Growing up in the Azores, Portugal, I remember visiting the town’s convenience store with my mom. It served as the grocery store, pharmacy and even the post office at one time. We frequented this store a lot since the next closest one was quite a distance away.
The store had a grungy appearance and a poorly lit interior. Despite my perpetual hesitation, there was always a prize to be sought in the rear corner – stacks of colorful lollipops. Every week, my ordeal was rewarded with sweet ecstasy.
Today, I found myself equally excited when the following image helped old memories resurface. Thank you mom and thank you Amy Atlas (@amyatlas).
Treat yourself,
Grace Ormonde
O my, that’s some serious gorgeous sweetness. Love the colors!
I’d be so overwhelmed simply by having to choose one thing! Love how something as simple as a scene like this brings back so many memories. (btw, I’d totally go for the salt water taffy!)
I love your childhood story:)
Im in Love with Amy Atlas and I wish I could have a giant candy table like this in my house! So colorful and bright it would definitely make me happy!
A feast for the eyes! I still dream of sweet candy displays like this one. This image also takes me back to the penny candy store of my youth & I can feel the excitement I’d have each time we’d go inside. Thanks for the treat!
I love Amy’s work……..she is a true genius……..and I remember a store just like the one you described Grace…..it was near my grandmother’s home in Virginia and you could find some very magical little surprises there!
Victoria