FAIRHOPE IN REVIEW

Southern Charm

 Around town

For the past few weeks old man winter has taken over our seasonally mild winters with a blast of arctic air and bitter cold. I am talking single digits here! So, now I am dreaming of a warm weather getaway and this is a great day to look at photos of past road trips.

One of my favorite destinations is the Alabama Gulf Coast. Last fall I had the opportunity to tag along with my husband while he was in Mobile on a business trip. Fairhope was my destination. A quaint town on the eastern shore of Mobile bay. I love to explore the town and of course the shopping is fabulous. To read more of my adventures and shopping in Fairhope go here. Today I’ll share some of my favorite photos. Grab a drink and pull up a chair for great shopping at some of my favorite places.  I have a surprise for you later, someone I want you to meet. Don’t peek!

This town reminds me of strolling the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Antiquing 

Great selection of antique and reproduction trumeau mirrors

Santons of Provence

French confit pots

Tablescapes 

A beautiful Ajonc and Bruyère Quimper Oyster Plate

A collector’s book for “Blue and White"

Christmas shopping

Great Restaurants

With great views

 great seafood

And breathtaking sunsets!

A few miles south of Fairhope you will find the coastal town of Gulf Shores, AL. A lovely town to spend the day at one of the many beautiful beaches. Bring a towel or chair,  favorite book, sunblock, hat and a bottle of water and you are ready for the day. Driving toward Orange Beach the dunes are covered with wildflowers. This is my favorite stretch of beach, there are no houses or condos, only dunes and sea. The dunes are few now, a reminder of how they existed in times gone by. Fond memories from childhood vacations spent here with my family. 

Dune Wildflowers

Sea Oats

Back in Gulf Shores a glorious sunset on the beach

Now for the surprise I promised you. If you are not familiar with the blog “Fairhope Supply Company" let me introduce you to Hope. Well her “pen name” is Hope but her real name is Leslie Anne. Now before you think I’ve just ratted her out let me explain. I contacted Hope while I was in Fairhope. We met at a local coffee shop “Page & Palette”. It was there I learned Hope is really Leslie Anne and where she swore me to secrecy! I knew she was thinking about revealing her true identity and it wasn’t long before I read her post revealing all! Leslie Ann writes at "Fairhope Supply Company” about life in this small charming southern town. Believe me, she will keep you in stitches with her wit and humor. I enjoyed my time with Hope, (I keep calling her that) I mean Leslie Anne. Among other things, we discussed how much we enjoy blogging, Fairhope and of course our beautiful state, Alabama. I suspect I’ll see more of Leslie Anne. I can’t wait to get back to Fairhope!

Please pay Leslie Anne a visit here and see for yourself, tell her I sent you too!

Now with my warm memories of the beach and a cup of hot chocolate I’m ready for a cozy evening. Hope you will leave a comment so I’ll know you stopped in.

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