Sometimes, Family takes us out and about on quick trips. Today, we found ourselves in downtown Greenfield, Massachusetts, at one of our favorite little spots to grab a quick beverage and a snack. It's the Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters at 100 Federal St. It's a nice, homey place with a great aroma, and a tempting array of pastries. We had the gingerbread. Feeling decadent? Try the Oreo brownie! We love their assortment of coffee drinks.
Afterwards, we headed for downtown Amherst, Massachusetts. We grabbed a delicious slice of pizza at Antonio's Pizza, a favorite of family who attended UMass Amherst. Across the street at 31 South Pleasant St. is J. Austin Antiques, specializing in antiquities from the American Arts & Crafts movement of the 1910s and 20s. It's like walking into a museum, except you get to touch and admire everything up close. There are plenty of old hand-hammered copper bowls, art pottery in soft glazes, Tiffany-style lamps, furniture, and oil paintings. Lots of Art Nouveau influences. They had several cases filled with wonderful vintage Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry.Almost next door is Scandihoovians, with a wonderful selection of Scandinavian design, including Trollbeads, Kosta Boda "Mine" tumblers and glasses, and clothing and linens. No Dala Horses, though. :)
Would you believe I've actually been to Amherst? We saw a movie there while on our honeymoon-yes, we saw a lot of movies on our honeymoon :)
ReplyDeleteThat is sweet. I do remember you said you were in Massachusetts for you honeymoon. :) You should come back.
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