Farmer's Markets - 11/12/11

So, this is what I wore to go to the Farmer's market today. It was a mild fall day and I'd hoped the sweater would keep me warm enough with the help of the sun. It was a good thought. Sadly I was prepared for the ambient temperature, but not the wind. The cold, cold wind. Again I focused on comfortable walking shoes, leg warmth, overall comfort, and cuteness.

Oh, Hi Thoven.

A close up of the knit on the sweater I was wearing.
Sweater - Target thrifted $2
Turtle Neck - unknown brand via Crossroads Trading Co. $9
Leggings - Victoria's Secret $12
Denim Skirt - Abercrombie & Fitch thrifted and altered by me $5
Shoes - Privo by Clarks via DSW $35

V and I have made a habit of visiting the Farmer's Markets in Chicago - Chicago has an amazing number of neighborhood markets during the spring, summer, and fall - and this week we started going to a new market that's open through the coldest months. I'm excited that we can continue our new ritual even though the weather is getting cooler. Sadly, for me, this was not to be. Like I do, I remembered my train pass, but not my cash. So I got to walk around the new space and get a feel for the stalls I like and the prices to anticipate. All was not lost.

Chicago's Green City Market did not disappoint.



The gourds and peppers are beautifully in season right now. G and I have been trying a few new things each week and really enjoying coming up with new recipes to use it all.

It's a cat in a box. This is our oldest, Williams. She's named after and American composer and yes, she's a she. Most folks assume she's a he because we call her Will. I brought some new flatware and dishes home from work in this box and, as cats are prone to do, she found the empty box entirely too tempting to leave alone. I fairly often get free things at work. In this case the boss-man wanted new dishes for the office so the old ones were set out for the taking. Um. Okay. I'll bite.
When the evening had just started, G and I went to our favorite local coffee house to read and pass some time. We each drank a press pot or two of tea and I had a chocolate and lemon macaroon. Yeah. Those didn't last long enough for me to get a shot of them. As we were sitting there a musical group came in to play a set and raise funds for a trip abroad. We chipped in and joined their raffle cause why not, and wound up winning a gift card to Starbucks. Good day.