Dinosaur Outing

As seen South of Atlanta... Colorful dinosaur family takes an outing to Scott's.

Dinosaurs

Scott Antique Market

Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta

A special thanks to Emily for the photo (and the fun afternoon)!

Fanciful Face Jugs

Found lurking in the display shelves of the Swan House fine art gallery...

West Paces Ferry Rd, Buckhead

Actually... Southern potters have made face jugs since the late 1800's. The first face jugs may have been made in Edgefield, SC, by slave potters. These pots were 5 to 9 inches tall, with small white rocks for teeth. Their purpose is unknown, but they might have served as a connection to ancestors or as grave markers. 

White potters took up the tradition and made it their own. I have heard that grotesque face jugs were used to scare evil spirits and kept them from entering a house. I have also heard that face jugs most often contained corn whiskey. In this case the faces deterred thieves.

Face jugs became quite fashionable in the 1960's and '70's as exotic/fun items to collect. Many potters throughout the South still sell traditional face jugs, and it is clear that the tradition has gained new momentum!

Many thanks and a tip 'o the hat to Emily for her good eye and quick reflexes! 

Metal Menagerie

My sisters took me on a tour of Scott's Market, where interior designers vie with local citizens for clever and unusual treasures. It's an amazing place! Check out these items made from old signs...

Yellow cat in Musketeer garb

Jonesboro Rd SE

T. Rex thinking of lunch

Blue rooster looking dapper

Boats and cow skull - a natural combination

Random horned animals in a queue

And last, but definitely not least, an orange donkey 

Hitch Hikers

Stuffed animals seen hitch hiking on a garbage truck...

Moores Mill Rd

On the left, hanging over the orange triangle, is the Cat in the Hat. To his right is a large fox in a riding outfit/jacket. Bottom center is a green frog. Top right is a doggy. 

Many thanks and a tip of the hat for this photo from Emily Bleke. As she says: "Very hysterical!"

Tree with a Face

Sighting of a tree with a face!

A cast member from "Snow White?" An Ent from "The Lord of the Rings?" A cleverly disguised member of the Neighborhood Watch?

Many thanks for this photo and a tip of the hat to Eric and Emily Bleke - ever on the lookout for the Amazing and Delightful!

Ridgewood Rd and Nancy Creek Rd