Small Town Charm in Lebanon, Ohio

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Travel Spirit

I had so much fun taking photographs in Lebanon, Ohio, while being a Tourist in my City! It really does make you feel like you’re on vacation. Visiting places you haven’t been in a while, looking through shops, taking photographs. A lot of the same things you do while on vacation! I went through so many shops in a few hours last Saturday, I didn’t take a card from all of them. So…..I don’t remember which shop these were from.

This wooden figure was less than a foot tall, but taken from this angle, it looks really tall! Also, look at how the arm is twisted…a little weird! It appears quite artsy to me.

I told the shopkeeper I really loved the floor. How it’s worn, and the color and design.

The only photo I included here from Beneath the Tree, another antique shop, was this one of Toby, the owner’s dog. I think I was starting to burn out on taking so many photographs in a short period of time.

The Pink Hippo is located a few doors down from the bulk of the other antique shops, therefore not as many people make their way to it. But as you can see, it’s beautiful!

A closeup of some of the cool architecture…

This used to be the local jail…

A colorful and slightly run down home in the area…

A cool warehouse a few streets over…

The L&M Railroad is fun to take a ride on. They offer a variety of scenic rides.

This concludes my mini tour of Lebanon. The City has a lot to offer…much more than I’ve shared!

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Lovin’ Lebanon, Ohio

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Travel Spirit

I know some people love antiques and shopping in general. I’m not one of them. Perhaps because I don’t like a lot of clutter in my home (more things to dust) and as far as shopping…I usually go into a store knowing what I need to buy…look for it…buy it if I find it…and then leave. I’d rather spend my time doing any of the countless other things I love to do. Like hiking, biking, jogging, yoga, skiing, photographing, traveling, reading, dancing, socializing, etc. But I like this kind of shopping…looking for interesting things to photograph!

At Mulberry Street Antiques in Lebanon, Ohio, I found these cool boots…

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Lebanon, Ohio has Antiques

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Lebanon, Ohio has antiques! If you’re from the area…you probably already knew this. Lebanon is a quaint City with over 20,000 residents, located about 40 minutes North of Cincinnati. It was established in 1802. I spent a few hours walking from shop to shop on Saturday. I can’t believe its been 10-15 years since I’ve gone into any of the shops there and was surprised at how much it has grown!

Meet Chase…a real sweetie! I don’t remember the name of this shop, but I couldn’t forget him!

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Dwellings in O’bryonville, Ohio

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Travel Spirit

There’s a wonderful shop in O’bryonville, Cincinnati, Ohio called “Dwellings” and all of these photos were taken there. If you haven’t started a series on being a “Tourist in your City” yet, it’s fun and great exercise if you walk the areas! It’s also a great way to become a better photographer!

The necklace around this mannequin’s neck is actually curtain tie-backs. What a creative way to display them!

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Uncorked and Ten Thousand Villages in O’bryonville

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Travel Spirit

I found lots of fun and artsy things to photograph last week while being a “Tourist in my City” in O’bryonville, Cincinnati, Ohio! The next six photos were taken in a unique place called “The Art of Entertaining” and “Uncorked”, which is part of the former. “Uncorked” is the wine shop and bar section and “The Art of Entertaining” is the private events section. I’ve enjoyed a few of their Friday night wine tastings!

These cute guys were sitting on a ledge…

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Funky Fotos from O’bryonville

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Travel Spirit

O’bryonville (a town within Cincinnati, Ohio) was the last stop for Thursday’s “Tourist in my City” adventure and it was my favorite! There are so many interesting shops and restaurants. The first three photos are from a shop called “Hemptations”. They’ve been in business since 1995 and sell a lot of products made from…you guessed it…Hemp!

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Tourist in My City – Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Thursday was a sunny day in the 40’s here in Cincinnati, Ohio. I mapped a route on Google Maps, grabbed my camera and set off to explore and see what fun photographs I could find. I stopped in Mt. Lookout first and found a few interesting subjects and made my way to Columbia Tusculum. Both of these towns are on the East side of Cincinnati. If you’re in the area, I recommend having a burger at Terry’s Turf Club…shown below. I’ve met the owner a few times. His eccentricity shines through with his lawn decor! The atmosphere inside is very small and lively! Definitely have one of their blackberry martinis…they’re beyond yummy and if you drink two…there’s no telling what you might do!

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From Covington to Newport, Kentucky

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Travel Spirit

My exploration of Covington, Kentucky ended at a restaurant along the Ohio River, meeting a girlfriend for a drink, before heading home. The Cincinnati skyline was beautiful…

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Colorful Creative Covington, Kentucky

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Travel Spirit

If you’ll remember from my post yesterday, I was walking around Covington, Kentucky, in the freezing cold, taking photographs and talking to shop owners. These next two photos are from a candy store! That wasn’t difficult to guess. It’s hard to believe that Pez candies are now collectibles. There’s something to be said for those people that collect and/or keep things for many years. I’ve moved over 40 times in my life…so I’ve become an expert discarder of things!

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Photo Shopping in Covington, Kentucky

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Yesterday, I explored Covington, Kentucky, which is located right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio! In the area called MainStrasse Village, I found princesses and fairies at Stoney’s Gifts, where the owner Sandi Stonebraker has created a magical shop. She and I chatted for a while…about travel, art, and photography, but I forgot to ask her if she painted the paintings in the shop. I believe she did! They are whimsical and fun.

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Essex Studios Art Walk – Part Three

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Travel Spirit

This is Part Three of my series on the Essex Studios Art Walk held in Cincinnati, Ohio this past weekend. If you missed Part One and Two…go here. I wandered through a large warehouse for a couple of hours taking photos and talking with artists.

This was painted on one of the hallway walls…

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Essex Studios Art Walk – Part Two

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Travel Spirit

This is Part Two of my series on the Essex Studios Art Walk held in Cincinnati, Ohio this past weekend. If you missed Part One…go here. I wandered through a large warehouse for a couple of hours taking photos and talking with artists.

This is the young lady that is one of the members of my Meetup group and the artist that we were showing support for by attending the Art Walk. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you probably know that I love reflection shots…so when I saw this mirror, it seemed to be the perfect shot for her!

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Essex Studios Art Walk – Part One

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Travel Spirit

The Essex Studios Art Walk is an opportunity for the public to view and purchase pieces of art (paintings, sculptures, photographs) from 120+ artists, displayed in a large 2-level warehouse, located near Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Although there are resident Artists who offer regular classes, the Art Walk is only held a few times per year. Having recently joined a new creative Meetup group, I went to the event to show support for one of our members who was selling some of her work. I spent about two hours walking the large warehouse, taking photos and chatting with the artists. There was so much to see, I’ll have three parts to this series.

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Hiking Rowe Woods

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Rowe Woods, aka The Nature Center is located in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. My husband and I (and Jake the spoiled hunting dog) went hiking there yesterday. We probably hiked 4 miles. Hiking is one of my favorite things to do. Even in this cold, dreary weather–there is beauty!

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Hidden Treasures in Hyde Park and Loveland, Ohio

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Hyde Park is an upscale, trendy and centrally located town a few miles from Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. A few days ago, I was shopping in the area and took a few photographs.