I've had tons of requests to share favorite local spots from my hometown, Springfield Missouri. In the summertime we get lots of amazing out-of-town blog readers and visitors at Red Velvet's local shop and I am always handwriting little lists of 'places to go' for people. I'm excited to share a few of our favorite spots in this coming season!
Aviary Cafe and Creperie is a new addition in downtown Springfield. I had lunch there with Emma this week and we both loved it! They have a great menu with lots of things we wanted to try. The atmosphere is airy and friendly. They play good music and there is a lot of natural light. It's a pretty dreamy spot!
Oh... and for those curious, the sunglasses photographed above are from Tumbleweeds. You can see me wearing them in this outfit post!
If you're in the Springfield area this summer, go visit Aviary and let me know what you think. XO! elsie
This looks like a lovely place.
Posted by: vivianna | June 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM
So cute! I love their little messages. Those would definitely make me go back :)
Aoife x
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Posted by: Aoife Blake | June 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM
*_* What an adorable place!!!
Posted by: Momoko | June 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM
This place looks lovely! I can't wait to try it, hopefully soon. Thanks for sharing! xx
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | June 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Yes! Can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: racheldenbow | June 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM
splendid.....
Posted by: ashley | June 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Great post, makes me crave a crepe. I always love your photos, they make me want to be more creative with my own blog. Thanks for always inspiring and blessings on your marriage!!
Posted by: Jenn | June 11, 2011 at 01:01 PM
that place looks killer!
Posted by: taryn | June 11, 2011 at 01:01 PM
The place looks dreamy! And that sandwich looks delicious. :)
Posted by: Sarah | June 11, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Good grief Elsie! I had their peach raspberry crepe and I've been thinking of it off and on ever since!
Posted by: Sage Dawson | June 11, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Springfield looks so unexpectedly fun! The Hubs and I almost had to head to Missouri this weekend to pick up an ebay purchase, but it fell through. I'm telling you - the second I enter Missouri at any time in the future, I'm heading to Springfield! First stop - Red Velvet!
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Posted by: Tara | June 11, 2011 at 01:14 PM
I LOVE the Aviary and totally thought of you when I went there the first time! My favorite thing in there is that "Please Don't Leave" mat. I'm so proud to have such awesome places in Springfield!
Posted by: brianna mcdonald | June 11, 2011 at 01:16 PM
how come you have the most amazing town?! i want to live there! everything always looks so cute! :)
Posted by: Lo | June 11, 2011 at 01:20 PM
that sandwich looks great! what was it?
Posted by: leigh | June 11, 2011 at 01:25 PM
This place looks great and I love your blog! I just moved to Springfield from Fayetteville, AR. I love thrifting and antiquing but I don't know where to go in Springfield. Where are your favorite flea markets and thrift stores?
Posted by: Jessica Howard | June 11, 2011 at 03:13 PM
I really like the nail polish and rings you are wearing! Where did you buy them?
Posted by: Sarah | June 11, 2011 at 03:25 PM
oh it looks so cute!
Posted by: jessi | June 11, 2011 at 04:29 PM
That place looks amazing! I love their decor.
Posted by: Teresa Johnson | June 11, 2011 at 05:27 PM
So excited to add this to my roadtrip list! Going to be visiting my glamorous Grammy this summer at Lake of the Ozarks, we'll be planning a vintage treasure hunt, and a special trip to Springfield so I can visit your shop! Hoooray!
xoxox
Frankie
Posted by: Frankie | June 11, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Looks like it would be a fun place to eat!
Posted by: Amy | June 11, 2011 at 07:09 PM