Spent a marvelous week with my son and his family at Fort Bragg, NC early this month and truly, there is nothing like being around your grandchildren to make you forget your workweeks and just enjoy their hilarity. It was hot hot hot weather and hotter than Florida, we even had a tornado touch down but all was fine around us. T-Rex visited the field and walked around the quad to say hello.
The twins could barely see through the costume as it really was an adult size, but they had a ball wearing it.
Big sis climbed on top of barriers and roared like the big T-rex she was.
While the raviolis were in school and dad was at work, mom and I took a visit to the newly revitalized downtown Fayetteville. Wow, it is lovely and designed to walk around leisurely, stroll among the little shops or stop for a freshly brewed coffee or tea or even freshly squeezed lavender lemonade which was perfect for the 104 degree day. Kerry has talked about a shop she adores that was located in this newly revitalized area and we went for a visit. It is called "The Promise".
The Promise specializes in primitive design and owner, Trisha, has a marvelous decorative eye for display and a love of her faith and both are beautifully shared within.
This bright "Son" yellow door, warmly welcomes you into this small yet every inch of space filled with wonderful pieces.
Antique and vintage furniture is used to display little vignettes of primitive pieces married with tiny white lights and found objects.
Placards abound with words of love and scripture that reminds us of God's love and how we should live our lives gently and with love.
Lovely angel statue is nested among greenery.
Wire baskets and planters, birds and lanterns are everywhere and all are priced most affordably.
Owner, Trisha, warmly shares her faith with the many placards that share the Gospels.
Swans and bird cages of all sizes are offered.
I fell in love with the many lanterns that were filled with nests and eggs, tiny lights, and other found objects. If I had room in my luggage, I would have come home with three of them in different sizes to fill with my own found items at home. Perhaps with my next visit.
Tiny wooden birdhouses and decorative metal shelves of all sizes are offered.
My favorite items though, are her price tags. She has added a primitive look to them and added scripture in a lovely calligraphic script. I had more joy reading each tag she assigns to her pieces and they gently call you to "buy me".
Trisha and "The Promise" are not on most social media but she does have a Facebook page that she will occasionally add photos to. If you are ever in the Fayetteville area, you must make "The Promise" a visit.
Next store to "The Promise" and on the corner of the street is a charming shop called "The Door Belle".
Delightful windows are dressed with vintage clothing and accessories.
Racks and racks of clothing in all sizes and genres abound. You can also find a few sassy wigs and church hats to match.
Tables are filled with lots of kicky, fun and vintage footwear. Prices were good and you could put together several outfits on a budget.
We walked all over the downtown area visiting antique shops and when the heat was at its highest we found a marvelous Tea shop called Winterbloom Tea.
They had a sandwich chalk board that announced Lavender Pink Lemonade so we popped in for a tall cup of that brew.
O M G. This was so good and icy cold with a rich pink lemonade color and flavor laced with the sweet taste of lavender.
We nursed these as we walked back to the car and headed for home.
This was such a lovely day trip to the pretty little revitalized community. I hope, dear reader, that you have the opportunity to visit downtown Fayetteville and experience their shops and hospitality. Blessings to you and those you love. Sea Witch.
