Labor Day is pretty quiet around here. The girls are all over…one at the beach, one in the city, one working with the Red Cross up in North Carolina. Quiet. I spent the morning shining up the cottage, and then took the Mini Cooper for a drive up the road to Thomasville, Georgia. Thomasville is a lovely little Southern town with lots of charm and grace. The people are kind, the food is excellent (try Liam’s and Jonah’s Fish and Grits), and the shopping! The shops actually have personality and uniqueness. That’s hard to find. There are antique shops galore! There’s Relish–a much beloved store for kitchen fanatics, and the Sweet Grass Dairy shop for gourmet food lovers. They make their own award-winning cheeses –and offer cheesemaking classes–at their farm right down the road. For amazing home decorating fabrics, you can visit Trolley’s. I spend a lot of money there.
Visit Coffey’s for the most gorgeous furniture, and Kathy’s for kickass shoes. The Gift Shop is always fun to visit, with their beautiful accessories and great customer service. Kevin’s is the place for outdoor wear, guns, and a nice collection of tablewares and cookbooks. A stop at the farmers market is a must on the way home for local produce, honey, and smoked meats. I was so excited to be going to Thomasville for a day of shopping. But my favorite shops were all closed for the holiday. No matter. I saved a ton of money and had a great time anyway. There was one antique shop with its doors open, and I took some photos of possible purchases to show my husband. And you. Take a visual stroll through Thomasville with me.
I enjoyed my quick visit to Thomasville, and I’ll go back soon. Next time, all the shops will be open, and we can load up the back of the Mini with goodies galore for Cowlick Cottage Farm!
PS: If you want me to purchase any of these items for you, or you’re searching for a special something, just send me a note–I’m happy to pick them up and have them shipped, from my cottage to your cottage.
I would LOVE to know to know what product is used on the front door of Kevin’s. Such a BEAUTIFUL SHINE!!
Sissy
Hi Mummy,
I would like to officially change my name to “Polly Pocket” so I can always accompany you (in your pocket), on your happy adventures.
I say YES to the green Jadeite dishes. Your bread pudding with the caramel-rum sauce and one of your “fru fru” coffees with amaretto whip cream and chocolate shavings would look just divine in those pretty little treasures…They might even taste better too, but I doubt that’s possible.
I also know just the someone HOOOOO would love the hoot owls too! OK, that’s my shameless, gratuitous humor for the day.
Fun diversion! The blue and white cups are from the Currier and Ives series. I’ve got a few pieces of the set from my Grandma. They are one of my favorites to mix with solid white dishes.
But the burning question in my mind is the SHOE store! Did you get any new shoes???? Did they have any red high heels? Mine have taken one too many spins around the garden. Giggles
LOL! I wear my red high heels in the garden, too. The shoe store was closed for the holiday. I almost cried. And thanks for the info on the China. I think it’s gorgeous. Enjoy yours!
Deb Poole
Oh girls, good thing I live in Michigan, or we would be in trouble together! Love, love, love the old shops. I don’t really collect antiques, but I love looking. Thanks for the shopping trip!
I loved virtually bringing you with me, Teresa. Thomasville is very well known for its roses, and they have a beautiful rose garden. They also have gorgeous plantations open to the public and amazing old live oak trees. I love those trees, and we have several at Cowlick.
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I would LOVE to know to know what product is used on the front door of Kevin’s. Such a BEAUTIFUL SHINE!!
Hi Mummy,
I would like to officially change my name to “Polly Pocket” so I can always accompany you (in your pocket), on your happy adventures.
I say YES to the green Jadeite dishes. Your bread pudding with the caramel-rum sauce and one of your “fru fru” coffees with amaretto whip cream and chocolate shavings would look just divine in those pretty little treasures…They might even taste better too, but I doubt that’s possible.
I also know just the someone HOOOOO would love the hoot owls too! OK, that’s my shameless, gratuitous humor for the day.
Love always,
Sissy
You don’t need to change your name or hide in my pocket, just come on along!
Oh I am IN love with all those kitchen tools…and bowls…and butter churner!
I’ll be dreaming about them tonight!
Fun diversion! The blue and white cups are from the Currier and Ives series. I’ve got a few pieces of the set from my Grandma. They are one of my favorites to mix with solid white dishes.
But the burning question in my mind is the SHOE store! Did you get any new shoes???? Did they have any red high heels? Mine have taken one too many spins around the garden. Giggles
LOL! I wear my red high heels in the garden, too. The shoe store was closed for the holiday. I almost cried. And thanks for the info on the China. I think it’s gorgeous. Enjoy yours!
Oh girls, good thing I live in Michigan, or we would be in trouble together! Love, love, love the old shops. I don’t really collect antiques, but I love looking. Thanks for the shopping trip!
I love looking, too! Thomasville is a wonderful place to wander around, as well as to shop.
I loved going on the trip with you. Had no idea they were famous for roses. Thanks for the lovely post.
I loved virtually bringing you with me, Teresa. Thomasville is very well known for its roses, and they have a beautiful rose garden. They also have gorgeous plantations open to the public and amazing old live oak trees. I love those trees, and we have several at Cowlick.
WOOT WOOT thank you for taking me shopping with you! Good thing you live in Florida you and I would be in big trouble! Like minded garden pals
Yes, Annie. It’s a good thing we live on opposite coasts, or we would be in big trouble!