Frantically I raced in and out of the many downtown shops and galleries, looking for that perfect book to embrace in this bewildering spring-like weather. All of a sudden, I noticed a very unique type of literary boutique. Its white exterior and bright red door drew me closer. Its front door implied, "Come in", while its intriguing back door, lead to a spacious covered seating area. I peaked inside and was greeted with a soft, sincere hello. The barn board walls were brimming with hand built shelving abundantly furnished with oodles of rare and new books. To my right were vintage coffee grinders and tea pots full of hot boiling water, perched upon a wood stove. I felt so fortunate to have found the perfect resting spot to recover from my busy morning. She handed me a pretty pink porcelain cup and silver spoon, ready to teach me how to make my cup of coffee, but I already knew. I turned the handle with ease, opened the drawer and scooped a couple of tablespoons into my steaming water. She kindly offered me milk and sugar, which I accepted. I grasped my cup and saucer with a copy of Gulliver's Travels tucked under my arm and headed to the back porch. The grey-blue sky created the perfect lighting and accentuated the wondrous back side of the barn. Hours passed. I went back inside to pay for my coffee and purchase this terrific book, though to my surprise the storekeeper said that she couldn't sell it to me. I thought the reason was due to its rarity, but instead she shared that she has not come across anyone as wide eyed and appreciative of her Ludlow boutique and that I must come back tomorrow to visit. We had an agreement.
~Written by Jennifer Afia
"Ludlow", original acrylic measuring 24" X 30". Price: $225.00. For more information on purchasing this painting, please contact me at dimarzos@aol.com.
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Creatively Yours,
Jennifer Alfia
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