Awning Pins and Buttons

Restaurant awning in Bethesda, Maryland -- simple and colorful Leica D-LUX 6

(Makes it sound like some kind of wholesale outfit?)

Downtown Owego NY is know for its quaint shops such as this gift shop.

Big olive and blue awning stripe.

Design of the corner of 8th Ave. and W 22nd Street in Chelsea with its bustle of people and restaurant with a black and white striped awning in the background.

Colorful scene in Asheville, North Carolina of people enjoying a meal in an outdoor cafe and relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather.

This charming home in Belvidere NJ with its striped green awnings is showing off a spectacular white hydrangea bush with many clusters in full bloom.

Mother Earth - Where All Good Things Came From.

In the quaint city of Newport RI, this couple is relaxing at a local cafe.

Design of a quaint little boutique in Princeton, New Jersey with a green rocking chair in front of it.

Newport RI has many quaint shops and interesting restaurants. These friends are about to enjoy dinner at one of Newport's steak restaurants.

Charming flower shop with beautiful flowers and colorful green awnings in Mountainside NJ.

State Circle which faces the Maryland State House has the highest concentration of 18th century buildings in the country. It is noted for its small shops, cafes and antique stores.

Design of a restaurant in Chelsea New York with its colorful red awning

Cafe Du Monde The Original Coffee Stand Awning by Debra Martz A New Orleans landmark and tourist destination, known for its café au lait and beignets. Its coffee with chicory is widely available in the continental United States. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: "New Orleans" "Digital Art Photography" "Signs"

In a busy city with a lot of traffic, it is often easier to do errands by bicycle. In this case, someone used their bicycle to get stamps at the Hoboken, New Jersey post office. I liked this scene because the the contrast of the red bicycle against the blue awning and the texture of the bricks.

Old Town Alexandria VA is a nationally designated historic district which has centuries-old architecture, brick-lined streets with dozens of independently owned restaurants and boutiques.

Navy Blue and White Stripes Pattern, Vertical Awning Stripes

A pretty shop in France. Pink and fun; pretty and timeless. The sun is hot. The shadows are long. No one is around; it is time for lunch. The air is redolent of onion and garlic, of roast chicken and rosemary. The sound of a piano, the gentle chirping of birds. All is peaceful and calm.

Navy Blue and Gray Stripes Pattern, Horizontal Awning Stripes

This charming old-style cafe located in the Gaffer District in Corning NY is a pleasant spot for a bite to eat either inside or to take out in Centerway Square.

Navy Blue and Dark Navy Stripes Pattern, Horizontal Awning Stripes

Navy Blue and Gray Stripes Pattern, Vertical Awning Stripes

These businessmen are relaxing over lunch at one of the charming cafes located on Market Street in the Gaffer District in Corning NY

Conveniently located on Washington Street in Hoboken NJ, this store sells both groceries and a beautiful variety of flowers and plants to people in the neighborhood.

Color photograph of 411 Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. 411 is home to Moss Antiques, A black and white version of 411 Royal Street is also available. 411 Royal Street was photographed by Greg Mimbs.

I passed this toy shop while on vacation to the picturesque town of Bristol, Ri. I was attracted to the bright green awnings and the colorful toys outside.

Navy Blue and Dark Navy Stripes Pattern, Vertical Awning Stripes

Black and white photograph of 411 Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. 411 is home to Moss Antiques, A color version of 411 Royal Street is also available. 411 Royal Street In Black ad White was photographed by Greg Mimbs.

Colorful apples and other fruit protected by a red awning decorate this fruit stand in Boston, MA.

Pink, black, and white stripes reminiscent of a French awning.

Thames Street is the center of Newport, Rhode Island's downtown/waterfront area. There are many quaint shops, restaurants, historic homes and bed and breakfasts. A great place for window shopping or just taking a stroll.

In the hustle and bustle of New York City, bicycles are a popular way to get around. In fact, they even have special bike lanes assigned to make it safer for the bicyclist. This image shows people waiting to use the bike lane.

It's happy hour and these two friends are enjoying a drink and snack at this quaint cafe in Fells Point, Baltimore, Maryland.

Canandaigua is a quaint town in the Finger Lakes region of New York with picturesque antique shops and cafes. I liked this particular antique shop because of the green and yellow striped awning.

Fells Point is a quaint neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. This cafe with its striped awning and outdoor seating looked very inviting to these two friends having lunch.