A mural of big, colorful birthday cakes adorns a dining room at Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta...painted by none other than the proprietor and chief cook himself...Dominic Fricano.
The 20-seat room, near the front door, often serves as a celebration location and dining place for birthday and anniversary parties.
Dominic sought a happy and bright motif for the room. The painting of the giant cakes covers all four walls.
Enrique Cabrera, owner of El Campo, describes one of the murals he painted at his restaurant on Main Street.
The scene includes the church in his hometown of Guanajuato, Mexico. He liked to draw, so thought he'd try his hand at murals. Since he opened the Ada business here seven years ago, he has now painted murals on all of the walls. (Monty Siekerman)
Sandy Turner holds a bunch of multi-colored tulips at Carol Slane Florist in Ada. Thinking spring? The tulips were not grown in the backyard in Ada but spring blooms are flourishing somewhere. Next week the local florist will have spring flowers in pots...think daffodils, crocus, tulips, hyacinths and more...a welcome sight.
Laurie Laird, owner of New Leaf Garden Center, holds pots of shamrock plants to sell for St. Patrick's Day, March 17. She is surrounded by spring bulb plants, a reminder of the next season, at long last.
Merchandise at the Ada Flea Market is always changing, says proprietor Gus Guthrie.
New items include World War II hats, OSU items, oak furniture, wall hangings, and fragrances. Gus has several new Simmons recliners on display. Of course, he continues his line of popular mattresses made by Simmons -- twin, full, queen and king.
Whether looking for knick knacks or antiques, the Ada Flea Market is a fun place to shop...and bargains can be found.
