Ice Fest

Well first I would like to thank Chambersburg, PA for putting on yet another great year of their ice festival.  With that said, I am going to assume that every year is always this wonderful, as I have to admit that this is the first year I attended.  I've lived in the area for over ten years and was only able to go this year for the very first time.

Secondly, I'd like to thank whoever carved this perfect throne for me.  I crawled right up and immediately knew I was meant to sit there and rule the winter world from my ice throne. 

There really could not have been a better day to go to Ice Fest.  Perfect frozen flakes fell from the sky, while families, photographers, and couples of all ages filled the main streets of Chambersburg to enjoy this winter day.  It was cold with no wind, perfect to enjoy the winter wonderland.  Food vendors endured the cold while shop owner welcomed you in for some hot chocolate. 

I found one shop particularly interesting.  Gypsie's, as it is titled, is a cute little shop right off the square of town.  There was an eclectic array of antiques, homemade food products, old books, pottery, and soaps.  This is my type of shop!  We had a nice little chat with the shop owner who told us his inspiring story of going from the corporate lifestyle to a quaint corner shop owner.  He told us of the stories behind the products, tales of the town, and an insight into an entrepreneurs dream.  By the end of the conversation I just had to buy the olive oil soap made in France that apparently everybody raves about.  Oh, and of course I had to buy yet another old book that I probably won't read.  It is called Sesame and Lilies, it has a flower in the title so it must belong on my bookshelf.  Find out more about this nifty little shop at www.gypsieonline.com or check them out on facebook.

 

Here are a few more sights from the day.  It truly was a great one.  I think the dinosaur is my favorite.  I hope everyone can get out and get some enjoyment out of this winter.