Category: Albion

High Tea Adventure

Anyone who knows me knows that I love Downton Abbey and most things British – the culture and traditions fascinate me, I enjoy listening to the accents (I even set Gabby to talk to me in a British accent when giving me my GPS… Continue Reading “High Tea Adventure”

Sweet Escapes, Fresh Produce, and a Little Rain!

I headed out today with two specific goals in mind……get some corn for dinner and pick up my free cupcakes! I accomplished that and more……here are some of the sights I saw along the way: First up……I went to Partyka’s farm market in Kendall to… Continue Reading “Sweet Escapes, Fresh Produce, and a Little Rain!”

Albion Music Festival – 2014

The Albion Lions and Elks Clubs joined forces to host the inaugural Albion Music Festival to benefit the “Rebuild Bullard Park” project. The festival consisted of a full day of music performed by nine local bands, food, drinks, and fun! The event was a… Continue Reading “Albion Music Festival – 2014”

The George Pullman Chair

From time to time I have been known to pick up some really amazing “finds” at various silent auctions I’ve come across. Usually, I know exactly what I am bidding on and what I’m willing to pay for it…..then, I stalk the bid sheet… Continue Reading “The George Pullman Chair”

Sip and Stroll

Today – August 9, 2014 – was a BLAST! The Albion Merchants Association hosted their first Wine Walk. They called the event “Sip and Stroll Through History”……love the name – it perfectly described the event and the feel of the day! I’ve participated in… Continue Reading “Sip and Stroll”

A Day to Remember

Saturday was an awesome day……one to remember! Yeah, I know – I say that all the time! I tend to find fun in most days and turn even the calmest of days into an adventure, a memory, a reason to smile, or any combination… Continue Reading “A Day to Remember”

Benches – Let’s stroll and sit a spell!!!

Albion is working hard to attract people to our lovely, historic downtown area. Shop owners have been painting and sprucing up their buildings, new shops are coming in to the empty store fronts (click here for more info on this), and there has been several… Continue Reading “Benches – Let’s stroll and sit a spell!!!”

Photos…..Just Because!

I have some photos I took over the past week that I feel like sharing…..just because!!! You know I like to take photos…..well, I’ve been busy in that respect recently!  First, I had lunch with friends at the Black North Inn to celebrate the… Continue Reading “Photos…..Just Because!”

Wordless Wednesday – Quirky Cemetery Shots

I have decided to no longer do a separate blog for my Wordless Wednesday photos and to no longer keep up the challenge – it quickly stopped being what my blog is all about and started being something I felt I HAD to do! Case… Continue Reading “Wordless Wednesday – Quirky Cemetery Shots”

Wordless Wednesday – Alleys and Arches

I have decided to no longer do a separate blog for my Wordless Wednesday photos and to no longer keep up the challenge – it quickly stopped being what my blog is all about and started being something I felt I HAD to do! Case… Continue Reading “Wordless Wednesday – Alleys and Arches”