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Shopping in Destin

September 23, 2009 By Rhoda 52 Comments

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Once again, I met up with my friend, Kat (of JustabeachKat blog), for a day of shopping and lunch.  And we hit the usual spots, some antique stores that are in the area:  Bienvenue, Smith’s, and Holiday Antiques. All great places to browse.   The fun thing about antique stores is you never know what you’ll see.

I walked around and snapped pics as I went, so I hope you’ll feel like you’ve been right there with us.

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An old mirror

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A cutie-pie dog in one shop we went in.  He is a Maltipoo, we were told.  Totally adorable.

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This is outside Bienvenue.  Lots of neat old European things.

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And of course, in Florida, you will always find plenty of shells for the taking (or rather buying).

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Love these glass floats, I think I must get some of them.  Love that lamp too.

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Framed sea fan.IMG_6517

Love this idea for a candle holder.IMG_6518

Pretty old aqua shabby piece.IMG_6520

This pic doesn’t show it, but this is about the biggest birdcage we had ever seen.  HUGE, with a huge pricetag too. IMG_6521

Aqua and toile chair.  Sweet!IMG_6527

Kat made me pose in this rooster chair.  No, I wasn’t tempted to bring it home.   Check out his feet. 🙂IMG_6529

Love this big ole’ armoire, with just enough shabbiness.IMG_6530

How about license plate art?  Have you ever?  He is cute.IMG_6532

Shells and bottles.IMG_6535

More glass floats.IMG_6536

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Dovecote, I think this is called.  Neat old piece.IMG_6538

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Isn’t she adorable?IMG_6542

Don’t need another fan, but loved this one.IMG_6544

Globes.IMG_6545

Pretty aqua door.IMG_6546

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Loved how this all looked together.IMG_6548

Kat spotted these pretty mother of pearl bracelets, so I bought one for only $6. And I already have necklace and earrings to go with it.IMG_6549

After a bit of shopping, we hit The Back Porch for lunch. I haven’t been  here in ages, so it was fun to go back.  Great food, right on the beach, very casual.IMG_6553

This was our view.IMG_6554

And we pigged out on this.  Got our fill of seafood for the week.  Love it!IMG_6560

Then Kat drove me by a really pretty B&B, Henderson Park Inn, right on the beach.  It has a Nantucket feel to it.  I’ve never been to New England, but this is what I’m picturing.

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Gorgeous entrance.IMG_6556

And how about all these white rockers on the porch, looking out to the beach? Nice huh?

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Their beach.  Can’t ever get enough of this view. IMG_6555

Love it.IMG_6557

Love the shingles.IMG_6561

And one last stop at the Restoration Hardware outlet in Silver Sands outlet mall.  IMG_6562

Lots of pretty lamps.  We had fun looking, but I didn’t buy a thing.  Some of these lamps were good prices.IMG_6565

Mirrors.IMG_6567

And some candlesticks.

A fun day with Kat! We had a blast and it’s always great to meet up with her.  Thanks Kat, for taking time to hang out with me again this year.

Rhoda and Daisy

I even got to see Miss Daisy again.  We had fun snuggling and I think she remembers us staying with her last year.  🙂

Check out the post below about a conference I’m involved with next month.  Go over and read all about it!

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  1. Leen says

    September 24, 2009 at 7:03 am

    What a fun day! I love every single one of the treasures you posted. I live near the beach and don’t go there often enough. You have inspired me to take the time this weekend to go 🙂

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  2. Lauren Liess says

    September 24, 2009 at 9:37 am

    I want to go there SO badly!!!! wow. so many great finds!!! glass bobbers are one of my favorites..

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  3. Lauren Liess says

    September 24, 2009 at 9:37 am

    and you look beautiful in all the pics!!!
    xoxo

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  4. Melissa Miller says

    September 24, 2009 at 10:12 am

    Oh Rhoda I am practically crying at this wonderful post. I miss my hometown of PC, FL sooo much. Of course I’ve eaten at the “The Back Porch” and shopped at “Silver Sands” many many times. Love it! You look beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
    ~Blessings, ~Melissa 🙂

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  5. Kasey says

    September 24, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Great items! So are the prices worth it? I have been meaning to check out that Antique shop for some time now but have been hesitant. Waiting for the tourists to leave the area so it doesn’t take me an hour to get there lol.

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  6. Kat says

    September 24, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    As always, it was fun getting to spend some time with you. Can’t wait until next time…we must make the trip to Duh’s in Pensacola.

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  7. Barb Boyack says

    September 25, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Rhoda, you and Kat look like you could be sisters..how wonderful that you met each other..good friends are far and few between, and should be treasured. I would love to meet you someday, if I ever get to your neck of the woods..or if you ever make it out to SoCal…

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  8. abeachcottage says

    September 25, 2009 at 2:12 am

    ooh looks so wonderful Rhoda, I’m late but had to comment on those glass balls, I want them!

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  9. Christy says

    September 27, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Rhoda,
    I am just now catching up on all your beach posts, looks like y’all had a wonderful time. I love the Destin area. In fact, we spent our honeymoon at the Henderson Park Inn back in 2004. That was before Hurricane Ivan (?), I think it has been re-done and under new ownership since then. It is the only adults-only accomodation in that area, which made it perfect for a honeymoon!

    I have shopped the Silver Sands outlet mall several times, most recently this past April, how did I miss that Restoration Hardware?! On my next trip to Destin I’ll be sure and visit some of the places you went, thanks for sharing your vacation with us!

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  10. Marie says

    October 2, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Rhoda,
    I just had to let you know that I fell in love with the “old mirror” on this post and decided to make one. Well, actually, with my help, my husband has made the mirror frame and I am going to finish it. I want it to look just like the one in the picture. Thanks for the post and the inspiration.

    Marie

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  11. Les says

    March 11, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Saw a necklace on someone that she said that she bought in Destin….She remembers that the designers are sisters that design after jewelry that they found in their mothers old jewelry box. A beautiful beaded cross…multi-colored. Very delicate. Any ideas where I might find this line. Thanks.

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  12. Sea Fan Fan says

    May 15, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Hi, trying to build a sea fan like yours. How did you mount the sea fan to the back of the box frame?? glue?? Thanks…

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