First stop, Wimberley, TX - Itty bitty town with a strip of small shops (antiques and new items) that sits behind a quaint creek. The folks of the town like to call this town a "bit of heaven".
I loved the pop art of this vintage parrot tray and the colors in this vintage kilim rug - so, so good. Oh, and my new obsession? Arrows.
Second stop, was Gruene, TX - more shops, winery, and home of the oldest dance hall in Texas, Gruene Hall (seen top left with picture of Lyle Lovett - this guy got his start here). The day we went the winery was having a promo event with free wine tasting + food pairings. We sat outside around wooden barrels while listening to a string duo - fancy!
The town was full of little inns; the one at the top right had an underground house - hmmm, and even more they were prepping the new soil of the grass with cow compost....it definitely smelled like the
coun-tray.
The colors, sights, and quiet sounds of these two small towns were a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Austin. I like the feeling of stepping back in time - seeing old type, colors, and walking through the times of the "good ole days" every once in a while. Try it, it's very inspiring + refreshing!
