oh northfield, how do I love thee? let me count the ways. . .

sidewalk neighborhoods that enjoy summer in their front yards

a riverwalk dotted with flowers

seeing new-to-me flowering shrubs and looking up at them

a store that says what it is

(and a smaller city outside of a major metropolitan area that is committed to a co-op)

a two-story library on a hill celbrating its 100 birthday

with public restrooms right inside the entryway

a weekly gathering spot creating the art of summer saturdays

seeing a crowd

musicians who love to sing

vendors trying new recipes

delicious homemade citrus tea with mint

a popcorn wagon in the central square

preserving the past

diggs on division

many spiral staircases

a twin cities suburban transplant who moved to northfield because of the artisan community, and wanted to showcase their talent through her talent of creating a whimsical, friendly gallery. . . complete with her handcrafted paper birds in the window

angle parking

another new recipe: white plum almond pastry tart

a real deal, old-fashioned bakery

a consignment/vintage clothing shop that organizes separate racks by size

this sign

an old favorite

and a new one