Butler Street – Ruth E. Hendricks

Look whom I met at #OpenStreetsPGH

My friend Jen suggested I take my family to #OpenStreetsPGH Sunday morning. So glad she clued us in on this event. Perfect summer weather. Thanks Jen.

412 Flowers

Juliarose Genuardi

“4th-generation florist & founder

Hi! I’m owner Juliarose Genuardi! I grew up making arrangements at my Dad’s shop, Genuardi’s Florist. My Dad grew up working in his Dad’s shop, “Genuardi Greenhouse & Garden”. My “Poppa Joe” grew up in the same shop in Norristown PA… I’m officially a 4th generation florist!!” From her website

Click here to listen to Beat Box Rap about 412 Flowers

And you could write a word on the white board and get a custom beatbox rap impromptu Kidmental did a great job with Grandma getting down with it and also 412 Flowers

From his website (Pic below not a live link).

TEST. Is it TAP water or bottled water ?

Prema and I stopped in at Geology Rocks Pittsburgh

I bought three colorful balloons for the 3 grandkids at the balloon store vonwalterandfunk . They made it home without mishap.

This one is resting on the ceiling tonight

July 26, 2026 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: #openstreetspgh, 412 Flowers, best box, bicycles, Bike Pittsburgh, bikes, Butler Street, family, Geology Rocks, Lawrenceville PA, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, travel 6 Comments

Artist’s Retrospective Show

Saturday evening Steve and I drove to the Lawrenceville neighborhood to see a wonderful art show: Millie Tersak A Retrospective at The Port on Butler Street.

Here is a photo of the artist Millie Tersak, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She’s standing in front of her painting Milly on a Chilly Easter Sunday. There were more than a hundred artworks in her show.

The show was curated by Mark Panza.

We enjoyed meeting the artist and appreciating her work.

June 9, 2025 by Ruth Categories: Art, PhotographyTags: A Retrospective, art, artworks, Butler Street, Lawrenceville, Millie Tersak, paintings, Pittsburgh PA, The Port 12 Comments

Purple Clematis

Clematis is in the buttercup family.

They like to climb.

June 7, 2025 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: Butler Street, clematis, flowering vine, flowers, Lawrenceville, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday 13 Comments

Don’t Bring Me Down

Signage on Butler Street. I drove by but no red light to take a safe pic. Pulled into lot and got out of car on my way home.

Was feeling optimistic but had to capture this sign.

August 28, 2023 by Ruth Categories: Photography, SignageTags: Butler Street, directions, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, signage, traffic 4 Comments

No Batteries No Screens Pure Fun! at Dragonfly Castle Toys

Dragonfly Castle Toys‘ motto is No batteries, no screens, pure fun.

I went shopping at the toy store on Friday before I went to Clarissa Boutique.

The proprietor Nan told me her store is in one of the oldest buildings in the city of Pittsburgh. Built in the 1840’s. She and her husband, along with an architect, have done a ton of work to make it a beautiful place.

It’s located at 4747 Butler Street in Lawrenceville hours listed below. And you can shop online.

I was happy to find Rhodia notebooks and stationery from Florence in addition to potholder loops, a moon puzzle and some surprise stocking stuffers for future gift giving for the grandchildren. There’s something for every age, including adults.

Supporting small local business is a good thing.

Hours

Wed- Fri : 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Sat : . . . . .10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun : . . . . . 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mon – Tue: Closed

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, PhotographyTags: 1840s, architecture, Butler Street, childhood, Dragonfly Castle Toys, Lawrenceville, neighborhood, no batteries, no screens, Pittsburgh PA, toy store, toys 14 Comments

Clarissa Boutique and Parker Buttons Moved to Butler Street

I drove to the South Side to buy buttons for a sweater. I discovered that Clarissa Boutique and Parker Button moved to 4603 Butler Street in Lawrenceville. “Your Exclusive Bridal & Wedding Accessory Destination!”

Jean and Gretchen welcomed me and remembered the blog post from 2011- Button Button Whose Got the Button?

Ten years ago, Laura got her bridal veil from the boutique for her wedding. It is a lovely store.

Need a landmark to locate them? They are located next door to the French Bakery La Gourmandine.

How about that Capodimonte lamp? A perfect home for the family heirloom of Gretchen’s family with the romantic porcelain couple in the beautiful bridal boutique.