This challenge worried me because I don’t have access to a village. Not in the form of a settlement or community of people, nor a fishing village, which I think either would have been so right for this post. With a suggestion and a little help from a friend, I decided to go with a shopping village. Maybe it’s a stretch, but, still, a nice place to visit.
Sign leading to the entrance of Smithville Village, NJ
Some of the shops in the village. You’ll find clothes, food,
antiques, jewelry, candles, and tons more.
Just follow the quaint signs directing you to the various shops and restaurants.
No respectable village is without Ye Olde Tavern. There’s even an area in the back of the Baremore that can be used for weddings or other blissful celebrations.
There are gardens and gardeners.
There are rides, then there are rides 🙂
If you’re looking for silly lawn ornaments…
Or decorative, glass candle holders…
Native American Jewelry…
Or just some wild and crazy conversation piece…
The VILLAGE GREEN AT SMITHVILLE is the place to be.
After all, a little wine and a lot of bear claw, well, no wonder there’s an Angel Oasis. A little slice of heaven.
For a taste of more villages, stop by Jake‘s. Also, check out his animations. His work is outstanding! Click on his link or on the wonderful widget of the flying dragon on the right sidebar of my post. Happy browsing…
Dear Bliary 
What’s better than a shopping village? …with bear claws. …and a fake eagle in a nest. …and a fat guy made of flower pots. Nothing. That’s what! So much fun.
I’m with you! And I didn’t even show the geese and chickens running around. 🙂 They’ve got some great wraps at this cool little restaurant. We need to take Cupcake there.
I like historic places. That looks like a fun village 🙂
It is, really. Just didn’t know if it would fly for the challenge. Worked out, I guess. Thanks for visiting, Judy. Love your ‘vines’. 🙂
Beautiful entry my friend for this week topic,Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for the CHALLENGE! And it was one 🙂
It’s the perfect village for me. Quiet with lots of beautiful and colorful things. Something that will give me a fun surprise at ever corner. An Oasis indeed. Have a great day my friend.
It certainly is colorful, and there’s a different adventure around every corner. Thanks for stopping again, IT.
What a quaint little village. I love places like that, and always find something to buy. 😉
Yes. Buy. Key word. Can’t leave empty handed. 😀
I would enjoy doing a little bit of shopping here – better than an ultra-modern mall
I’ve been avoiding malls. These places are more quaint and interesting. I always find something unique.
Interesting village, and you’ve done handsomely by it.
Thank you, T2T. I value your opinion. 😀
How lovely a place. I woun’t mind going there, Fabolous. Guess you loved it, and loved photographing it. Nice photos.
Thank you, Bente. Welcome to a very small piece of America 🙂