you know we went to antigua over labor day, but you don't know how amazing the town was, how epic the shopping experience turned out, and how delicious the food tasted.  you don't know about the street dogs, the flavor of the local women, the beauty of the region or the freaking amazing tortilla chips that taste like bbq fritos.

so let me show you.  and if you're in raleigh, please come join us tonight at the store because i am really genuinely excited to share the things i brought back.  i guarantee just owning one small piece will make you feel lighter and brighter and ready to wander around the world yourself.

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three large volcanos dominate the horizon of antigua

an ideal spot for a long lunch

at the loom weaving huipils

choices weren't so hard because everything was amazing

the santa catalina arch, built in the 17th century

local women put our posture to shame

hand beaded jewelry at the market

gorgeous blooms flank every street

sorting through stacks in the local market

lunch at cactus with jess and gaby from stela 9

a lounging room at our hotel

making deals at the market

a perfect spot for lunch at sabe rico

traditional guatemalan fabric

fantastic food around every corner

eye candy

a very antiguan moment

a pair of guatemalan parrots

we hit the streets early each day excited to for our next finds

an amazing view of the mayan ruins from the rooftop of tartine

a bright huipil - sold!

masses of wooden masks

wood carvings and masks adorning a cozy corner at sabe rico

our 'yes' pile

a shy/not so shy pair of mermaids

the best tortilla chips i've ever had, at cactus.  a mix between bbq fritos and doritos.  can you even?

the rooftop at our hotel

trying to lighten the load

an inspiring tiled staircase

before we were piled high with shopping bags

no need to worry - we brought back these worry doll necklaces