The Zhush: Ice Cream Social

7/25/11

Ice Cream Social

These fun and bright garden chairs from Anthropologie took me right back to my childhood. Growing up, there was this amazing ice cream parlor, not too far from our house, known as Farrell's. Graduations, report cards, birthdays...we'd look for any excuse to celebrate at this wonderful old timey spot complete with singing waiters, a candy store and the world's largest ice cream sundaes! While it's no longer in the part of New Jersey that I remember as a child, I was able to locate a Farrell's out in California. They even had some vintage photos of the franchise, from back in the day. And, sure enough, I spotted those whimsical seats, albeit not in all these fun, "rainbow sprinkle" colors.

awww... I miss Farrell's!

31 comments:

Melanie's Randomness said...: Ohh I saw these recently in person at Anthropologie!! They really are something! Very cute! I wish I had a patio because these would be perfect for that summer day! =)

Melanie's Randomness; 7/25/2011
Karena said...: Hi Sue,

I am so excited for Anthropologie to open right up the street from me. These are darling!

xoxo
Karena

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Francine Gardner said...: That is once thing I just loved when I came to the States as a student, the old fashioned ice cream parlor! Being on a budget, I still could splurge on my favorite flavors.; 7/25/2011
Cara said...: cute!; 7/25/2011
Bourbon&Pearls said...: They are really lovely but chairs like that just burrow into my bones.; 7/25/2011
Hamptontoes said...: The colorways available are as delicious as the I cream! The orange and turquoise are my favorites. Here's to lots of ice cream social this summer.; 7/25/2011
anita said...: We had a Farrell's!! I'll have to do some research and see if there is one still around where I grew up!
Thanks for the reminder. ;); 7/25/2011
Kerry said...: OMG! I loved Farrell's. I have tried to describe its special appeal to my husband but he just doesn't get it, probably because he hasn't heard the sirens and seen the ice cream stretcher when some orders a "zoo".; 7/25/2011
Kwana said...: They are so much fun!; 7/25/2011
Debby said...: Oh, these chairs are great, Sue! Such a cool find. Childhood memories are the best, especially when they involve ice cream!! xo; 7/25/2011
Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...: We totally had a Farrell's too! So much fun to go to friends birthday parties there. I miss that my kids can't experience that fun and excitement over ice cream!!!; 7/25/2011
Stitchfork said...: The Farrells look like a barrel of laughs! Love the chairs!
xo Cathy; 7/25/2011
Susie@Maddie'sNest said...: I love these chairs and the fond memories they evoked when you saw them. Too fun!; 7/25/2011
Erika said...: too funny - i have them in orange!

*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~; 7/25/2011
Josie said...: These are ADORABLE! I love the blue one.
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com; 7/25/2011
helen tilston said...: So cheerful and wonderful to sit on and enjoy an ice cream, they bring back beautiful memories.
Helen xxx; 7/25/2011
Stephanie said...: I miss those old fashioned ice cream parlors too! not many left near here...; 7/25/2011
Dumbwit Tellher said...: Sue you put a big smile on my face. I had completely forgotten about Farrells and I'm not sure how one could ever forget that place? My dad took his H.S. jazz band there once when I was in grade school, and it was one of those times as a kid, you thought life couldn't get any better than that. After that it was a favorite place to go and celebrate a birthday. Your photo was divine and so many memories flooded back. Oh, and the chairs...fabulous! Wow..that was fun!!

Have a great Monday.

Deb : ); 7/25/2011
'LUSH' said...: I sooo remember Farrell's! We, too, thought of any reason we could to visit! Fun! Thanks for the memory!; 7/25/2011
Calmly Chaotic said...: Singing waiters, too fun! Sounds like a great memory!; 7/25/2011
Dancing Branflake said...: That last shot is awesome! I'll have to find a Farrells in CA. So fun!; 7/25/2011
Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...: Those chairs are super fun! And the ice cream shop sounds like a blast.; 7/25/2011
Ivana said...: These chairs look so awesome! i love them all!

xx Ivana
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Carla@DesignintheWoods said...: Those chairs are fabulous. Yes, I remember Farrell's! How fun.; 7/25/2011
Tamra {walkswithBella} said...: such cute chairs!!; 7/25/2011
Decor Arts Now said...: The folks at Anthropologie never fail to delight! Lynn from Decor Arts Now; 7/25/2011
The Devoted Classicist said...: Delightful chairs!; 7/25/2011
pretty pink tulips said...: Awww...we had a Farrell's in Dallas when I was growing up. They rang this big gong when it was your birthday. I recall many fun times there.

Love the chairs. Ice cream or not.....they are the bomb!!!
xoxo E; 7/25/2011
Splendid Market said...: I adored Farrell's, my favorite was the parlors tin roof sundae ~ vanilla ice cream, carmel sauce and salted Spanish peanuts. I love making them at home. Apparently, the franchise has been purchased and they are trying to roll out stores across the country again, beginning in California. Do you remember those burgers?? Thanks for the memories!; 7/26/2011
Joan said...: I remember Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor!! It was in Oakland, CA where I grew up. My Aunt Dolly would take me there and we'd go by cab (she didn't drive). I had never been in a cab and it was such an adventure as a little girl. Thanks for bringing the memories back.; 7/26/2011
Carmen Beecher said...: How wonderfully nostalgic! I wish we had an Anthropologie near here.; 7/28/2011

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Ice Cream Social

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