Framing experiences

I was to meet my carioca friend at her house but she was still sleeping. As you have previously read, days are short here do to the winter season so I try to take advantage of daylight as much as I can. I left a message with her mother saying I'd either return or call her later tonight. She lives very close to Ipanema beach. So I decided to head over to the beach. I walked and people watched. A man on his bicycle blew me a kiss...ladies, it happens quite often. I am happily in love so I ignore although I will admit that I appreciate the odd compliment. Or maybe it's not so odd?

Purple frames make everything royal.

Once I left the beach I headed over to Praça General Osório. On my way there, a block that is diagonally across from the plaza, specifically on Rua Teixeira de Melo and Rua Prudente de Morais I saw the neatest handmade frames and hair accessories. I was debating whether to purchase a hair accessory or a frame. I decided to take a picture and when I did so the artist approached me. I don't believe she was too ecstatic about me taking a picture. I usually always ask and honestly this time I forgot since I was walking around taking random shots of everything I found interesting. 

I bought the frame for R$30. I love it! (Especially because of the interaction.) And I also have a picture of her very cute set-up. I explained to her (Flavia) that I have a blog and asked her for a flyer or business card. She was very sweet, please do check her out when you visit Ipanema and Praça General Osório. I'm only a bit sad because when I arrived home the frame received a nick during my bus trip. I'm hoping I can fix it with some crazy glue when I arrive back to the states. I'll leave the exposed clay intact and will forgo looking for the correct paint to coat the crack...That I have decided is also part of framing experiences.