Tag Archives: Texas

SoCo Interiors

Posted on March 7, 2012 by pearlsandprose

I was hoping to photograph the inside of more shops in SoCo, but found more than a couple “No Photography” signs. I decided to use my iPhone in the areas that did allow photos. Propietors seems to be more comfortable … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Allens Boots, Austin, ceramic switchplates, cowboy boots, crucifixes, heart-shaped stones, Mexican arts and crafts, SoCo, Tesoro's, Texas | 16 Comments

SoCo Exteriors

Posted on March 5, 2012 by pearlsandprose

Austin has a cool neighborhood called SoCo, named after South Congress Avenue, where you can get great food and do some shopping for out-of-the-ordinary things. Here are some shots to show how colorful the area is: Part of Fran’s burgers. … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Austin, cupcake, Fran's Burgers, metal sculptures, neon green, SoCo, South Congress Avenue, Texas | 4 Comments

Signs of Austin

Posted on February 29, 2012 by pearlsandprose

We took a trip to Austin, Texas, to visit someone very special, and of course I took a few photos. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that I’m drawn to vintage signs. Austin has some … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Austin, Texas, vintage signs | 9 Comments

More fun with Photoscape (faux vintage)

Posted on May 1, 2010 by pearlsandprose

I’ve noticed a lot of “fake” Polaroids and vintage photos lately, and decided to give it a try on Photoscape. Here’s a picture of a great vintage sign in Austin, Texas, for Magnolia Cafe. (They have killer breakfasts, by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, photography | Tagged Austin, Magnolia Cafe, Photoscape, Texas, vintage photos, vintage signs | Leave a comment

More SoCo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by pearlsandprose

As promised, more pics of that fabulous store Uncommon Objects. It’s a good thing I don’t live in Austin, or I’d be broke. Can you believe the blues in this vignette?? Oh la la, I wish I had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, photography, shabby chic | Tagged antiques, SoCo, South Congress St., Texas, vintage, window display | Leave a comment

Shopping in SoCo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by pearlsandprose

My husband and I spent a few days in Austin, Texas, to see my youngest son and did a little shopping in the SoCo (South Congress St.) district. There’s a shop called Uncommon Objects and it’s to … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, decorating, photography, shabby chic, vintage | Tagged antiques, Austin, blue, pink, SoCo, South Congress St., Texas, Uncommon Objects | Leave a comment