Thursday, July 7, 2011

One door opens...



I found this doorknob on the way to lunch yesterday in Cowpens, South Carolina. First let me say this is a very nice old southern town. I found the people to be so friendly and nice. I stopped to stretch my legs, get a bite to eat, and antique a bit. I found some beautiful antiques, stretched my legs, found some delicious homecooked southern food, and met a delightful mother - daughter team at lunch. We ended up knowing a mutual acquaintance, have deep southern roots, and passed an hour or so in wonderful conversation. [If you are reading this - Alice and Virginia I enjoyed our conversation and lunch immensely. I look forward to seeing you both again.] I left three great friends in Alabama it felt nice to make two new friends yesterday. You never know what a day will bring...

8 comments:

Cynthia Schelzig said...

Love this shot of this grungy old door. Strange how I love crackle and texture on my canvas but on woodwork...it makes me cringe when I think how many coats of paint they applied and never bothered to sand it down before adding the next coat..must come from growing up with an uncle who was a carpenter and seeing him removing LAYERS of old paint, etc. A piece of furniture can be crackled but not woodwork:)

Janet Ghio said...

Wonderful photo! How many people pass by all the things you take photos of and never see the beauty in them. It takes a special eye and way of seeing.

Kathy said...

Love this doorknob.. looks great.. thanks.. sounds like you had a lovely day..

Terri Kahrs said...

Life is full of wonderful surprises at every turn! So happy to hear that you had a fabulous day. Be safe! Hugs, Terri xoxo

Unknown said...

What a great doorknob!! I like the color of the door too. How cool that you met a mother and daughter who share a mutual acquaintance with you and that your day went so nicely.BTW,I'm visiting your blog from the links section in the group Blissfully Art Journaling.

Folk Heart said...

Oh, how I wish I had known you would be in my backyard! I live in Spartanburg's eastside, just a stone's throw from Cowpens. Hope you caught a glimpse of the wonderful Revolutionary War murals all over town, celebrating the Battle of Cowpens. Thanks for the kind words about our little neck of the woods!

J C said...

About Alica and Virginia.Was Alice the mom and Virginia the daughter? I had a good friend, Vieginia, in Charlotte who moved away I lost track of her. Her mom's name was Alice.

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh this is such a beautiful photo!!!