{Art, Antiques & Bliss}
For years and years, I have wanted to share one of my favorite places to visit. It is truly an amazing Arizona destination point. A place so magical and unique, that I go there just to refuel my soul. Of course, I can't ever leave without a few treasures.
It is the enchanting art and antique filled wonderland belonging to Sue and Jerry Parra. They are a handsome and kind couple, who allow you to step into another place in time when you visit them.
Sue & Jerry's Trading Post. Oracle, Az.
30 minutes north of Tucson Arizona.
Phone: (520) 896-9200
Jerry Parra is an unbelievable artist. All of the metal sculptures you are about to gasp at, are made by him... Yes, all by him. His work astounds me every time I see it, no matter how many times I see it.
I love visiting with Sue and Jerry. Sue is a beloved friend, with such a kind and nurturing soul. She has quite the eye for the antique treasures she fills her shop with.
Right now she has a slew of German chocolate molds that made me swoon! But before I veer, come on in for a visit. Sue and Jerry are allowing me to be your tour guide for today ;)
This is a huge space, with many things to look at. I am sharing a mere snippet of what you would see in person...
Mister Lovee feels that this place has a true museum quality, and I wholeheartedly agree. The art treasures Jerry creates are enough to blow your mind...
This sculpture below is taller than the building it stands next to, and truly emits movement and life...
It's funny, the nooks the earth holds, with treasures untold. There should be a television show discovering such places, if there isn't already...
Everything Jerry makes is for sale, I personally, would go bonkers if this was in my garden...
Imagine? Filled with lights?? Oh me, oh my!
Or, a guardian outside my love-shack palace? I think this should be at a hotel, although in the front garden of a home, it would guard to perfection. Don't you think?
As you walk farther onto Sue and Jerry's property, you feel compelled to want to run home, grab all your belongings, and move in...
This little house rocks my dream-waves. My brain wants to explode with the idea of living in this tiny house...
It fulfills every one of my adult-childhood desires... (click on any images for ore detail)
Just look at it. Bliss Sigh...
Can you see why I escape to visit this place and then lose myself in dreamscapes?
Oh precious wheel, with your glorious peeling paint, how you make the wheels in my mind turn round and round...
If you feel like someone is watching you, well, you are probably right ;) Nothing like a skelly lounging around...
I wish you could just stand right here and stare with me...
I was just there this past weekend, however, last month when I was there I got to dance around giant sunflowers...
They were gracing the front yard of one of the many buildings you will find here...
Beyond lovely...
Real flowers and metal flowers abound...
So, if you ever are in Southern Arizona, you might want to make sure to stop in.
Below is the facade of the antique shop, where you will find Sue and her beautiful smiling face...
Dare I tell you my secret? I love visiting a wheeled treasure that I have had my eye on for a while...
I just love it! Happy Trails indeed!!
So you see, there are many reasons to love visiting Sue and Jerry. You will find that their personalities match their magical place perfectly...
A truly special place, Sue and Jerry's Ranch Store Center...
Location: Oracle, Arizona
Phone: 520-896-9200
Website: JerryParra.Com
~ I told Sue I was going to share her and Jerry's place here with you. I told her how extra wonderful you all are, and how you would be just as enchanted as I about such a place...
I hope you enjoyed your wee tour ;)
♥,V
ps: I had the most insane weekend. I hope yours was good? I made 3 trips back and forth into town with my SUV full to the brim. It is so strange to say SUV. I have had two convertibles in my past, and I used to fill them up too, with the top down ;) (I miss my convertibles) I am making great progress on my office and other fun things to come! I can't wait to share.
Much Love! ~ V
