Top 10 Favorite Places in Springfield Part 2

Hi again!
Came back for part two I see? Yeeaaa! hey, thanks.

Ok so let's get on with it because I'm really excited about these places.

6. Soo's Korean
(3644 S. Campbell)

You. Just. Gotta. Go

 Sooooo Good. (did any one get that? eh yea, I know it was cheap)

7. Sewing Machine's Express
(3650 S. Campbell)

I love these ladies. They're all so nice and helpful. They always fix my machine :)
Oh and did you notice how close they are to Soo's? A coincidence? I think not. They saw me comin'. Hook line and sink 'er!

8. The Moxie
(431 S. Jefferson #108)

 Ok you've seen the logo, but have you been?

We don't go here often enough, but that makes each time we do go really special. I like the cozy theaters and the fact you can order a beer here. Oh yea, and the independent films. :)

9. Akins Natural Foods
(1344 E. Battlefield)

yea, mama jeans is cool and all, but I love Akins. As things run out, I'm slowly purchasing more and more natural products for my home. The staff really knows their stuff and I appreciate that. (this is not solely a Springfield treasure; it's a chain. But, it totally makes the cut and had to be on this list. Plus, I've never been to another one, therefore they do not exist. Kidding)
These are two things that are on my Akins Wish List:

 Cast Paper: You send a card to someone, they plant the card, flowers bloom. Bam! Amazing.

 Bach Oils: Still learning about them, but they seem like a nice alternative to medicine.

10. Japanese Stroll Gardens
(2400 S. Scenic Dr)

 So beautiful, so serene. I love going here to see the wonderful landscaping and feed coy fish.  Does anyone know if the meditation garden is complete yet?

Seriously, out of all my favorites, if you haven't been here you really need to go. It is exquisite. Absolutely Lovely.

So that wraps my Top Ten Favorite Places in Springfield up! If you missed it, you can go here to see Part 1. 

If you're not living here, I hope you can make it this way and stop by to enjoy some of these establishments. I visit them all the time and they really make my living experience a lovely one. 

Thanks for coming to see my favs!

 Happy Days!

Missy

Top 10 Favorite Places in Springfield Part 1

I've been thinking a lot about moving lately, and I've been thinking about how I should absorb all that I can of the places I love in Springfield before I leave. I know all I can do is think about how I miss the city and I'm ready to get out, but I know one day, I will miss Springfield.

Here is my 5-year curated list of the places I adore the most in the 417:

1. FM Store
(Sunshine and Fremont)

 

Warning: This might happen to you if you spend too much time in there! (This is only part of my stash) Not saying that's a bad thing, just saying. 

You have to go in here ready to dig. You have to like digging... and most of us fabric addicts do... so it's pretty wonderful.

2. Springfield Leather Company 
(1463 S. Glenstone)

I seriously flipped out the first time I went in here. One side is all leather and skins, the other side is a jewelery maker's haven. Seriously. Knowledgeable staff, I've learned a lot from them. No photo here, but I promise, it will be a feast for your eyes once you get there. Oh, and hands... lot's of great textures!

3. Nature Center
(4601 South Nature Center Way)

Christiano and I love to go here together. This is one of my favorite memories of a walk we took last fall.

Once I went there and it looked closed because it was winter, but I saw a woman walk in around the gate, so I followed. Then I ran into a man and asked him if we weren't supposed to be in here and he said, "Oh no, it's perfectly fine!" He's been doing it for years. People just have to know there is no one working at the time. So if that happens to you, just walk on in. It's a beautiful place.

4. Good Girl Art
(325 E. Walnut St #101)

So much fun! It was here that I saw the first painting that ever made me cry. And, last week I found this sweet hamburger purse. Oh, did I mention they hand out free wine during First Friday Art Walk? It's kind of spectacular.

 

5. Whistler's
(208 W. McDaniel St)
There's also one in Carthage, MO too!

 

I get a Turkey burger and Veggie, Christiano likes the double sow and cow and just the regular double cheeseburger. Really tasty, really fast, open late, and super affordable. PLUS they now have fries,

 and an upstairs dining area with A/C.
Whistler's is gettin' fancy!

From the looks of it, I mainly just get excited about burgers... :)

Not really though, just Whistler's and purses that look like them.

Tomorrow I'll have five more places for you!
If you're in the area, what's your favorite "can pretty much only get in Springfield" place?


Have a great evening! I'm going to indulge in some frozen liquor drinks here in a bit with a few other mad sewers! Wouldn't you like to be at that table?! haha I can't wait!

Love,
Missy

Happy Time Photo Thing #2

I started this photo installment on Sponge Doll a bit ago and I'm so excited to share these next few photos with you.

This is one of the millions of beautiful memories I shared with my bestie, Erin. 

We had picked up some food from our favorite food vendor (yes we made a solid relationship with a food vendor within a few days) and were taking a rest to chow. While we were sitting on the steps of Broadway, where Chicago is currently playing, we saw the cutest woman walk out of her home. As I was admiring her dress, we watched as she was helped across the street by the hostess from the restaurant she lives above. 

She moved slow as molasses. It was really cute.

It's little things like these that are so refreshing to see.

I wonder what she was up to that day. 

And why she crossed just to plop down on some dirty steps. 

I will always love this memory.

To see my first HTPT click here.

Remember you can submit you photos too.. if you want :) 

Thanks for taking a peek!

Missy

Missing you...

wow,

I'm really not good at blogging on vacation.

Between unstable internet connections and the city, my blogging has really taken a back seat even though I've thought about it everyday. I started out with such good intentions.

I've missed my computer (and Christiano).

Anyways, just wanted to pop in a say hello. We're off to yoga, can't believe our week here is almost over. I'll be back later this week once I get back into my normal schedule. Can't wait to share highlights of our week!

Of course I wouldn't leave you without at least a few photos. From the hundreds, here are a few that have me flipping out.

 Now, get some breakfast, drink some coffee and have a great Monday!

Love and miss you!

Missy

My happy place...

Guess what?

I'm off to NY tomorrow! 

For a week!

With my best friend!

I'm in my own personal heaven.

But first I'm spending the night with these two cuties! 

Bernie

Daisy

Aren't they beautiful?

I'm going to try and post every single day. I have no doubt I will find tons and tons of things to share with you and photos to show. I'm so excited to be back in the city. I lived there for three months last summer, which was not enough, but for it almost being a year since my last breath there, a week has me over the moon excited!

I can't wait look at window displays, gather catalogs and other free stuff and see people! SO many stores, so little time! I have curated a list of "must-do's" but I'm trying to not add anything else to it because I want to find new stuff that I never went to last summer (not going to be hard). New York has my heart. Be back soon with trip updates! I'm so excited for you to meet Erin, my lovely sidekick!

Ahh, I can already smell those hot, muggy subways.

If you've been to NY, where's your favorite place to go?

Missy

One of my favorite photos I took in Central Park

Sweet Dreams :)