This week, Hannah and I took a break from wedding preparations to meet up with some friends of ours and enjoy a day out together. It was a gorgeous autumn day as we drove around the valley!
We started out at Fabric Warehouse, a building we've driven by but never checked out before. They had some large rolls of burlap that we may be returning for in the near future - we may need some for wedding decorations.
Next, we spent a long time browsing through the various stores in the Shenandoah Heritage Market. They have many interesting shops, including another fabric store. Look at all that colorful fabric!
One place that I always love to browse is Kitchen Kupboard. They have every cooking and kitchen gadget imaginable! As we were looking around, we ran across several super-sized items and decided to pose with them.
One store in the market sells Amish-made furniture as well as nice pictures. I've been wanting to pick out something from there to decorate my future home, so I had Hannah and our friends help me by lending their opinions. Here's what I decided on, isn't it pretty?
The last stop in the market was at the antique store - we were able to find Granny two more potato mashers to add to her stash for baskets. And would you look at this wall?! Now there's some cast iron! There was just about every size and shape imaginable:
After finishing up at the market, we decided to drive over to Rocky Cedars, which is...a fabric store. Our third of the day! :) They had expanded into a larger building since the last time I was there, and there were lots of choices of dress fabrics. I ended up buying a few yards to make a skirt at some point.
By the time we left Rocky Cedars, it was time for lunch. We headed to a new place for me and Hannah, but it was an old favorite of our friends.
I've never had Thai food before - it was quite good! They served us huge portions, and we all passed around our plates and sampled the different dishes. Yum!
We sat around the table and ate and talked for almost 3 hours. It was delightful to catch up with these girls one last time before I move to Georgia.
Reluctantly, we said our goodbyes and headed home after a very enjoyable day. Thanks, girls, for the fellowship and conversation!
~Sarah
Glad you had a fun day.It's funny how you posted about cast iron. Just a few hours ago, as I was stocking a cast iron pan, I thought to myself, wow-who needs a workout, just lift this pan a few times!
I love my vegetable steamer, I bought at that kitchen store.
Posted by: Toots | Friday, October 16, 2015 at 09:35 PM
What a fun day and love the picture. I know somebody else that will love that picture too. :) Hope your friends will come visit you in your new home sometime.
Posted by: Victoria | Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 12:19 AM
Oh, Sarah, fabric stores?! It's just cuz I'm jealous that I don't know how to sew!
Wanna know my favorite part of the pic of you women holding the super-sized items? Oh, you don't? Well, I'm gonna tell you anyway...I love the ring on your finger. What a wonderfully symbolic piece of jewelry. My wedding ring is an inexpensive band, but, I love what it represents...that the Lord has blessed me w/the best husband for whom anyone could ask! And, so, when I look down @ my hand and see my ring--even after decades of marriage--I think of my studly husband, and I get all atwitter. I'm smitten. And, I'm not kidding.
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 07:41 AM
I have to laugh at the size of that stock pot. That's the size my daughter needs for her big family! It looks like a wonderful day of fun.
Posted by: Brenda Nuland | Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 08:24 AM
Looks like you had a fun day. I would love the extra sized pot for when making chilli when going to church dinners.Chris loves cast iron so when he is home from camping I will show him that picture.
I have had Thai food.Glad you tried it.
It will be fun when you move to Georgia as a newlywed.It will be nothing like going to Iceland as a newlywed-no internet,cellphones and a big change of weather and time difference.
Georgia is a big state so where are you moving to here?Are you moving before your wedding?
Posted by: Tammy C | Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:40 AM
I love going to the Shenandoah Heritage Market. That kitchen store is wonderful! One of my favorite parts is watching the fish swimming under the bridge before you go in. What a blessing to be able to spend time with friends!
Blessings,
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi | Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 03:58 PM
Goodness gracious, your mom dropped by my blog and mentioned weddingS so I wanted to stop in and say big congratulations on your engagement, Sarah. I wish you all the best. How exciting for you. I can't believe you'll be in the DEEP SOUTH soon. I do hope you'll still blog now and then so we can keep up with your doings.
Have a great week!
Toni
Posted by: Toni | Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 05:13 PM
It seems like ya'll had a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to meeting your friends at the wedding:)
The picture of the rocky seaside is so pretty and peaceful! You have good tastes.
"Loppy"
Posted by: Loppy | Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 09:55 PM
Wow,what a lot of fun!! When you move to Georgia, we will have to have girls days too!
Posted by: Emma | Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:14 PM