Gravers Lane Gallery trip

Last Friday we drove up to the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia.

 The streets are cobblestone and the atmosphere is historic

with unique shops and restaurants.

 This mural on the side of one of the shops drew my attention

while on an early morning walk.

 We had come to Chestnut Hill to attend the reception 

at Gravers Lane Gallery for Barbara Lee Smith.

(www.barbaraleesmith.com)

 In and near the front window of the gallery was work

 by another friend, Joan Dreyer.

 Barbara's work was throughout the gallery with more of the 

beautiful art set apart in a second room.

The Friday night crowd enjoyed her landscapes and 

seasonal, atmospheric hangings on all the walls.

We all enjoyed our stay at the unique Chestnut Hill Hotel 

which had two buildings. The walkway between 

had tables and chairs and flowers blooming everywhere. 

These colorful chairs surrounding a fire pit and a fountain

were toward the rear of the hotel and in front of 

an adjoining Farmer's Market.

It was beautiful weather and a good trip.