Exploring Philly: Market East Neighborhood (for a few hours)

SITE-SEEING

While in Philly for Jake's King Pony gig I did the tiniest of site-seeing, this included looking up at some big stone building while in the Market East neighborhood. I wish I could say I thought to take note of its importance, name and where-abouts, but I didn't. So hey, here is what else I did while in Market East for about four hours. 

BRUNCHING
Jake, Pascal and I meandered into The Corner for brunch and luckily hit that sweet spot on a Saturday right after the early-riser rush out and way before the hanger-overer crawl in. I was equally lovin' on the interior decor of the restaurant as I was the interior of the menu. See what we ended up ordering, below.

INDULGING

You know we just had to try the fois-gras doughnuts. They were sickeningly delicious. Rich and savory, sweet and gooey, crispy and doughy and... yea you should just try them. Also the breakfast burrito was quite killin'.

SHOPPING

After brunch a store called Verde's window display caught my eye, a boutique + chocolate factory - in ONE! **Mind blown!** Check out Verde's adorable website and find out more about their mission statement and Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolates.

^^They taste as beautiful as they look!^^

^^I'm a sucker for wooden hangers and cheeky clothing.^^

^^Still kicking myself for not snatching up a pair of these!^^

^^You know I can never have enough BAGGUs... I'm obsessed.^^

^^Sparkly^^

^^Spending some quality mother/daughter shopping time^^

SWEET-TOOTHIN'

^^Get yours here^^

ADMIRING

Mural Arts Program: "The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program unites artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives."

^^All around Philadelphia these incredible murals painted on the sides of buildings stare down at you. They are intoxicating. Remember the on on the top left? It was so beautiful we had a mini spur of the moment photo shoot in front of it!^^

Playing a little catch-up: Mother's Day Brunch

For Mother's Day this year we celebrated in Philly with Pat & Jackie and, Papa & Mama Christopher. We took a nice long walk to the neighborhood park to let the puppies run free before brunch. My Mom is the kind of maternal person who picks up a frog to save it from the doggies and carries it safely to the woods. She's that loving.

^^My mother, protector of frogs^^

^^Khaleesi and Pharaoh^^

^^Mama and Daddy^^

^^Yummy donuts and sweet dipping sauces at brunch^^

^^Pat, Mom and Jackie^^

^^Mom and 2 out of 4 Christopher kids on Mother's Day.^^

^^Happy Mother's Day Mama!^^

King Pony takes Philly: Glamour Shots

This wall mural was way too good to pass up. The colors were absolutely fantastic, so I corralled the ponies and snapped a few shots before we continued on our way. 

^^ King Pony - candid^^

^^Love these guys^^

^^Pascal - King Pony^^

^^Jake Goldbas and Leon Boykins - King Ponies^^

^^Seriously love, love this wall!^^

^^So glad my Mama could come in to see King Pony!^^

 ^^Annoying my brother since 1986^^

^^It's all you need.^^

King Pony take Philly: Giddy-up

A few weekends ago Jake and I hit the road with Pascal to meet Leon in Philly for the Center City Jazz Festival. King Pony is a new collaboration between Pascal, Leon and Jake. Can't wait to share some tracks once their CD Drops! Boom!

 ^^Philly and Pascal the Lion tamer^^

^^King Pony making their debut at Fergie's Pub for Philly's Center City Jazz Festival^^

^^Jake on the drums^^

^^Leon rocking the upright and electric bass. Boom^^