IKEA Run to Charlotte

OK.  My frau LOVES IKEA.  All I really want there are picture frames.  IKEA really has the best photo frames for the best price.  I like simple, black frames with cream colored mats.  IKEA is the place to get these.  The frau likes everthing else at IKEA.

I thought I would merge this little trip with a visit to the Light Factory.  The Light Factory is a center for photography in Charlotte.  There was an exhibition of photos taken at the 1968 Democratic National Convention that I wanted to see.  This would be a perfect time to go.

The Light Factory

The exhibit was great!  We happened to stumble on the curator for the Light Factory and he explained the circumstances that each photo was taken under and how it related to the history of the event.  He also explained how the music for the exhibit was chosen.  While looking at these photos there was 1960's protest music playing in the background.  It was a strong multi-sensory experience.  I really enjoyed the exhibit and received a lot of inspiration for my own photography.

After the Light Factory we walked some in downtown and enjoyed a couple of fancy lattes that were poured to create art.

Latte Art 1

Latte Art 2

Afterwards we headed for IKEA.  We dined on the obligatory Swedish Meatballs and then hit the display floor.  The frau looked at everything and I headed for the picture frames.

The frau shopping at IKEA

  About three hours later with an aching credit card in my hip pocket we headed home.