Mannequins as friends......

This past weekend Scott surprised us with tickets to the "Bayou Art Festival" in Houston.  It is a huge art show with hundreds of vendors.  After FINALLY figuring out where to park to get the shuttle (this thing was huge...gigantic...no parking in the city...) we were on our way to explore what new art there was to see.  I was happy to finally have a positive food truck experience!  They are such a big deal down here, but I had yet to order something that I didn't have to wait a half an hour for in scorching sun!  I spied a vegetarian "Krishna" food truck.  No big line (Krishna...vegetarian...Texas).  Perfect! Yippie!  BBQ tofu, sumosas... fried veggie balls, just what I needed.  It was so delicious.  Even the kids liked it!  The art was inspiring, and we love getting to talk to the creative geniuses behind the work, so the day was rewarding. BUT the best part was awaiting us!  When we returned to the car park, we realized we were next to a HUGE antique furniture outlet.  I think it was housed in an old Sears building...  Anyway, Scott and I couldn't resist a quick walk through.  I sensed there were a few good photo ops inside.  Was I ever right!

Eating our meal on the grass.  Look at how lovingly my son gazes at his mother.

On our way in!

Many of the dolls will haunt me long after this day is done.

We found a piece of home!

Remember "Alf"?

Oh, Scott!  You're so naughty!

"Man"-equin.  I don't think the vendor was doing this to be funny. He/she had boobs! 

Uh, oh Fiona.  Looks like you got yourself in trouble!

I just loved this lamp.

Before.

After.

Spring flashback.  Taken in Nahant in front of the library.  The ground was covered in blossoms. 2011?

Pool season is in full swing here!