Hi there, Friends! I've often said that one of the best perks of blogging is the sweet friendships formed. Today I'm sharing highlights from my visit with my dear friend Cecilia, blogger at The B farm.
![A fun day in Fredericksburg visiting Smitten and The Peach Tree! Fredericksburg, Texas](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xs0A41YkIpk/WAGOpyzIJZI/AAAAAAABGOo/nJYj22navH4PUaM0GVVNfcDVxl354lJUQCLcB/s1600/B-Fburg-collage.jpg)
Cecilia arrived Tuesday and we spent the afternoon catching up. This was our third time to get together since meeting last fall. We share much in common and are always able to pick up right where we left off. Conversation ranged from her daughter's wedding plans to the upcoming presidential election to where we would go thrifting the following day and what we might find. We got an early start Wednesday and after a morning of shopping at several of my favorite haunts, worked up an appetite and stopped at Pint and Plow for lunch. Pizza has become a habit during our visits--this one was a veggie with garlic oil and oh-so-tasty!
![Pizza at Pint and Plow with Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction and Cecilia @The B Farm! Pizza with friends](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FKss9AEf5-A/WAKC0wGlueI/AAAAAAABGW0/CgwN_oytIJ42_EM1Y-slca80LUa-QMrCACLcB/s1600/B-Cecilia-pizza.jpg)
We thrifted the afternoon away and Cecilia found some wonderful treasures to take home. That evening we dropped by to visit Audrey, another blogging buddy who has been under the weather. I know she would appreciate your prayers. Audrey's lovely home is warm and inviting.
![A lovely vignette created by Audrey at Timeless Treasures. Timeless Treasures vignette](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LK16qyfSRdY/WAKGuPlmdXI/AAAAAAABGXA/PLMh8qstLYY88wAmtLG9Hr-y9OIrk8KjQCLcB/s1600/Audrey-stoneware-pumpkin.jpg)
On Thursday, our day began at Smitten, my favorite shop in Fredericksburg. The charming porch is always a delight to browse.
![The charming porch of my favorite shop in Fredericksburg, Smitten! Smitten front porch](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRT-DHX3CGs/WAGDWxFh93I/AAAAAAABGNg/s6DfcAX7AiAfhLtshrNluB5xSuQH4MzfgCLcB/s1600/B-porch-smitten.jpg)
Love this vintage cupboard full of garden goodies and
![Love this vintage cabinet filled with garden goodies on the porch at Smitten! vintage garden cabinet](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWXTwkhA_rw/WAJz2MGrLzI/AAAAAAABGWI/_G-HM7zveGkcyvMODICkFmIfcW1dl5GyQCLcB/s1600/B-white-porch-cabinet.jpg)
the rusty, crusty flower filled wheelbarrow!
![Rustic wheelbarrow filled with flowers and pine needles on the porch at Smitten rustic flower filled wheelbarrow](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nryd7xmh_Xw/WAKR9gYc0nI/AAAAAAABGX4/lv7JKiGdP-A9scYu6IF_RP7lPiX-PolUgCLcB/s1600/B-wheelbarrow-flowers.jpg)
What could be cozier than a quilt covered wicker settee, and isn't the cement pig in the corner a cutie?
![What could be more charming than a quilt covered wicker settee? quilt covered wicker](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3pZNDbGQqo/WAJkcAVRtxI/AAAAAAABGUY/BM8tfFe9jhcQI0ukBtyPKsmZFJCzb25GQCLcB/s1600/B-quilt-wicker.jpg)
I always look forward to the seasonal styled mantel in the entry of the shop and it never disappoints!
![The gorgeous mantel at the entry of Smitten in Fredericksburg,Texas! seasonal mantel](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PKx-Ul4erpo/WAJstNIzoQI/AAAAAAABGVU/RdpipMSzsQQewpBvL-glDglQhrkyJoxiQCLcB/s1600/B-smitten-mantel.jpg)
So many lovelies to behold, but I loved this wintery vignette the most.
