There is a housing community nearby that is centered around a working farm, with a restaurant and a coffee shop on the premises as well. It's rather cool. Well, super cool. Even the people who work there are cool. If you ever visit the restaurant, Joe's Farm Grill, make sure to visit the restroom. I can't bring myself to dispel its mysteries, but I'll just say it is the coolest restroom I've ever seen. And bizarre. Think 60s saturday-morning space-adventure.
I clearly had apple-picking good times on my mind when I got dressed. Charlotte intuited my intentions and picked out clothes to match. When Isaac woke up and staggered into the room to find us in technicolor peasant clothes, he teased, "What's up with you and the russian doll clothing? The two of you look like rainbow refugees."
I said, "Hey now. We're going apple picking. What better to wear?"
He must have agreed because no sooner had I finished tying my scarf than Isaac trotted out of the closet in a floral shirt, a fedora, and aviator glasses, all fancied up and ready to join us.
Here's the best part. When we pulled up to the grove, the man working the scales wore an outfit identitcal to Isaac's: folky shirt, fedora, and aviator glasses to boot. He was entirely too cool to be working a farm. Isaac and I could barely keep a straight face as we greeted him and got directions. I meant to sneak a picture of the two of them, but our camera only had a dribble of juice left in it. It died too soon.
It was bright out. And hot. But with the farm being only a mile from our home and apple-picking consuming only a few minutes of our day, I'm sure we'll be doing this more often. They grow everything from peaches, citrus, grapes and apricots to squash, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers.
One day I'm going to track that Joe down and shake his hand. It's inspiring to have such a visionary neighbor, bringing style and humor together with panache. If you ever visit Gilbert, AZ, stop by Joe's Farm Grill or one of his other restaurants, Liberty Market or Joe's Real BBQ. They are hands-down the coolest places in town.
If you're interested in coffee, stop by Joe's Roaster Project blog. It looks like he's developing a new commercial machine for coffee roasting. Restaurants, inventions, a community farm. His ideas are big—and all over the place.
I can relate.
Love those apple picking outfits! I’m planning on going to a U-pick strawberry farm next week and won’t be wearing anything so cute!
I love that your husband owns a fedora!
I am now going to watch Joe’s feed, I had no idea they opened up the farm for u-picking!!
I’ll cross my fingers that they open up u-pick on the apricots!
Yes, I agree the bathrooms are the most interesting I have ever seen, over at the farm grill (love eating there BTW).
I’ve heard from some other local business owners that Joe is a all around great guy, gracious and humble–people who know him have respect for him.
I love this post. I’m a theme/mood dresser myself.
Love your outfits and apple picking!!! 🙂
so sweet! I love the outfits!! I’m beginning to explore the enjoyment to be found in higher-waisted pants and skirts!
I have been in that neighborhood (it is right across the road from my sister’s neighborhood)! I didn’t realize it had all that in it. How fun. Next time I’m in town for a visit I will definitely explore it even further.
Fun, Laura! I’d love to meet her one day. Tell her to say hi if she runs into me at the store. I’m the one with the bangs 🙂
xo—Heather
Let’s find an excuse to be fashion nerds together. Maybe a themed party at Quilt Market. We can always resort to pajamas if fancy plans don’t work out.
Heather, If you’re making your way out to Joe’s Farm Grill, then there is certainly no excuse for our not having met yet. Next time you’re out this way, let me know.
Or maybe you will. Let the idea percolate. We had twice as much fun with scarves tied on our heads. : )xo—Heather
What great outfits! Your outfit reminded me of the wine stomping episode of “I Love Lucy”, it must be the scarf.
You and your daughter are so beautiful. I love your outfits and scarves and style. What a fun day, how great that your hubby got in on the fun. I don’t think mine ever would.
You and your daughter look so pretty in your cool summer outfits. Perfect for apple picking 🙂
I ADORE your outfits! You both are too cute!
these are the cutest apple picking outfits!
that sounds like a really cool place 🙂
How cute are you!! Love that whole ensemble 🙂
Look at you! It’s been too long since I stopped by your blog. This is adorable. The baked beans at Joe’s Real BBQ are still my absolute favorite baked beans.
Holy Moly I’m having such outfit envy! Very cute!
Next time we are down househunting we will have to go by Joe’s. Our goal is to get some property with our house and set up an orchard and a truck farm. My family has farming in the genes. Maybe a few chickens and a goose or two. I love apricot jam, definitely have to see Joe. Thank you so much!