One of the things I'm learning about Austin Texas
is that it is far from predictable.
I am finding that this place just oozes with
quirky coolness and vintage treasures !
My daughter, Courtney and I
in an area called
SOCO ( aka South Of Congress )
One of the greatest stars of the SOCO vintage scene is the shop
Uncommon Objects
...and oh, what candy for the eyes !
An amazing array of antiques and arranged so beautifully by color and theme
From religious relics, medical charts, taxidermy, circus to vintage signage
The odder the better !
Like a moth to a flame Courtney's drawn to the fluff !
Oh, I wanted to bring these seahorses home, but a little too heavy ( boohoo )
out of the whole wall of vintage portraits
I think it was the one of this man in uniform that was my favorite
We were there from 11 am and by 3 only covered one side of the street
( and if you ever go, you HAVE to stop at Guero's Taco Bar for lunch ! )
For a sweet finish we found this adorable circus inspired
Big Top Candy Store and Soda Fountain at the end of the street
The whole place is surrounded with
vintage sideshow banners and quirky circus antiques
A sweet ending to a perfectly sweet day !
We need to make another trip to do the other side !
I think I am going to love living here,
even the graffiti made us smile !
