On our way to the thrift store we found the Enchanted Kingdom.

I've been away from the city and the blog for a few days as we enjoyed a mini family vacation. The weather was less than splendid but moods were good and I do enjoy the challenge of coming up with alternatives to the usual Christian Island beach splendor. It turns out that my mother lives in close proximity to a jewel of a tourist attraction: The Castle Village in Midland, Ontario. I have been past it dozen of times as I head to the Thrift Store parking lot almost right next door. The thrifting was fantastic but the Castle Village was an afternoon delight and for the 3$ admission fee, the ROI was very high. The precious vignettes were frozen in time behind the glass window panes of these sweetly designed and constructed fairy tale cottages. The details contained within these walls were so thoughtfully executed I could only stand in wonder of who the mindful, artisan(s) who brought these stories to life. The house dresses hanging in Grandma's closet, the seven beds for the seven dwarves. It was visually glorious and delightfully unexpected. What better combination is there?

Red Ridinghood.

Grandma.

The roof angles were perfectly whimsical.

The exquisite Snow White and two dwarves by the fire.

Two more dwarves helping in the kitchen.

The toothbrushes and wash cloths of seven little men.

Sleepy.

Engaged children.