![Lovely winter vignette at Smitten in Fredericksburg, Texas! winter vignette](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5S1uY6fVd1I/WAKPdZh08lI/AAAAAAABGXY/7REMliL8zg0YewECTaOKtxnlXcsO6SSvwCLcB/s1600/B-ice-skates-winter-pillow.jpg)
Next, just minutes away, we headed to lunch at another favorite, The Peach Tree. As we walked from the parking lot to the entrance, we were greeted by a profusion of colorful fall asters.
![Gorgeous fall asters greeted us as we approached The Peach Tree Tea Room in Fredericksburg. The Peach Tree](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tmalM9p0E0A/WAF-foBwapI/AAAAAAABGM8/GxqexF_nkkEVXc8kHu7cFS4eejTc4oEFwCLcB/s1600/B-asters-peach-tree.jpg)
The tea room is always a treat and I've been going since my kids were little, so it holds a lot of fond memories. Several years ago, when Youngest Daughter and Ginger Grand still lived in town and my Mom was visiting, we enjoyed lunch here with four generations!
![The charming Peach Tree Tea Room, my favorite in Fredericksburg! The Peach Tree](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j3q5Q9k4hW8/WAJmF1YfccI/AAAAAAABGUk/viXEwBaol2ozWA2Hg6DUgJJw-yGk_GgXQCLcB/s1600/B-peach-tree-sign.jpg)
The menu features delicious salads, sandwiches, soups and quiche and the desserts are to die for! We left full and happy with decadent chocolate walnut cookies, called Mud Daubers to go.
![The Peach Tree is charming tea room with delicious food and desserts located in Fredericksburg, Texas! The Peach Tree](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0xr1MTCkc2I/WAJqAXA2nyI/AAAAAAABGU8/iahWQCcsO8wMxe0ptXBZm2JjGA2Z8wxSwCLcB/s1600/B-peach-tree-front.jpg)
After lunch, we stopped by a few antique malls before Cecilia needed to head home. We hugged and said our goodbyes until our next adventure. Remember to check out Cecilia's post on Monday and then drop back by to see the fabulous finds from our thrifting on Friday!
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![Friendship, fun and favorites in Fredericksburg, Texas! Fredericksburg,Texas](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VH6GJ1MvK8Q/WAKdmDPg9iI/AAAAAAABGYw/MXj6UHBwe18qCCEH9GTKH1-0IxwZQNV7wCLcB/s1600/pin-Fburg.jpg)
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Cecilia, it was so much fun to visit again. I really enjoyed my visit and catching up. I can't wait for the next time!
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Cecilia
So fun to have a few days just to thrift and eat lunch, catch up and share stories together! Another town to put on my list of places to visit in Texas!
ReplyDeleteLove all the interesting places you visit, and that pizza looks delish!!
ReplyDeleteHey there lovely lady! I just love the last photo of you and Cecilia. What a joy to have such a sweet connection and how wonderful that your friendship only gets better with time.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week! Hugs!
What a fun filled day you'll had. Sorry that I was not able to make it. Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to drop by and bring me some of your delicious soup. I am feeling better now. Hugs to both of you.
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So great to have blogging buddies! Wish we lived closer! Glad you had a great time. xoKathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed this post Cecilia! Browsing through antique stores is such fun, especially when you share your day with a friend! What a charming little town! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteTwo pretty ladies...nothing better than shopping with a friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun way to spend a day! I love getting together with bloggers! Looks like you have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteI love Cecilia! We've been following each other since day one (practically) and I'm jealous you've gotten together with her so often! I admit I've never visited your lovely blog before, but that is going to change pronto. Any friend of Cecilia's is a friend of mine :).
ReplyDeleteLooks like you two had a wonderful time. Thrifting and pizza sounds pretty fabulous to me!
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