DC Flea

This past week and weekend have been so much fun. I have mixed feelings with VA. The traffic is horrendous. Always. The people, to be totally honest, just are not as nice as they are in UT, or on the West Coast in general from what I hear. And I really do miss the mountains. And being able to go camping, or just going outside in general without being terrified of ticks. But all that aside, it is quite pretty here, there is so much history, and there are a lot of fun flea markets, a lot more farmers markets, antique stores and adorable pubs with yummy food.

On Saturday I went out with my parents to the DC Flea. It was so much fun! I bought way too much awesome stuff, but all for a killer deal.

I bought this cute ring. It's a little big on me so I will probably get a chain for it and wear it as a necklace. 

Once I loose enough weight (hopefully) I'll buy an ornate one, like this one.

I also bought a darling red basket, only $10! We used it the very next day. I am so happy with it. I might paint it white, or light blue, I can't decide!

I also bought this adorable white, craved wooden frame and this funny octopus postcard. 

And finally a croquette set!

We also went over to another antique store where I saw this cute globe. I want to try and DIY this! A Blog post soon to come on that, hopefully!

For lunch mom and dad took me to a British Pub, Hunter's Head Tavern. The food was so yummy, all fresh, local and organic. The house that the restaurant is in was originally built in 1750. The building still retains its original log cabin walls, fireplaces, mantels, floors on the upper stories, and even the original house well in the basement. The only change to the house has been the addition of the small kitchen at the back of the original building.

I wasn't too hungry, and still planned on going out with Dave once he got off from work, so I just got a small salad with chicken. 

It was Oh. My. Goodness. So. Tasty! I cleaned my plate! Spotless  I never do that. But seriously, so yummy.

I also got to try their bread that my mom always raves on about. 

So good. Flaky on the outside, incredibly soft on the inside. Words cannot describe how wonderful this bread is. If you are ever even remotely in the area, go there just to try the bread.

We then shared their warm chocolate chip bread pudding, topped with whipped cream and a bourbon sauce. 

So yummy! I have never had bourbon (surprise) but the sauce had an almost cinnamon flavor to it, which paired with the rich warm chocolate chips was perfection. 

Also, a lady at the Flea Market told me she loved my dress and thought I looked adorable. Fall is in the air and I am loving it! Fall is easily my favorite. Bring on the layered outfits, boots, sweaters and scarves!

 My lace dress and boots are from Target. So in love with them.

A Little Update

I had been really sick for nearly 3 weeks. 3 weeks! Ugh. I finally made a visit to the doctor who told me that it didn't sound too serious but that my stomach may have had too much stomach acid which was making my stomach raw. So he gave me something to take twice a day to lower the levels of stomach acid. Immediately it helped! I am so glad that it was such an easy fix and nothing more serious. So grateful for modern medicine! 

The other day Dave and I took my ring for a check up and get cleaned. Can I tell you what a pain it was just to find Jared! We had never been in that area before, and the dumb navigation app kept having us take u-turns and couldn't figure out how to get us there. There was a point where I actually said, "Just forget it, let's go home!" But, after trying a different app (thanks for being No Help, Waze!) we finally got there. 

The lady at Jared asked where we got the ring, because she had never seen the design before. I am glad to know my ring is unique, even to someone who works at Jared. 

I have a lot of friends who have upgraded or added on to their wedding rings after only being married a short time. And that's fine, but I've had this ring running on four years now and I haven't had one day where I am sick of it. I love my ring. Sure, I would like to do a custom add-on to it, but I am still perfectly happy with it. 

After they cleaned it and confirmed I had no loose stones we went to find a place for lunch. Directly across from Jared we found a Jason's Deli! I literally squealed. 

Dave said, "I have never heard you make that noise, over anything." I was seriously excited. I had no idea Jason's Deli was in VA, I thought they were just on the West Coast. Happy day! 

enjoying lunch

After a yummy lunch we visited our favorite, World Market. Ugh, I LOVE that place. 

Darling little pop-up cards they had. All sold out though! Heart break! 

I WILL be going back to buy these darling, nesting owl measuring cups! 

If you have never treated yourself with a trip to World Market, go, and bring at least $50, if not $100. And make sure to buy a bottle of the Georgia Peach sparkling soda. You're welcome.

Happy Friday!

xoxo