St.L: The homeland, of sorts

I took a quick recharge trip to St. Louis to see some good friends and see what that great city was up to. The trip included picking up pieces of freshly cut walnut wood, so that the hubbie can carve some pretties.  Thanks to the many people who helped to orchestrate that, you know it really can take a village.  We had to track down a neighbor, check in with owners of the tree, pick up the pieces and have help... but ended up with 4 good size logs.

Then I spent the afternoon exploring Perennial and some other south city haunts with Claire.  Perennial is a super marvelous concept and shop.  Use old stuff to make new and better stuff.  And by stuff I mean useful meaningful items for your life.

Piles waiting to be turned into treasures.

Origami Map Installation hanging from the ceiling.

Supply Cart!!!

At Perennial you can stop in and take a workshop on how to upcycled necessary items for your home.  Check the website in case you are in STL at the time of a pertinent skill!
We also journeyed to another wonderful spot called the Upcycle Exchange, which is a craft supply shop where you can purchase only what you need- AND- you can name your own price.  I didn't go overboard, but the place was pretty fantastic!  Photos to follow of my nifty finds (mostly yarn...)

Next post will also show off the stacked pie party!