The Strip District- Pittsburgh

Recently I took a day and went on adventure in The Strip District in Pittsburgh just to have fun taking photos of the people. I met so many friendly strangers...yes Mom...I talked to strangers. I also was treated so kindly by the employees and owners of many of the fun stores and shops in The Strip. I must say my favorite store was Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop. The owner allowed me to take photos of anything my little sweet toothed heart desired. They have a Candy Buffet that sent my heart fluttering! Sometimes I hear the saying "I felt like a kid in a candy store" but....I REALLY felt like a kid in a candy store and I am 28 years old.

I could go on and on about how much I love wax lips, pixie sticks, and every other old school candy in the world but I won't. After I was done at Grandpa Joe's I ventured outside to take photos of the gorgeous and creative people of the Strip and I had so many people buy me flowers because I guess I am "a sweet little thing" which was so nice but I really did not have enough hands or pockets or bags for them all. One guy who I just fell in love with was the parking lot attendant. He was just a sweet adorable old man who loved to talk to everyone!

L: a parking lot with a colorful mural- R: The sweet parking lot attendant

Jimmy Sunseri

I also stopped in Jimmy Sunseri & Nino co. and Jimmy Sunseri was gracious enough to pose for a photo for me. He was so much fun. Since I stopped in during lunch time I really didn't expect him to take so much time out of his day to let me take pictures. He held an entire conversation with me and his cigar didn't leave his mouth once! I was extremely impressed. Their fresh baked bread is delish also!

Everyone should take a day and venture down to The Strip District to stop in some of the local businesses and enjoy what they have to offer. Take a minute to people watch also :) I had a blast doing it.