OFF THE WALL on S. CONGRESS

Abe's idea to go to First Thursday on South Congress and scout out some new local artists' stuff (we're open-minded about arts and crafts).  And lo and behold there were no crowds, just people strolling and some vintage shops opened.  Restaurants actually weren't filled to capacity.  SWEET!  That's because everyone is shopped out and the first Thursday in January isn't even advertised.  It's not for real.  But it was good for Abe and me.  We stopped in at Mi Casa and spoke to Jim who has sold us some wonderful hammered copper and recycled wood furniture.  And headed to Uncommon Objects which is always a good browse through for uncommon objects.  And then we stopped at Off The Wall where we always enjoy chatting with the owners.  And we spotted a find and purchased as well.  With a 24 hour clause to return if it didn't work.  It's a mirror with lots of African and local wood and a shelf and some steel rods and it's vintage.  (What a description!)  Best is it's  made by a local artist who has sold his stuff for years at the Armadillo Crafts Fair.  But not anymore.  And so we add to our collection of Armadillo Crafts Fair stuff.  And in this vein we continue to support local artists which makes it all worthwhile.