Hardware Gizmos at the Morningstar Marketplace in Thomasville, PA

My husband and I were driving on Rt. 30, 

through Thomasville, PA, which is just west of York.

The Morningstar Marketplace caught our eye

and we had no choice but to veer over and check it out.

Along with farm market vendors with a super selection of fruits and vegetables, 

other foods were available like baked goods, meats, and cheeses.

Vendors also sold typical flea market antiques and such, plus

crafts, collectibles, garden plants and tons more.

Our favorite by far was a large tent with an enormous selection

of what I'd have to describe as hardware store items.

It was fun to just dig through things and neb into bins and boxes.

Lots of curiosities to pique our interests, that's for sure.

A song from Disney's "Little Mermaid" came to mind...

gadgets and gizmos aplenty, whozits and whatzits galore, thing-a-mabobs...

you get the idea.

There was such a wide variety of totally random items!

Before ya knew it, I was snapping photos. 

(My hubby has come to expect this and knew it was coming.

God bless him for being patient with me when I get started.)

So here is just a small representation of some of the stuff we saw~

 First, we'll get to the nuts and bolts of the place...😉

A flyswatter in any pastel shade that could suit your fancy.

For the kiddies-

Now, what little boy wouldn't love these?

Or, better yet... is that really what I think it is? Yup.

Here's the Morningstar Marketplace website.

Strolling Through Little Italy, San Diego

Touted as a "hip and historic urban neighborhood," 

San Diego's Little Italy is a great place to explore.

Since it was in close proximity to our hotel,

we decided to walk there for breakfast one morning.

This mosaic depicts the Italian culture of the area, including 

its origins as a tuna fishing village and the bocce courts in Amici Park.

We wandered down India Street, the center of activity.
I loved this triptych mural of Venetian gondoliers.

The ornate wrought iron, cherub and gilded pillars at this entryway caught my eye.

Green checked tablecloths and cozy outdoor seating drew us to Cafe Zucchero...

...and this fabulous Belgian waffle was my reward!

A group of paisans, kibitzing in Italian.

The mosaic globe fountain at the Piazza Basilone.

We happened upon the Little Italy Mercato (mercato = market in Italian),

an event that takes over the neighborhood every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A farmer's market with handcrafted wares and lush fruits & veggies!

Posts on more of my San Diego adventure~
An Afternoon at Hotel del Coronado
A Day at Pacific Beach & Crystal Pier
Shopping & Dining at The Headquarters

Links of interest:
Little Italy San Diego
Cafe Zucchero
Little Italy Mercato

Greenmarket Union Square - NYC

A recent day in the Big Apple landed us at a fabulous farmer's market at E. 17th Street.

The Greenmarket of New York City’s Union Square hosts up to 140 vendors 

each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A loyal following of urban residents shows up to shop from a huge variety 

of fresh, organic produce and the like from nearby farms.

Fruits, flowers, vegetables, eggs, honey, herbs, seafood, mushrooms and so on!

Greenmarket is operated by a non-profit group called GrowNYC, which began in 1970 

to encourage New Yorkers to create healthy, environmentally-conscious communities.

Teaching folks about recycling, how to set up community gardens,

how to compost, and about the importance of good nutrition

are just some of the great things that GrowNYC accomplishes!

Here’s the Greenmarket mission :
“...to promote regional agriculture by providing small family farms 

the opportunity to sell their locally grown products directly consumers, 

and to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, 

most nutritious locally grown food the region has to offer.”

Game boards at the ready for a friendly round of backgammon or chess.

Lounging in the park.

Visit the GrowNYC

Website and

Facebook page.