While my passion most days lie with glass, I confess - my love affair with iron continues.

This time at the flagship Whole Foods store on Lamar Avenue right here in Austin. This marked the end of a most enjoyable afternoon tromping around Ladybird Lake - took a brief moment to relax at the outdoor area here at the store. I love the way that even though this is RIGHT at the road's edge - somehow it's been made to feel like it's tucked away in an iron forest. Basically these pseudo umbrellas are a trellis of sorts for some wild vine to grow up... and thus obscure the area from the road. When I looked down - even the tree surrounds were dressier than expected! Bonus points for Whole Foods!!

Since Charlie was in tow, I assumed the rings that were embedded in the concrete were to be used by owners to tether their pets so that they could enjoy lunch... but - my sensibilities tell me that they were perhaps more for a furniture tie down purpose(??) dunno. But - all being said - they could go either way. Smiles - Jill