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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Fairhope State of Mind {Shops, Summer ‘14}

 

J & I checked out a few new shops (to us) that we have not been to before. Certainly we’ve revisited some of our faves- Green Gates, Villa Decor, Two Old Broads, Old Bay Mercantile, but we love experiencing newer finds. 

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Four shops we visited were Fairhope Consignment, The Happy Olive, LuLu & Me, and RF Architectural & Garden Antiques. We were also happy to check out Boxwood Home & Garden’s new location.

Fairhope Furniture Consignment offers affordable home furnishings and lots of one of a kind items, painted furniture, home decor items, and lamps.

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J & I spent a lot of time in The Happy Olive. Billed as a unique, social, and sensory shopping experience, The Happy Olive is a must-stop on your next Fairhope visit.

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The Happy Olive is filled to the brim with some of the best olive oils, balsamics, honeys, and condiments. J & I tasted several oils and settled on a medium bottle of white truffle oil. The truffle oil is perfect on freshly popped popcorn. I could not wait to take it home and sample.

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We also purchased a bottle of Whodini Sisters Bloody Mary potion. I cannot wait to try some soon. Cheers!

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We also visited LuLu & Me. Their unique and artistic mix of fabrics, furnishings, fine art, home accessories & lighting provide clients many ways to customize homes. LuLu & Me carries a variety of home decor accessories. It is such a cute shop.

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Just next door to the Fairhope Inn is a fabulous shop of architectural finds and garden accessories, RF Architectural & Garden Antiques. This shop is filled with the most beautiful antique botanicals, apothecary bottles, statues, signage, and garden pots that I have ever seen.

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Do any of you know what these lovely “baskets” are lined up the wall at the entrance?

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If you love antiques, check out this lovely shop next time you are in Fairhope, but bring your checkbook because the finds are not cheap.

J & I also stopped in the new location of Boxwood Home & Garden. It was fun to see the transformation and speak with its owner. Sorry, but I did not get interior shots. I’ll be back!

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The former Boxwood location is still a fave: click HERE.

I also picked up this cute mason jar soap dispenser at Green Gates Market which I quickly filled with my fave Meyers pine-scented soap. It fits next to my sink perfectly.

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Green Gates Market {earlier post}: click HERE.

Can you tell how much I LOVE Fairhope?

Shopping Fairhope, y’all!

12 comments:

  1. Good morning, Ron! Looks like you and J found some great "new" shops! I'm sure you are going to bust open that bottle of Bloody Mary mix soon! ;) Have a great day! xoxo

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  2. I bet that oil is delicious on the popcorn.

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  3. Great shops and fun things to buy! The truffle oil on popcorn sounds amazing. Thanks for taking us shopping with you.

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  4. Oh wow, what fun shops. I love the pillows and all the fabulous pottery too. Gorgeous.

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  5. Hi Ron,
    These are great shops. I loved shopping along with you. So many wonderful treasures. Thanks for taking us along.
    Kris

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  6. What fabulous shops and finds! Are the baskets individual or attached to one another? They kinda look like fisherman's baskets.

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  7. Love those shops...I want those fabulous urns that they had outside!!

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  8. What fun shops! Fairhope is definitely on my travel list!

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  9. What a fun tour of shops, Ron. Looks like you and J made the rounds. Bet you were ready for a couple of cocktails after a day of shopping!!!

    Okay-What ARE the baskets lined up by the door in a row? I can't tell from the picture...or were you actually asking what they are for yourself? lol
    I LOVE Meyers but always buy the Lemon Verbana....LOVE it!!! xo Diana

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  10. Hi Ron! Thanks for faithfully commenting ;)
    Looks like you and J had a great time. And found some great "new" places.

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  11. Thanks for taking us along on this wonderful tour of shops and and great places...Happy Summer!

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