To the Hill Country

As part of my mini tour of the greater San Antonio area, Lucy and I headed north (at least I think it was north) to what is known as "The Hill Country". Our goal? A town called Fredericksburg.

Isn't this such a postcard place?

We arrived and drove through the town a bit before finding a parking spot in front of the house Lucy has picked as her own... it's the Urologist office =) It's small, white and has a large front porch with a little round window next to the front door. There were yellow ribbons tied around the pine tree.... I knew it I would love this place!

Our first stop was the Rather Sweet Bakery and Cafe where I discovered what possibly could have been the yummiest pot pie I have ever had. It's delicious! The place was small and very cozy with a large painting of a blue rooster on the wall. The windows latched, but I imagine in the spring they would be pushed open and the breeze would fill the room with the fresh, clean air.

Doesn't that make your mouth water just looking at it!?!

After a scrumptious meal, we hit the streets and wandered in and out of shop after shop... looking at quilts, unique housewares, clothes, jewelry, old books, furniture and kitchen stuff. I fell in love with the simplicity of the town! Lucy warned me that after a while, all of the shops start to look the same... which was true. However, every store had it's own rhythm that would sing out through the various wares and goods they were offering. One store smelled like something was baking, one made you feel like you were rummaging through an artists wharehouse while another made me want to get home and do something crafty!

Our last stop on our way out of town was the Rather Sweet bakery... for some amazing sweets! Lucy had purchased 'The Pastry Queen' cook book for me (tried the tropical carrot cake... HUGE HIT! My Mom loves it!), which was written by the owner of Rather Sweet. Neither of us were sure, but we think she came in the shop while were buying our tasty treats... Lucy kicked me to point her out. Ha ha!

Spending the day with just Lucy was one of my favorite days! The weather was beautiful, the food was amazing and her company was was a constant joy. We laughed and talked and the day passed by all too quickly.

Thank you Lucy for sharing such a wondeful place!