago Italian Ciabatta by Big Sky Bread Company in Urbandale, Iowa and a large container of very fresh green beans! All reasonably priced too.
Had we stayed later, we would have been there for the live music and I’m sure I would have loved that as well. There was a young woman singing in one of the store doorways. At first, I thought they were playing a CD by one of my favorite artists, Norah Jones! She had a lovely voice.
All in all, a very enjoyable August afternoon…
Loved the hand carved birds below by Whirlythings!
My favorite shop is Sisters! Hmm…I see a cowgirl hat I like!
And lots of other things as well…
Below: Sisters also has a wonderful selection of bedding, laces, baby things and so much more!
Spotted this old fashioned washer in the window of one of the antique shops.
Reminded me of one Mama had many, many years ago.
Below: A few more random pics from the Farmers’ Market this afternoon…
Will definitely be headed back and enjoying the selections and the music!
