Independence Square

Last Friday the man and I went over to Independence to what was supposedly the Third Friday Art Walk. The description we read online sounded like it was bound to be full of fun, however when we arrived we were 2 of about 20 people there. There wasn't a lot going on, but we did go into some really adorable shops, 2 of which I am including in this post.

Gilbert, Whitney, & Co {www.gilbertwhiney.net}

This specialty grocery & kitchenware store is ADORABLE! Housed in a historic building on the historic independence square it is simply TOO CUTE!

They carry several of Nigella Lawson's products in the store. If you can't make it to Independence you can check out her stuff online via her website: http://www.nigella.com/

The man and I.This was my absolute favorite of the evening, a home decor store named B Here Now. It was FABULOUS! The man didn't care for me to take photos inside the store so you'll have to make due with this outside shot and the website. {http://www.b-here-now.com/}

Cake toppers

One of my absolute favorite vintage things are old wedding cake toppers. They have so much personality that I can't help but fall in love! These found on Esty by oilpainta are to die for. They are custom creations using vintage materials.


To purchase one of her lovely creations visit her online: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=100442.

Here are some more adorable ones found on Ebay:

This is quite the couple! Her skirt is still so beautiful!

This is a gorgeous topper from the 1920's. Still with most of it's orginal detail in tact and with very little discoloration.

A rare example of an African-American topper. This photo is hard to see, but the figures are really pretty up close.
Another lovely couple, this one from the 1950's.

No wedding would be complete without the wedding party!

This topper is a bit funny to me. First of all it is sad because they aren't in great shape. Secondly I am wondering why the bride is wearing only her veil and a look of horror on her face while the groom is staring at her bottom half. I have a feeling that the bride wasn't the only one at that wedding feeling uncomfortable.

This topper is particularly sweet to me - it's the one I had on my wedding cake!