More About SoCo

Remember South Congress? Hey Cupcake! lives in an Airstream in a gravel lot there. And people shadow dance there. It’s weird and wonderful. And like all the locals we’re going to call it SoCo.

Our friends Fletcher and Calli came to visit this week. After a quick lunch at Chuy’s (remember, it’s an Austin staple!), and a long nap for Titus, we headed to SoCo.

Fletcher and Calli are our stylish young friends. They wanted to check out some vintage fashion shops. SoCo was the place to go.

We spent a bit of time here.

And, you may not know this, but I’m new at the whole taking pictures thing. Well, actually take a look at the pictures on here…or the lack thereof…and it probably wouldn’t take you long to guess that. I’ve been reading Pioneer Woman’s photography tutorials. I have blog photography envy.

So I’ve been practicing. And New Bohemia was as good of a place as any.

We are now the proud owners of just about a thousand pictures of red, white and blue boots.

But I discovered all kinds of cool things.

Like don’t use flash indoors for a close up of a white inanimate object.

And sepia covers a multitude of sins.

And do use the manual button. And do adjust the coloring. And do adjust the center weighting.

Kind of fun. Calli liked my results!

Boots, you’re getting the boot. Time for the trash bin.

Too bad the camera decided it too wanted to splash in Town Lake today. Yes it’s very tragic. All prayers and donations are welcomed.

My friend Danielle has a theory that in the heart of every man is still a small bit of a 12 year old boy. No matter how chic or successful the man, in the right company, bodily functions are still good for a laugh. It was junior high reunion day. Kenny and Fletcher had fun taking pictures of all the inappropriate t-shirts. I won’t post those pics. They make me blush.

However, this was Kenny’s favorite. Not really inappropriate. Just kind of big-headed.

All right friends. Come to see me soon. We’ll have fun in SoCo!

Tags: Austin, New Bohemia, SoCo