Northern Adventures

I'm not sure if it's new home overload or the fact that I just started a new position at my day job, but recently I have felt like I was drowning in the day-to-day. So, we devised a plan...head up north, take in the late summer fun of Parkville Days, and then mosey on up to Weston for some antiquing and beer drinking.

We started with Parkville Days...and so did the rest of the city! The tiny quaint Parkville streets were jammed with people - young, old, and otherwise - bustling about, checking out the latest sales and making their way downhill to the carnival and crafts. Early on our journey down the hill, I discovered Spaghetti Western, my new favorite spot for all things vintage western. Owner Melissa has something special here...the shop is primarily vintage western fashions with a splash of retro decor. And the prices are insanely low! With everything from retro lamp shades to rugged cowboy boots, Spaghetti Western is sure to please even the most ecclectic of tastes.

On to Weston...by way of the back roads :) There's nothing I enjoy more than taking a leisurely drive through the country with the hubs. The insanely beautiful weather we've had lately just made for an incredible drive, too. The bluest of blue skies butted up against the greenest of green fields for an absolutely gorgeous drive. We daydreamed of someday moving up north, restoring an old barn, and living happily ever after sipping lemonade on the front porch. Someday...

Arrive at Weston! My heart jumps a little everytime I drive into Weston and see the adorable brick homes with their bright white shutters. The main street of Weston is where it's at so we started exploring the canopied shops along the main stretch. The aroma of fresh-poured candles led me to 5B & Co. candle shop. At this point, I figured Shane would browse McCormick's Country Store for some local whiskey or visit the arts and crafts goods at Renditions, but at the entrance of the candle store read a sign "Fresh-poured candles and free O'Malley's beer!" Just plain genious. You can bet Shane was by my side the whole time I shopped for candles :)

After browsing some antique stores and picking up an antique desk chair (an awesome find!), we ended our trip with some drinks at O'Malley's, because what would a trip to Weston be without some fine Irish beer? We listened to a local Irish band, sipped some cider and dark ales, and just took in the atmosphere. If you've never been to O'Malley's, again I suggest standing up, leaving that cubicle, and making a beeline up north. Situated 6 stories underground, O'Malley's is the definitive Irish pub. I don't know if it's the stone walls or the 300 lb men walking around in kilts, but it just puts a smile on my face. If for no other reason, go to Weston to drink at O'Malley's. You will not be disappointed.

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